For students, teachers and studio owners

PRYNTSEV METHODCertified Classical Vaganova Training · powered by Pryntsev Ballet Academy

Teach classical ballet level by level, the way we teach it at PBA. Get certified, and grow your studio with a program parents already trust.

Join the waitlist Foundation I and II · $799 per level · certificate included

What it is

The foundation is everything.

The Pryntsev Method is our classical program, one course per level: what to teach each week, how to explain it to children, and what to correct first. It is the same path our students take at Pryntsev Ballet Academy, rooted in classical Vaganova training.

Built for American families. Most Vaganova courses you find online assume children train five days a week. There's nothing wrong with them, but that schedule doesn't work in the United States, where you can't ask families for five days. The Pryntsev Method is built on what we've learned at PBA about what parents can actually commit to, so the results come from a schedule real families keep.

For students

Real classical training

Young dancers and adults learn clean basics from home: placement, safe turnout, the first steps done right.

For teachers

A proven plan

Stop improvising level one. Teach from a week-by-week plan and earn a certificate parents recognize.

For studio owners

Stand out in your area

Every Foundation class in your studio taught the same way, by any teacher, under a certified name families trust.

The program

One course per level. Two semesters each.

Video lessons with demonstrations, written lesson plans, and the common mistakes to watch for in every step.

Course 1 · Ages 7–8 · Vaganova Level 1–2

Foundation I

The fundamental concepts of classical ballet: terminology, proper technique, and the study of exercises at the barre and in the center. Placement is the most important skill at this level.

  • Semester 1: floor stretching and strengthening, placement, basic feet and arm positions
  • Semester 2: musical phrasing, barre and center exercises, strength, flexibility and coordination through repetition
Course 2 · Ages 9–11 · Vaganova Level 3–4

Foundation II · Intermediate

Where professional training begins: the proper study of body, leg, arm and head positions, the first jumps and pre-pointe work, coordination and expressiveness.

  • Semester 1: body, leg, arm and head positions, strength, balance and flexibility
  • Semester 2: first jumps, pre-pointe movements, coordination, musicality and longer combinations
In every course · Business module

Explain the value to families

  • How to present a certified program to parents
  • What to say at the trial class and after it
  • How to show progress, so families stay
  • Using the Pryntsev Method name in your marketing

When you finish

What changes for your students and your studio

Student results

Stronger dancers, fewer bad habits

  1. Correct placement and turnout from the knee to the hip, not forced from the feet
  2. Clean basic steps at the barre and in the center
  3. Ready to move up to the next level
  4. Progress parents can see in class
Business results

A program that sells itself

  1. Stand out in your area: a certified classical program other studios near you don't have
  2. A certified program with a name, not "ballet class"
  3. Clear words to explain its value to parents
  4. More trial families who enroll, and more who stay
  5. Teachers who teach the same standard

Certified

Our name and reputation, on your wall

On its own, a small studio is easy to overlook. Together, as a network of certified studios with one name and one standard, we stand out. Like a coffee you trust in any city, the Pryntsev Method means the same quality ballet wherever families see it.

Certificate

This certifies that

Teacher or School Name

has been certified in

The Pryntsev Method

Classical Vaganova Training

Foundation I · Vaganova Levels 1‑2

Teacher Training & Studio Business Course

Two semesters completed · Final exam passed

Ivan Pryntsev
Founder, Pryntsev Ballet Academy
Pryntsev
Method
Certified
Date
  • Certificate per level: Pryntsev Method Certified Teacher, Foundation I or Foundation II Intermediate
  • Studios: become a Pryntsev Method Certified Studio
  • Use the name and badge on your website, schedule and studio, and stand out in your area
  • Finish both semesters, then pass the final exam quiz to earn your certificate

Proof

Taught every day at Pryntsev Ballet Academy

Ivan Pryntsev is a professional ballet dancer from Ukraine who has taught since 2018. Today PBA has three ballet studios in California, and its students dance from Laguna Hills to the world's top ballet schools. These results are built in Foundation I and Foundation II.

