Program
AIMED AT
Students specializing in classical dance 10-18 y.o.
For Madrid Ballet Experience Package - 12-18 y.o.
For Madrid Ballet Experience Package - 12-18 y.o.
DURATION
Classes Only
26 December - 30 December, 2026
Madrid Ballet Experience Package
26 December - 31 December, 2026
26 December - 30 December, 2026
Madrid Ballet Experience Package
26 December - 31 December, 2026
SCHEDULE
Classes: 4,5 hrs/day
BALLET FACILITIES
Nacho Duato Academy
Address: Calle Coslada 7, 28028 Madrid
Address: Calle Coslada 7, 28028 Madrid
ACCOMMODATION
INSCRIPTION
to apply for the program, participants should register. If you have not yet filled in the form, please do it.
AUDITIONS
MADRID WINTER INTENSIVE by Russian Masters offers to look inside Madrid.
This innovative program aims to combine the excellent dance training and the cultural and artistic enrichment in an environment, which is exceptional for dance.
COURSE OBJECTIVE
Daily ballet classes taught by the best teachers of Russian Masters faculty combined with a wide and varied range of both leisure and cultural activities.
The main idea that guides this experience is to bring the theoretical knowledge to practice:
- Elite training with the best Russian teachers and legends
- Knowledge of the theatrical world behind the curtains
- Experience and acquisition of unique knowledge
- Cultural exchange
- Unique, inspiring, and motivating experience
THE PROGRAM INCLUDE
Ballet class (daily)
Pointes work (daily)
Repertoire (daily)
Character Classes
Contemporary Classes
IN ADDITION
Small groups: 16 people/group max.
Translation of the classes into English
Possibility to get scholarship for the summer RMB courses 2027
Photo report
Certificate of attendance
TEACHERS*
Classes and masterclasses are taught by the most important personalities of the current classical dance scene, all of them teachers, ballet masters or stars of the main ballet institutions:
Asiya Lukmanova - director of RMB, Vaganova Academy licensed teacher
Anna Podlesnaya - RMB Faculty teacher, Vaganova Academy licensed teacher
Dmitriy Shevtsov – RMB Faculty teacher, Vaganova Academy licensed teacher
Olga Pavlova - RMB Faculty teacher, Bolshoi Academy licensed teacher
This innovative program aims to combine the excellent dance training and the cultural and artistic enrichment in an environment, which is exceptional for dance.
COURSE OBJECTIVE
Daily ballet classes taught by the best teachers of Russian Masters faculty combined with a wide and varied range of both leisure and cultural activities.
The main idea that guides this experience is to bring the theoretical knowledge to practice:
- Elite training with the best Russian teachers and legends
- Knowledge of the theatrical world behind the curtains
- Experience and acquisition of unique knowledge
- Cultural exchange
- Unique, inspiring, and motivating experience
THE PROGRAM INCLUDE
Ballet class (daily)
Pointes work (daily)
Repertoire (daily)
Character Classes
Contemporary Classes
IN ADDITION
Small groups: 16 people/group max.
Translation of the classes into English
Possibility to get scholarship for the summer RMB courses 2027
Photo report
Certificate of attendance
TEACHERS*
Classes and masterclasses are taught by the most important personalities of the current classical dance scene, all of them teachers, ballet masters or stars of the main ballet institutions:
Asiya Lukmanova - director of RMB, Vaganova Academy licensed teacher
Anna Podlesnaya - RMB Faculty teacher, Vaganova Academy licensed teacher
Dmitriy Shevtsov – RMB Faculty teacher, Vaganova Academy licensed teacher
Olga Pavlova - RMB Faculty teacher, Bolshoi Academy licensed teacher
Marianna Krivenko – RMB Faculty teacher
Denis Untila – choreographer, contemporary dance teacher
*Note: Due to possible changes in theaters’ and institutions’ schedules, some names may vary.
Denis Untila – choreographer, contemporary dance teacher
*Note: Due to possible changes in theaters’ and institutions’ schedules, some names may vary.
MADRID BALLET EXPERIENCE PACKAGE
Add our exclusive package that includes accommodation, meals and cultural program to dive fully into a whirl of leisure and cultural events developed by experts to get into Spanish and Madrid´s ballet history including Marius Petipa´s Spanish period and participate in various entertainment activities.
CULTURAL PROGRAM* INCLUDES
Visit to a museum
Meeting with ballet stars (names will be confirmed closer to the course)
Guided tour around Madrid
Visit to a Christmas light show
Cultural entertainment program
*Cultural activities might change due to schedule and availability.
