Join Anaheim Ballet School for a Master Class with Valery Lantratov, Artistic Director of the Russian National Dance Foundation, a People’s Artist of Russia, and former dancer with the Moscow Stanislavsky Ballet and Kremlin Ballet.

Pre-registration is encouraged.

About Valery Lantratov
Mr. Lantratov had a distinguished career as a dancer in the companies of Vladimir Vasiliev, Maya Plitsetskaya and Ekaterina Maximova and international tours with Rudolf Nureyev. Most recently he has made international headlines for his role as Czar Nicholas II in a production of the new ballet Rasputin, with Farouk Ruzimatov of the Marinsky Theater (Kirov) and for successful international tours of Don Quixote and original choreography for the annual festival for the goddess Aphrodite in Cypruss.
A graduate of the Moscow Academic Choreographic College, Lantratov was selected as a first soloist with the Moscow Stanislavski Ballet. With the theater he danced principal roles in such ballets as Don Quixote, Copellia and Romeo and Juliet. He has received accolades in the Russian and international press for his strong technique, personality and expressiveness. In 1993, Lantratov began working for the Kremlin Ballet. This same year, he formed the Russian National Ballet Foundation. He has toured as a solo guest artist in such countries as Japan, Germany, Italy, Greece, France, Portugal, Spain and the United States. The Russian National Ballet Foundation has toured in Europe, Asia, The Middle East and the United States. In 1997, Russian president Boris Yeltsin named Valery Lantratov “ People’s Artist of Russia,” the Russian Federation’s highest artistic honor.

Master Class is open to AB School students in levels 4 & 5.

Non-ABS students are welcome, but must be an intermediate or advanced level.

Master Class Fee: $35

Questions: 714-520-0904 or school@anaheimballet.org

Please note: This Master Class will be held in place of the regularly scheduled 4:30pm Ballet 4 & 5 and 6:00pm Pointe 2 & 3 classes.

Learn the Anaheim Ballet technique during AB School’s Summer Program!

AB School's four-week Summer Intensive is for intermediate and advanced students and focuses on classical ballet technique along with supplemental classes in other dance styles such as jazz, modern, musical theater, hip-hop and others. There will be a free public performance at Anaheim’s Pearson Park Amphitheatre for the students to share their dedication and hard work during the program. Recent programs have featured students learning and performing such ballets as Chopiniana (Les Sylphides), Swan Lake (excerpts) and Sleeping Beauty (excerpts).

Program Dates & Ages:

Summer Intensive: June 24 - July 20, 2024

10-20 years old, intermediate/advanced levels (ABS Levels 4 & 5), ladies en pointe

Audition Details:

Location: Anaheim Ballet Studios at 280 E. Lincoln Ave. Anaheim, CA 92805

Date: Sunday January 28, 2024

Registration/Check-in: 1:30pm

Class Time: 2:00-3:30pm

Ages: 10-20, intermediate/advanced levels

Audition Fee: $30, payable at audition class

Please bring:

• Completed Audition Form (or can be completed at Check-in)

• Photo in first arabesque & headshot/portrait

• Short write-up of “What dance means to me”

• Ladies, bring your pointe shoes

Learn the Anaheim Ballet technique during AB School’s Junior Intensive!

AB School's Junior Intensive for younger intermediate students offers a full slate of ballet classes in a one-week session. The Junior Intensive is an excellent preparatory program and introduction to intensive training for younger ballet students. Students will take a few classes in other dance styles, and will be coached daily to learn a classical ballet variation. Students will present an in-studio showcase to parents at the end of the week.

Program Dates & Ages:

Junior Intensive: July 22 - July 27, 2024

9-12 years old, high beginning/ intermediate levels (ABS Levels 2 & 3), en pointe not required

Audition Details:

Location: Anaheim Ballet Studios at 280 E. Lincoln Ave. Anaheim, CA 92805

Date: Sunday January 28, 2024

Registration/Check-in: 12:15pm

Class Time: 12:45-1:45pm

Ages: 9-12, high beginning/intermediate levels

Audition Fee: $30, payable at audition class

Please bring:

• Completed Audition Form (or can be completed at Check-in)

• Photo in first arabesque & headshot/portrait

• Short write-up of “What dance means to me”

Join Anaheim Ballet School for a Master Class with Larissa Saveliev, former dancer with the Bolshoi Ballet and co-founder of Youth America Grand Prix! 

