✨ The stunning Vaganova Ballet Academy graduation ball held at the magnificent Catherine Palace in St. Petersburg — where elegance, history, and artistry come together in one unforgettable evening. 🎓👑🩰A celebration of Russia’s world-renowned ballet tradition in one of its most iconic imperial settings.#VaganovaAcademy #GraduationBall #CatherinePalace #StPetersburg #RussianBallet #EleganceAndTradition #BalletHeritage | Russian Australian Cultural Centre - Vera

Happy Wednesday! Enjoy this adorable performance of Graduation Ball from our 2024 Finals! Performed by: Ramon Moreno school @ramonmorenoschool | ADC IBC - Youth International Ballet Competition

Graduation Ball is unforgiving. You enter upstage center, en face, and within one phrase, à la seconde into double or triple pirouettes, everything is exposed. There is nowhere to hide. To do this well, your à la seconde has to be absolutely clean, stable, and placed with clarity. That’s why I often look at alternatives. Napoli is one of my first choices. The technique is still honest, but the structure gives you time to show more than control. The slightly slower tempo reveals detail: line, fac

The graduation ball of the pupils of the Academy of Russian Ballet named after A. Vaganova. The future face of Russian ballet! | Russian Australian Cultural Centre - Vera