Kirov Academy of Ballet
| Kirov Academy of Ballet | |
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| Location | |
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4301 Harewood Rd NE, Washington, D.C. United States of America |
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| Coordinates | 38°56′28″N 77°00′12″W / 38.941°N 77.0032°WCoordinates: 38°56′28″N 77°00′12″W / 38.941°N 77.0032°W |
| Information | |
| Type | Ballet school |
| Established | 1989 |
| Opened | 1990 |
| Grades | 6th through 12th |
| Campus size | 1.2 acres |
| Website | http://kirovacademydc.org |
The Kirov Academy of Ballet (formerly the Universal Ballet Academy) is a ballet school in Washington, D.C. Its function is to train ballet dancers through the principles and aesthetics of the Vaganova method of Classical Ballet taught at the Vaganova Choreographic Institute in St. Petersburg, Russia.
The mission of the Kirov Academy of Ballet is to prepare students to become the next generation of classically trained ballet dancers through the principles and aesthetics of the Vaganova Method of Classical Ballet taught at the Vaganova Choreographic Institute in St. Petersburg, Russia. Concurrently, students pursue a multi-faceted academic program including the core subjects and the arts, each furthering the objectives to build a solid educational foundation, and to create, cultivate, and prepare the student for life as a professional artist. The proactive resident life program supports the Academy’s mission as it strives to refine and broaden the student’s experiences through constructive cultural, artistic, and creative endeavors that support the development of professional dancers.
Founded in 1989, and opening its doors in 1990, the Kirov Academy of Ballet is the epitome of world-class ballet training. Students from around the world attend this institution to prepare for a professional career in classical ballet. The faculty teaches using the methodology and training method of the St. Petersburg-based Vaganova Ballet Academy, famous and influential classical ballet school with a legacy more than 270 years old. The Kirov Academy of Ballet (KAB) exists to continue that legacy in the United States and make it relevant to today’s dancers.
Adrienne Dellas Thornton-
Born in Detroit, Michigan to parents who immigrated from Greece and Australia, Adrienne Dellas began ballet instruction at four years of age. She studied with an array of teachers, including Enid Ricardo, Robert Joffrey, Hector Zaraspe, Richard and Barbara Thomas, Alexandra Danilova, Perry Brunson, Birger Bartholin, Vera Volkova and Ludmila Morkovina. She turned to teaching at the age of 20, following a career-ending accident.
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