OFFICIAL ACCOMMODATION
The accommodation is available in a comfortable Generator Madrid Hostel. More information about the accommodation HERE.
INSCRIPTION
Starts at the end of September 2026
For quality reasons, places at the courses are strictly limited.
To guarantee your place, prepayment for the course is required.
To apply for the program:
1. Participant should fill in the REGISTRATION FORM
2. Send a Video Audition or have an Individual Online Audition (more details below). Participants of RMB summer intensives 2026 do not need to audition.
3. Await the approval of your participation.
4. Guarantee the course by signing a contract and making the payment of 50% of the total amount within the next 7 days after receiving the approval letter.
AUDITION OPTIONS
- Individual Online Audition in form of a personal masterclass with our most experienced teachers. During these special classes, students will be observed, and their current level will be estimated.
Instructions for booking an online audition will be offered to each student upon registration.
- Video Audition* - You may send a video file or a link to YouTube/Vimeo/GoogleDrive.
Please, send a video including:
Barre: tendu, fondue, grand battement
Adagio in the center
One combination of pirouettes at the center
3 combinations of jumps: small, medium and big
2 combinations on points
A classical variation (optional)
* if you send us a video, please, make sure it is of good quality (not dark, at least 480p) and the link to it will not expire within a year. Don't delete the video as we may need to get back to it and rewatch the audition material.
Technical support is provided if needed to each student after inscription.
CANCELATION OR CHANGES
In case it is not possible to organize the camp, the full refund will be offered.
In case the camp takes place, but a student decides to cancel or in case of no-show, the prepayment is non-refundable.
For more detailed information, please contact intensive@russianmastersballet.com
Add our exclusive package that includes accommodation, meals and cultural program to dive fully into a whirl of leisure and cultural events developed by experts to get into Spanish and Madrid´s ballet history including Marius Petipa´s Spanish period and participate in various entertainment activities.
CULTURAL PROGRAM* INCLUDES
Visit to a museum
Meeting with ballet stars (names will be confirmed closer to the course)
Guided tour around Madrid
Visit to a Christmas light show
Cultural entertainment program
*Cultural activities might change due to schedule and availability.
OFFICIAL ACCOMMODATION
The accommodation is available in a comfortable Generator Madrid Hostel. More information about the accommodation HERE.
INSCRIPTION
Starts at the end of September 2026
For quality reasons, places at the courses are strictly limited.
To guarantee your place, prepayment for the course is required.
To apply for the program:
1. Participant should fill in the REGISTRATION FORM
2. Send a Video Audition or have an Individual Online Audition (more details below). Participants of RMB summer intensives 2026 do not need to audition.
3. Await the approval of your participation.
4. Guarantee the course by signing a contract and making the payment of 50% of the total amount within the next 7 days after receiving the approval letter.
AUDITION OPTIONS
- Individual Online Audition in form of a personal masterclass with our most experienced teachers. During these special classes, students will be observed, and their current level will be estimated.
Instructions for booking an online audition will be offered to each student upon registration.
- Video Audition* - You may send a video file or a link to YouTube/Vimeo/GoogleDrive.
Please, send a video including:
Barre: tendu, fondue, grand battement
Adagio in the center
One combination of pirouettes at the center
3 combinations of jumps: small, medium and big
2 combinations on points
A classical variation (optional)
* if you send us a video, please, make sure it is of good quality (not dark, at least 480p) and the link to it will not expire within a year. Don't delete the video as we may need to get back to it and rewatch the audition material.
Technical support is provided if needed to each student after inscription.
CANCELATION OR CHANGES
In case it is not possible to organize the camp, the full refund will be offered.
In case the camp takes place, but a student decides to cancel or in case of no-show, the prepayment is non-refundable.
For more detailed information, please contact intensive@russianmastersballet.com
confirmed teachers
Anna Podlesnaya• Permanent RMB Faculty teacher
• Former teacher at the the Boris Eifman Dance Academy
• Former principal soloist of the Yacobson Theatre
• Graduated as a teacher and artist from the Vaganova Academy
• Former teacher at the the Boris Eifman Dance Academy
• Former principal soloist of the Yacobson Theatre
• Graduated as a teacher and artist from the Vaganova Academy
Formed by Ludmila Safronova, one of the last students of Agrippina Vaganova, Anna Podlesnaya has graduated summa cum laude as ballerina and after as a teacher at the Vaganova Academy.
