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About M_ART
About M_ART
About M_ART
The idea for M_ART comes from the Latin words movēre artis, which means “the art of moving.”
M_ART presents world class dance masterclasses that promote the best in ballet and contemporary technique and artistry with expertise from a renowned international faculty.
M_ART presents world class dance masterclasses that promote the best in ballet and contemporary technique and artistry with expertise from a renowned international faculty.
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Founders Elisa Carrillo Cabrera and Mikhail Kaniskin believe that a dancer’s future is now
By assembling a network of world-class teachers, choreographers, ballet school directors, and international stars, the next generation can take their dance technique and artistry to the next level.
M_ART masterclasses present classes in classical ballet technique, pointework, contemporary, repertoire, pas de deux, and conditioning. Students have the opportunity to work with teachers from multiple esteemed international academies — all in one place. Each program ends with a final presentation, and dancers will receive a certification of completion for the course. Selected students may be offered scholarships to internationally renowned ballet schools.
Dedicated training and performance opportunities create a dance artist. M_ART masterclasses bring this experience to dancers around the world.
M_ART masterclasses present classes in classical ballet technique, pointework, contemporary, repertoire, pas de deux, and conditioning. Students have the opportunity to work with teachers from multiple esteemed international academies — all in one place. Each program ends with a final presentation, and dancers will receive a certification of completion for the course. Selected students may be offered scholarships to internationally renowned ballet schools.
Dedicated training and performance opportunities create a dance artist. M_ART masterclasses bring this experience to dancers around the world.
They know the positive influence that masterclasses had on their paths toward becoming professional dancers. Today, they strive to pass that experience on to the next generation of dance artists.
Opportunity to work with teachers from multiple esteemed international academies — ALL IN ONE PLACE
Classes in classical ballet, pointework, contemporary, repertoire, pas de deux, and conditioning
Selected students may be awarded scholarships to internationally renowned ballet schools — in 2026 alone, 25 students received this opportunity
International renowned faculty of world-class teachers, choreographers, and performers
6-day program, culminating in a final presentation showcasing the work and learning achieved throughout the week. The program ends with a final presentation
The Elisa Carrillo Cabrera Foundation is committed to supporting young talent by awarding scholarships to those who demonstrate the potential to audition for international academies
Teachers
Meet our renowned international faculty
Elisa Carrillo Cabrera
- Founder of M_ART.
- Director of the John Cranko School, Stuttgart
- Former principal Dancer with The Stuttgart Ballet and Staatsballett Berlin
- Cultural Ambassador for Mexico in the world
Mikhail Kaniskin
- Founder of M_ART.
- Deputy Director of the John Cranko School
- Former principal Dancer with The Stuttgart Ballet and Staatsballett Berlin
- Co-Art Director, International Dance Festival "Danzatlán"
- Artistic Director, "Sir Anton Dolin Foundation"
Marek Rozycki
- Acting artistic director
- Berlin State Ballet School
Kathrin Baum-Höfer
- Teacher, Coach and Repetiteur
- Berlin State Ballet School
Maria Cristina Ribecco
- Teacher and Choreographer
- Modern and Contemporary Dance
- Rehearsal Director Tulsa Ballet
BEATRICE SEBELIN
Maria A. Konrad
- Director of Nashville Ballet 2
Teachers
Meet our renowned international faculty
Elisa Carrillo Cabrera
- Founder of M_ART.
- Director of the John Cranko School, Stuttgart
- Former principal Dancer with The Stuttgart Ballet and Staatsballett Berlin
- Cultural Ambassador for Mexico in the world
Mikhail Kaniskin
- Founder of M_ART.
