Academy of Russian Ballet

Academy of Russian Ballet NoVa’s premier Ballet Training in Herndon & Manassas. 6x YAGP Outstanding Teachers & 2x YAGP Outstanding School. Ranked Top 5% of all ballet schools in the US!

**American Family Owned and Directed. “Russian” in our name refers to the style of ballet instructed; we are not affiliated with Russia in any way.**

Since our establishment in 2006, The Academy of Russian Ballet has quickly become recognized as one of the preeminent ballet schools in Northern Virginia with locations in Herndon and Manassas. Our students have won top awards at Youth America Grand

Prix sixteen years in a row, have performed at International Festivals, and are being accepted to top National and International ballet programs. Our Directors, Yuri and Jasmine Nikitenko are four time recipients of the prestigious "Outstanding Teacher Award" at Youth America Grand Prix in 2019, 2020, 2021, & 2022. They are the only teachers in the DC Metro area to hold this honor. ARB provides its students with a complete classical training program instructed by a renowned, international faculty. Our students are provided with ample professional performance experience in which they perform most roles and share the stage with international guest artists. They are educated on not just technical levels but the historical and cultural aspects of the art. Peruse our page and see why ARB is your best choice for top level training in the area! Come and experience the ARB difference! We offer classes for all ages and all technical levels. We offer instruction in ballet, pointe, jazz, modern, character, contemporary, tap, and stretch/conditioning.

✨ Senior Spotlight Class of 2026✨Alice WintersHS: Chantilly, Advanced DiplomaCollege: Butler University, majoring in Bal...
06/05/2026

✨ Senior Spotlight Class of 2026✨

Alice Winters

HS: Chantilly, Advanced Diploma

College: Butler University, majoring in Ballet Performance & Kinesiology

Favorite ARB Memory: Going to YAGP Finals the first time with “Barinya”.

Congratulations Alice!! We are so proud of you and all of your accomplishments thus far! 💜

✨Senior Spotlight Class of 2026 ✨Zoe WilliamsHS: Heritage, Summa Cum LaudeCollege: University of the Arts, London. Londo...
06/04/2026

✨Senior Spotlight Class of 2026 ✨

Zoe Williams

HS: Heritage, Summa Cum Laude
College: University of the Arts, London. London College of Fashion, majoring in Cosmetic Science
Favorite ARB memory: Dancing "Stars" choreographed by Viktor Plotnikov and all of the group bonding and fun we had through the piece.

Congratulations on all of your accomplishments and achievements Zoe! We are so proud of you! 💜

✨ Class of 2026 Spotlight✨Pilar PrevoznikHS: Seton HSCollege: DeSales University, majoring in Dance & Chemistry Favorite...
06/03/2026

✨ Class of 2026 Spotlight✨
Pilar Prevoznik

HS: Seton HS

College: DeSales University, majoring in Dance & Chemistry

Favorite ARB fun moment: Pulling up the floor tape that needed to be replaced in the studio to get out of allegro🤣

Join us in congratulating Pilar on her accomplishments and stay tuned for more Senior highlights!

✨ A massive Congratulations to ARB Alum .heisel on her promotion to Principal at !✨Only in her third season with the com...
05/28/2026

✨ A massive Congratulations to ARB Alum .heisel on her promotion to Principal at !✨

Only in her third season with the company, she has skyrocketed through the ranks and we couldn’t be any happier or pleased. Renowned for her focused work ethic, kindness to her fellow dancers, humbleness, gratitude, and unique humor, this is only the beginning and we can’t wait to follow along.

Abigail was a student at ARB from the young age of 3 years old until 16 when she began her finishing studies at John Cranko Schule. (She only attended one outside Summer Program at Harid). While we noticed her talent and special sparkle early in her training, she wasn’t a baby ballerina social media phenom and worked, focused, and trusted the process. It wasn’t always a smooth road and there were ups and downs as with anything in life.

Her parents kept open communication with us and knew we were putting her on the best path for her individual success.
We will always be grateful for the faith and trust from them and Abby.

Join us in Congratulating Abby! She continues to be a constant in our lives and is inspiring the next generation of ARB dancers!

📣📣 All of Ms Olivia HERRITTs classes are canceled today, Thursday 5:28 due to her car breaking down mid commute and no s...
05/28/2026

📣📣 All of Ms Olivia HERRITTs classes are canceled today, Thursday 5:28 due to her car breaking down mid commute and no subs available last minute. JAZZ AND MODERN STILL ON AS SCHEDULED

Congratulations to our Junior Soloist on a beautiful classical performance this afternoon. We are so proud of your focu...
05/13/2026

Congratulations to our Junior Soloist on a beautiful classical performance this afternoon. We are so proud of your focus on detail and artistry; onto contemporary tomorrow!

YAGP Finals Day 1 with ✅Congratulations to our sweet Mina on strong contemporary and classical performances today! We a...
05/12/2026

YAGP Finals Day 1 with ✅

Congratulations to our sweet Mina on strong contemporary and classical performances today! We are very proud of you!💜

Happy Mother’s Day to all of our ARB Moms and mom figures! Your dancers are incredibly lucky to have your love, support,...
05/10/2026

Happy Mother’s Day to all of our ARB Moms and mom figures! Your dancers are incredibly lucky to have your love, support, and countless hours of time devoted to helping them do what they love. Enjoy your day!

Good luck and safe travels to our 28 Finalists! We are so proud of the work you’ve put in; now is your time to shine!✨ ...
05/09/2026

Good luck and safe travels to our 28 Finalists! We are so proud of the work you’ve put in; now is your time to shine!✨

Abby, Alani, Alice, Allie, Anna, Autumn, Caroline, Clara, Coco, Dorsa, Eliana, Fiona, Grace, Graelyn, Harper K, Harper M, Jemma, Johanna, Leia, Lily, Maya, Mina, Quincey, Ruth, Saisha, Simone, Vega, Zoe

📢 Calling all ARB Alum! In honor of our 20th Anniversary, we would love to include and recognize YOU as well at our Spri...
05/06/2026

📢 Calling all ARB Alum! In honor of our 20th Anniversary, we would love to include and recognize YOU as well at our Spring Concert on 5/23 in a reel/slideshow.

DM or email us the years you attended ARB, where you went to University, your current profession, and a favorite memory.

We are so grateful to have been a part of hundreds of young people’s lives over the last twenty years. 💜💜

Address

320 Victory Drive
Herndon, VA
20170

Opening Hours

Monday 4pm - 8:30pm
Tuesday 4pm - 8:30pm
Wednesday 4pm - 8:30pm
Thursday 4pm - 8:30pm
Friday 4pm - 8:30pm
Saturday 10am - 2pm

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+17033682268

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