She worked with legendary teachers such as Alla Shelest, Alla Osipenko, Lyudmila Kunakova and Ninel Petrova, Lyudila Safronova.
Anna Podlesnaya represents the St. Petersburg´s school in its purest form, even to receive the epithet “Vaganova’s granddaughter.” After an acclaimed career as a Principal Dancer, she became an outstanding teacher. Her excellence as Teacher is shown in details such as the correct position of hands and feet, she combines attention to detail with great sympathy and sensitivity when working with children.
For more than 7 years she has worked in the Boris Eifman Dance Academy and Anna Podlesnaya is a permanent RMB faculty teacher.
She worked with legendary teachers such as Alla Shelest, Alla Osipenko, Lyudmila Kunakova and Ninel Petrova, Lyudila Safronova.
Anna Podlesnaya represents the St. Petersburg´s school in its purest form, even to receive the epithet “Vaganova’s granddaughter.” After an acclaimed career as a Principal Dancer, she became an outstanding teacher. Her excellence as Teacher is shown in details such as the correct position of hands and feet, she combines attention to detail with great sympathy and sensitivity when working with children.
For more than 7 years she has worked in the Boris Eifman Dance Academy and Anna Podlesnaya is a permanent RMB faculty teacher.
Marianna Krivenko• Permanent RMB Faculty teacher
• Former soloist of Eifman Ballet Company
• Graduated as a teacher from the Vaganova Academy
• Former soloist of Eifman Ballet Company
• Graduated as a teacher from the Vaganova Academy
Ballet dancer and teacher.
Born in Kiev. From the age of 5, she began to study at the Deryugins' Gymnastics School in Kiev.
At the age of 10 she entered the Kiev Choreography School. Danced solo parts in the ballet "Theme with Variations" staged by V. Kovtun, The great classical pas from the ballet "Paquita", Pas de six from the ballet "Markitanka", Naina from the opera "Ruslan and Lyudmila", "Revived frescoes" from the ballet " Humpbacked Horse ", pas de deux from the ballet" The Venetian Carnival "," Classical pas de deux "by D. Balanchine.
After graduation, she came to St. Petersburg. From 1995 to 2010 she worked at the Academic Ballet Theater of Boris Eifman.
She took part in all theater performances (Russian Hamlet, Giselle (girlfriends), Pinocchio (Fox Alice, Red Giselle, Tchaikovsky, Requiem, My Jerusalem, Don Juan And Moliere "," Karamazov "," Seagull "," Anna Karenina "...).
In 2010-2011 she worked at the Helen Prokopieva DanceTheater "The Fortress Ballet". Danced in the performances "Attempt of tenderness", "Wait for an Angel", "Singing in July".
Marianna participated in the theatrical project "Lessons of Tango and Love" in which the People's Artist of the USSR Alisa Freindlikh, Varvara Vladimirova and the Dance Theater "The Fortress Ballet" took part. Producer and choreographer of the play is Elena Prokopyeva.
She graduated from the Russian Ballet Academy of Vaganova specializing in "Pedagogy of the ballet".
She taught classical dance at the St. Petersburg Music Hall Theater. From 2011 to the present she is a teacher of choreography at the Academy of figure skating. She also teaches classical dance lessons at the DAR Dance Academy.
Born in Kiev. From the age of 5, she began to study at the Deryugins' Gymnastics School in Kiev.
At the age of 10 she entered the Kiev Choreography School. Danced solo parts in the ballet "Theme with Variations" staged by V. Kovtun, The great classical pas from the ballet "Paquita", Pas de six from the ballet "Markitanka", Naina from the opera "Ruslan and Lyudmila", "Revived frescoes" from the ballet " Humpbacked Horse ", pas de deux from the ballet" The Venetian Carnival "," Classical pas de deux "by D. Balanchine.
After graduation, she came to St. Petersburg. From 1995 to 2010 she worked at the Academic Ballet Theater of Boris Eifman.
She took part in all theater performances (Russian Hamlet, Giselle (girlfriends), Pinocchio (Fox Alice, Red Giselle, Tchaikovsky, Requiem, My Jerusalem, Don Juan And Moliere "," Karamazov "," Seagull "," Anna Karenina "...).
In 2010-2011 she worked at the Helen Prokopieva DanceTheater "The Fortress Ballet". Danced in the performances "Attempt of tenderness", "Wait for an Angel", "Singing in July".
