Vienna · 24 – 30 August 2026
WBA International
Masterclass 2026
A world-class professional training week with Vienna State Ballet artists. 5 hours of intensive training daily, individual lessons with world-famous dancers, and a certificate signed by all faculty.
About the Programme
A Once-in-a-Year
Training Experience
The Intensive Ballet Masterclass 2026 brings together ten of the world's finest ballet artists for seven consecutive days of elite training in Vienna. With dedicated programme tracks for every age and level — from our youngest dancers aged 6 through to professional stage performers — this is the most comprehensive training week available in central Europe.
Beyond the group masterclasses, every participant has the unique opportunity to book individual private lessons directly with the world-famous faculty — a rare chance for personalised coaching at the highest level.
The week culminates in a closing ceremony where every graduate receives an official certificate personally signed by all ten faculty members — world-renowned artists of the Vienna State Ballet and leading companies abroad.
- Open to professionals, advanced students, amateurs & young dancers
- Programme tracks for ages 6–8, 9–12, 13–17 and adult levels
- Classes in English and German
- Limited enrolment to ensure personal attention
Vienna State Ballet Artists
Train Alongside
World-Class Masters
Six principal artists of the Vienna State Ballet. One week. Unlimited inspiration.
The Artists
Learn from World Masters
Our faculty are not guest names on a poster — they are world-class artists, principals, and pedagogues who have shaped the international ballet stage. Each brings a lifetime of performance, competition honours, and mastery to the studio.
Over seven intensive days, you train directly with them — absorbing the technique, artistry, and discipline that define the highest level of the art form.
Optional individual lessons available on request.
Principals & Soloists
International stages
Competition Laureates
Moscow · Paris · Varna
Master Pedagogues
Vaganova & beyond
Global Stages
Mariinsky · Opéra de Paris
Daily Structure
Week Schedule
Three parallel studios with up to six hours of structured professional training every day. Select a day to see its full programme.
The Masterclass Has Begun
The Vienna Masterclass 2026 is now underway.
Venue
MON, 24 Aug — Technique Foundation
Welcome — Meet the Faculty & Team (WBA & Wiener Ballettakademie)
All Faculty
Warm up — stretching, floor gymnastics & muscle activation
Maria Yakovleva
Warm up — Floor barre & muscle activation
Anastasia Plǎmǎdialǎ
Ballet Class
Mihail Sosnovschi
Classical dance lesson
Maria Yakovleva
Classical dance lesson
Galina Skuratova
Repertoire
Mihail Sosnovschi
Pointe shoes technique class and Variation
Maria Yakovleva
Character dance
Lucian Necsea
Character dance
Lucian Necsea
Pointe technique
Galina Skuratova
Pointe shoes fitting
Tamara Wolf
Pointe shoes fitting
Tamara Wolf
Class Types
World-Class Faculty
Meet the Artists
Principal dancers, soloists and master pedagogues of the Vienna State Ballet and the world's leading companies — world-renowned artists sharing a lifetime of international stage experience.
Iana Salenko
Christian Tichy
Evelyn Téri
Dinu Tamazlacaru
Galina Skuratova
Maria Yakovleva
Mihail Sosnovschi
Iryna Tsymbal
Eno Peçi
Anastasia Plămădială
Aliya Tanykpayeva
Lucian Necsea
Tamara Wolf
Katja Reichert
Peter Beil
Certification
Official Certificate
Signed by All Faculty
Every dancer who completes the WBA International Masterclass 2026 receives an official certificate of completion — personally signed by all eleven faculty artists, each a celebrated dancer of the Vienna State Ballet and beyond.
- Personally signed by all eleven faculty artists
- Official academy seal & embossed gold wax seal
- Individually endorsed for private lesson students
Official preview · sealed & signed by all faculty
Pricing & Registration
Secure Your Place
Secure your spot today. Places are strictly limited.
Early Bird: Sold Out. Full programme fees now apply. Pay in full to secure your place.
Registration & Payment
Secure your place by paying the full programme fee via Stripe. Places are strictly limited and allocated on a first-come, first-served basis.
Faculty Artist Classes
€ 90 per class
Focused group sessions with our world-class faculty artists, shared with other participating dancers. Choose your artist and reserve your preferred time slot.
Professional
Professional Masterclass
€ 890
For professional and advanced participants — ages 12+ years., and professional stage performers, dancers and artists. Including stage education.
- Everything included in the Full Masterclass
- Private individual lessons available upon request
- Direct coaching from world ballet artists
- Personalised feedback and individual corrections
- Priority schedule booking
Individual lesson fees discussed privately. Private individual lessons with faculty artists of your choice can be arranged personally upon enquiry.
Intensive Programme
Intensive Programme
€ 490
For private ballet schools & amateur dancers. Age group: 13+ years.
- One week of intensive training
- Professional ballet classes
- Ballet history
- Individual preparation for ballet competitions
- Pointe technique (for advanced participants)
Young Dancers
Young Dancers · Ages 9–12
€ 390
A structured training programme for developing dancers, building strong classical technique and performance confidence.
- Classical ballet technique
- Pointe preparation
- Repertoire & variation study
- Stretching & conditioning
- Certificate of Participation
- Final Showcase for Families
Young Dancers
Young Dancers · Ages 6–8
€ 290
A gentle and joyful introduction to classical ballet for our youngest dancers, led by our experienced faculty pedagogues.
- Age-appropriate classical ballet technique
- Musicality & creative movement
- Small-group supervision
- Certificate of Participation
- Final Showcase for Families
Questions? office@wienerballettakademie.com
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