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Our mission is to unite ballet students and teachers throughout the world through a common love for authentic #Vaganova training. Find out more below!

Open World Dance Foundation
Open World Dance Foundation's Elite Training Progr Open World Dance Foundation's Elite Training Program has arrived in Minsk, Belarus! Our Elite Training students and teachers have been hard at work in Minsk and have enjoyed such opportunities in this beautiful city like observing classes at the Belarusian State Choreography Gymnasium-College! @belarusian_ballet_college Here are OWDF Founders Ekaterina Shchelkanova and Anton Boytsov, Elite Training students, and Aleksandr Ivanovich Kolyadenko, who taught many dancers, including Ivan Vasiliev (@vasiliev.art ) and Igor Kolb (@igorkolb ). We are honored to have such enriching experiences as part of our program and look forward to many exciting opportunities coming in Minsk, Belarus and all around the world! // RUS Программа элитного обучения фонда «Открытый мир» прибыла в Минск, Беларусь! Наши ученики и преподаватели Elite Training усердно работают в Минске и воспользовались такими возможностями в этом прекрасном городе, как наблюдение за уроками в Белорусской государственной хореографической гимназии-колледже! Здесь основатели OWDF Екатерина Щелканова и Антон Бойцов, студенты Elite Training, а также Александр Иванович Коляденко, который обучал многих танцоров, в том числе Ивана Васильева и Игоря Колба. Для нас большая честь получить такой богатый опыт в рамках нашей программы, и мы с нетерпением ждём многих интересных возможностей, открывающихся в Минске, Беларуси и во всём мире!
𝐀𝐏𝐏𝐋𝐘 𝐍𝐎𝐖 𝐅𝐎𝐑 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟏 𝐕𝐀𝐆𝐀𝐍𝐎𝐕𝐀 𝐖𝐈𝐍𝐓𝐄𝐑 𝐖𝐎𝐑𝐊𝐒𝐇𝐎𝐏 𝐖𝐇𝐄𝐍: February 13-15, 2021; classes will be held 𝟏𝟐-𝟒 𝐏𝐌 𝐄𝐒𝐓. 𝐖𝐇𝐄𝐑𝐄: Dussich Dance Studios in Merritt Island, Florida (Virtual training through Zoom is available--see details on website) 𝐖𝐇𝐀𝐓:  2 hours of Vaganova technique class followed by 1.5 hours of variations and Question and Answer sessions each day 𝐖𝐇𝐎: All classes will be taught by renowned Russian ballet teachers Ekaterina Shchelkanova and Anton Boytsov, both distinguished graduates of the Vaganova Ballet Academy and former dancers of the Mariinsky Theatre 𝐇𝐎𝐖: Those who wish to participate can sign up and pay tuition at the link in our bio. All attending teachers and students are welcome to observe and/or participate as desired. 𝐃𝐄𝐀𝐃𝐋𝐈𝐍𝐄 𝐓𝐎 𝐀𝐏𝐏𝐋𝐘: Afternoon of February 12, 2021 (7 days left) Additional details can be found at our website: www.openworlddancefoundation.org [Pictured: OWDF co-founder and 2021 WW faculty member Anton Boytsov partnering Ulyana Lopatkina, principal dancer of the #Mariinsky Theatre.]
𝐀𝐏𝐏𝐋𝐘 𝐍𝐎𝐖 𝐅𝐎𝐑 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟏 𝐕𝐀𝐆𝐀𝐍𝐎𝐕𝐀 𝐖𝐈𝐍𝐓𝐄𝐑 𝐖𝐎𝐑𝐊𝐒𝐇𝐎𝐏 𝐖𝐇𝐄𝐍: February 13-15, 2021; classes will be held 𝟏𝟐-𝟒 𝐏𝐌 𝐄𝐒𝐓. 𝐖𝐇𝐄𝐑𝐄: Dussich Dance Studios in Merritt Island, Florida (Virtual training through Zoom is available--see details on website) 𝐖𝐇𝐀𝐓:  2 hours of Vaganova technique class followed by 1.5 hours of variations and Question and Answer sessions each day 𝐖𝐇𝐎: All classes will be taught by renowned Russian ballet teachers Ekaterina Shchelkanova and Anton Boytsov, both distinguished graduates of the Vaganova Ballet Academy and former dancers of the Mariinsky Theatre 𝐇𝐎𝐖: Those who wish to participate can sign up and pay tuition at the link in our bio. All attending teachers and students are welcome to observe and/or participate as desired. 𝐃𝐄𝐀𝐃𝐋𝐈𝐍𝐄 𝐓𝐎 𝐀𝐏𝐏𝐋𝐘: Afternoon of February 12, 2021 (8 days left) Additional details can be found at our website: www.openworlddancefoundation.org