Marianna participated in the theatrical project "Lessons of Tango and Love" in which the People's Artist of the USSR Alisa Freindlikh, Varvara Vladimirova and the Dance Theater "The Fortress Ballet" took part. Producer and choreographer of the play is Elena Prokopyeva.
She graduated from the Russian Ballet Academy of Vaganova specializing in "Pedagogy of the ballet".
She taught classical dance at the St. Petersburg Music Hall Theater. From 2011 to the present she is a teacher of choreography at the Academy of figure skating. She also teaches classical dance lessons at the DAR Dance Academy.
Asiya Lukmanova• Russian Masters Ballet Director
• Former soloist of the St. Petersburg Ballet Theatre K. Tachkin
• Graduated as a teacher from the Vaganova Academy
• Former soloist of the St. Petersburg Ballet Theatre K. Tachkin
• Graduated as a teacher from the Vaganova Academy
Asiya Lukmanova graduated in Rudolf Nureyev Choreographic School in 2002. Graduated summa cum laude in Vaganova Ballet Academy.
She became a soloist dancer in the Saint-Petersburg Ballet Theatre K.Tachkin.
At the age of 17 years old she danced her first soloist part: Kitri, in “Don Quijote”. At 25 years old she became a Promotor in one of the biggest music festivals of Spain nowadays, with more than 30,000 attendants: Electromar festival.
Nowadays she drives her best ever project: Russian Masters Ballet. She wants to expand all over the globe the best classical ballet traditions and with fair prices to broke limits and help students to improve and become the best.
She became a soloist dancer in the Saint-Petersburg Ballet Theatre K.Tachkin.
At the age of 17 years old she danced her first soloist part: Kitri, in “Don Quijote”. At 25 years old she became a Promotor in one of the biggest music festivals of Spain nowadays, with more than 30,000 attendants: Electromar festival.
Nowadays she drives her best ever project: Russian Masters Ballet. She wants to expand all over the globe the best classical ballet traditions and with fair prices to broke limits and help students to improve and become the best.
Dmitry Shevtsov• Permanent RMB Faculty teacher
• Former ballet dancer of several ballet companies
• Graduated as a teacher from the Vaganova Academy
• Former ballet dancer of several ballet companies
• Graduated as a teacher from the Vaganova Academy
In 1986 he graduated from the Saratov Choreographic Conservatory in the class of GENNADY ALBERT, who was a direct disciple with Rudolf Nureyev, Mikhail Baryshnikov and Alla Osipenko of mythical Alexander Pushkin, considered a legend among teachers of classical ballet..
During his soloist career he worked at the Theatre of Boris Eifman, Gorki Theatre, Theatre K.Tachkin and others. He participated in productions of famous Mariinsky Theatre choreographers, among others worked with Ignatev and Ganibalova.
Graduated with honours from the Vaganova Academy as a teacher in the class of LUDMILA SAFRONOVA, who confirmed that it is one of the great hopes and best Vaganova methodists.
For more than 7 years he has worked in the Boris Eifman Dance Academy and Dmitry Shevtsov is a permanent RMB faculty teacher.
During his soloist career he worked at the Theatre of Boris Eifman, Gorki Theatre, Theatre K.Tachkin and others. He participated in productions of famous Mariinsky Theatre choreographers, among others worked with Ignatev and Ganibalova.
Graduated with honours from the Vaganova Academy as a teacher in the class of LUDMILA SAFRONOVA, who confirmed that it is one of the great hopes and best Vaganova methodists.
For more than 7 years he has worked in the Boris Eifman Dance Academy and Dmitry Shevtsov is a permanent RMB faculty teacher.
Denis Untila• Contemporary choreographer and teacher
• Former soloist of the Aalto Ballett Essen
• Choreographer of the The National Moravian-Silesian Theatre
• Former soloist of the Aalto Ballett Essen
• Choreographer of the The National Moravian-Silesian Theatre
One of the most outstanding European artists and choreographers, Denis Untila, will give classes of Contemporary Dance to the students of RMBC. A unique opportunity to learn from the best.
Denis Untila began his dance career in his homeland, Moldova, and completed his training by graduating from the Vienna Conservatory. He joined the Ballet Kiel in 2001 under the direction of Mario Schröder as a soloist. He performed as a guest dancer in Schröder’s choreography “The Wall” in Essen in 2004. Further guest appearances have taken him to the Moldovan National Opera, and to Salzau, France and Italy (“Europe Dance”), then to the ballet company of the Vienna State Opera, where he performed in “The Nutcracker” and as Oscar in Vladimir Malakhov’s ballet “A Masked Ball”.