Pre-registration is encouraged: RSVP here

About Larissa Saveliev
Larissa Saveliev is the Founder and Artistic Director of Youth America Grand Prix. Born in Moscow, she trained at the Bolshoi Ballet Academy and danced with the Stanislavsky Ballet and the Bolshoi Ballet, before emigrating to the United States in 1994. She went on to perform with the Los Angeles Classical Ballet, New Jersey Ballet and Tulsa Ballet, and began an active teaching career. In 1999, together with Gennadi Saveliev, Larissa founded Youth America Grand Prix, in order to fill the void in connecting students and teachers with school and company directors, and to provide continuing educational and professional opportunities to dancers worldwide. Larissa Saveliev is the 2014 recipient of the Dance Magazine Award, recipient of the 2014 “Educator of the Year” award from the Russian-American Foundation. In 2015 she was recognized by the Society of Foreign Consuls in New York for her Outstanding Achievement and Contribution to Community Improvement. In 2017 Larissa Saveliev was named one of the top 25 most influential people in dance by Dance Magazine, and is a part of the Dance Magazine Advisory Board.

Master Class is open to AB School students in levels 4 & 5.

Non-ABS students are welcome, but must be an intermediate or advanced level.

Master Class Class: $35

Questions: 714-520-0904 or school@anaheimballet.org

Please note: This Master Class will be held in place of the regularly scheduled 4:30pm Ballet 4 & 5 class.

Join Anaheim Ballet School for a Master Class with Gennadi Saveliev, former Soloist with American Ballet Theatre and Co-Founder of Youth America Grand Prix! 

Pre-registration is encouraged: RSVP here

About Gennadi Saveliev

Gennadi Saveliev trained with the great master teacher, Pyotr Pestov at the Bolshoi Ballet Academy, and with Stanley Williams at the School of American Ballet. Mr. Saveliev was a member of Bolshoi Ballet before he joined American Ballet Theatre in 1996, upon winning a Silver Medal at the New York International Ballet Competition. In his 16-year tenure as a soloist with American Ballet Theatre, Mr. Saveliev has toured extensively and appeared as a Guest Artist in galas around the world. In 1999, together with Larissa Saveliev, he co-founded Youth America Grand Prix. He has taught at The Royal Ballet School, San Francisco Ballet School, Zurich Dance Academy and other prominent dance institutions around the world. He currently serves as a Company Teacher for the American Ballet Theatre, and appears as a Guest Master Teacher in the United States and internationally.

Master Class is open to AB School students in levels 4 & 5.

Non-ABS students are welcome, but must be an intermediate or advanced level.

Master Class Fee: $35

Questions: 714-520-0904 or school@anaheimballet.org

Please note: This Master Class will be held in place of the regularly scheduled 10:30am Ballet 4 & 5 class.

Learn the Anaheim Ballet technique during AB School’s Junior Intensive!

AB School's Junior Intensive for younger intermediate students offers a full slate of ballet classes in a one-week session. The Junior Intensive is an excellent preparatory program and introduction to intensive training for younger ballet students. Students will take a few classes in other dance styles, and will be coached daily to learn a classical ballet variation. Students will present an in-studio showcase to parents at the end of the week.

Program Dates & Ages:

Junior Intensive: July 24 - July 29, 2023

9-12 years old, high beginning/intermediate levels (ABS Levels 2 & 3), en pointe not required

Audition Details:

Location: Anaheim Ballet Studios at 280 E. Lincoln Ave. Anaheim, CA 92805

Date: Saturday February 18, 2023

Registration/Check-in: 2:15pm

Class Time: 2:45-3:45pm

Ages: 9-12, high beginning/intermediate levels

Audition Fee: $20, payable at audition class

Please bring:

• Completed Audition Form (or can be completed at Check-in)

• Photo in first arabesque & headshot/portrait

• Short write-up of “What dance means to me”

Learn the Anaheim Ballet technique during AB School’s Summer Program!

AB School's four-week Summer Intensive is for intermediate and advanced students and focuses on classical ballet technique along with supplemental classes in other dance styles such as jazz, modern, musical theater, hip-hop and others. There will be a free public performance at a local amphitheatre for students to share their dedication and hard work during the program.

