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V & T Dance Academy

As the official school of Victor and Tatiana Kasatsky – The V & T Dance Academy provides a variety of programs specifically developed to encourage a young dancers artistic expression. Each program is created to meet the dancer’s needs: the goal is to encourage the fulfillment of the dancer’s potential.

The V & T Dance Academy programs are based on the unique teaching method developed by Master teachers Victor and Tatiana Kasatsky. This teaching method centers on encouraging the dancers individual artistic, physical and emotional well-being.

Victor and Tatiana strive to help each student completely enjoy the art of dance; treasure the devotion to training, experience the technical accomplishments of the craft, and know the pleasure of artistic expression.

V & T could not be prouder of all our alumni. Many of our students have excelled in ballet competitions and been awarded scholarships and/or accepted at prestigious companies and/or colleges around the US and Europe.

Congratulations

Aviva Gelfer-Mundl

In 2016, Aviva Gelfer-Mundl came to V&T Dance, and found herself in a warm and welcoming family environment. While a V&T student, she won 1st place at the YAGP Paris Semi-Finals (2017), became a Prize Winner of the prestigious Prix de Lausanne, and a Grand Prize Finalist in the Music Center Spotlight.

This afforded her an opportunity to study at the renown Vaganova Ballet Academy on scholarship for two years. In 2020, Gelfer-Mundl graduated from the Academy and will be joining Boston Ballet II for the 20-21 season.

Aviva is deeply grateful to have worked with Mr. Victor and Ms. Tatiana; for their support, expertise, attention to detail, and immense dedication to their students.

Faculty

Meet our team

Victor Kasatsky

Artistic Director

Choreography, Ballet Technique, Pointe, Variation, Partnering

Tatiana Kasatsky

Artistic Director

Choreography, Ballet Technique, Pointe, Variation, Repertoire

Charles Maple

Instructor

Ballet Technique

Karen Woo

Instructor

Little Me, Pre Ballet, Ballet Technique, Contemporary Dance, Stretch

Rena Kamariotakis

Instructor

Ballet Technique

Irina Shabanova

Instructor

Ballet Technique

Taylor Wittick

Instructor

Contemporary, Stretch

Testimonials

"My daughter started ballet at V&T when she was ten years old and a little older than the rest of the girls at her level so we weren't sure how it would go, but in a little over a year she has improved so much thanks to the exceptional teaching of Victor, Tatiana, and Karen. She loves her classes and the girls have been so sweet, she would practically live there if she could!"

Naomi G, Laguna Niguel, CA

"Our three children, two boys (18, 16yo) and a girl (10 yo). We drive 6 days from San Diego to V & T Dance at Laguna Hills for their dance training. Their dance curriculum is the most well-rounded we have seen. Our children have improved tremendously and have given many opportunities to perform. Victor and Tatiana are warm and friendly and understands how to bring out the strengths of each child."

Brilliant Kids M, Carlsbad, CA

"If you are serious about educating your dancer in the Orange County area, V and T dance should be your first option. Victor and Tatiana Kasatsky are former Moscow Ballet principal dancers who teach Russian classical. Their approach is hands on, expecting the very best from their kids technically while nurturing a deep connection to the art."

Chip M, Laguna Beach, CA

"V&T Dance offers wonderful ballet training for dancers of all ages. They have a wonderful studio with great viewing opportunities for all classrooms. The classes are professional and provide excellent technique and reinforcement. The performances are wonderful with a holiday Nutcracker and Spring show. Dancers also get exposure into Hip Hop, Contemporary, Character and stretch. Overall excellent dance training!"

Anja A, Lake Forest, CA

"V & T Dance is a small studio of dancers dedicated to their instructors and to their art. This tight knit community of young dancers supports one another through classes, intensives, performances, and competitions, to an extent most dance studios can only dream of."

Georgia S, San Clemente, CA

V & T Dance Academy

Aviva Gelfer-Mundl

Aviva Gelfer-Mundl