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Pas Ballonné Combination en Pointe 💗 Dancing into the weekend with OBA Pre-Professional Division Students (ages 15-17) in Technique Class taught by OBA Founder & Artistic Director Marina Osipova, Ph.D.(@marina_osipova74) Premier Authentic Vaganova Training | Est. 2021 #osipovaballetacademy #nikolayworld #yagp #dancersofinstagram #ballerinasofinstagram
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💗WHERE TECHNIQUE BECOMES ARTISTRY 🩰 ✨The beauty of classical ballet begins long before the stage. In the studio, our dancers are challenged with increasingly sophisticated combinations, developing the strength, coordination, control, and musical awareness required for advanced classical technique. In class (Pre-Professional Division) with our Founder and Artistic Director, @marina_osipova74 , Ph.D., students learn to go beyond simply mastering difficult movements. They refine the quality of each step the precision of the placement, the freedom of movement, the harmony of the lines, and the effortless appearance that can only come from dedicated training. As technique becomes more demanding, the smallest nuances become even more important. This is where strong foundations evolve into confidence, individuality, and artistry. From complexity comes mastery. From discipline comes freedom. And from countless hours in the studio comes the artistry we see on stage. ✨ Premier Authentic Vaganova Training | Est. 2021 #osipovaballetacademy #nikolayworld #yagp #dancersofinstagram #ballerinasofinstagram
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Inside the Classroom: Master Classes with Natalya Lushina-Zeiger, Former Bolshoi Ballet Dancer, Bolshoi Ballet Academy Graduate, Master Teacher, & Longtime @yagp Judge ❤️ Osipova Ballet Academy was honored to welcome the incredible Ms. Natalya Lushina-Zeiger to our studios for 4 days of inspiring master classes with OBA students across multiple levels & age divisions. During this time, our students had the rare privilege of training under Ms. Natalya’s expert guidance, diving deep into technique, artistry, precision, musicality, & the many details that shape a dancer’s development. Her inspiring classes pushed our dancers to refine their technique, broaden their perspectives, & strive for new levels of excellence. Ms. Natalya’s depth of knowledge & artistic insight truly left a profound & lasting impact on every dancer in the room. At OBA, we are committed to remaining at the forefront of dance education by providing our students with exceptional educational opportunities that complement their daily training. Working with distinguished guest teachers allows our students to encounter different perspectives & continue developing the adaptability, discipline, & artistic maturity expected at the highest levels of dance education. Thank you to @yagp for creating opportunities & connections that enrich dance education far beyond the competition stage. We express our sincere gratitude to Ms. Natalya, for your professionalism, guidance, & love for dance that has inspired & encouraged all of us at OBA to reach new heights. It was a privilege to have you with us at OBA, & we look forward to future opportunities to work together. Premier Authentic Vaganova Training | Est. 2021 #osipovaballetacademy #nikolayworld #yagp #ballerinasofinstagram
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Grand Pas Cabriole into First Arabesque Combination 🩵 OBA Pre-Professional Division Students (ages 15-17) in Technique Class taught by OBA Founder & Artistic Director Marina Osipova, Ph.D (@marina_osipova74) Premier Authentic Vaganova Training | Est. 2021 #osipovaballetacademy #yagp #dancersofinstagram #ballerinasofinstagram nikolayworld
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Introducing our Twelfth group of outstanding dancers accepted into The Preprofessional Dancer Institute Class of 2026. Artistic Directors: @franciscogelladance & @missjulie1220 For Dancers Pursuing Big Dreams September 3 -September 7, 2026 We are getting excited for the start of the Preprofessional Dancer Institute (PDI) in New Mexico over Labor Day Weekend, where for five exhilarating days, 100 extraordinary young artists from across the globe gather. We cannot wait to celebrate the magic of movement and the limitless possibilities PDI holds in New Mexico. Dancers train in concert, show, and commercial dance, alongside improvisation, partnering, men’s class and pointe (for everyone) within a rigorous and varied schedule that equips dancers with the tools of endurance, focus, and adaptability, that they will need