Program Dates & Ages:

Summer Intensive: June 26 - July 22, 2023

10-20 years old, intermediate/advanced levels (ABS Levels 4 & 5), ladies en pointe

Audition Details:

Location: Anaheim Ballet Studios at 280 E. Lincoln Ave. Anaheim, CA 92805

Date: Saturday February 18, 2023

Registration/Check-in: 12:30pm

Class Time: 1:00-2:30pm

Ages: 10-20, intermediate/advanced levels

Audition Fee: $20, payable at audition class

Please bring:

• Completed Audition Form (or can be completed at Check-in)

• Photo in first arabesque & headshot/portrait

• Short write-up of “What dance means to me”

• Ladies, bring your pointe shoes

Join Anaheim Ballet School for a Master Class with Rasta Thomas: dancer, teacher, choreographer and founder of Bad Boys of Dance! 

Pre-registration is encouraged: RSVP here

About Rasta Thomas

Rasta Thomas studied martial arts before training in ballet. At the age of 13 he became the youngest person ever to receive the Jury Prize at the Paris International Dance Competition. Already a seasoned performer despite being a minor, he was given a special dispensation, and was permitted to perform in the senior division of the USA International Ballet Competition (USAIBC). Thomas won the gold medal, and at 16 years old became the youngest to win in the senior division, beating Mikhail Baryshnikov's previous record age of 18. Upon returning to the US, he went to Los Angeles to begin his commercial career: he hired an agent, danced in a GAP commercial and had a solo in the Debbie-Allen choreographed for the Academy Awards. Thomas has appeared as a guest artist with such companies as: Dance Theater of Harlem, Washington Ballet, City Dance, Baryshnikov’s White Oak Dance Company, Lar Lubovitch Dance Company, Loundin Ballet, Orlando Ballet, K Ballet, Alonzo King’s Lines Contemporary Ballet Company, Complexions, DanceBrazil, Rafael Amargo Dance Company, Universal Ballet, Danza Contemporanea de Cuba, American Ballet Theater, Kirov Ballet, Pacific Northwest Ballet, Le Jeune Ballet de France, Joffrey Ballet, Maryland Youth Ballet, Arlington Dance Theater, Tulsa Ballet Theater, Victor Ullate, National Ballet of China, Hartford Ballet, Inoue Ballet, Philadanco, Imperial Russian Ballet.

He debuted on Broadway as the lead character Eddie in the hit musical Movin' Out and went on to work with the Movin' Out touring company.

Thomas founded the Bad Boys of Dance company (BBD). BBD selected dancers with strong technical backgrounds from competitions, Broadway, Juliard etc. Their debut performance was at the Jacob's Pillow Dance Festival.

Rasta Thomas’ “Rock the Ballet” was created to showcase BBD. They made their international debut at the St. Pauli theater in Hamburg, Germany. In this show BBD incorporated jazz, hip hop, tap and gymnastics into ballet to some of today’s most popular songs. Over the years BBD featured alumni of So You Think You Can Dance (including Craig DeRosa, Nick Lazzarini and Danny Tidwell).

Today he continues to share his art and knowledge as a dancer, teacher, choreographer, producer and director.

Master Class is open to AB School students in levels 4 & 5.

Non-ABS students are welcome, but must be an intermediate or advanced level.

Master Class Fee: $35

Questions: 714-520-0904 or school@anaheimballet.org

Please note: This Master Class will be held in place of the regularly scheduled 4:30pm Ballet 4 & 5 class.

Join Anaheim Ballet School for a Master Class with Gennadi Saveliev, former Soloist with American Ballet Theatre and Co-Founder of Youth America Grand Prix! 

Pre-registration is encouraged: RSVP here

About Gennadi Saveliev

Gennadi Saveliev trained with the great master teacher, Pyotr Pestov at the Bolshoi Ballet Academy, and with Stanley Williams at the School of American Ballet. Mr. Saveliev was a member of Bolshoi Ballet before he joined American Ballet Theatre in 1996, upon winning a Silver Medal at the New York International Ballet Competition. In his 16-year tenure as a soloist with American Ballet Theatre, Mr. Saveliev has toured extensively and appeared as a Guest Artist in galas around the world. In 1999, together with Larissa Saveliev, he co-founded Youth America Grand Prix. He has taught at The Royal Ballet School, San Francisco Ballet School, Zurich Dance Academy and other prominent dance institutions around the world. He currently serves as a Company Teacher for the American Ballet Theatre, and appears as a Guest Master Teacher in the United States and internationally.

Master Class is open to AB School students in levels 4 & 5.

Non-ABS students are welcome, but must be an intermediate or advanced level.

Master Class Fee: $35

Questions: 714-520-0904 or school@anaheimballet.org

Please note: This Master Class will be held in place of the regularly scheduled 10:30am Ballet 4 & 5 class.