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studios in California

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teaching since

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competition placements, acceptances and scholarships

  • PlacementAcceptance, Orange County School of the Arts – Ballet ConservatoryCathy WangCoach: Ivan Pryntsev
  • Placement · 2025-2026Acceptance, Elmhurst Ballet School (UK) – Summer IntensiveOlivia Yanxi SongScholarship | Awarded at the YAGP Finals | Coach: Ivan Pryntsev
  • Competition · 2025-2026International Finalist – (YAGP) Youth America Grand PrixOlivia Yanxi SongPre-Classical | Finals | Houston, TX | Coach: Ivan Pryntsev
  • Placement · 2025-2026Acceptance, Boston Ballet – Summer IntensiveOlivia Yanxi SongSelected at the ADC|IBC Finals | Coach: Ivan Pryntsev
  • Placement · 2025-202620%, Colorado Ballet School, Scholarship – Summer IntensiveOlivia Yanxi SongCoach: Ivan Pryntsev
  • Competition · 2025-2026Top 24 – (YAGP) Youth America Grand PrixEmma ZhangClassical Solo | Senior | San Diego Semi-Final | Coach: Ivan Pryntsev
  • Placement · 2025-2026Acceptance, Paris Opera Ballet School (France) – Summer IntensiveOlivia Yanxi SongCoach: Ivan Pryntsev
  • Competition · 2025-2026Top 3 – (YAGP) Youth America Grand PrixOlivia Yanxi SongClassical Solo | Pre-Competitive | Los Angeles Semi-Final (Irvine Barclay) | Coach: Ivan Pryntsev
  • Competition · 2025-2026Top 24 – (YAGP) Youth America Grand PrixDora DuanClassical Solo | Junior | Los Angeles Semi-Final (Irvine Barclay) | Coach: Ivan Pryntsev
  • Competition · 2025-2026Top 12 – (YAGP) Youth America Grand PrixOlivia Yanxi SongClassical Solo | Pre-Competitive | San Diego Semi-Final | Coach: Ivan Pryntsev
  • Competition · 2025-2026Top 9 – (CDC) California Dance ClassicsEmma ZhangClassical Solo | San Diego | Coach: Ivan Pryntsev
  • Competition · 2025-2026Top 10 – (CDC) California Dance ClassicsSamantha KauffmanClassical Solo | San Diego | Coach: Ivan Pryntsev
  • Competition · 2025-2026Top 7 – (CDC) California Dance ClassicsEmma ZhangContemporary Solo | San Diego | Coach: Ivan Pryntsev
  • Competition · 2025-2026Top 10 – (CDC) California Dance ClassicsDora DuanClassical Solo | San Diego | Coach: Ivan Pryntsev
  • Competition · 2025-2026Top 10 – (CDC) California Dance ClassicsFatima Gonzalez ValdesContemporary Solo | San Diego | Coach: Ivan Pryntsev
  • Competition · 2025-2026Final Stage – (CDC) California Dance ClassicsSamantha KauffmanClassical Solo | San Diego | Coach: Ivan Pryntsev
  • Competition · 2025-2026Final Stage – (CDC) California Dance ClassicsOlivia Yanxi SongClassical Solo | San Diego | Coach: Ivan Pryntsev
  • Competition · 2025-2026Top 5 – (CDC) California Dance ClassicsOlivia Yanxi SongContemporary Solo | San Diego | Coach: Ivan Pryntsev
  • Competition · 2025-2026Top 2 – (CDC) California Dance ClassicsOlivia Yanxi SongClassical Solo | San Diego | Coach: Ivan Pryntsev
  • Competition · 2025-2026Finals Invitation – ADC IBCOlivia Yanxi SongInvited Soloist | St. Petersburg (Mar 28 – Apr 3) | Coach: Ivan Pryntsev
  • Competition · 2025-2026Top 12 – (YAGP) Youth America Grand PrixNoelle KeefeClassical Solo | Junior | Irvine Barclay | Coach: Ivan Pryntsev
  • Competition · 2025-2026Top 12 – (YAGP) Youth America Grand PrixOlivia Yanxi SongClassical Solo | Pre-Competitive | Irvine Barclay | Coach: Ivan Pryntsev
  • Placement · 2024-25Acceptance, Royal Ballet Academy (UK) – Summer IntensiveAce AcketCoach: Ivan Pryntsev
