Vienna · 24 – 30 August 2026
WBA International
Masterclass 2026
A world-class professional training week with Vienna State Ballet artists. 10 hours of intensive training daily, individual lessons with world-famous dancers, and a certificate signed by all faculty.
Dates
24–30 Aug 2026
Daily Training
Up to 6 hours / day
Faculty
13 World Artists
Location
Vienna, Austria
Certificate
All Teachers Sign
About the Programme
A Once-in-a-Year
Training Experience
The Intensive Ballet Masterclass 2026 brings together thirteen 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 thirteen faculty members — world-renowned artists of the Vienna State Ballet and leading companies abroad.
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
Artists of the Vienna State Ballet and Beyond
Our faculty includes artists who have built their careers on the most celebrated stages in the world. They have performed principal roles in the classical and neoclassical repertoire, collaborated with leading choreographers, and dedicated themselves to the art of teaching. Their presence at the Masterclass offers participants an unparalleled opportunity to experience the standards, discipline and artistry that define professional ballet at the highest level.
Individual Coaching and Personal Feedback
Class sizes are intentionally small, and every masterclass includes individual corrections and personal feedback. Faculty members observe each dancer closely, offering guidance tailored to their physical abilities, artistic temperament and personal goals. In addition to group classes, every participant may book private individual lessons with the faculty artist of their choice.
A Bridge Between Training and the Profession
For pre-professional and advanced dancers, the Masterclass serves as a genuine bridge between years of training and a professional career. Direct contact with working artists provides insight into the expectations, discipline and artistry of the profession. Many of our faculty are themselves involved in auditions and company decisions, and the relationships formed during the week can open doors for dedicated dancers.
World-Class Faculty
Meet the Artists
Thirteen principal dancers, soloists and master pedagogues from the Vienna State Ballet and leading international companies, each bringing decades of international stage experience.
Iana Salenko
Principal Dancer, Berlin State Ballet
Iana Salenko is an internationally acclaimed Principal Dancer with the Berlin State Ballet, known for her virtuosic technique, luminous stage presence and championship-level competition record.
Christian Tichy
Former Principal Dancer · Vienna State Opera
Christian Tichy, a talented former principal dancer at the Vienna State Opera, has dedicated his career to choreography and the mentoring of the next generation of Vienna-trained dancers.
Evelyn Téri
Renowned Ballet Pedagogue and Artistic Mentor
Evelyn Téri is a distinguished ballet educator whose career bridges the rich traditions of twentieth-century ballet pedagogy and contemporary artistic coaching of pre-professional dancers worldwide.
Dinu Tamazlacaru
Principal Guest Artist · Berlin State Ballet
Dinu Tamazlacaru is a distinguished principal guest artist recognised for his captivating performances and stage experience drawn from leading European companies.
Galina Skuratova
Prima Ballerina · Honoured Artist of Russia
Prima ballerina at the State Academic Theatre of Classical Ballet in Moscow. Honoured Artist of Russia and a leading pedagogue of the Russian classical tradition.
Maria Yakovleva
Principal Dancer
Maria Yakovleva is a distinguished Principal Dancer originally from Saint Petersburg, Russia, with a career spanning leading roles across the European stage.
Mihail Sosnovschi
Soloist · Vienna State Ballet
Mihail Sosnovschi is an acclaimed soloist at the Vienna State Ballet and a distinguished artistic director and pedagogue, bridging classical and contemporary repertoire at the Vienna State Opera.
Iryna Tsymbal
Principal Dancer · Vienna State Opera
Iryna Tsymbal is a distinguished principal dancer and certified Pilates instructor, renowned for her lyrical port de bras and dramatic interpretation.
Eno Peçi
Soloist · Vienna State Ballet
Eno Peçi is a distinguished Soloist with the Vienna State Ballet, renowned for his contributions as a choreographer and a sought-after guest artist across European stages.
Gregor Hatala
Principal Dancer & Ballet Master
Gregor Hatala is a distinguished Austrian principal dancer and educator who enjoyed a stellar 25-year career, carrying the legacy of the Hatala ballet dynasty.
Aliya Tanykpayeva
Prima Ballerina & Artistic Director
Aliya Tanykpayeva is an acclaimed prima ballerina and artistic director celebrated for her exceptional artistry, technical brilliance and leadership across the world’s leading stages.
Lucian Necsea
Ballet Educator and Character Dance Specialist
Lucian Necsea is a distinguished ballet educator with an extensive international performing career, specialising in character dance and classical repertoire.
Tamara Wolf
Director and Instructor, Ballettschule Tamara Wolf
Tamara Wolf is a distinguished professional dancer and pedagogue with an extensive career spanning international performance and elite ballet instruction.
