ABOUT VBTS

Mr. Alex Nagiba has been teaching all age levels including professional company classes for the last nine years. He has taught for Pittsburgh Ballet Theater School and for Pittsburgh Ballet Theater, Pittsburgh Youth Ballet, Point Park College, Rogers School of Dance, and many others. With 28 years of experience, Mr. Nagiba's goal is to continue the high quality of education at VBTS, and lead students toward a professional standard while teaching artistry, integrity, and love of dance. Read more about Alex Nagiba and the instructors of VBTS.

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What students are saying about VBTS...

"Studying with teachers at VBTS has increased my awareness of ballet professionalism and how it fits into the broad spectrum of modern art and culture. VBTS has molded my undying appreciation of the arts."

-Anna Dodge, age 18, studied at VBTS 16 years

"I respect the teachers at VBTS for their knowledge, strength, and kindness...they inspire me to challenge myself, to feed my mind and spirit to become a better dancer and better person...They never stop pushing me and challenging me whether it is to build my strength or my artistry. I am overwhelmed with the constant excitement for dance that is motivated by the passion I see in my teachers. I consider them both friends and family. I can't thank them enough."

-Paige Evans, age 18,
studied at VBTS 15 years

Our Goals

To develop life skills: listening, focus, and concentration through dance.

To nurture our students' self esteem and self confidence.

To respect and appreciate fellow students.

To encourage dancers to set and achieve their goals.

To offer the best dance education to all students.

To expose dancers to guest teachers, summer classes, and future planning.

"Each teacher at VBTS carries different characteristics in teaching ballet, and about life. These qualities bring out the best in everyone! All of their passion for dance has inspired me. Without ballet, and all of the teachers I would not be who I am today."

-Cathee Hill, age 18, studied at VBTS 8 years

"The teaching at VBTS is very high quality. Teachers are always supportive while pushing me to excel and grow. Everyone is happy to be there and to be dancing."

-Catherine Vigne, age 18,
studied at VBTS 2 years

Mailing Address: P.O. Box 8147 Essex, Vermont 05452 Phone: (802)878.2941 FAX: (802)879.7001