Maria Dmitrienko, bailarina y maestra de ballet clásico — Estudio de Ballet Ruso
Vaganova · Mikhailovsky · 1 : 1
Russian Ballet Studio — Escazú, Costa Rica EST. 2025

Ballet Балет Private classical ballet coaching in Escazú, Vaganova method, one-to-one

Train with Maria Dmitrienko, a Vaganova-trained ballet artist with 15 years at the Mikhailovsky Theatre. Private lessons for adults, in a studio in Escazú or at home in the Greater San José area.

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/ Who it's for

For the body
you have now

01

Starting from zero

You've never danced. Good. We build posture and foundation from the very first barre, without rush or embarrassment.

02

Back to the barre

You danced as a teen and you miss it. We rebuild the technique, the lines, and the confidence your body never quite forgot.

03

No time, ever

Meetings, travel, full calendar. Your class is booked around you. Walk in, dance, get on with your day.

04

Poise & strength

You want to stand differently: long spine, strong center, every move with intent. Nothing trains it like ballet.

/ The method

Vaganova,
no shortcuts

The St. Petersburg Russian classical school, brought into a private, precise and personal class. Classical technique, mobility, breathing and musicality in every class. One student, full focus: every correction has your name on it.

I

Posture and placement, where every line begins.

II

Barre and center paced to your body, not a group's.

III

Breathing and musicality: ballet as a language.

IV

Hands-on correction, at your pace.

/ The teacher & the studio

Maria
Dmitrienko

Maria Dmitrienko, maestra de ballet clásico — Estudio de Ballet Ruso
01About Maria

Maria Dmitrienko brings the discipline of the Russian classical school into a private, deeply personal format. Trained in the Vaganova tradition in St. Petersburg and shaped by 15 years at the Mikhailovsky Theatre, she works one-to-one with each student: posture, placement, musicality, strength and line, with every correction made for your body, your level and your goal.

Vaganova Academy Mikhailovsky Theatre Russian or English
Maria Dmitrienko, formación privada de ballet clásico para adultos — Estudio de Ballet Ruso
02Our mission

To give adults an elegant, safe place to improve posture, line and strength, with the classical Russian school and Maria's stage experience, always by appointment and with clear goals for each student.

Maria Dmitrienko en tutú clásico de El lago de los cisnes, gira en Londres, Estudio de Ballet Ruso
03What we work on

The work focuses on alignment, stability, mobility, strength and body confidence. Each goal is set from the first class and worked on with one-to-one follow-up.

/ Pricing

Your
investment

It all starts with a complimentary trial session: we meet, talk about your goals and try a few exercises. You only pay for the studio. Then you choose the format: one-to-one, as a duo, or in a group of three or four.

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Trial session

Freestudio fee only ($20)

Meet Maria, talk about your experience and goals, and try some ballet exercises. No experience, no group, no rush, no shame.

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One-to-one

Private class

$12060 min · 120 min $220

A full hour that is yours alone, one-to-one with Maria. Packs: 5 classes $540 · 10 classes $1,000.

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With company

Duo · trio · quartet

$150duo 60 min · trio $180 · quartet $200

The price is per class, not per person: you split it between you. 120 min: duo $275, trio $330, quartet $360.

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Private ballet coaching with Maria Dmitrienko, Vaganova-trained, with 15 years at the Mikhailovsky Theatre. Classical ballet one-to-one or in a small group, in Escazú or at home, for adults who want posture, line, strength and real Russian-school technique.

Trial session complimentary (studio $20) · Private 60 min $120 · 120 min $220 · Duo $150 / $275 · Trio $180 / $330 · Quartet $200 / $360 · At home: by arrangement

A

Where

We come to your home: Escazú, Santa Ana, San José and nearby areas; the travel cost is agreed with you. For a home class: 2×2 m clear, non-slip floor and a firm support. Prefer a studio? We arrange a private one in Escazú.

B

When

At an hour that suits you, arranged together. Few spots: privacy comes first.

C

Cancellations

Free cancellation up to 24h before. With less than 24h, the full session is charged. Each package includes one courtesy reschedule, with at least 24h notice. Booking is confirmed by prepayment.

Portraits

The body remembers

Before she taught, Maria lived on the stage. Something of it stays in each class.

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Maria Dmitrienko, Estudio de Ballet Ruso+
Maria Dmitrienko, Estudio de Ballet Ruso+
Maria Dmitrienko, Estudio de Ballet Ruso+
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/ Credentials

A stage background
rare in Costa Rica

Maria Dmitrienko trained at the Vaganova Academy in St. Petersburg both as a ballet dancer and as a teacher, and spent 15 years at the Mikhailovsky Theatre. That double training, to dance and to teach the Russian school, is what she brings into a private, one-to-one format for adults in Escazú and the Greater San José area.

Vaganova Academy

Ballet dancer (2006) and ballet pedagogue (2021): trained to dance and to teach.

Mikhailovsky Theatre

15 years on stage: solo and corps roles across the classical repertoire, with international tours.

Private format

One student, one hour, individual corrections.

Maria Dmitrienko en escena, Teatro Mijáilovski
Mikhailovsky Theatre · on stage
/ FAQ

What people
usually ask

Where are the ballet classes held?

Mainly at your home: Escazú, Santa Ana, San José and surrounding areas. If you prefer, we arrange a private studio in Escazú for your class. Always by appointment.

Can I start ballet as an adult with no experience?

Yes. We welcome complete beginners. We start from posture and fundamentals, in private one-on-one classes shaped to your adult body — no rush, no embarrassment.

What is the Vaganova method?

It's the classical Russian school of ballet. Maria Dmitrienko trained at the A.Ya. Vaganova Academy in St. Petersburg and danced at the Mikhailovsky Theatre; today she teaches that technique in Costa Rica.

How much do adult ballet classes cost?

Every class is with Maria in person: an artist of the Vaganova school, 15 years at the Mikhailovsky Theatre. The trial session is complimentary; you only pay the studio rental ($20). After that, a private class is $120 (60 min) or $220 (120 min), with 5-class ($540) and 10-class ($1,000) packs. If you come with company, the price is per class and you split it: duo $150, trio $180, quartet $200 per hour. At home, the travel cost is agreed with you.

What languages are classes taught in?

Classes are mainly in Russian or English. Coordination can be in Spanish. If you need full Spanish support during the class, ask us before booking.

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