The Summer Intensive Program (SIP) is a 5-week classical ballet intensive for serious dancers with rigorous training in the Vaganova method, along with a myriad of other dance styles and related classes to provide students with a summer of diverse education.

Each day consists of up to 6 hours of dance training; classes include ballet technique, pointe/variations, men’s technique, pas de deux (if possible), character, contemporary, modern, jazz, stretch & conditioning, repertory, nutrition, ballet history, and much more with some of the finest instructors from around the world.

In-Person Program: All dance classes will be taught both in-person and live online, given by Kirov faculty directly from the Kirov studios with live piano accompaniment. Other subjects will include Character, Ballet History, Pilates, Floor Barre, Music, Life Skills, Nutrition, Career Preparation, and Great Ballets.

Virtual Program: Students attending this program virtually will attend the same classes as the in-person students. Most of these classes will be taught live online, while some may be taught through video.

The maximum number of students in each classroom will follow COVID guidelines in place. 

Residents will be provided rooms at Kirov Academy dormitories. Kirov Academy will be following DC's Department of Health COVID Guidelines. All resident students must commit to the full 5 weeks to stay in our dormitories.

All meals are prepared by our dedicated Kirov Academy Dining Services staff. Nutritious meals and snacks to fit our students' needs are prepared and served on campus daily.

A Kirov vehicle and Kirov Staff Driver/Resident Adviser will provide transportation as stipulated in the travel form. Organized shopping and sightseeing trips will be under strict supervision to ensure students’ safety. No public transportation is required or needed during the Intensive. 

Safety Protocol will be updated closer to the start of the Summer Intensive.

Safety Protocol for Sumer Intensive 2020 included:

• All students will have their temperature checked upon arrival to the Intensive and each day thereafter.

• A Mask is required at all times at the studio. Students are responsible for providing their own masks.

• Students will be kept at least six feet apart at all times. 

• Hand sanitizing stations are already posted throughout the school.

• Surface areas will be scrubbed down twice a day. The first time will be in between the morning and afternoon periods, the second time will be at the end of the day.

• All faculty and staff will be trained in safety protocols.  

• The full-time Kirov nurses will be on staff to monitor the daily operations and alter the protocols as needed.