  • Competition · 2024-25International Finalist – (YAGP) Youth America Grand PrixScarlet LealandDuet (Classical) | Pre-Competitive Age Division | Tampa, FL (Apr) | Coach: Natasha Miroshnyk
  • Competition · 2024-25International Finalist – (YAGP) Youth America Grand PrixValeria ChurvinaDuet (Classical) | Pre-Competitive Age Division | Tampa, FL (Apr) | Coach: Natasha Miroshnyk
  • Competition · 2024-25Jury Encouragement Award – ADC IBCAce AcketSpecial Award | St. Petersburg Finals | Coach: Ivan Pryntsev
  • Placement · 2024-25Acceptance, Royal Ballet Academy (UK) – Summer IntensiveToscane AcketCoach: Ivan Pryntsev
  • Placement · 2024-25Special Invitation, YAGP NERVI (Italy) – Summer IntensiveAce AcketCoach: Ivan Pryntsev
  • Placement · 2024-25Acceptance, Paris Opera Ballet School (France) – Summer IntensiveScarlet LealandCoach: Ivan Pryntsev
  • Placement · 2024-25Acceptance, Paris Opera Ballet School (France) – Summer IntensiveToscane AcketCoach: Ivan Pryntsev
  • Competition · 2024-25Top 2 – (CDC) California Dance ClassicsValeria Churvina(Mini Group) | Los Angeles, CA (Mar) | Coach: Ivan Pryntsev
  • Competition · 2024-25Top 2 – (CDC) California Dance ClassicsAce Acket(Solo) Classical Dance Category | (Mini Group) | Los Angeles, CA (Mar) | Coach: Ivan Pryntsev
  • Competition · 2024-25Top 2 – (CDC) California Dance ClassicsSofia Benitez(Mini Group) | Los Angeles, CA (Mar) | Coach: Ivan Pryntsev
  • Competition · 2024-25Top 2 – (CDC) California Dance ClassicsScarlet Lealand(Mini Group) | Los Angeles, CA (Mar) | Coach: Ivan Pryntsev
  • Placement · 2024-2550%, Houston Ballet, Scholarship, Summer Intensive – (CDC) California Dance ClassicsToscane AcketLos Angeles, CA (Mar) | Coach: Ivan Pryntsev
  • Competition · 2024-25Top 3 – (CDC) California Dance ClassicsSamantha Kauffman(Solo) Classical Dance Category | 7-8 Years Old | Los Angeles, CA (Mar) | Coach: Ivan Pryntsev
  • Competition · 2024-25Top 10 – (CDC) California Dance ClassicsValeria Churvina(Solo) Classical Dance Category | 9-10 Years Old | Los Angeles, CA (Mar) | Coach: Ivan Pryntsev
  • Competition · 2024-25Top 10 – (CDC) California Dance ClassicsToscane Acket(Solo) Classical Dance Category | 13 & Over | Los Angeles, CA (Mar) | Coach: Ivan Pryntsev
  • Competition · 2024-25Top 10 – (CDC) California Dance ClassicsSofia Benitez(Solo) Classical Dance Category | 11-12 Years Old | Los Angeles, CA (Mar) | Coach: Ivan Pryntsev
  • Competition · 2024-25Top 10 – (CDC) California Dance ClassicsDora Duan(Solo) Classical Dance Category | 11-12 Years Old | Los Angeles, CA (Mar) | Coach: Ivan Pryntsev
  • Competition · 2024-25Top 10 – (CDC) California Dance ClassicsEmma Zhang(Solo) Classical Dance Category | 11-12 Years Old | Los Angeles, CA (Mar) | Coach: Ivan Pryntsev
  • Competition · 2024-25Top 10 – (CDC) California Dance ClassicsAce Acket(Solo) Classical Dance Category | 11-12 Years Old | Los Angeles, CA (Mar) | Coach: Ivan Pryntsev
  • Competition · 2024-25Top 5 – (CDC) California Dance ClassicsToscane Acket(Solo) Contemporary Dance Category | 13 & Over | Los Angeles, CA (Mar) | Coach: Ivan Pryntsev
  • Competition · 2024-25Top 10 – (CDC) California Dance ClassicsScarlet Lealand(Solo) Classical Dance Category | 11-12 Years Old | Los Angeles, CA (Mar) | Coach: Ivan Pryntsev
  • Competition · 2024-25Top 12 – (YAGP) Youth America Grand PrixValeria Churvina(Small Ensemble) Classical Dance Category | The Ocean And Pearls | Pre-Competitive Age Division | Irvine (Barclay) | Coach: Natasha Miroshnyk
