The Moscow State Academy of Choreography

The Moscow State Academy of Choreography commonly referred to as the Bolshoi Ballet Academy is one of Russia’s oldest dance education institutions. The Academy was founded by Catherine the Great in 1773, and in 2016, it was designated a Cultural Heritage Landmark of Particular Significance. 

The Academy offers major educational programs of all levels of professional dancer training:

• Intermediate vocational training (integrated educational program for the “Dance Arts” area);
• Bachelor programs; 
• Master programs; 
• Internship and traineeship programs; 
• Doctor programs; 
• Supplementary education programs (refresher courses and professional retraining); 
• Supplementary generic education programs for children within the Academy’s field of specialization (including the “Ballet Arts” pre-professional training program). 

The Moocow school of ballet has had a profound impact upon evolutions of classical ballet in a variety of countries including the USA, Japan, Korea, Finland, Italy, Greece, Bulgaria, etc. In addition to students from Russia, the Academy hosts students from more than twenty countries. 

Over recent 15 years, students of the Academy have won over 300 prizes and diplomas at international and Russian contests, including 10 Grand Prix prizes, 110 golden medals, 70 silver medals, 50 bronze medals and 88 special awards and diplomas.  

The Academy conducts fruitful artistic and research activity. Students of the Academy routinely participate in ballet shows staged at the Bolshoi Theater and other ballet theatres in Moscow. 

Nowadays, the Academy is a unique educational institution offering comprehensive dance education at every level of proficiency. The Academy has nurtured many generations of acclaimed performers, teachers and choreographers. Alumni of the Academy are unique professionals acknowledged in theatres and ballet companies across the world. 

For detailed information on admission and documents required, refer to the official web-site of the Academy: http://balletacademy.ru/postuplenie/information-for-international-students/