The Akhmedova Ballet Academy is dedicated to providing the finest quality ballet training utilizing the Vaganova Method with personal and artistic mentoring to prepare young talented dancers to become strong and fully developed artists ready to take their places in major dance companies around the world.
About this Organization
Akhmedova Ballet Academy (ABA) has been providing world-class Vaganova ballet training since 2011, equipping its dancers to join the ranks of professional companies. ABA’s exceptional faculty provide a nurturing environment where students thrive as both dancers and individuals. No matter what educational or career path our students choose, our training will instill in them the work-ethic and communication and collaborative skills necessary for producing successful leaders and citizens, committed to community, diversity and values-driven pursuits. Year-round pre-professional training and summer intensives in Classical Vaganova ballet technique and repertoire, strength-training, opportunities to participate in YAGP and other national and international dance competitions and small class sizes to ensure individualized attention for students offer ABA dancers a level of preparation and instruction unparalleled in the D.C.-Metropolitan area. All levels of instruction emphasize personal growth and excellence, kindness to others, humility, character-building and self-discipline.Featured Work
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Featured Work: Photos
In class
2021
Photo was done during summer intensive class in studio
Jump
Dance
2021
Photo shoot in studio
Studio Company member Jessica Novakovich
Dance
2021
In studio shoot for the Studio Company
Videos
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Code Name Resilience
Choreographed for our dancers during the very difficult year of Covid, demonstrating our students resilience and hard work to survive. Akhmedova Ballet Academy won 3 competitions with this piece.Medium: Contemporary DanceYear: 2020 -
Paquita variation
Deanna Pearson, graduate from ABA performing at Lincoln Center in NYCMedium: Dance -
Sand Spirit
At Youth America Grand Prix 2020 - award winning student Lucy Qian (Gold)Medium: DanceYear: 2020