  • Competition · 2024-25Top 12 – (YAGP) Youth America Grand PrixScarlet Lealand(Small Ensemble) Classical Dance Category | The Ocean And Pearls | Pre-Competitive Age Division | Irvine (Barclay) | Coach: Natasha Miroshnyk
  • Competition · 2024-25Top 25 – ADC IBCEmma Zhang(Solo) Classical Dance Category | Pre-Competitive Age Division | San Diego, CA (Feb) | Coach: Ivan Pryntsev
  • Competition · 2024-25Finals Invitation – ADC IBCAce AcketSan Diego, CA (Feb) | Coach: Ivan Pryntsev
  • Competition · 2024-25Finals Invitation – ADC IBCToscane AcketSan Diego, CA (Feb) | Coach: Ivan Pryntsev
  • Competition · 2024-25Finals Invitation – ADC IBCSofia BenitezSan Diego, CA (Feb) | Coach: Ivan Pryntsev
  • Competition · 2024-25Top 16 – ADC IBCToscane Acket(Solo) Contemporary Dance Category | Junior Age Division | San Diego, CA (Feb) | Coach: Ivan Pryntsev
  • Competition · 2024-25Top 6 – ADC IBCAce Acket(Solo) Classical Dance Category | Pre-Competitive Age Division | San Diego, CA (Feb) | Coach: Ivan Pryntsev
  • Competition · 2024-25Top 8 – ADC IBCSofia Benitez(Solo) Contemporary Dance Category | Pre-Competitive Age Division | San Diego, CA (Feb) | Coach: Ivan Pryntsev
  • Competition · 2024-25Top 14 – ADC IBCToscane Acket(Solo) Classical Dance Category | Junior Age Division | San Diego, CA (Feb) | Coach: Ivan Pryntsev
  • Competition · 2024-25Top 3 – (CDC) California Dance ClassicsSamantha KauffmanClassical Solo | 10 and under | San Diego | Coach: Ivan Pryntsev | Top 3 (Bronze Award) -Teacher: Mr. Pryntsev
  • Competition · 2024-25Top 24 – (YAGP) Youth America Grand PrixSofia Benitez(Solo) Classical Dance Category | Pre-Competitive Age Division | Los Angeles (Huntington Beach), CA (Jan) | Coach: Ivan Pryntsev
  • Competition · 2024-25Top 12 – (YAGP) Youth America Grand PrixDora Duan(Solo) Classical Dance Category | Pre-Competitive Age Division | Los Angeles (Huntington Beach), CA (Jan) | Coach: Ivan Pryntsev
  • Competition · 2024-25Top 24 – (YAGP) Youth America Grand PrixValeria Churvina(Solo) Classical Dance Category | Pre-Competitive Age Division | Los Angeles (Huntington Beach), CA (Jan) | Coach: Ivan Pryntsev
  • Competition · 2024-25Top 24 – (YAGP) Youth America Grand PrixScarlet Lealand(Solo) Classical Dance Category | Pre-Competitive Age Division | Los Angeles (Huntington Beach), CA (Jan) | Coach: Ivan Pryntsev
  • Placement · 2024-25100%, Oklahoma City Ballet, Scholarship, Winter Intensive – (YAGP) Youth America Grand PrixScarlet LealandSan Diego, CA (Nov) | Coach: Ivan Pryntsev
  • Placement · 2024-25100%, Oklahoma City Ballet, Scholarship, Winter Intensive – (YAGP) Youth America Grand PrixValeria ChurvinaSan Diego, CA (Nov) | Coach: Ivan Pryntsev
  • Competition · 2024-25Top 12 – (YAGP) Youth America Grand PrixSofia Benitez(Solo) Classical Dance Category | Pre-Competitive Age Division | San Diego, CA (Nov) | Coach: Ivan Pryntsev
  • Competition · 2024-25Top 12 – (YAGP) Youth America Grand PrixValerie C(Solo) Classical Dance Category | Pre-Competitive Age Division | San Diego, CA (Nov) | Coach: Ivan Pryntsev
  • Competition · 2024-25Top 12 – (YAGP) Youth America Grand PrixScarlet L(Solo) Classical Dance Category | Pre-Competitive Age Division | San Diego, CA (Nov) | Coach: Ivan Pryntsev
  • Competition · 2024-25Top 12 – (YAGP) Youth America Grand PrixAce Acket(Solo) Contemporary Dance Category | Pre-Competitive Age Division | San Diego, CA (Nov) | Coach: Ivan Pryntsev
