“The Academy of Ballet Fantastique provides highly individualized, sequential training, allowing dancers at each level the opportunity to develop strong technique and a sense of artistry. Students and aspiring professionals excel through the Vaganova Method, learning and mastering technical elements step by step, building dancers’ success, confidence, and self-esteem.”
Vaganova Summer Intensive
five weeks | July 7, 2025-Aug 8, 2025 | a la carte weeks available
BOUTIQUE professional training for the next generation of empowered, expressive ARTISTS AND HUMANS.
We are here to support and motivate you as an individual and as a dancer.
Immerse yourself in the international-standard Vaganova Training Syllabus, which has trained the best dancers in the world. Feel empowered to own your movement. Amplify your artistry, supercharge your technique, empower your musical expression, clarify your intention.
Build real relationships with your instructors—BFan’s incredible international professional coaching faculty. BFan’s intentionally smaller class sizes mean a semi-private coaching atmosphere where your coaching time and teacher attention is maximized.
Be part of saying something new. Become a more confident, well-rounded, powerful dancer with Ballet Fantastique's trademark fusion of classical ballet coaching, detail-oriented artistry and musicality—and bold new dance theater choreography redefining our industry.
Get inspired. Get equipped.
“In addition to technique, the dancers have something more. It is a very good coordination with the expression, body, and musicality—in Russia, we call it ‘the feel of the pose.’ Ballet Fantastique training is wonderful.”
ACADEMY OF BALLET FANTASTIQUE CONCERTO STUDENTS IN POINTE // GUSTAVO RAMIREZ
With our intentionally smaller class sizes, you’ll dance more, get more personalized coaching, and spend less time waiting your turn—because growth happens through doing. Our 24+ weekly studio hours are focused, high-intensity, and designed to build real endurance, confidence, and transformation—no wasted time, just powerful progress.
Ballet-focused coursework, with additional coursework in Variations, Conditioning for Dancers, Character, Jazz, Contemporary, Theatre, and more
Add-on additional private coaching also available
Ballet Fantastique students have gone on to train with National Ballet of Canada, Boston Ballet (full merit scholarship), Ellison Ballet, City Ballet of San Francisco, Joffrey Ballet San Francisco, Joffrey Ballet New York, and the country’s most prestigious college dance programs. They are currently dancing on contract in Ballet Fantastique’s professional company, as well as dance companies around the world. Former BFan graduates have also become dance educators, physical therapists, professional choreographers, dance professors, film/TV industry leads, international gallery executives, lawyers, and human rights advocates. We’re so passionate about training the next generation of artists, athletes, makers, and people. Join us.
“Ballet Fantastique helped me in so many ways! It gave me the skills that I needed to succeed in a professional career in dance, the knowledge needed to teach ballet, the confidence and performance quality demanded of dancers, and a place to call home. Donna’s level of instruction is reputable and she really meets each individual student’s personal needs for their goals with dance. I cannot thank Ballet Fantastique enough for all that they have given me—the experience and knowledge I gained through my involvement has been priceless.”
academy of ballet fantastique students, 2025 — photos by Bob Williams, Erin Whitaker, Gustavo Ramirez
2025 Vaganova Intensive Levels
Because our program is about maximizing each student's growth, placement at Ballet Fantastique is (uniquely) by level, not based solely on age. acceptance for new students is by enrollment application. final class placements will be assigned after assessment on the first day of the intensive.
For our Brilliante & Andante Ballet Foundations Levels
please see schedule/program information HERE
Allegro
INTENSIVE Meets 4x/wk — foundational vaganova ballet training — 10 in-depth training hours/wk
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Mondays:
Conditioning 11:30-12pm (CCD)
Ballet Technique 12-1:15pm (Annex)
Jazz 1:15-2pm (Annex)Tuesdays:
Conditioning/Stretch 11:30-12pm (CCD)
Acro 12-12:30 (CCD)
Ballet Technique 12:30-2pm (Annex)Wednesdays:
Conditioning/Stretch 12-12:30pm (CCD)
Ballet Technique 12:30-2pm (Annex)
Character II 2-3pm (Annex)Fridays:
Conditioning/Stretch 12-12:30pm (CCD)
Ballet Technique 12:30-2pm (Annex)
With professional dance educators Brooke Geffrey-Bowler, Jenavieve Hernandez, and Lucy Pearce.