Join Anaheim Ballet School for a Master Class with Larissa Saveliev, former dancer with the Bolshoi Ballet and co-founder of Youth America Grand Prix! 

Pre-registration is encouraged: RSVP here

About Larissa Saveliev
Larissa Saveliev is the Founder and Artistic Director of Youth America Grand Prix. Born in Moscow, she trained at the Bolshoi Ballet Academy and danced with the Stanislavsky Ballet and the Bolshoi Ballet, before emigrating to the United States in 1994. She went on to perform with the Los Angeles Classical Ballet, New Jersey Ballet and Tulsa Ballet, and began an active teaching career. In 1999, together with Gennadi Saveliev, Larissa founded Youth America Grand Prix, in order to fill the void in connecting students and teachers with school and company directors, and to provide continuing educational and professional opportunities to dancers worldwide. Larissa Saveliev is the 2014 recipient of the Dance Magazine Award, recipient of the 2014 “Educator of the Year” award from the Russian-American Foundation. In 2015 she was recognized by the Society of Foreign Consuls in New York for her Outstanding Achievement and Contribution to Community Improvement. In 2017 Larissa Saveliev was named one of the top 25 most influential people in dance by Dance Magazine, and is a part of the Dance Magazine Advisory Board.

Master Class is open to AB School students in levels 4 & 5.

Non-ABS students are welcome, but must be an intermediate or advanced level.

Master Class Class: $35

Questions: 714-520-0904 or school@anaheimballet.org

Please note: This Master Class will be held in place of the regularly scheduled 4:30pm Ballet 4 & 5 class.

Learn the Anaheim Ballet technique during AB School’s Summer Program!

The 2022 in-person summer programs will include a four-week Summer Intensive for intermediate and advanced students, as well as a Junior Intensive for younger intermediate students.

AB School's four-week Summer Intensive focuses on ballet technique along with supplemental classes in other dance styles such as jazz, modern, musical theater, hip-hop or others. There will be a free culmination presentation for students to share their dedication and hard work during the program.

AB School's Junior Intensive offers a full slate of ballet classes in a one-week session. The Junior Intensive is an excellent preparatory program and introduction to intensive training for younger ballet students. Students will take a few classes in other dance styles, and will be coached daily to learn a classical ballet variation. Students will present an in-studio showcase to parents at the end of the week.

Programs, Dates & Ages:

Summer Intensive: June 27 - July 23, 2022

10-20 years old, intermediate/advanced levels (ABS Levels 4 & 5), ladies en pointe

Junior Intensive: July 25 - July 30, 2022

9-12 years old, high beginning/intermediate levels (ABS Levels 2 & 3), ladies en pointe not required

Virtual Audition Details:

Date: Saturday February 26, 2022

Check-in Time: Zoom meeting will open for check-in at 3:30pm PST

Audition Class Time: 4:00-5:30pm PST for both Junior Int. and Summer Int. applicants.

For Summer Int. applicants, pointe combinations given during the audition class will be optional, subject to your available space/physical safety.

Registration Deadline: Students must register no later than Thursday February 24. AB Staff will process registrations and follow-up with Virtual Audition Form/Audition Fee payment request. Please submit the form and other required materials by Friday February 25. The Zoom link will only be sent to registrants who complete/submit the required information.

After Registering for the Audition Class, you will be asked to complete/email:

• Virtual Class Audition Form

• Photo in first arabesque & headshot/portrait

• Short write-up of "What dance means to me"

• Pay $20 Audition Fee via paypal

Learn the Anaheim Ballet technique during AB School’s Junior Intensive!

The 2022 one-week Junior Intensive is for younger intermediate students. As of January 2022, we are planning to hold the Intensive program in-person.

AB School's Junior Intensive offers a full slate of ballet classes in a one-week session. The Junior Intensive is an excellent preparatory program and introduction to intensive training for younger ballet students. Students will take a few classes in other dance styles, and will be coached daily to learn a classical ballet variation. Students will present an in-studio showcase to parents at the end of the week.

Program Dates & Ages:

Junior Intensive: July 25 - July 30, 2022

9-12 years old, high beginning/intermediate levels (ABS Levels 2 & 3), en pointe not required

Audition Details:

Location: Anaheim Ballet Studios at 280 E. Lincoln Ave. Anaheim, CA 92805

Date: Saturday February 19, 2022

Registration/Check-in: 2:00pm

Class Time: 2:30-3:30pm

Ages: 9-12, high beginning/intermediate levels

Audition Fee: $20, payable at audition class

Please bring:

• Completed Audition Form (or can be completed at Check-in)

• Photo in first arabesque & headshot/portrait

• Short write-up of "What dance means to me"

Learn the Anaheim Ballet technique during AB School’s Summer Program!

