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Vaganova Ballet Academy Summer Camp 2025
Nagano, Japan
Welcome to the Vaganova Ballet Academy Summer Camp 2025 official website!

Dear friends, parents, and young dancers,

We warmly invite you into the enchanting world of ballet — where art, elegance, and inspiration come to life.

This is not just a ballet camp — it is the only officially licensed program of its kind held once a year.
A truly unique opportunity for gifted young dancers from around the world to immerse themselves in a professional ballet environment, learn from legendary masters, and shine on stage.

This year’s edition is especially extraordinary. We are proud to present outstanding teachers from the world-renowned Vaganova Ballet Academy, as well as an honored ballet doctor from Moscow, whose clients include nearly all of today’s global ballet stars. He will be visiting Japan for the very first time to share his invaluable expertise.

We will also be joined by a contemporary choreographer, who will guide each participant in creating a personal role and discovering their unique form of expression. Participants will have the rare chance to meet world-class artists you’ll only find here — including Maria Khoreva, Anastasia Smirnova, and many more.

This exclusive program takes place only once a year, and every moment is carefully crafted to spark passion, unlock talent, and prepare young dancers for a future on the international stage.
We create a space where students grow not only in technique, but in confidence, creativity, and friendships that last a lifetime.

Don’t miss this rare chance to be part of something truly special. Join us for an unforgettable ballet journey — where dreams take shape, and every step leads toward greatness.

Warm regards,
Andrei Orlov
CEO JVBA
JVBA Summer Camp, Nagano, Japan
2025.7.27 〜 8.3

AIMED AT

students 9-21 y. o. specializing in classical dance

Group A: 9-12 y.o.
Group B: 13-15 y.o.
Group C: 16-21 y.o.
DURATION
1 week: 2025.7.27〜8.3

Start: 7.27 at 13:00
->->->
Finish: 8.3 at 17:00
SCHEDULE
up to 8 hours per day from Sunday to Sunday

4-6 ballet classes and lectures will be given per day
ACCOMMODATION
Group A: Please stay at the designated hotel. Staff will escort you between the hotel and the venue.
We will provide further details after your registration.

Groups B and C: There are no special requirements. Please make reservations at one of the recommended hotels listed below.
BALLET CLASSES
Venue 1: Nagano City Art Museum 1613 Midori-cho, Tsuruga, Nagano City
tel:026-219-3100
https://www.nagano-arts.or.jp

Venue 2: Shinanoki (Workers' Women's Hall)
1481-1 Nishi-Nagano-Nishi Tsuruga-cho, Nagano City
TEL:026-237-8300
https://shinanoki.org

※ 8 minutes walk between both venues（Google）
SERTIFICATION SCHOOLARSHIPS AND
AUDITIONS
  • all participants will get certificates
  • the best participants will get the opportunity to audition for admission to the Vaganova Ballet Academy and another high schools
IMPORTANT: There are several schoolarships from our partners, please contact us for additional information.
WHAT IS INCLUDED TO THE PRICE OF OUR CAMP:
  • Audition fee
  • Full course of classes with a native translator (up to 8 hours per day from Monday to Saturday)
  • Official audition for the Vaganova Academy International Trainee Program
  • Possibility of receiving scholarship for JVBA Summer School 2026
  • Free physiotherapy assistance
  • Small groups up to 20 students per group
  • Official certificates
  • Souvenirs from sponsors
  • Lunch
  • Constant supervision and support by native-speaking staff members
  • Sightseeing and Excursions
  • Group photo and video sessions with official photographers

WHAT IS NOT INCLUDED, REQUIRES ADDITIONAL PAYMENT:
  • Accommodation
  • Visa
  • Individual additional lessons with teachers during the summer school
  • Travel expenses (Air tickets, train)
  • Insurance
  • Airport transfer is available for unaccompanied students only.
  • Parents / Relatives accommodation (if needed)
  • Performances and activities outside the summer camp
  • Medical expenses
  • Individual photoset with official photographers

CANCELATION OR CHANGES:
Cancellation due to participant's reason
Cancellation after transfer cannot be accepted for any reason
Cancellation due to the organizer's reason
If the organizer (Vaganova Ballet Academy or the Association) decides to cancel the event, the remaining amount will be refunded after deducting an administration fee of 11,000 yen (including tax) from the tuition already paid up to that point.
After the program start date, the full program fee is non-refundable. Final and complete information about the program, payment methods, and conditions will be sent to you by email after registration. If you have any questions, please contact us at info@jvba.jp.

