Summer Dance 5-Week BalletVaganova Master Series3-Week Contemporary IntensivesRegistration Open Now!

5-Week Ballet intensive
Master Class Series
3-Week Ballet Core: Styles & Skill Workshop
Summer Rates
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Join Us For an Amazing Summer of Dance

Reach Your Full Potential This Summer at MainStage Academy of Dance!

Join us for our 22nd Summer Dance Intensive & Workshops, an opportunity to train with Master Ballet Teacher, Director, and former Professional Dancer Eddy Bray, alongside our summer faculty, and distinguished guest artist.

Improve your technique through the world-renowned Vaganova Ballet Method. Whether you’re preparing for next season’ of dance, gearing up for the 2026-27 competition season, or striving to elevate your skills, our summer programs offer the perfect environment for artistic and technical growth.

MainStage Summer Intensives & Workshops are designed for dancers ages 8-19

Curriculum:
Vaganova-based ballet training
Pointe
Variations
Lyrical / Contemporary
Strength / Conditioning & More

Our goal is to cultivate strong, confident dancers by tailoring training to each student’s level, ensuring both technical progress and artistic inspiration.


We keep small class sizes, spaces are limited, sign-up today!

We look forward to working with you this summer!


5-Week Summer Dance Intensive

📅 Dates: June 17th – July 17th 

Designed for Dancers Ages 8-19

Our curriculum includes:
Vaganova-based ballet training | Pointe & Variations | Lyrical and Contemporary choreography
A creative and individualized approach to coaching, tailoring the training to each dancer’s level to ensuring both technical progress and artistic inspiration.

Placement Levels:
🔹 Academy Level 2B-4b (Ages 8-13)
🔹 Upper Division Ballet Levels 5 to Pre-Professional (Ages 13-19, Director approval required)

Final Showcase Performance
Our summer concludes with a live in-studio performance, celebrating the hard work and progress of every dancer.

SCHEDULE INTERMEDIATE LEVELS 2B-4B (AGES 8- 13)
12hrs. Weekly


Monday
2pm – 4pm 

(sample curriculum)
Conditioning /Flexibility 
Ballet class/Pre-Pointe
Pantomime/Video & class discussion

Wednesday
9am – 2pm
 
Conditioning /Flexibility 
Ballet class 
Pre-Pointe

Friday
9am – 12pm

Video & class discussion
Ballet Technique
Showcase Repertoire

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SCHEDULE UPPER DIVISION LEVELS 5A & UP (AGES 13-19)
23hrs. Weekly


Monday through Thursday
9am – 2pm

(sample curriculum)
Conditioning /Flexibility 
Ballet Technique
Pointe/Variation/Contemporary 
Lunch Break 
Showcase Repertoire/Video & class discussion

Friday
9am – 12pm

Video & class discussion
Ballet Technique
Showcase Repertoire

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Note: On dates listed below Intensive program will run 10am-3pm

June, 17, 18 & 22-25
July 1, 2, 6 & 7

Take advantage of this exclusive discount and elevate your training this summer!
Spots are limited, enroll today!

Vaganova Master Class

A graduate of the Vaganova Academy has earned masters degrees in both Choreography and the Teaching of Ballet in the State Bolshoi Theatre Choreographic University (GITIS) Moscow, Russia. Madame Boitsov herself danced as a Professional Ballerina with the Bolshoi Theatre. Mme. Boitsov was Master Teacher at Moscow’s Bolshoi Theatre Ballet School, the State Ballet Company and School in Gdansk, Poland, and the Royal Swedish Ballet in Stockholm, Sweden. Madame opened Boitsov Classical Ballet In Chicago in 1980

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Madame Boitsov

Dates and Time: TBD

Master Class Series at MainStage Academy of Dance

MainStage Academy of Dance is honored to present an extraordinary opportunity to attend master ballet class with world-renowned Vaganova Ballet Mistress Elizabeth Boitsov.

This esteemed artists carry a legacy of excellence, having trained at the prestigious Vaganova Academy, performed with the legendary Moscow’s Bolshoi Ballet, and cultivated remarkable careers as both a ballerina and master teacher. Madame Boitsov, based in Chicago, has dedicated her career to preserving and sharing the Vaganova method in the United States.

These rare master classes offer dancers the chance to immerse themselves in the authentic artistry and discipline of Russian ballet, guided by a true icon of the Vaganova tradition.

Don’t miss this incredible opportunity to refine your technique and deepen your understanding of classical ballet.

Placement requires Director approval. Spots are limited, reserve yours today!

3-Week Ballet Core: Styles & Skills Workshop

Contemporary | Lyrical | Hip-Hop | Turns | Jumps

📅 Dates: August 3rd – August 21st 

Expand your versatility, build confidence, and explore new movement in our exciting 3-Week Styles Workshop. This dynamic program is designed for dancers ready to step outside their comfort zone and dive into contemporary, hip-hop, and focused skills training.

Throughout the workshop, dancers will experience a variety of styles that challenge musicality, coordination, and personal expression. From the fluidity and emotional depth of contemporary movement to the energy and precision of hip-hop, each class is crafted to develop well-rounded, adaptable artists.

While the primary focus is on exploring diverse styles, we remain committed to strong technical development. Each session will include targeted technique work and conditioning, helping dancers build strength, improve control, and support safe, efficient movement.

Whether you’re looking to refine your artistry, try something new, or stay active between seasons, this workshop offers the perfect balance of creativity, discipline, and growth.
Join us and elevate your training this season

3-Week Contemporary Dance & Skills Workshop
LEVELS 2B-4B (AGES 8- 13)


Monday
2pm – 4pm 

(sample curriculum)
Ballet Warm-Ups
Skills Training

Wednesday
9am – 2pm 
Conditioning /Flexibility
Ballet Warm-Ups
Break
Lyrical/Contemporary
Skills Training

Friday
9am – 12pm

Ballet Warm-Ups
Video & class discussion
Skills Training

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3-Week Contemporary Dance & Skills Workshop
LEVELS 5A & UP (AGES 13-19)


Monday through Thursday
9am – 2pm 

(sample curriculum)
Conditioning /Flexibility
Ballet Warm-Ups
Break
Lyrical/Contemporary/Hip-Hop
Skills Training

Friday
9am – 12pm

Ballet Warm-Ups
Video & class discussion
Skills Training

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Summer Rates:

Info Level 2a-4b Intensive or Workshops

5-Week Ballet Intensive – $810.00
3-Week Contemporary Workshop – 486.00
Intensives and Workshop (Best Value) – $1,169.00

Vaganova Master Class (coming soon)

Recreational & Adult

Monday 4-5pm Beginning Ballet – $135.00
Wednesday 4:00-5:00PM Beginning Ballet 1 & Continuing Ballet 2 – $135.00
Thursday 4:00-5:00PM Beginning 1 & Ballet 2 – $135.00
Friday 7-8PM Beginning & Continuing Adult Ballet – $110.00

Level 5-to Pre-Professional Intensive or Workshops Options

5-Week Ballet Intensive – $1,552.00
3-Week Contemporary Workshop – $931.00

Intensives and Workshops (Best Value) – $2,300.00

Vaganova Master Class (coming soon)

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Select the level your dancer level based on their previous dance training.
Level 2a-4b Intensive or Workshops Options
Select one or all intensives and workshops you or your dancer will be attending this summer
Level 5-to Pre-Professional Intensive or Workshops Options
Select one or all intensives and workshops you or your dancer will be attending this summer
Recreational
Adult Ballet

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