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Designed for children who LOVE ballet and are ready for the next step in their training journey! In Ballet Fantastique’s special Allegro Training Program, young dancers will gain flexibility, stamina, technique, and confidence.
Placement class is required, except for those currently enrolled in the Training Division of The Academy of Ballet Fantastique and placed in/promoted to this course.
We seek passionate, focused dancers who demonstrate dedication and a strong interest in building their ballet skills.
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Full session tuition: $750
A la carte tuition per week provided upon request
Ovation/Concerto
INTENSIVE meets 5x/wk — Intermediate vaganova ballet training — 18.75 in-depth training hours/wk
— ADDITIONAL ADD-ON COACHING AVAILABLE
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Mondays:
Kettlebell 1-1:30pm (CCD)
Ballet Technique 2-3:45pm (Annex)
Jazz 4-5pm (CCD)
Workshop 5-6pm (CCD)Tuesdays:
Conditioning 1-1:30pm (CCD)
Ballet/Pointe Technique 2-3:45pm (Annex)
Theatre 4-4:45pm (CCD)
Tap 4:45-5:30pm (CCD)
Workshop 5:30-6pm (CCD)Wednesdays:
Conditioning 1-1:30pm (CCD)
Character 2-3pm (Annex)
Ballet/Pointe Technique 3-4:30pm (Annex)Thursdays:
Conditioning 1-1:30pm (CCD)
Ballet/Pointe Technique 2-3:30pm (Annex)Fridays:
Conditioning 1-1:30pm (CCD)
Ballet/Pointe Technique 2-3:30pm (Annex)
Variations 3:45-5pm (CCD)
Acro 5-5:30pm (CCD)
Workshop 5:30-6:15pm (CCD)
Recovery Class 6:15-7pm (CCD)
With professional dance educators Hannah Bontrager, Brooke Geffrey-Bowler, Tavari Groesbeck, Jenavieve Hernandez, and Lucy Pearce. -
In Ballet Fantastique’s Ovation & Concerto Program, dancers participate actively in the next part of their dance training journey with an emphasis on building strength, confidence, artistry, and ownership of their movement. Coursework includes a well-rounded program of enrichment classes in addition to intensive training under Ballet Fantastique professional coaching faculty. Auditions are required, except for current Ballet Fantastique dancers. We seek dancers who demonstrate passion, dedication, a serious interest in ballet, as well as focus and stamina. Limited class size.
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Full session tuition: $1000
A la carte tuition per week provided upon request
Conservatory/Elevé
INTENSIVE meets 5x/wk — Advanced Vaganova Ballet Training — 24.75 in-depth training hours/wk
— ADDITIONAL ADD-ON COACHING AVAILABLE
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Mondays:
Kettlebell 1-1:30pm (CCD)
Ballet Technique 1:30-3:45pm (CCD)
Jazz 4-5pm (CCD)
Workshop 5-6pm (CCD)Tuesdays:
Conditioning 1-1:30pm (CCD)
Ballet/Pointe Technique 1:30-3:45pm (CCD)
Theatre 4-4:45pm (CCD)
Tap 4:45-5:30pm (CCD)
Workshop 5:30-6pm (CCD)Wednesdays:
Conditioning 1-1:30pm (CCD)
Ballet/Pointe Technique 1:30-3:45pm (CCD)
Variations 4-5pm (CCD)
Contemporary 5-6pm (CCD)Thursdays:
Conditioning 1-1:30pm (CCD)
Ballet/Pointe Technique 1:30-3pm (Annex)
Pointe Variations 3-3:45pm (CCD)
Workshop 4-5pm (CCD)
Character 5-6pm (CCD)Fridays:
Conditioning 1-1:30pm (CCD)
Ballet/Pointe Technique 1:30-3:30pm (Annex)
Variations 3:45-5pm (CCD)
Acro 5-5:30pm (CCD)
Workshop 5:30-6:15pm (CCD)
Recovery Class 6:15-7pm (CCD)
With professional dance educators Donna Bontrager, Ashley Bontrager, Hannah Bontrager, Brooke Geffrey-Bowler, Tavari Groesbeck, Jenavieve Hernandez, and Lucy Pearce.
