Inna Ballet 3800 Monroe Avenue, Pittsford, NY 14534

"I am so grateful for Inna! She is the only ballet teacher in our area who has such an impressive repertoire and has danced in the most prestigious theaters in the world. Not to mention she is so sweet and it is always such a pleasure to take class from her. No matter your skill level or age she will make sure you reach your full potential. We are so lucky to have her here in Rochester every dancer (adult, or child) should take classes from Inna!"

"Inna is a phenomenal ballet teacher! I started 7 years ago as an adult beginner and get so much joy from her classes and the chances I got to be part of the Nutcracker. She treats adults as serious learners which is perfect for me. She is the only teacher in the area with such a strong background in the highly respected Vaganova method. She graduated from the Bolshoi Ballet Academy after years of study and as a professional ballerina acquired working knowledge of an extensive classical repertoire which she now passes on to her students. Plus I have found her to be upbeat, encouraging and kind. If you want the very best, check out Inna Ballet!"

"What an absolute gem of a studio. My daughter began her ballet studies with Inna at the tender age of three. It was love at first step. She’s now in her eighth year at Inna Ballet. Authentic Vaganova instruction from a Bolshoi Academy graduate and former professional dancer. Unique in the greater Rochester and Finger Lakes region."

"I am an adult dancer and practice with Inna only twice a week. Before coming to Inna, I had a long break from ballet training but Inna was able to help me get back to establish a dancing routine and at this point I feel much stronger than I was ever before. I have to say that throughout my dancing life I experienced many ballet teaching styles, schools and teachers; however Inna’s approach is by far the most effective, personal and successful. Some individuals can be very good dancers and others can be very effective instructors. It is very rare to find a professional dancer who is also an exceptional ballet instructor. Inna is exactly that rare gem that we are absolutely lucky to have in town. She is thoughtful in her instruction, she understands the dancer’s body and can explain precisely how to correct each movement and take the dancer to the next level. The students in her class see progress on a daily basis. I have a 6 years old daughter and she also dances at Inna Ballet. I would not feel comfortable talking my daughter to any other studio in town as her safety is the most important aspect for me. Needless to say that she absolutely enjoys her class and Inna tailors all ballet exercises to their age group. I am always surprised to see how much they learn in just one lesson and how much progress these ‘little ballerinas’ can make, working with Inna. I would highly recommend Inna ballet to any dancer at any age."

"Inna Ballet is a treasure in the city of Rochester. The instructor, Inna Esipova, is a Bolshoi Ballet trained, professional ballerina. She has more than 20 years of professional ballet experience that she shares with her students. She is not only knowledgeable about ballet, but she is a good teacher of ballet which is not always the case. She is mindful of injury prevention, caring, thoughtful, and most of all respectful of her students. Never have I encountered a teacher like this in the Rochester area. Inna offers ballet training from age 5 and up. Her love of this art shows in everything she does at her school. Her adult classes are not just exercise classes, which is very typical of many studios. Her school focuses on proper technique for every level. There is a very low student to teacher ratio with a lot of attention to detail for each student. Even her youngest classes learn proper ballet technique, but are also taught to dance. Another uncommon trait about this school is that there is no pressure to become a professional dancer. If you choose to pursue a career in ballet, Inna will help you however she can to accomplish this, but if you wish to take ballet once or twice a week simply because you love it, you are welcomed to do so! There is an annual Nutcracker performance, as well as a spring performance that all students may participate in. Inna Ballet offers a summer intensive classes, too, with an invitation to view the variations that have been practiced during this time at the end of the segment. If you are looking for true Vagonova training, without all the drama of a “studio”, I would highly recommend this ballet school."