Kirov Academy of Ballet
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Facilities
The Kirov was located in a former monastery on a 1.2 acre campus in the Brookland neighborhood of northeast Washington, D.C. The 50,000 square foot gated facility featured dormitories, studios, and administrative space.[3]
Performance series
The Kirov’s spring and winter performance series were held in the academy’s 300-seat auditorium. Annually, the six performances served more than 1,800 people, including student performers, family members, children (including from underserved populations), and ballet aficionados of all ages.Script error: No such module "Unsubst".
Notable students
Kirov Academy of Ballet students have gone on to become leading dancers at top companies around the world.[4] Graduates and other students include Melanie Hamrick,[4] Sascha Radetsky,[4] Hee Seo,[4] Jayna Ledford,[5] Rasta Thomas,[6] Michele Wiles,[6] Danny Tidwell,[7] Tyler Nelson,[8] Vanessa Zahorian,[9] Sasha De Sola,[10] Brooklyn Mack,[11] Maria Bystrova,[6] Hyo-Jung Kang,[12] Melissa Hough,[6] Connor Walsh,[13] Rory Hohenstein,[6] Brian Maloney,[14] Jonathan Jordan,[15] J’aime Crandall,[16] Elizabeth Mason,[17] Lauren Strongin,[6] Dana Genshaft,[18] Laura O’Malley,[6] Adrienne Canterna,[6] Evan McKie,[4] Dragoș Mihalcea,[19] Yena Kang,[20] Hye-Min Hwang,[21] Jae Yong Ohm,[6] Joy Womack.[6]
References
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See also
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- Ballet schools in the United States
- Russian-American culture in Washington, D.C.
- Private high schools in Washington, D.C.
- Private elementary schools in Washington, D.C.
- Private middle schools in Washington, D.C.
- Dance in Washington, D.C.
- Educational institutions established in 1989
- 1989 establishments in Washington, D.C.
- Northeast (Washington, D.C.)