Ballet Academy Cairo Professional Ballet Training
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About Ballet Academy Cairo — Founded by Cairo Opera Principals
Ballet Academy Cairo was founded in 2016 by Ahmed Yehia and Anja Ahčin, two principal dancers of the Cairo Opera Ballet Company. As the leading academy Cairo families trust for professional ballet training, we are built on the standards of the international stage.”
“Our academy follows a complete, level-by-level International Ballet School system, providing structured training for children, teens, and adults — from first steps at age three through to pre-professional excellence
Our Ballet Programs in Cairo
Pre-School Ballet (Ages 3–6)
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A gentle age-appropriate introduction to ballet for young children in Cairo. Our preschool ballet classes focus on basic ballet fundamentals through creative movement, improving coordination, musicality, posture, and confidence while building a lifelong love for dance in a safe and nurturing environment.
Ballet School (Ages 7+)
Professional ballet training for children and teens following the International Ballet School system. Our structured ballet curriculum in Cairo develops proper technique, strength, flexibility, musicality, and artistic expression, preparing students for advanced ballet levels and professional performance standards.
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Adult ballet classes
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Our adult ballet classes in Cairo are open to complete beginners and returning dancers alike. Under the guidance of Cairo Opera principal dancers, students develop proper technique, posture, strength, flexibility, and artistic expression in a welcoming and professional studio environment.
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Professional Team
Trained on the Cairo Opera Stage - Cairo Opera Principal Dancers
Anja Ahčin
Teacher / Director
Anja Ahčin is a principal dancer of the Cairo Opera Ballet Company and an internationally trained ballet professional. She graduated with excellence from the Lujo Davičo Ballet School in Belgrade.”
“She briefly joined the National Theatre of Belgrade before becoming a soloist at Cairo Opera Ballet in 2006. In 2008, she was promoted to principal dancer, bringing elite international expertise to ballet education in Cairo.
Ahmed Yehia
Teacher / Director
Ahmed Yehia graduated with excellence from the Higher Institute of Ballet in Egypt and joined the Cairo Opera Ballet Company at the age of 16. He became a principal dancer in 2000 and won First Prize as Best Egyptian Ballet Dancer the same year.”
“Ahmed has represented Egypt in numerous national and international ballet competitions in Japan and Russia, achieving historic recognition as one of Egypt’s leading professional ballet dancers
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Up Coming Event:
Premier Summer Intensive 2026
Join our 6th Premier Ballet Summer Intensive — this year held for the first time in El Alamein at the Egyptian University. August 15–22, 2026. Open to students from any academy, ages 6–15+. 7 workshop days led by 4 international teachers including former Semperoper Dresden principal dancers. Groups available from 2 to 4.5 hours daily training. Accommodation, transportation, and full supervision included.
- August 2026
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