  • Placement · 2024-25Acceptance, Vaganova Ballet School (Russia) – Summer IntensiveScarlet LealandRussia | Coach: Ivan Pryntsev
  • Placement · 2024-25100%, Oklahoma City Ballet, Scholarship, Winter Intensive – (YAGP) Youth America Grand PrixToscane AcketSan Diego, CA (Nov) | Coach: Ivan Pryntsev
  • Placement · 2024-25100%, 50%, Oklahoma City Ballet, Scholarship, Summer Intensive, Winter Intensive – (YAGP) Youth America Grand PrixScarlet LLos Angeles, CA (Oct) | Coach: Ivan Pryntsev
  • Competition · 2024-25Top 12 – (YAGP) Youth America Grand PrixAce A(Solo) Classical Dance Category | Pre-Competitive Age Division | Los Angeles, CA (Oct) | Coach: Ivan Pryntsev
  • Competition · 2024-25Top 12 – (YAGP) Youth America Grand PrixSofia B(Solo) Contemporary Dance Category | Pre-Competitive Age Division | Los Angeles, CA (Oct) | Coach: Ivan Pryntsev
  • Competition · 2024-25Top 12 – (YAGP) Youth America Grand PrixToscane A(Solo) Classical Dance Category | Junior Age Division | Los Angeles, CA (Oct) | Coach: Ivan Pryntsev
  • Placement · 2024-25100%, 50%, Oklahoma City Ballet, Scholarship, Summer Intensive, Winter Intensive – (YAGP) Youth America Grand PrixValeria ChurvinaLos Angeles, CA (Oct) | Coach: Ivan Pryntsev
  • Placement · 2024-25100%, 50%, Oklahoma City Ballet, Scholarship, Summer Intensive, Winter Intensive – (YAGP) Youth America Grand PrixToscane ALos Angeles, CA (Oct) | Coach: Ivan Pryntsev
  • Placement · 2023-24Acceptance, Royal Ballet Academy (UK) – Summer IntensiveToscane ACoach: Ivan Pryntsev
  • Placement · 2023-24Acceptance, Alicante Spain - RMB Vaganova Training – Summer IntensiveSofia BCoach: Ivan Pryntsev
  • Placement · 2023-24Acceptance, Paris Opera Ballet School (France) – Summer IntensiveToscane AFrance | Coach: Ivan Pryntsev
  • Placement · 2023-24Acceptance, Annarella Portugal – Summer IntensiveScarlet LCoach: Ivan Pryntsev
  • Competition · 2023-24Gala Performer – Icon Dance AwardsAce ALos Angeles, CA (Apr) | Coach: Ivan Pryntsev | All students enjoyed being part of Icon Dance Award LA 2024.
  • Competition · 2023-24Top 10 – Icon Dance AwardsAce A(Solo) Contemporary Dance Category | Los Angeles, CA (Apr) | Coach: Ivan Pryntsev
  • Competition · 2023-24Top 10 – Icon Dance AwardsHayden P(Solo) Classical Dance Category | Los Angeles, CA (Apr) | Coach: Ivan Pryntsev
  • Competition · 2023-24Top 10 – Icon Dance AwardsToscane A(Solo) Contemporary Dance Category | Los Angeles, CA (Apr) | Coach: Ivan Pryntsev
  • Competition · 2023-24Top 2 – Icon Dance AwardsAce A(Solo) Classical Dance Category | Los Angeles, CA (Apr) | Coach: Ivan Pryntsev
  • Competition · 2023-24Top 24 – (YAGP) Youth America Grand PrixCathy W(Solo) Classical Dance Category | Pre-Competitive Age Division | Irvine, CA (Mar) | Coach: Ivan Pryntsev
  • Competition · 2023-24Top 12 – (YAGP) Youth America Grand PrixValeria Churvina(Solo) Classical Dance Category | Pre-Competitive Age Division | Irvine, CA (Mar) | Coach: Ivan Pryntsev
  • Competition · 2023-24Top 12 – (YAGP) Youth America Grand PrixAce A(Solo) Contemporary Dance Category | Pre-Competitive Age Division | Irvine, CA (Mar) | Coach: Ivan Pryntsev | Incredible improvement at YAGP Irvine.
  • Competition · 2023-24Top 12 – (YAGP) Youth America Grand PrixScarlet L(Solo) Classical Dance Category | Pre-Competitive Age Division | Irvine, CA (Mar) | Coach: Ivan Pryntsev
  • Competition · 2023-24Top 24 – (YAGP) Youth America Grand PrixSasha(Solo) Classical Dance Category | Pre-Competitive Age Division | Irvine, CA (Mar) | Coach: Ivan Pryntsev