𝐀𝐏𝐏𝐋𝐘 𝐍𝐎𝐖 𝐅𝐎𝐑 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟏 𝐕𝐀𝐆𝐀𝐍𝐎𝐕𝐀 𝐖𝐈𝐍𝐓𝐄𝐑 𝐖𝐎𝐑𝐊𝐒𝐇𝐎𝐏 𝐖𝐇𝐄𝐍: February 13-15, 2021; classes will be held 𝟏𝟐-𝟒 𝐏𝐌 𝐄𝐒𝐓. 𝐖𝐇𝐄𝐑𝐄: Dussich Dance Studios in Merritt Island, Florida (Virtual training through Zoom is available--see details on website) 𝐖𝐇𝐀𝐓:  2 hours of Vaganova technique class followed by 1.5 hours of variations and Question and Answer sessions each day 𝐖𝐇𝐎: All classes will be taught by renowned Russian ballet teachers Ekaterina Shchelkanova and Anton Boytsov, both distinguished graduates of the Vaganova Ballet Academy and former dancers of the Mariinsky Theatre 𝐇𝐎𝐖: Those who wish to participate can sign up and pay tuition at the link in our bio. All attending teachers and students are welcome to observe and/or participate as desired. 𝐃𝐄𝐀𝐃𝐋𝐈𝐍𝐄 𝐓𝐎 𝐀𝐏𝐏𝐋𝐘: Afternoon of February 12, 2021 (10 days left) Additional details can be found at our website: www.openworlddancefoundation.org [In the video: Elite Training students Lydia W. and Mallorie F. doing adagio in centre earlier this week.]
𝐇𝐞𝐫𝐞'𝐬 𝐰𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐧𝐞𝐞𝐝 𝐭𝐨 𝐤𝐧𝐨𝐰: 𝐖𝐇𝐄𝐍: February 13-15, 2021; classes will be held 𝟏𝟐-𝟒 𝐏𝐌 𝐄𝐒𝐓. 𝐖𝐇𝐄𝐑𝐄: Dussich Dance Studio in Merritt Island, Florida (Virtual training through Zoom is available--see details on website) 𝐖𝐇𝐀𝐓:  2 hours of Vaganova technique class followed by 1.5 hours of variations and Question and Answer sessions each day 𝐖𝐇𝐎: All classes will be taught by renowned Russian ballet teachers Ekaterina Shchelkanova and Anton Boytsov, both distinguished graduates of the Vaganova Ballet Academy and former dancers of the Mariinsky Theatre 𝐇𝐎𝐖: Those who wish to participate can sign up and pay tuition at the link in our bio. All attending teachers and students are welcome to observe and/or participate as desired. Whether you are a pre-professional dancer ready to take your technique to the next level, or a ballet teacher interested in learning the secrets of the Vaganova technique, we hope to work with you this winter!
𝐇𝐚𝐩𝐩𝐲 𝐡𝐨𝐥𝐢𝐝𝐚𝐲𝐬 𝐟𝐫𝐨𝐦 𝐎𝐩𝐞𝐧 𝐖𝐨𝐫𝐥𝐝 𝐃𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐞 𝐅𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐝𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧! We wish you and your family a healthy, happy, and joyful holiday season! We thank you for all your support this year, and look forward to sharing many more exciting opportunities with you.   One of the first opportunities we have lined up for 2021 is our annual #WinterIntensive, taking place on Presidents' Weekend (𝐅𝐞𝐛𝐫𝐮𝐚𝐫𝐲 𝟏𝟑-𝟏𝟓, 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟏)! To start the new year with the refreshing joy of dance, our Winter Intensive will feature a series of variations taught by our distinguished Vaganova-trained teachers. Please look out for more details on this exciting event coming very soon! Warm wishes from St. Petersburg, Russia, Ekaterina Shchelkanova and Anton Boytsov OWDF Founders
Thank you to all who attended Week One of our 𝐕 Thank you to all who attended Week One of our 𝐕𝐚𝐠𝐚𝐧𝐨𝐯𝐚 𝐌𝐞𝐭𝐡𝐨𝐝 𝐒𝐮𝐦𝐦𝐞𝐫 𝐒𝐞𝐦𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐫, whether in person or online! We have enjoyed sharing our knowledge of the #Vaganova method and discussing ballet technique, dance history, and more! Please enjoy some brief highlights from our beginner level ballet class, advanced ballet class, and character class this week. We look forward to continue sharing our love for the art of Russian ballet in Week Two! • • #balletvideo #balletpost #balletclass #vaganovaballet #russianballet #академиярусскогобалета #mariinskyballet #balletintensive #balletaudition #loveofballet #balletposition #balletstudent #balletteacher #pointe #russianballerina #ballerinasofig #BolshoiBallet #openworlddancefoundation