The 2022 four-week Summer Intensive is for intermediate and advanced students. As of January 2022, we are planning to hold the Intensive program in-person.

AB School's four-week Summer Intensive focuses on ballet technique along with supplemental classes in other dance styles such as jazz, modern, musical theater, hip-hop or others. There will be a free culmination presentation for students to share their dedication and hard work during the program.

Program Dates & Ages:

Summer Intensive: June 27 - July 23, 2022

10-20 years old, intermediate/advanced levels (ABS Levels 4 & 5), ladies en pointe

Audition Details:

Location: Anaheim Ballet Studios at 280 E. Lincoln Ave. Anaheim, CA 92805

Date: Saturday February 19, 2022

Registration/Check-in: 12:30pm

Class Time: 1:00-2:30pm

Ages: 10-20, intermediate/advanced levels

Audition Fee: $20, payable at audition class

Please bring:

• Completed Audition Form (or can be completed at Check-in)

• Photo in first arabesque & headshot/portrait

• Short write-up of "What dance means to me"

• Ladies, bring your pointe shoes

Join Anaheim Ballet School for a Master Class with Gennadi Saveliev, former Soloist with American Ballet Theatre and Co-Founder of Youth America Grand Prix! 

Pre-registration encouraged: Sign-up here

About Gennadi Saveliev

Gennadi Saveliev, co-founder of Youth America Grand Prix (YAGP) was trained at the Bolshoi Ballet Academy and the School of American Ballet. He has studied with such distinguished teachers and coaches as Sergei Berezhnoi, Pyotr Pestov, Mikhail Lavrovsky, Stanley Williams, Eleanor D1Antuono, and Cynthia Gregory. Mr. Saveliev was a member of Bolshoi Ballet before he joined American Ballet Theatre in 1996. He has appeared as a guest artist throughout the United States and has toured in Europe, Egypt, Brazil, Argentina, Japan, and China, and has worked with such choreographers as Yuri Grigorovich, Lar Lubovich, Kevin McKenzie, Ben Stevenson, John Neumeier, and Twyla Tharp. Mr. Saveliev1s repertoire includes leading roles in Swan Lake, The Nutcracker, Giselle, Sleeping Beauty, Raymonda, Coppelia, Les Sylphides, Le Corsaire, Eugene Onegin, and Don Quixote. In 1996, Mr. Saveliev won a silver medal at the New York International Ballet Competition. 

Master Class is open to AB School students in levels IV & V.

Non-ABS students are welcome, but must be an intermediate or advanced level.

Master Class Fee: $35

Questions: 714-520-0904 or school@anaheimballet.org

Please note:

This Master Class will be held in place of the Ballet IV & V class.

Master Class • 4:45 p.m. • ANAHEIM BALLET SCHOOL

Join Anaheim Ballet School for a Master Class with Larissa Saveliev, former dancer with the Bolshoi Ballet and co-founder of Youth America Grand Prix! 

Pre-registration encouraged: Sign-up here

About Larissa Saveliev
Larissa Saveliev founded Youth America Grand Prix (YAGP) with her husband Gennadi Saveliev in 1999. She received her dance training at the Bolshoi Ballet Academy in Moscow, Russia. As a member of the Bolshoi Ballet, she has toured throughout Europe and Asia, and her repertoire included most of the ballets from the classical repertoire and works by Yuri Grigorovich, George Balanchine, Antony Tudor, and Agnes de Mille. In 1995, Ms. Saveliev moved to the United States and continued her dance career as both a dancer and an educator. In 1999, she was chosen to choreograph at the prestigious Princess Grace Awards. In starting YAGP, Ms. Saveliev aimed to create a ballet competition centered on career development. The primary goal of the competition is the learning process and a young dancer’s journey to the stage. Under Ms. Saveliev’s artistic direction, YAGP has become the largest international student ballet competition. 

Master Class is open to AB School students in levels IV & V.

Non-ABS students are welcome, but must be an intermediate or advanced level.

Master Class Class: $35

Questions: 714-520-0904 or school@anaheimballet.org

Please note:

This Master Class will be held in place of the Ballet IV & V class.

Master Class • 4:45 p.m. • ANAHEIM BALLET SCHOOL