Dancing in the Streets: Martha Graham Dance Company
Thursday Jul 30, 2026 5:30 pm
MASTER CLASS: BALLET WITH MIRA NADON
Step into the studio with one of the most radiant icons of modern ballet. Described by The New York Times as a “once-in-a-generation dancer,” Mira Nadon made history as one of the youngest artists ever promoted to Principal Dancer at the New York City Ballet. Celebrated globally for her commanding technique, luminous stage presence, and profound musicality, Ms. Nadon brings a fresh, inspiring energy to dance education. Do not miss this rare opportunity to train under a true trailblazer of the 21st-century stage.
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EVENT DETAILS
The Vail Dance Festival hosts a series of Master Classes each summer with Festival artists from July 25 – August 5. Students have the opportunity to take classes from some of the dance world’s best and brightest in ballet, tap, jazz, repertory, ballroom and more.
- This class will be taught at an advanced level and is intended for pre-professional students. Must be 14 years or older to participate.
- Classes are 80 minutes long.
- Please check in 15 minutes prior to class in the Vail Mountain School lobby.
- THIS WAIVER must be completed prior to attending master classes.
CLASS ATTIRE:
Proper dance shoes are required for each class. No rings, dangling earrings, or necklaces. Hair should be neatly pulled back into a bun or ponytail.
- Women – Solid-colored leotard with pink, white, black, or skin-colored tights. Ballet shoes or appropriate footwear for non-ballet classes required (barefoot or socks are not permitted unless specified by the instructor). Demi skirt is optional.
- Men – Solid colored t-shirt, dance pants or tights. Ballet shoes or appropriate footwear for non-ballet classes are required (barefoot or socks are not permitted unless specified by the instructor).
*SUBJECT TO CHANGE.
Photo credit: Mira Nadon in Jean Coralli and Jules Perrot’s “Giselle” at the 2024 Vail Dance Festival. Photo by Christopher Duggan.
Ticketing
VAIL MOUNTAIN SCHOOL | 9:00AM-10:20AM
TICKETS ON SALE NOW!
$30 | participate
$15 | observe (parent, guardian, or dance instructor)
**Ticket sales close at 8:00pm the night before the class.
MORE TICKETING INFORMATION:
- Ticket prices are subject to change.
- Price of tickets does not include service fees.
Questions? Contact the Box Office at [email protected] or call 970.845.TIXS(8497)
Meet Your Teacher
Mira Nadon
MIRA NADON was born in Boston, Massachusetts, and began her ballet training at the age of six at the Inland Pacific Ballet Academy in Montclair, California. She attended summer courses at the School of American Ballet (SAB), the official school...
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