Since the autumn of 2006 Denis has been a member of the Aalto Ballet Essen, firstly as a group dancer with solo obligations and then from 2009 as a soloist with group commitments. On the Aalto stage he has danced solo roles as Dmitri (“The Brothers Karamazov“), Valerio (“Leonce and Lena”), Blue Bird (“Sleeping Beauty”), Bécaud (“La vie en rose”), Lillas Pastia (“Carmen/Boléro”), Moritz (“Max and Moritz), as well as further soloist roles in “Homage to Queen” and “Irish Soul”. He has also choreographed “The Soldier’s Tale” (Family Concert), “Game” (“PTAH”) and together with Michelle Yamamoto, “Alice” (“PTAH II”), "Jo“ and "Passacaglia“ ("PTAH III“). In the 2012/2013 season he choreographed his first full-length ballet “Othello” for the Aalto Theatre. Denis Untila is the winner of the Aalto Stage Prize for young artists 2012. After successfully creating „Vibrations“ for Essener Philharmonie, he presents a new choreography in 2018: „Moving Colours“, together with Armen Hakobyan.
Denis Untila began his dance career in his homeland, Moldova, and completed his training by graduating from the Vienna Conservatory. He joined the Ballet Kiel in 2001 under the direction of Mario Schröder as a soloist. He performed as a guest dancer in Schröder’s choreography “The Wall” in Essen in 2004. Further guest appearances have taken him to the Moldovan National Opera, and to Salzau, France and Italy (“Europe Dance”), then to the ballet company of the Vienna State Opera, where he performed in “The Nutcracker” and as Oscar in Vladimir Malakhov’s ballet “A Masked Ball”.
Since the autumn of 2006 Denis has been a member of the Aalto Ballet Essen, firstly as a group dancer with solo obligations and then from 2009 as a soloist with group commitments. On the Aalto stage he has danced solo roles as Dmitri (“The Brothers Karamazov“), Valerio (“Leonce and Lena”), Blue Bird (“Sleeping Beauty”), Bécaud (“La vie en rose”), Lillas Pastia (“Carmen/Boléro”), Moritz (“Max and Moritz), as well as further soloist roles in “Homage to Queen” and “Irish Soul”. He has also choreographed “The Soldier’s Tale” (Family Concert), “Game” (“PTAH”) and together with Michelle Yamamoto, “Alice” (“PTAH II”), "Jo“ and "Passacaglia“ ("PTAH III“). In the 2012/2013 season he choreographed his first full-length ballet “Othello” for the Aalto Theatre. Denis Untila is the winner of the Aalto Stage Prize for young artists 2012. After successfully creating „Vibrations“ for Essener Philharmonie, he presents a new choreography in 2018: „Moving Colours“, together with Armen Hakobyan.
Olga Pavlova• Current Russian Maters Ballet teacher
• Former soloist of the Perm Ballet Theatre
• Graduated as a teacher from the Bolshoi Theatre Academy
• Former soloist of the Perm Ballet Theatre
• Graduated as a teacher from the Bolshoi Theatre Academy
Dancer and teacher with extensive experience.
Olga graduated Perm Professional Ballet School, Russia in 1993.
After that she immediately joined The Opera and Ballet Theatre of Perm as a dancer, ascending to the category of soloist. With the company Pavlova danced the great ballets of the classical repertoire.
To pursue her teaching career, graduated Bolshoi Theatre Academy as a Classical Dance teacher.
Finally, she moved to Spain to focus fully on her pedagogical role, teaching at the Artis Reus School and all RMB programs.
Olga graduated Perm Professional Ballet School, Russia in 1993.
After that she immediately joined The Opera and Ballet Theatre of Perm as a dancer, ascending to the category of soloist. With the company Pavlova danced the great ballets of the classical repertoire.
To pursue her teaching career, graduated Bolshoi Theatre Academy as a Classical Dance teacher.
Finally, she moved to Spain to focus fully on her pedagogical role, teaching at the Artis Reus School and all RMB programs.




















































