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In Ballet Fantastique’s Conservatory/Elevé Program, dancers refine their artistic voice and build strength for bigger jumps, turns, and quicker movements. Includes advanced pointe work, character dance, and contemporary dance. Coursework includes a well-rounded program of enrichment classes in addition to intensive training under Ballet Fantastique professional coaching faculty. Auditions are required, except for current Ballet Fantastique dancers. We seek dancers who demonstrate passion, dedication, a serious interest in ballet, as well as focus and stamina. Limited class size.
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Full session tuition: $1250
A la carte tuition per week: $450 for 1 week or $800 for 2 weeks
International Coaching Faculty
Donna Marisa Bontrager (Winnipeg, Canada), Founding Artistic Director and Co-Choreographer-Producer, Ballet Fantastique
Ashley Bontrager (Buffalo, NY), Founding Principal Ballerina, Ballet Fantastique, Graduate, Academy of Ballet Fantastique
Hannah Bontrager (Buffalo, NY), Co-Choreographer-Producer & Founding Principal Ballerina, Ballet Fantastique, Graduate, Academy of Ballet Fantastique
Lucy Pearce (Hertfordshire, UK), Artist, Ballet Fantastique, BFan Academy Program Director, Kings International Ballet Academy, Teaching Qualification in ARBTA Russian Ballet, Professional Dancer’s Diploma - BDQT Accredited and an IDTA Anatomy Qualification.
Brooke Geffrey-Bowler (Spokane, WA), Soloist, Ballet Fantastique, BA, Dance Performance & Dance Pedagogy, Gonzaga University
Jenavieve Hernandez (Spokane, WA), Soloist, Ballet Fantastique, Ballet Fantastique Fellowship Apprentice Program, Ballet Idaho Academy
Gustavo Ramirez (Cali, Colombia), Rehearsal Director & Principal Dancer, Ballet Fantastique, National Ballet of Cuba, Gelsey Kirkland Ballet, American Ballet Theatre, Mikhailovsky Ballet Theater
GUEST TEACHER: Summer Redwing Reed (Brownsville, PA), International Guest Artist, UBC Outstanding Coach Award
“We will move from Eugene back to Brazil in fall. Unfortunately, Moeema won’t be able to continue with BFan, but we bring with us lifelong learnings from the experience with you. Amazing little and very professional company, caring community. We will definitely miss you all, and will carry with us the best from this experience. You nurtured deeply Moeema’s love for ballet. You understand that the most important is to build strong bonds, that we need each other, and your team of instructors is taking seriously the role of models for the kids. You make the world a better place, for your audience, your students and surely for your company members. The Ballet Fantastique has a special place in our heart. Love love love! On vous aime. ”
Additional information
Family Discount: 10% off for each additional dancer from the same family
Registration Deadline: Varies by program. A late fee for registrations after the deadline may be applied. No registration required for continuing students.
Deposit & Installments: Required with program enrollment. No deposit required for continuing students. Installment plans are available. Please contact Academy Billing Specialist Dianna Pounder for details: billing [at] balletfantastique.org. All deposits are nonrefundable, required to register, and will be applied towards tuition.
CONTACT US: Scholarships are awarded on the basis of merit and/or financial need. Full, partial, and merit scholarships available. New students please email academy [at] balletfantastique.org for more information. Returning students can find Scholarship applications/renewal applications from the academy resources page.