heading out to the professional dance world. Additionally, workshops and discussions are geared toward career related issues, providing dancers and their families with knowledge that can better aid them in their preparation. Congrats for your outstanding achievement, dancers! Starting top left moving right, and top down Jana Gauss White Rock, New Mexico Dance Arts Los Alamos Jayden Van Beaverton, Oregon MVP Dance Elite Penny Koch Los Altos, California Osipova Ballet Academy Hannah Zabinski Los Angeles, California 8 Count Dance Academy / The Windward School Ginger Villarrubia Santa Fe, New Mexico Aspen Santa Fe Ballet Callum McKenna Raleigh, North Carolina CC & Co. Dance Complex Cali Jonas Santa Fe, New Mexico Magnify Dance Center Bella Bogh Anchorage, Alaska Stars Dance Studio AP Bodell Stuelpnagel Santa Fe, New Mexico Aspen Santa Fe Ballet #franciscogelladanceworks #preprofessionaldancerinsitute #PDI2026
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🩰 Summer ‘26 Highlights! 🌟 As summer wraps up and we transition into the beginning of the school year, we’re celebrating all the hard work our dancers put in over the break. They worked endlessly this summer to elevate their growth, strength, and technique, and we couldn’t be prouder of their achievements! Swipe to see what they were up to! 👉 #LosAltosDance #SummerIntensives #BalletCamp #BayAreaDance #DanceTraining
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🩰 Summer Camps August 10–14! ❄️ Registration is open! ❄️ FROZEN FANTASY + CRAFTS Ages 4–8 | 9:00–11:30am | $350 Dance into a winter wonderland of sparkle, snowflakes, and imagination! 🩰 PETITE BALLERINA: Ballet for Young Dancers Ages 6–12 | 4:00–6:30pm | $350 A joyful intro to ballet where young dancers build fundamentals, strength, and creativity in a nurturing environment. 💫 FUSED: Contemporary Ballet Intensive Ages 12+ | 7:00–9:00pm | $330 Blend strength and artistry while expanding your ballet repertoire and discovering your artistic voice. Link in bio to register, or DM us with questions! #LosAltosDance #BayAreaSummerCamps #BalletCamp #YouthDanceCamps #LosAltosKids
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🏆 DANCE MASTERS OF AMERICA NATIONALS 🏆 Congratulations to our incredible dancers who competed against contestants from the US and Canada! Over the course of the competition, they underwent auditions in various dance styles, sat for interviews, performed an opening number alongside contestants from the US and Canada, and took the stage solo twice for the judges’ panel. Penny Koch ✨First DMA! First Runner-Up, Teen Miss Dance of America Lexi Zhu ✨Miss Dance of America 1st Runner-Up ✨ Top Ballet and Jazz Class Award ✨ Charlene LoCascio Scholarship – highest talent score in contemporary ✨ Sherry Gold Memorial Scholarship – choreography recognition A huge shoutout to Dance Masters of California and all the amazing dancers at DMA! 💃 #DanceMastersOfAmerica #DMANationals #DanceMastersOfCalifornia #DMC13
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Summer Ballet Technique Series August 3-7 🩰 Two intensives designed for dancers ready to push their training further. Étoile: Young Advanced Ballet Intensive Ages 10+ | 4–6:30pm | $375 Refine technique, build strength, and grow your artistry with expert training to shine on stage. Grand Jeté: Advanced Ballet Intensive Ages 12+ | 7–9pm | $330 Elevate technique, strength, and flexibility to push your limits and leap to the next level. Daily classes, combinations, and ballet conditioning for focused dancers who want to sharpen classical technique, alignment, and artistry. Spots are limited — link in bio to register or DM us with questions. #BayAreaDanceSchool #BalletIntensive #BalletTraining #YoungDancers #DanceStudio
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🧡We are beyond proud of Penny Koch, our Teen Miss Dance of California Chapter #13 - now Teen Miss Dance of America 4th Runner Up! Your hard work, artistry, and grace lit up the Nationals stage.⭐️⭐️ Congratulations on this incredible achievement!
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Loved being at @dancemastersofcaliforniach.13 last weekend! Thank you to all the teachers who made this possible :) ❤️ @bayareadanceschool @chehoncreative @lboissonnade @dizzleojeda @elizlemberger #dance #music #fyp #viral #explorepage
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Had so much fun at @dancemastersofcaliforniach.13 this weekend!💛 so grateful to be able to spend an amazing weekend with my @bayareadanceschool friends ✨ @lboissonnade @dizzleojeda @elizlemberger
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