What We Do

Our Mission

We believe that the quality of our training offers our students the opportunity to make tremendous growth, both technically and artistically!

At Duet – School of Russian Ballet, we are committed to providing exceptional teaching, support, and inspiration to all our students. 

We offer ballet programs for children ages 5-18, with options available throughout the school year and during the summer. Our programs cater to both aspiring professional dancers and enthusiasts. We encourage each of our students to reach their fullest potential, while also enjoying the process.

Our primary goal is to provide a professional ballet education that prepares students for a successful future– whether or not they decide to pursue ballet as a career!

Why Choose Duet – School of Russian Ballet?

  • Convenient Location: Easily accessible for families in the area.

  • Acceptance at selective NYC schools: Our intensive ballet students receive acceptances to prestigious art schools such as Mark Twain, Bay Academy, and LaGuardia High School, among others.

  • Exclusive Partnering Class: Unique to Duet-SRB, our Partnering Class, led by experienced professional dancer Albert Davydov, focuses on coordination, balance, turns, and mastering correct positions. 

  • Classical Ballet Variations/Solos: All of our students learn a variety of classical ballet variations and solos, helping them improve ballet technique and build confidence on stage.

  • International Ballet Competitions: Our intensive students participate in renowned international competitions, such as YAGP, WBAC-Grand Prix, and the Jewels Festival, earning prizes, awards, and scholarships.

  • No Costume Fees: Intensive ballet students receive free costumes for competitions and performances.

  • Private Class Discounts: Intensive ballet students benefit from discounts on private lessons, providing extra support for their development.

  • Exclusive Intensive Programs: Duet-SRB offers Summer and Winter Intensive Ballet Programs in Brooklyn and Upstate New York, providing training opportunities during school breaks.

  • Open to All: Students from other schools are welcome to join our Daily Ballet Classes program.

  • Annual Productions: We host several productions each year, including The Nutcracker, as well as Spring and Summer performances.

  • Auditions for our ballet programs are available throughout the year.

  • We will offer basic ballet classes for ages 5 and up without any auditions. These would be a GREAT introduction for anyone into the world of ballet. Classes available in the studio or online.

  • To schedule a trial class, please contact us at duet@duetrussianballet.com

 Scholarships

GIFTED and TALENTED KIDS

Duet offers scholarships for gifted and talented children. Our scholarship program is designed for students who are eager to pursue ballet at a professional level, but whose families may not be able to afford tuition. This scholarship is available to children ages 7 and up, with or without prior ballet experience.

To apply, the child must audition and sign up for the Professional Ballet Program. After the audition, our directors will meet with the parents to discuss the family’s financial situation. Based on this discussion, the directors will determine if the student qualifies for the scholarship, which may be either partial or full.

If awarded the scholarship, the student must adhere to all rules of the Professional Ballet Program, participate in all performances, and be part of the Competition Team.

Deposit of $300 is required. All performance fees, summer, winter, spring intensive fees are not included in the package. Private lessons are not included in the scholarship offer.

 

BOYS IN BALLET

FREE Ballet Education for Boys Ages 10 and Up
Duet – School of Russian Ballet offers free ballet education for all boys ages 10 and up in the Professional Ballet Program. No prior ballet experience is required, but an audition is necessary. All boys must adhere to the rules of the Professional Ballet Program and sign the Boys in Ballet Agreement.

Please note the following:

  • Performance fees and fees for summer, winter, or spring intensives are not included in the package.

  • A $500 deposit is required to receive free ballet education, including the Duet Professional Intensive Ballet Program.

  • The deposit will hold the boy’s spot in the program for three years. After the third year, the deposit can be refunded, applied toward the next three years, or used for any of our summer, winter, or spring intensive camps.