Built on the Vaganova method and designed for students who want strong technical progress while continuing school in Geneva.
10
Students Maximum
10h
Per Week
2x
Stage Performances
3+
Competitions / Season
Programme Goals
This programme prepares motivated students for:
- auditions to professional ballet schools
- international ballet competitions
- advanced pre-professional training.
Students may prepare for institutions such as:
- Paris Opera Ballet School
- The Royal Ballet School, London
- Princess Grace Academy, Monaco
and other international ballet schools.
Admission to these institutions depends on individual talent, readiness and commitment.
Who Is This Programme For?
This programme is designed for motivated students who want serious ballet training in a structured and supportive environment.
Requirements
- Age 12–18
- Minimum 3 years of classical ballet training
- Commitment to regular training
- Desire to progress to a high level
Admission is by audition only.
- Classical Technique
Strong foundations, coordination, line and placement based on the Vaganova method. - Pointe Work
Progressive and supervised development, introduced only when appropriate. - Repertoire & Variations
Preparation for competitions, auditions and stage performance.
- Stage Discipline
Musicality, artistry, focus and confidence under performance conditions. - Contemporary Dance
Versatility and movement quality for broader artistic development. - Conditioning
Strength, mobility and injury prevention for long-term progress.
Théâtre Les Salons, Geneva
Two performances per season in a professional theatre setting.
Students perform before a real audience in Autumn and Spring.
Competitions and School Auditions
Students may prepare for international competitions such as:
- Prix de Lausanne
- Youth America Grand Prix (YAGP)
Students may also prepare for auditions to prestigious ballet institutions such as:
- Paris Opera Ballet School
- The Royal Ballet School, London
- Princess Grace Academy, Monaco
Preparation depends on the student’s level and teacher recommendation.
Artistic Direction
From the Mariinsky to Geneva
Vladimir Ippolitov
Founder & Artistic Director
Graduate of the Vaganova Ballet Academy in Saint Petersburg.
Former soloist with the Mariinsky Theatre, Bordeaux National Ballet and Grand Théâtre de Genève.
Founder and Artistic Director of École de Ballet V. Ippolitov and World Ballet Stars Gala.
His teaching is based on the Vaganova method: technical rigour, artistic sensitivity and structured progression.