Our #Vaganova Method Summer Seminar starts this Mo Our #Vaganova Method Summer Seminar starts this Monday! Are you ready?⁣ ⁣ 1. If you haven't already, 𝐬𝐮𝐛𝐦𝐢𝐭 𝐫𝐞𝐠𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐭𝐮𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 by heading to www.openworlddancefoundation.org/index-php/summer-intensive/⁣ 2. Next, please note the schedule:⁣ ⁣ 11-12:30: 𝐁𝐨𝐲𝐬' 𝐜𝐥𝐚𝐬𝐬 taught by Mr. Anton Boytsov⁣ 12:30-1: 𝐆𝐲𝐦𝐧𝐚𝐬𝐭𝐢𝐜𝐬 (Conditioning)⁣ 1-3: 𝐋𝐚𝐝𝐢𝐞𝐬' 𝐜𝐥𝐚𝐬𝐬 taught by Ms. Ekaterina Schelkanova⁣ 3-4: 𝐐𝐮𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐀𝐧𝐬𝐰𝐞𝐫 𝐬𝐞𝐬𝐬𝐢𝐨𝐧--a special chance to ask your personal technique questions and discuss the most important ballet-related topics!⁣ 3-4: 𝐁𝐨𝐲𝐬 𝐜𝐡𝐚𝐫𝐚𝐜𝐭𝐞𝐫--Estonian Polka⁣ 4-5:30: 𝐕𝐚𝐫𝐢𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬/𝐂𝐡𝐚𝐫𝐚𝐜𝐭𝐞𝐫⁣ ⁣ *Please note that all class times are listed in EST (Eastern Standard Time).⁣ ⁣ 3. If the above schedule poses any difficulties for you, please immediately notify one of our Elite Training students, Jasmine L., at jasminelitch@icloud.com, so we can provide you with a recording of our classes. Please also email Jasmine at least a day in advance with any specific questions you may want answered in our Q & A sessions.⁣ ⁣ 4. Finally, please make sure you have a 𝐰𝐨𝐫𝐤𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐞𝐦𝐚𝐢𝐥 𝐚𝐧𝐝 (𝐟𝐫𝐞𝐞) 𝐙𝐨𝐨𝐦 𝐚𝐜𝐜𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐭. For those who will be attending live via Zoom, please prepare to receive the meeting links the night prior to the start of our Intensive. For those who will be viewing the recording, please note that the recording links will expire within 2 days of their release to ensure viewers stay up to date with the training process. • • #mariinskyballet #balletpost #balletclass #vaganovaballet #russianballet #vaganovamethod #академиярусскогобалета #mariinskyballet #balletintensive #balletaudition #loveofballet #balletposition #balletstudent #balletteacher #pointe #kirovballet #vaganovaacademy #russianballerina #ballerinasofig #BolshoiBallet #AmericanBalletTheatre #openworlddancefoundation
Every day, our Elite Training directors Ekaterina Every day, our Elite Training directors Ekaterina Schelkanova and Anton Boytsov pass down their detailed knowledge of the #Vaganova method as it was taught to them at the #VaganovaBalletAcademy. They strive not only to impart their students with an in-depth knowledge of the technique, but a sense of power and confidence in their dancing that only true knowledge can bring! Below, our ET student Chiara Bergamini shares her experience. Chiara is from Italy and met OWDF during our 2018 NYC #SummerIntensive. She has since joined the ET program in the following years, and although she is currently away taking classes, she feels confident with her training: "I now know what is correct and what is not...I feel it, and I am happy that all the movements I am asked to do, I know how to do them correctly, so I am comfortable (I am not stressed that I don’t know how to do the step). So whatever I am asked to do, I feel prepared. Obviously things can always be better but it’s such a good feeling to know how the movement can be perfect and what corrections are proper so I can apply them and do a little better each time." Our 2020 online Vaganova Method Summer Seminar from August 3-15 is the perfect chance for you to tune into the detailed work of our Vaganova-style Elite Training program. This is a chance for ALL ballet students and teachers to discover the absolute essentials of the #VaganovaTechnique that will transform your view of classical ballet! To register, submit tuition, and find more information, please visit www.openworlddancefoundation.org. • • #balletvideo #balletpost #balletclass #vaganovaballet #russianballet #академиярусскогобалета #mariinskyballet #balletintensive #balletaudition #loveofballet #balletposition #balletstudent #balletteacher #pointe #russianballerina #ballerinasofig #BolshoiBallet #openworlddancefoundation
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