  • Competition · 2023-24Top 12 – (YAGP) Youth America Grand PrixMacy(Solo) Contemporary Category | Pre-Competitive Age Division | Escondido, CA (Feb) | Coach: Ivan Pryntsev
  • Competition · 2023-24International Finalist – (YAGP) Youth America Grand PrixCathy WClassical (Ensemble) | New York City 25th Year of YAGP | Coach: Ivan Pryntsev | Remarkable achievements at YAGP Escondido.
  • Competition · 2023-24International Finalist – (YAGP) Youth America Grand PrixDora DClassical (Ensemble) | New York City 25th Year of YAGP | Coach: Ivan Pryntsev | Remarkable achievements at YAGP Escondido.
  • Competition · 2023-24International Finalist – (YAGP) Youth America Grand PrixEmma ZClassical (Ensemble) | New York City 25th Year of YAGP | Coach: Ivan Pryntsev | Remarkable achievements at YAGP Escondido.
  • Competition · 2023-24Top 12 – (YAGP) Youth America Grand PrixSofia B(Solo) Classical Dance Category | Pre-Competitive Age Division | Escondido, CA (Feb) | Coach: Ivan Pryntsev
  • Competition · 2023-24International Finalist – (YAGP) Youth America Grand PrixToscane AClassical (Ensemble) | New York City 25th Year of YAGP | Coach: Ivan Pryntsev | Remarkable achievements at YAGP Escondido.
  • Competition · 2023-24Top 24 – (YAGP) Youth America Grand PrixHayden P(Solo) Classical Dance Category | Junior Age Division | Escondido, CA (Feb) | Coach: Ivan Pryntsev
  • Competition · 2023-24International Finalist – (YAGP) Youth America Grand PrixHayden PClassical (Ensemble) | New York City 25th Year of YAGP | Coach: Ivan Pryntsev | Remarkable achievements at YAGP Escondido.
  • Competition · 2023-24Top 2 – (CDC) California Dance ClassicsCathy WNeapolitan Classical | Ensemble | San Diego, CA (Jan) | Coach: Ivan Pryntsev
  • Competition · 2023-24Top 5 – (CDC) California Dance ClassicsToscane A(Solo) Contemporary Category | San Diego, CA (Jan) | Coach: Ivan Pryntsev | Honorable Mention
  • Competition · 2023-24Top 5 – (CDC) California Dance ClassicsDora D(Solo) Classical Dance Category | San Diego, CA (Jan) | Coach: Ivan Pryntsev | Honorable Mention
  • Competition · 2023-24Top 5 – (CDC) California Dance ClassicsAce A(Solo) Classical Dance Category | San Diego, CA (Jan) | Coach: Ivan Pryntsev
  • Competition · 2023-24Top 5 – (CDC) California Dance ClassicsSofia B(Solo) Classical Dance Category | San Diego, CA (Jan) | Coach: Ivan Pryntsev
  • Placement · 2023-2450%, Colorado Ballet School, Scholarship – (CDC) California Dance ClassicsToscane ASan Diego, CA (Jan) | Coach: Ivan Pryntsev
  • Placement · 2023-2450%, Colorado Ballet School, Scholarship – (CDC) California Dance ClassicsAce ASan Diego, CA (Jan) | Coach: Ivan Pryntsev
  • Competition · 2023-24Top 2 – (CDC) California Dance ClassicsDora DNeapolitan Classical | Ensemble | San Diego, CA (Jan) | Coach: Ivan Pryntsev
  • Competition · 2023-24Top 2 – (CDC) California Dance ClassicsEmma ZNeapolitan Classical | Ensemble | San Diego, CA (Jan) | Coach: Ivan Pryntsev
  • Competition · 2023-24Top 2 – (CDC) California Dance ClassicsHayden PNeapolitan Classical | Ensemble | San Diego, CA (Jan) | Coach: Ivan Pryntsev
  • Competition · 2023-24Top 2 – (CDC) California Dance ClassicsToscane ANeapolitan Classical | Ensemble | San Diego, CA (Jan) | Coach: Ivan Pryntsev
  • Competition · 2023-24Top 4 – (CDC) California Dance ClassicsScarlet L(Solo) Classical Dance Category | San Diego, CA (Jan) | Coach: Ivan Pryntsev | special Honorable Mention
