Boys’/Men’s Ballet Program

City Ballet School–San Francisco’s year-round Boys’/Men’s Program and Summer Intensive are dedicated to providing premier Vaganova training in true Russian style, for aspiring young male dancers. Director Nikolai Kabaniaev has a proven track record of developing young male students into professional dancers. Nikolai graduated from the famed Vaganova Academy in St. Petersburg, Russia, and went on to dance with the Kirov/Mariinsky where he worked with some of the world’s finest teachers directors and choreographers. He is dedicated to passing on his vast knowledge and expertise in classical ballet to each of his students. Students receive individualized attention, in small classroom settings, with precise attention to detail. City Ballet’s Men’s/Boys’ Program offers classes in male technique, variations, partnering, contemporary, character, stretching and strengthening. In addition, boys will receive valuable experience while performing in City Ballet productions.