METHOD OF PAYMENT:
Bank transfer
APPLICATION PROCEDURE:
  1. Click the Apply button and Send application form
  2. Transfer the course fee. Currently, the only available payment is Bank transfer

TUITION FEE:
Early bird rates are applied according to the date of transfer, not the date of application

2,500 USD (Audition fees are included for non Japanese applicants)
Group discounts (5 or more people) are available. Please contact info@jvba.jp for more information
Application deadline: July 13 ,2025

EXCLUSIVE OFFER:
Flexible Payment Plan!
Pay for your training in 3 monthly installments and focus on what truly matters – your growth!

MEAL:
Lunch will be provided at the venue
Breakfast and dinner is on your own as a rule
  • Hotels where you will be staying
  • Convenience store
Can be accompanied by our staffs

ACCOMPANYING SUPPORT:
Support for those who live far away from Tokyo
  • Staff will accompany from Tokyo Station
  • Staff will accompany from Nagano station
  • Hotel with staff support will also be provided, etc.
If you are worried about traveling alone from a distant place, please contact us from the inquiry form

ACCOMODATION:
Group A: Please stay at the designated hotel. Staff will escort you between the hotel and the venue
We will inform you of the details after your registratio

Groups B and C: There are no special requirements. Please make reservations at one of the recommended
hotels listed below
Recommended hotels for accomodation
Schedule and activities
All students will be divided into 3 groups

Group A: 9-12 y.o.
Group B: 13-15 y.o.
Group C: 16-21 y.o.

A participant’s age is determined
strictly as of July 27, 2025

Final Gala for all participants

The best graduates will have the opportunity to attend an Audition to be admitted to Vaganova Academy.
  • Daily
    activities included
    Floor Ballet/Gymnastics
    Classic Ballet
    Pointe Work and Variation
    Lunch
    Character/Historical Dance
    Lectures
    Ballet Cinema
  • Extra
    for additional price
    Private practice
    Private doctor consulting
    Massage
    Manual therapy
    Private ballet photosession
  • Special
    activities included
    Outdoor Aerobics
    Sightseeing
    English practice
    Forest and lake tour
    Zenkoji Temple
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To order extra, please go to appropriate
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Reasons to participate
in Ballet Camp 2025, Nagano Japan
  • Officially licensed program by Vaganova Academy
  • Teachers are current Vaganova Academy teachers
  • World ballet stars will give master classes and communicate with the students
  • Live music will be provided by professional pianists on classes
  • Staff support during all the program
  • Scholarships 10-20% of fee for the next programs
  • Extra activities during camp
  • Flexible Payment Plan!
    Pay for your training in 3 monthly installments
Reasons to participate
in Ballet Camp 2025, Nagano Japan
Officially licensed program by Vaganova Academy
Teachers are current Vaganova Academy teachers
World ballet stars will give master classes and communicate with the students
Live music will be provided by professional pianists on classes
Staff support during all the program
Scholarships 10-20% of fee for the next programs
Extra activities during camp
Flexible Payment Plan!
Pay for your training in 3 monthly installments
We really help to the best students to admit
into Vaganova Academy and another high ballet schools


  • 95
    students have completed our program
  • 16
    students have enrolled in the Vaganova academy
  • 28
    students have enrolled another
    high ballet schools in Russia
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Teachers and Special Guests
on Summer Camp in Nagano 2025
  • Tatiana Solomianko
    current teacher at the Vaganova Academy
    Tatiana Solomianko is an exceptional teacher for young ballerinas. After her lessons, students radiate grace and ease. Her concert pieces are always polished and professional, providing students with invaluable experience that they can immediately apply on any stage in the future.
  • Olga Makarova
    current teacher at the Vaganova Academy
    Olga Makarova’s experience has allowed her to perfect the balance between strength and elegance—both essential qualities for ballet dancers. Having recently transitioned from her solo stage career to teaching, she brings fresh insights and dynamic energy to her students.
  • Yulia Kamilova
    current teacher at the Vaganova Academy
    Yulia Kamilova is a unique teacher who continues to perform on stage. She dances every combination alongside her students at full intensity, which is incredibly valuable for young dancers. She also provides in-depth explanations of the nuances of national dances.
  • Elena Gradkovskaya
    choreographer and contemporary dancer
    Choreographer and contemporary dancer. Born in Russia. Studied ballet, transnational dance, modern dance, choreography, and many other forms of dance at St. Petersburg State University of Arts and Culture.

    Studied ballet choreography and composition at the St. Petersburg State Conservatory for two years.
    Received MFA in "Scientific and Creative Contemporary Dance Choreography and Composition" from the Vaganova Ballet Academy.