  • Competition · 2023-24Final Stage – (CDC) California Dance ClassicsAce ASan Diego, CA (Jan) | Coach: Ivan Pryntsev
  • Competition · 2023-24Final Stage – (CDC) California Dance ClassicsSofia BSan Diego, CA (Jan) | Coach: Ivan Pryntsev
  • Competition · 2023-24Final Stage – (CDC) California Dance ClassicsToscane ASan Diego, CA (Jan) | Coach: Ivan Pryntsev
  • Competition · 2023-24Top 12 – (YAGP) Youth America Grand PrixToscane A(Solo) Contemporary Dance Category | Junior Age Division | San Diego, CA (Nov) | Coach: Ivan Pryntsev
  • Competition · 2023-24Top 12 – (YAGP) Youth America Grand PrixDora D(Solo) Classical Dance Category | Pre-Competitive Age Division | Los Angeles, CA (Oct) | Coach: Ivan Pryntsev
  • Competition · 2023-24Top 12 – (YAGP) Youth America Grand PrixAce A(Solo) Classical Dance Category | Pre-Competitive Age Division | Los Angeles, CA (Oct) | Coach: Ivan Pryntsev
  • Competition · 2023-24Top 12 – (YAGP) Youth America Grand PrixToscane A(Solo) Classical Dance Category | Junior Age Division | Los Angeles, CA (Oct) | Coach: Ivan Pryntsev
  • Competition · 2022-23International Finalist – (YAGP) Youth America Grand PrixJessica IClassical Trio | (Small Ensemble) | Tampa, FL (Apr) | Coach: Natasha Miroshnyk
  • Competition · 2022-23International Finalist – (YAGP) Youth America Grand PrixMaya TClassical Trio | (Small Ensemble) | Tampa, FL (Apr) | Coach: Natasha Miroshnyk
  • Competition · 2022-23International Finalist – (YAGP) Youth America Grand PrixWalpurgis Night Trio (Jessica I, Maya T, Emma Z)Classical Trio | (Small Ensemble) | Tampa, FL (Apr) | Coach: Natasha Miroshnyk
  • Competition · 2022-23International Finalist – (YAGP) Youth America Grand PrixMadeline C(Solo) Classical Dance Category | Pre-Competitive Age Division | Tampa, FL (Apr) | Coach: Ivan Pryntsev
  • Competition · 2022-23International Finalist – (YAGP) Youth America Grand PrixEmma ZClassical Trio | (Small Ensemble) | Tampa, FL (Apr) | Coach: Natasha Miroshnyk
  • Competition · 2022-23Top 1 – (CDC) California Dance ClassicsMadeline C(Solo) Classical Dance Category | 9-10 Years Old | San Diego, CA (Feb) | Coach: Ivan Pryntsev | Received the "Most Outstanding Dancer" title
  • Competition · 2022-23Top 4 – (CDC) California Dance ClassicsMaya T(Solo) Classical Dance Category | San Diego, CA | Coach: Ivan Pryntsev
  • Competition · 2022-23Top 3 – (CDC) California Dance ClassicsEmma Z(Solo) Contemporary Dance Category | San Diego, CA | Coach: Ivan Pryntsev
  • Competition · 2022-23Top 2 – (CDC) California Dance ClassicsPolka Trio(Ensemble) | San Diego, CA | Coach: Natasha Miroshnyk
  • Competition · 2022-23Top 1 – (CDC) California Dance ClassicsWalpurgis Night Trio(Ensemble) | San Diego, CA | Coach: Natasha Miroshnyk
  • Competition · 2022-23Top 4 – (CDC) California Dance ClassicsSofia B(Solo) Classical Dance Category | San Diego, CA | Coach: Ivan Pryntsev
  • Competition · 2022-23Top 1 – (YAGP) Youth America Grand PrixMadeline C(Solo) Classical Dance Category | Los Angeles, CA (Feb) | Coach: Ivan Pryntsev
  • Competition · 2022-23Top 12 – (YAGP) Youth America Grand PrixDora Duan(Solo) Classical Dance Category | Pre-Competitive Age Division | Los Angeles, CA (Feb) | Coach: Ivan Pryntsev
  • Competition · 2022-23Top 12 – (YAGP) Youth America Grand PrixEmma Zhang(Solo) Contemporary Dance Category | Junior Age Division | Los Angeles, CA (Feb) | Coach: Ivan Pryntsev
