The Tradition of Graduation
At Boitsov Classical Ballet School, performances are primarily tied to the tradition of graduation, following the style of the Moscow Bolshoi Training System. When a student completes all required levels of schooling, he/she will graduate from from our school, receiving a diploma and the title of "Professional Classical Ballet Dancer". They are then certified to dance professionally in the same Russian style as Boitsov Classical Ballet Company. To honor their achievement, the entire school participates in a gala performance in which the graduates are the principal dancers. At the end of this performance, a ceremony is held to present them with their diplomas.
1988 - First Graduation of the Boitsov Classical Ballet School
- Graduates:
- Cheryl Barnes, Andrij Karasijczuk, Joshua Liceaga, Michael Meyer, Amy Orfield, Stacy Papangelis, and David Scamardo
- Performance:
- "When Dreams Come True"
- Theatre:
- National College of Education, Evanston, Illinois
1993 - Second Graduation of the Boitsov Classical Ballet School
- Graduates:
- Jill Connors, David Fernandez, Lara Polsky, Patricia Sala, and Elisa Torres
- Performance:
- "Pinocchio", original ballet choreographed by Mme. Boitsov
- Theatre:
- Centre East Performing Arts Center, Skokie, Illinois
- Graduates:
- Jennifer Olsen, Rocco Ragano, Lisa Rotiroti, and Jodie Gudell
- Performance:
- "Les Sylphides"
- Theatre:
- Harold D. Washington Library Auditorium, Chicago, Illinois
2002 - Fourth Graduation of the Boitsov Classical Ballet School
- Graduates:
- Jessica Carillo, Amy Lindberg, Joanna Lowry, Audrey Olsen, Monica Ornelas, Amy Renner, Andrea Todt, and Michelina Vrlec
- Performance:
- "Invitation to the Dream"
- Theatre:
- Athenaeum Theatre, Chicago, Illinois
2007 - Fifth Graduation of the Boitsov Classical Ballet School
- Graduates:
- Melanie Baniqued, Mary Ellen Coates, Eirish Cordero, Joanna Zielinkski
- Performance:
- "Soiree de Gala"
- Theatre:
- North Shore Center for the Performing Arts, Skokie, Illinois