    Since 2017 has been working as artistic director, director, choreographer, and manager of Awaji Art Circus, an international performing arts festival held on Awaji Island, Hyogo Prefecture, while also engaging own creative activities centered on performance.
  • Ryoko Sugimoto
    ballet anatomy
    M.F.A. in Movement Science, Ochanomizu University. Trained in dance and body conditioning in New York as an overseas trainee with the Agency for Cultural Affairs (2002-2004).

    Certified Movement Analyst and certified to teach Pilates and Mat Exercise (2004).

    Currently teaches and lectures on body conditioning, anatomy, and exercise physiology to dance and music professionals and various fields at Showa University of Music, Architants, and Artists' Medicine Box. 2022 JVBA Summer Camp in Nagano Anatomy Instructor.
  • Tomoyo Watanabe
    floor ballet
    Entered the Japanese School of the State Ballet School of Perm, Russia, to study the Waganova Method of teaching (2005).

    Studied at the 8th grade of the Russian State Ballet School (2006).
    Worked as a dancer in the Russian State Opera Ballet Company of Udmurt (2007-2010).

    After returning to Japan, became a certified trainer of the Barre au Sol Kniazev Method (2018). Lecturer at Tokyo Ballet High School and Tokyo Ballet Institute (2011). 2022 JVBA Summer Camp in Nagano Floor Ballet Instructor. 2023 Appointed Director of Japan Vaganova Ballet Association.
  • Andrei Orlov
    organizer
    Graduated at the top of his class from Udmurt State University of Arts, Russia. Holds a Bachelor of Arts degree from Udmurt State University of Arts, Russia, as a pedagogical choreographer. Has worked as a ballet master and choreographer at several theaters including the Russian State Udmurt Opera Ballet Theatre named after Tchaikovsky.In 2012 moved to Japan and joined the Momoko Tani Ballet Company.

    Established the Japan Vaganova Ballet Association, the official partner of the Russian State Vaganova Ballet Academy in Japan, and became its representative director. Since then, has organized summer schools, auditions for formal study abroad programs, and ballet teacher reeducation programs. Produces events featuring ballet dancers from Japan and abroad. At this time doctoral student of the Vaganova Ballet Academy.
  • Takako Obayashi
    interpreter
    After graduating from the Russian State Perm Ballet Academy joined the Chuvash Opera Ballet Theatre of Russia.

    After returning to Japan began research specializing in the history of Russian ballet in the 19th century. Holds a Master of Arts (Waseda University).

