Why Official Vaganova Ballet Masterclass
FIRST TIME IN SINGAPORE.
OFFICIAL CERTIFICATION AND RECOGNITION FROM THE JAPAN VAGANOVA BALLET ASSOCIATION.
Current Vaganova Instructors from Vaganova St Petersburg
Expert instruction from Senior Teachers who are actively teaching in Vaganova Ballet Academy St. Petersburg ( VBA ) with the latest methods and techniques direct from the Academy.
Official Certification via Japan Vaganova Ballet Association
Certification and recognition from the Japan Vaganova Ballet Association
Petipa Prix Competition Sponsorship
Priority entry to the Petipa Prix Competition, including 2 complimentary solos worth S$120.00
● 1 Scholarship Vaganova Ballet Academy St. Petersburg Summer School ( US$6,500 )
6-26 August 2025
● 3 Japan Vaganova Summer Camp in Nagano
( US $2,500 x 3 : total US $7,500 )
27July-3August 2025
The Masterclass Faculty
Meet the exceptional faculty and team members who will be leading the Vaganova Ballet Academy Masterclasses in Singapore
Vadim Sirotin was born on June 29, 1957, in the city of Leningrad. His journey in the world of ballet began in 1967 when he entered the prestigious Leningrad Choreographic School, which is now known as the Academy of Russian Ballet named after A.Y. Vaganova. With dedication and talent, Vadim successfully completed his training at the Academy in 1975, earning him a position at the renowned Kirov Theater, now known as the Mariinsky Theater, located in his hometown of Leningrad (now St. Petersburg). Throughout his career, he has brought to life various character roles through his exceptional artistry. Notable performances include the Spanish, Hungarian, and Mazurka dances in Swan Lake, Panaderos and Hungarian variation in Raymonda, as well as the Gypsy dance, Fandango, and Espada in Don Quixote. He has also portrayed Hans in Giselle, showcased his skills in the Hindu dance and Rajah roles in La Bayadère, and many other remarkable characters.
In 1999, Vadim furthered his passion for ballet by graduating from the pedagogical faculty of the Academy of Russian Ballet. Since 2000, he has been a dedicated teacher at the Department of Performance and Pedagogy of the Academy, where he currently holds the position of Associate Professor in the Department of Methodology of Teaching Character Dance.
Vadim Sirotin
Character National Teacher
A former soloist of the Mariinsky Theatre and currently a senior teacher at the Vaganova Ballet Academy, was born in the city of Leningrad in 1975. Her illustrious journey in the world of ballet began when she graduated with honors in 1993 from the Academy of the Russian Ballet named after the esteemed A. Vaganova, under the guidance of the Professor I.B. Zubkovskaya. In that very same year, Tatiana embarked on her professional career as she joined the troupe of the Mariinsky Theater. Her exceptional talent and dedication propelled her to the position of a soloist in 1994, where she graced the stage with her performances. In 2010, Tatiana further enriched her knowledge and expertise by graduating from the pedagogical faculty of the Vaganova Ballet Academy, specializing in “Ballet Pedagogy and Teacher Choreographer.” Since September 2006, she has been imparting her wisdom and nurturing the next generation of dancers as a teacher of classical dance at one of Saint Petersburg’s prestigious ballet academies.
Giselle (Myrtle); La Bayadère (Gamzatti, Grand pas classique), version of Vakhtang Chabukiani; Swan Lake (Odette-Odile, Big Swan); Don Quixote (Street Dancer, Queen of the Dryads, Variation (Act IV)); The Firebird (Firebird); The Fountain of Bakhchisarai (Zarema); Waltz (soloist); Prodigal Son (Siren); The Nutcracker (Snow Queen) staged by Mikhail Shemyakin, choreography by Kirill Simonov; Cinderella (Stepmother), choreography by Alexei Ratmansky; The Magic Nut (Seductress); Ondine, ou La naiade (Queen of the Sea), choreography by Pierre Lacotte
Ms. Tatiana Solomianko
Classical Ballet Teacher
I graduated from St. Petersburg State University of Culture and Arts, where I later became a modern dance instructor at the Department of Folk Art. I also completed my education at St. Petersburg State Conservatory, majoring in choreography. Additionally, I received training in the USA under a grant to support talented youth at the American Dance Festival in North Carolina in 2010. I lived and worked in the USA from 2014 to 2019, primarily at the Brighton Ballet Theater in New York. I was a former dancer of the “Cannon Dance Company” in St. Petersburg, and have won several competitions for young choreographers. I also worked as a choreographer for the performance “Daphnis and Chloe” at the Leonid Yakobson Theater of Choreographic Miniatures.
Currently, I teach jazz dance techniques and the basics of modern dance for bachelor’s and masters at the Vaganova Ballet Academy of Russian Ballet, where I am part of the performing faculty and the department of choreographer’s art. I am also in charge of a professional retraining course for specialists in the program “teacher-choreographer of modern dance” at the St. Petersburg State University of Cinema and Television.
Mr. Pavel Kurov
Contemporary Teacher
Born in Hiroshima, Japan, I began my ballet training at the Ikemoto Ballet School. My studies continued at the Cannes Rosella Hightower in France and the Bolshoi Ballet Academy in Russia. In France, I was introduced to barre au sol and received nearly two decades of instruction from Jacqueline, a devoted student of the method’s creator, Boris Kniaseff. Upon graduating from the Bolshoi Ballet Academy, I joined the Columbia Classical Ballet in the United States and was soon chosen to perform the lead in The Nutcracker. I later took on soloist roles with various European ballet companies. Presently, I teach a variety of classes and engage in several fields, including television, magazines, and book publishing.
Kanami Fujimitsu Kniaseff
Floor Barre Work
Event Details & Information
Event Details
Name: Vaganova Ballet Academy Masterclass Dates: 08 – 11 January 2025
Duration: 13.5 hours over 4 days Location: School of the Arts, 1 Zubir Said Dr, Singapore 227968
Price for student: S$2800 per participant (including performance)
Price for teacher: S$1800 per participant Masterclass
Payment terms: 50% deposit
Masterclass Overview
Curriculum includes Ballet, Contemporary, and Character Dance
Taught by renowned current Vaganova Senior Master Teachers from Vaganova Ballet Academy St. Petersburg
Limited availability due to its prestigious nature
Official Certification
All students will be certified officially by Japan Vaganova Ballet Association / Headquarters Vaganova Ballet Academy St. Petersburg under Vaganova method and system.
DATE
8-11th Jan 2025
TIME
2.30pm-9.30pm (8-10th Jan)
9am-8pm (11th Jan)
About
In the history of 275 years, this is the very first time that all participants who qualify to attend the Vaganova Ballet Academy Master Class will be officially certified under the Vaganova system and Vaganova method with official certification from the Japan Vaganova Ballet Association.
This prestigious certification comes directly from the headquarters of the Vaganova Ballet Academy in St. Petersburg, Russia. Supported by the Russian Embassy of Singapore.
Don’t miss this unique chance to be a part of ballet history! Email joyce@asiapacificballetassociation.com or call 84843018
