Kirov Academy of Ballet

The Kirov was located in a former monastery on a 1.2-acre campus in the Brookland neighborhood of northeast Washington, D.C. The 50,000-square-foot gated facility featured dormitories, studios, and administrative space. In September 2022, the building was purchased by Washington Latin Public Charter School to serve as a home for its second campus. == Performance series ==

The Kirov’s spring and winter performance series were held in the academy’s 300-seat auditorium. Annually, the six performances served more than 1,800 people, including student performers, family members, children (including from underserved populations), and ballet aficionados of all ages. == Notable students ==

Kirov Academy of Ballet students have gone on to become leading dancers at top companies around the world. Graduates and other students include Melanie Hamrick, Rasta Thomas, Michele Wiles, Tyler Nelson, Vanessa Zahorian, Sasha De Sola, Brooklyn Mack, Maria Bystrova, Melissa Hough, Rory Hohenstein, Jonathan Jordan, J’aime Crandall, Elizabeth Mason, Lauren Strongin, Laura O’Malley, Yena Kang, Hye-Min Hwang, Jae Yong Ohm, ==References==