Daily Structure
Week Schedule
Four parallel studios — Saal 4 hosts the Musical Theatre & Dance programme. Up to six hours of structured professional training every day. Select a day to see its full programme.
Mon, 24 Aug
Technique Foundation
Welcome — Meet the Faculty & Team (WBA & Wiener Ballettakademie)
All Faculty
Warm up — Pilates & muscle activation
Warm up — Barre stretching & muscle activation
Warm up — Floor barre & muscle activation
Warm up — Floor barre & muscle activation
Classical dance lesson
Classical dance lesson
Classical dance lesson
Classical dance lesson
Pointe shoes technique class
Pointe shoes technique class
Boys technique class — jumps & turns
Boys technique class — jumps & turns
Wave in motion incl. Character Dance
Wave in motion incl. Character Dance
Repertoire rehearsals
Repertoire rehearsals
Pas de deux class
Pas de deux class
Pas de deux class
Musical Jazz Dance
Class Types
Press & Media
Watch Our Artists on Stage
See the faculty of the WBA International Masterclass 2026 in performance. These are the artists you will train with — principals and soloists of the Vienna State Ballet, Berlin State Ballet and beyond.
Certification
Official Certificate
Signed by All Faculty
A rare document bearing the authentic signatures of internationally celebrated ballet artists. Printed on archival letterhead with an embossed gold wax seal, every certificate is personally signed by all thirteen faculty members.
Preview — certificate with official wax seal & all faculty signatures
About the Certificate
A rare document, bearing the signatures of legends
Upon successful completion of the Intensive Ballet Masterclass 2026, each participant receives an official Certificate of Completion issued by the Wiener Ballettakademie — printed on archival letterhead and bearing an embossed gold wax seal. What makes this certificate exceptional is its signatures: it is personally signed by every faculty member of the masterclass — prima ballerinas, principal dancers, and soloists of the Vienna State Ballet, the Vienna State Opera, and leading companies abroad.
Programme Dates
24 – 30 August 2026
Location
Vienna, Austria
Disciplines Covered
Classical · Pointe · Repertoire · Pas de Deux · Contemporary
Curriculum Covered
Daily technique, pointe work, repertoire & variation, pas de deux, contemporary, and optional individual coaching
Certificate of Completion
Awarded to every participant who completes the full masterclass programme.
Individual Endorsement
An additional signed endorsement for participants who book private individual lessons.
Verifiable Number
Each certificate carries a unique reference number verifiable with the academy registrar.
Authenticity & Value
What Makes It Official
Authentic Faculty Signatures
Personally signed by all thirteen faculty members — prima ballerinas, principals, and soloists of the Vienna State Ballet and beyond.
Official Academy Letterhead
Issued on official Wiener Ballettakademie letterhead with an embossed gold wax seal and a unique verifiable number.
Record of Completed Hours
Documents the disciplines studied and the full masterclass programme completed by the participant.
Individual Endorsement
Participants who book private individual lessons receive an additional signed endorsement from their personal coach.
Career-Recognised Credential
A rare document bearing the signatures of internationally celebrated ballet artists — recognised by academies and companies worldwide.
Verifiable Authenticity
Each certificate carries a unique reference number that can be verified with the academy registrar.
Pricing & Registration
Secure Your Place
Secure your spot today. Places are strictly limited. Early Bird: the first 30 registrants in each tier lock in a reduced full fee.
Deposit & Payment Policy
A deposit — €100–€200 depending on tier — is required to confirm your place.
From 1 August 2026, all course fees will increase by 30%. Secure your place at the current rate before this date.
The full course fee must be paid by 15 August 2026. Failure to pay by this date will be taken as withdrawal from the programme, and your place may be offered to another candidate.
Professional
Professional Masterclass
Early Bird: € 790
€ 890
Deposit to secure: € 200
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
Intensive Programme
Intensive Programme
Early Bird: € 390
€ 490
Deposit to secure: € 150
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
Early Bird: € 320
€ 390
Deposit to secure: € 100
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
Early Bird: € 240
€ 290
Deposit to secure: € 100
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
Transparent Pricing for Every Level of Dancer
The Intensive Ballet Masterclass 2026 offers four clearly defined programme tiers, each priced to reflect its depth, duration and the level of individual attention it provides. Pricing is transparent and all-inclusive: there are no hidden fees, no surprise add-ons and no charges for the closing ceremony or certificate.
Registration
Questions? We're Here to Help
If you have any question about pricing, payment or the right tier for your dancer, you are welcome to contact us directly by email and we will be glad to help.
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