Vostrikov’s Academy
Of Ballet
2017 - 2018
Founders Gennadi Vostrikov Susan Vostrikov
Director Melissa Largent
Assistant Director Christine McNamara
Faculty Jennifer Turman Bayliss Elizabeth Sager Karen Eriksson
VAB and VYB website: www.virginiayouthballet.org
20 West Cork Street, Winchester, Virginia 22601 540.665.0343
Table of Contents
About VAB and VYB………………………………………………………………………………………………………...1
A Letter to Parents ………………………………………………………...……………………………………………….2
2017-2018 Calendar…………………………………………………………………………………………………...…..3
Yearly Tuition/Class Make-up Policy……………………………………………………………………..……4 - 5
Dress Requirements………………………………………………………………………………………………………..6
Tap, Jazz and Lyrical Shoe Requirements………………………………………………………………………....7
Class Schedule………………………………………………………………………………………………………………...8
Faculty Biographies…………………………………………………………………………………………………...9-13
Performance Information……………………………………………………...…………………………………14-15
Your Help is Necessary!...... ……….16-17
Performance Checklist………………………………………………………………………………………..…...……18
Performance Drop-off and Pick-up/Code of Conduct…………………………………………………...... 19
Theater Etiquette/Inclement Weather Policy…………………………………………………………………20
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Vostrikov’s Academy of Ballet (VAB), located in historic downtown Winchester, has been offering quality dance training since 1982. All levels of instruction are available in ballet, jazz, tap and pointe. Lyrical and modern are available to intermediate and advanced dancers. The performing arts facility houses three fully-equipped studios and a theater for performances, which provide an ideal environment for learning and sharing the art of dance.
Over the years VAB has nurtured thousands of young dancers including those who have enjoyed dance for its inherent value as an art and discipline and others who have chosen dance as a professional career. Whether or not a student is planning to pursue a career in dance, he or she will receive optimal instruction. Highly experienced faculty members are dedicated to provide appropriate instruction and motivation while maintaining sensitivity to individual abilities and needs. Students thrive through positive experiences that instill poise, confidence, and respect, and they enjoy life-long benefits as a result of the physical and mental conditioning that dance education provides.
The Virginia Youth Ballet (VYB) is the nonprofit performing company associated with the academy. VYB provides additional performance opportunities to dance students and outreach programs for the community. Dancers of the academy have the option to participate in several productions throughout the year such as children’s story ballets, lecture demonstrations, and themed productions. Please ask a faculty member or VYB board member for more information.
1 Parents,
Thank you for continuing or considering enrollment with Vostrikov’s Academy of Ballet (VAB). The information in this brochure provides an overview of the opportunities and policies associated with VAB and the Virginia Youth Ballet (VYB). If you have any questions, please let us know.
Here are just a few of the advantages of a dance education: