Sissonne Dance Art is proud to announce that several of our students have been selected to participate in the prestigious Vaganova Ballet Academy Masterclasses held in Singapore from 8th to 11th January in both 2025 and 2026.

Officially licensed by the Vaganova Ballet Academy in St. Petersburg, Russia, this highly regarded event provides young dancers with the rare opportunity to train directly under esteemed faculty members from one of the world’s most respected ballet institutions. The masterclasses also serve as a pathway for talented students seeking entry into full-time vocational ballet training, functioning as a preliminary selection process for auditions to the Vaganova Ballet Academy in St. Petersburg and the Bolshoi Ballet Academy in Moscow.

Participants were privileged to learn from an exceptional panel of educators, including:

• Mr Vadim Siortin, Senior Management, Vaganova Ballet Academy
• Ms Tatiana Solomianko, Senior Teacher, Vaganova Ballet Academy
• Mr Pavel Kurov, Contemporary Dance Teacher, Vaganova Ballet Academy
• Ms Violetta Zhirova, PhD Graduate of the Vaganova Ballet Academy

The Vaganova Masterclasses are widely regarded as one of the most prestigious ballet training opportunities available in Singapore, attracting talented young dancers from across the region. Through intensive training and expert guidance, students gain invaluable exposure to the renowned Vaganova methodology while receiving direct feedback from internationally respected ballet professionals.

We congratulate all participating students on this remarkable achievement and look forward to witnessing their continued growth and success in the world of ballet.