Alchemy Ballet Academy

Congratulations to our Alchemy Dancers!

Special thanks from Lorraine Spiegler to Luis Serrano for his dedicated work on the Paquita Pas de deux, and for our continued successful work together!

Alchemy Ballet is proud to announce that its 2026 Summer Intensive program will feature one of the most internationally acclaimed dancers of his generation — Stanislav Issaev.

Following an extraordinary international performing career, Mr. Issaev established himself as one of the most respected ballet teachers and coaches of his era. As a pedagogue, he has been recognized ten times with YAGP’s Outstanding Teacher Award

About Stanislav Issaev:
A People’s Artist of the Russian Federation — the country’s highest artistic honor — Stanislav Issaev is a two-time Gold Medalist at the International Ballet Competitions in Moscow and Varna, recipient of the Special Prize for Extraordinary Technique in Varna, and winner of the Nijinsky Prize in Paris.

His students have performed with major ballet companies throughout the United States, Europe, and Asia, building successful international careers on some of the world’s leading stages.

Known for his exceptional understanding of classical ballet technique, artistic refinement, and rare pedagogical mastery, Mr. Issaev represents a direct connection to the great traditions of Russian ballet while preparing dancers for the demands of today’s international stage.

Alchemy Ballet is honored to welcome him to this year’s Summer Intensive and to the season ahead.

photo credit: Dmitry Kulikov

Amazing dance photographer Chris Stark comes to for his signature BUSTAMOVE!

Sign up for the chance to capture stunning, professional images of your dancer.

📅 Sunday, May 17, 10am to 5pm

📍 Alchemy Ballet Studios, 590 Herndon Pkwy, Suite 140, Herndon, VA (across from metro)

👉 Register here: https://bit.ly/AlchemyBustaMoveMay17th

*Open to visiting dancers as well.*

This June, we move into a beautiful
new, expanded home—a game-changing space that will allow us to:
✦Serve more students
✦Expand classes, training & performance opportunities
✦Deepen our community outreach
✦Build a sustainable future

WE NEED YOUR HELP—NOW

We have been awarded a $5,000 challenge grant—and we must match it to unlock the full $10,000 needed to make this move possible.

*** Every gift—of any size—brings us closer.
*** Every new student strengthens our future.

Join us.
Support us.
Dance with us into this next chapter.

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photocredit: Simon Tischler photography