  • Competition · 2022-23Top 3 – (YAGP) Youth America Grand PrixMadeline C(Solo) Contemporary Dance Category | Los Angeles, CA (Feb) | Coach: Ivan Pryntsev
  • Competition · 2022-23Top 3 – (YAGP) Youth America Grand PrixMadeline C(Solo) Classical Dance Category | Pre-Competitive Age Division | San Diego, CA (Nov) | Coach: Ivan Pryntsev
  • Competition · 2022-23Top 12 – (YAGP) Youth America Grand PrixMaya T(Solo) Classical Dance Category | Pre-Competitive Age Division | San Diego, CA (Nov) | Coach: Ivan Pryntsev
  • Competition · 2022-23Top 12 – (YAGP) Youth America Grand PrixMadeline C(Solo) Classical Dance Category | Pre-Competitive Age Division | Los Angeles, CA (Oct) | Coach: Ivan Pryntsev
  • Competition · 2022-23Top 6 – (YAGP) Youth America Grand PrixMadeline C(Solo) Contemporary Dance Category | Pre-Competitive Age Division | Los Angeles, CA (Oct) | Coach: Rachel Soltesz
  • Competition · 2021-22Top 10 – (CDC) California Dance ClassicsMaya T(Solo) Classical Dance Category | 9-10 Years Old | Los Angeles, CA | Coach: Ivan Pryntsev
  • Placement · 2021-2250%, Colorado Ballet School, Scholarship – (CDC) California Dance ClassicsGraeme H(Solo) Classical Dance Category | 11-12 Yers Old | Los Angeles, CA | Coach: Ivan Pryntsev
  • Competition · 2021-22Top 12 – (YAGP) Youth America Grand PrixHarmony L(Solo) Classical Dance Category | Pre-Competitive Age Division | San Diego, CA (Feb) | Coach: Ivan Pryntsev
  • Placement · 2021-22Acceptance, Moscow IBC Summer Intensive Russia. – (YAGP) Youth America Grand PrixMaya T(Solo) Classical Dance Category | Pre-Competitive Age Division | San Diego, CA (Feb) | Coach: Ivan Pryntsev
  • Competition · 2021-22Top 12 – (YAGP) Youth America Grand PrixMaya T(Solo) Classical Dance Category | Pre-Competitive Age Division | Los Angeles, CA (Jan) | Coach: Ivan Pryntsev
  • Award · 2026Ranked #1 ballet school in Laguna HillsPryntsev Ballet AcademyGoogle Reviews and BusinessRate
  • Award · 2024Best Ballet School in Laguna HillsPryntsev Ballet AcademyBest of Award of Excellence
"He puts a lot of emphasis on having very very strong foundational skills to build up to doing the big exciting steps properly and safely."Rose D, Lake Forest, CA
"Ivan is an amazing instructor! I highly recommend. He has a kind heart. He is wonderful with the kids!"Heather P, Mission Viejo, CA
"I have been here for almost one year and I made a huge progress in Ballet Technique."Olivia Han, Irvine, CA

Price

$799 per course

  • Foundation I or Foundation II Intermediate: Semester 1 + Semester 2, video lessons and lesson plans
  • Business module: explaining the value to families
  • Pryntsev Method certificate
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How is this different from other Vaganova courses online?
Most of them are built for students who train five days a week. The Pryntsev Method is built for American studios, around what parents can really commit to, and it is taught every week at Pryntsev Ballet Academy.
Is there an exam?
Yes. After both semesters you take a final exam quiz. Pass it and you earn your Pryntsev Method certificate for that level.
Is this the Vaganova Academy's program?
No. The Pryntsev Method is created by Pryntsev Ballet Academy and rooted in classical Vaganova training. It is not affiliated with the Vaganova Ballet Academy.
Which course do I start with?
Foundation I for ages 7–8 (Vaganova Level 1–2), Foundation II Intermediate for ages 9–11 (Vaganova Level 3–4). Teachers can take one or both.

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