    April 2020-July 2022: Research Fellow of the Japan Society for the Promotion of Science (DC2), Doctoral Program in Theatre and Film Studies, Graduate School of Letters, Waseda University.
    Also active as a Russian interpreter and translator.
Master-classes
from world ballet stars
  • Anastasia Smirnova
    Mikhailovsky Theatre soloist
    In 2020, she graduated from the Vaganova Academy of Russian Ballet (under the tutelage of L. V. Kovalyova) and was invited to join the Mikhailovsky Theatre as a soloist.
    She performed leading roles in the ballets "Don Quixote," "Coppélia," "La Fille mal gardée," "La Bayadère," "The Nutcracker," and "Laurencia." Her repertoire also includes the roles of Gulnare in "Le Corsaire" and Odile in "Swan Lake."
    During the 2021/2022 season, she worked at the Mariinsky Theatre, performing solo roles, and then in March 2022, she returned to the Mikhailovsky Theatre.
  • Maria Khoreva
    Mariinsky Theatre curent First soloist
    Born in St Petersburg. Graduated from the Vaganova Ballet Academy (class of Professor Lyudmila Kovaleva) and joined the Mariinsky Ballet in 2018.
    • Prize-winner of at the Beijing International Ballet Competition for Dance Schools (Grand Prix – the Beijing Dance Academy prize, 2021)
    • Recipient of the Spirit of Dance prize in the category “Rising Star” (Ballet magazine, 2020)
    • Winner of Rossiya-Kultura TV's project Grand Ballet (2020)
    • Winner of the Carmen Mateu Young Artist European Award (2019)
  • Makar Mikhalkin
    Bolshoi Theatre curent First soloist
    In 2023 graduated from the Moscow State Academy of Choreography (class of Mikhail Sharkov) and was joined the Bolshoi Ballet Company.
    At the gala concert of the Academy of Choreography at the Bolshoi Theatre dedicated to the 250th jubilee of the academy, performed the leading part in Pas d’action from the ballet La Bayadere by L. Minkus (choreography by V. Chabukiani). Participated in the tour of the academy to Kemerovo, Vladivostok, Kaliningrad and Sochi.
Live music during classes
will be provided by our professional pianists
  • Kotono Horiuchi
    Ballet Pianist
    Graduated from Tokyo College of Music, Piano Performer Course. Received a scholarship upon entering the graduate school's Keyboard Instrument Research Area (Piano) and completed the course in 2020.Received a scholarship from the university to study at the Royal Academy of Music in the U.K. for a short term in 2015.Selected for the 2019 Pitina Piano Competition Pre Special Class National Final.Selected for the 2019 Pitina Piano Competition Pre Special Class National Final. Gold Prize at the 27th Young Artists Piano Competition, Class S. Currently ballet pianist for Tokyo City Ballet, Emiko and Hiroko Hayakawa Ballet Studio, and Inoue Ballet Academy. She has performed in concerts sponsored by Steinway & Sons Tokyo and held a special ballet music concert at Josui Kaikan's "Gastronomy and Music Salon vol. 27. She is a member of the Edogawa Performers' Association. He is a member of the Conducting Training Course at Tokyo College of Music.
  • Masako Ogasawara
    Ballet Pianist
    Performs as a pianist for classical ballet and contemporary dance at Iwata Ballet, Inoue Ballet, Showa University of Music (part-time instructor), and others. She has composed her own music for contemporary dance performances. For the opening concert of the Showa University of Music building relocation, he arranged and choreographed Les Sylphides with an ensemble of four electric instruments. She has also led many workshops for guest lecturers from abroad.
Our caring staffs will support you at any time
  • Ariha Sato
    Team work
    She has studied classical ballet since childhood and discovered contemporary dance during her university years.
    After graduating, she became interested in the connection between human consciousness and the body, and began studying the Feldenkrais Method at the MBS Academy in Germany.
  • Sachiko Honda
    Interpreter
    Sachiko began studying ballet at a local studio at the age of six.
    After training at the Tokyo Ballet School and the Vaganova Ballet Academy, joined Minato City Ballet in 2019.
  • Kanon Karita
    Interpretor
    Kanon graduated from the Vaganova Academy and later danced in a professional Russian theater. She is always positive and responsive to the participants’ requests. In her free time, she enjoys vlogging.
  • Eriko Saginuma
    Team work
    Eriko is a teacher of English and Russian. During the program, she always helps all students with their schedules and any questions that arise. She is kind yet strict, like a mom.
  • Yulia Takeda
    Team work
    Yulia graduated from a Japanese school and now studying professionally in a university. She is very active and energetic. Not a single student escapes her attention.
  • Andrei Orlov
    CEO
    I won’t write much about myself — I’m the organizer.
Massage and health consulting
during the camp will be provided by
Alexander Gasparov
  • Member of the Russian Federation of Massage Therapists and Cosmetologists
  • Manual Therapist
  • Taping Specialist
  • Rehabilitation Specialist
  • Therapeutic Exercise Instructor
  • Specialist in Restorative and Aesthetic Medicine
  • Massage Technique Expert at MESOLAB Cosmetics and ESTETICO TRAINING CENTRE
  • Developer of Ballet Massage and Rehabilitation Methods
  • Judge for the Russian Apparatus Slimming Massage Championship
  • 35 years of experience with approximately 40,000 treatments performed
Photo and video will be shot by
one of the best ballet photographer in the world
Alina Khanko
Alina is a photographer and videographer with a divine talent. To fully understand the nuances of ballet movements, she regularly takes ballet classes herself. In her videos, students transform from beginners into true professionals. Alina is one of the best ballet photographer and videographer in Russia.

During the camp, Alina will accompany all events and will conduct collective and individual photo sessions.
How it was on previous summer ballet camps
in Nagano Japan
Our students have the chance to perform on the historic stage where most of the world’s ballet stars began their professional journeys.
Students will learn the fundamentals of traditional Russian ballet artistry and stylistic beauty through the study of ballet history, Russian language, music, history and anatomy
You will have the chance to take master classes from world famous ballet dancers
You will have the opportunities to audition for famous Russian style ballet schools in the world at the end of summer camp
Students will receive direct instructions on a wide variety of lessons, including classical ballet, character dance, historical dance, contemporary dance and acting. Teachers from Vaganova Ballet Academy will teach students the most traditional Russian style ballet

Stage performance

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from World Ballet Stars

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Dance lessons

Outdoor activities
The children visit spiritual and health-promoting places such as Zenkoji Temple, founded in 642 AD, as well as the famous Lake Nojiri, nestled in the mountains.
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