- Deputy Director of the John Cranko School
- Former principal Dancer with The Stuttgart Ballet and Staatsballett Berlin
- Co-Art Director, International Dance Festival "Danzatlán"
- Artistic Director, "Sir Anton Dolin Foundation"
Marek Rozycki
- Acting artistic director
- Berlin State Ballet School
Kathrin Baum-Höfer
- Teacher, Coach and Repetiteur
- Berlin State Ballet School
Maria Cristina Ribecco
- Teacher and Choreographer
- Modern and Contemporary Dance
- Rehearsal Director Tulsa Ballet
Beatrice Sebelin
Maria A. Konrad
- Director of Nashville Ballet 2
Av. Lázaro Cárdenas 1001, Agencia Municipal Sta Maria Ixcotel, 71244 Santa Lucía del Camino, Oaxaca, México
Dance in the heart of Mexico. We have chosen Oaxaca de Juárez as our host city for its unparalleled cultural richness. Masterclasses will take place in historic venues, allowing students to find inspiration not only in the studio but in every corner of this World Heritage city.
M_ART Oaxaca is world-class training with a Mexican soul.
M_ART Oaxaca is world-class training with a Mexican soul.
The Grand Gala Finale is set to happen at the Macedonio Alcalá Theater on August 7, 2026 (Av. de la Independencia 900, Centro, Oaxaca)
Partners
Program
Students will have ballet technique every morning followed by a full schedule of complimentary classes to further a dancer’s artistic and technical developments including pointework, contemporary, repertoire, pas de deux, and conditioning. The course lasts 6 days, plus an extra class on Sunday morning, followed by a final performance
Are you ready to take the leap?
Capacity is limited to 100 students to ensure personalized attention and excellence.
Capacity is limited to 100 students to ensure personalized attention and excellence.
6 day
Junior / Senior Intensive Sample Schedule
09:00 – 11:00
Conditioning / Ballet Class
11:00 – 13:00
Point work / Variations / Classical Repertory / Pas de Deux
14:00 – 15:30
Contemporary Training / Repertory
15:30 – 17:30
Classical and Contemporary Repertory Rehearsals
Real price
25 000
Pesos MX + taxes
Early bird price - till 1th July
20 000
Pesos MX + taxes
Ask about our payment terms
Please note: This price includes the full course, a daily meal, and one guest ticket for the final presentation at the Macedonio Alcalá Theater.
You will receive more details about the payment after your admission.
You will receive more details about the payment after your admission.
HOW TO APPLY
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Send your resume, a full-body photo, and a short video showing a barre exercise. Send all files with your name via the official WhatsApp number.
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Applicants ages 12–22 should be part of a serious preparatory training program to become a professional ballet or contemporary dancer.
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Your acceptance letter will include payment details. A non-refundable deposit of 3500 pesos MX (approx. 175 USD) will be required after you have been accepted to the course. After your deposit is made, we will send you an invoice for the remaining fees. Without the deposit, we cannot hold your place.
*In certain circumstances, we will consider applicants older than 22.
Merit-based scholarships are available.
*In certain circumstances, we will consider applicants older than 22.
Merit-based scholarships are available.
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Fill out the online application form, send the required files via WhatsApp with your name. You will receive confirmation that your application has been submitted successfully.
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Do you have any questions?
Write to us and we will respond within 24 hours
FAQ
No, the tuition only covers 6 days of classes and your participation in the presentation on the last day. You are responsible to book for your own accommodation and food.
Participants will receive a certification of completion for the course after the final presentation. Selected students may be awarded scholarships from faculty to attend their internationally renowned ballet schools. In 2026 alone, 25 students received this opportunity.
Bring your regular dance clothes and shoes.
M_ART. The dance masterclass is a classical ballet summer course particularly aimed at dancers studying ballet and making their first steps as professionals, whose goal is to acquire the profession of a ballet dancer, practice as one and perfect their skills with devotion. If you meet these requirements, please fill in the application form on our website, adding all necessary materials to it, and we will get in touch with you. Participation in the ballet course is fee-based. Please look at the prices on our web site.
The courses will be given in English and Spanish .Some teachers are fluent in Dutch, Polish, Italian, Russian and German.
It is best for professionals students to have at least 2 years of experience on pointe. Professionals students who attend a M_ART masterclasess will be expected to participate in pointe classes every day.
Students at a beginner pointe level (2 years of experience) can be considered for the M_ART masterclasses with their own level group.
Students at a beginner pointe level (2 years of experience) can be considered for the M_ART masterclasses with their own level group.
Students will be in class or rehearsal from approximately 9am to 5.30pm with breaks in between.
All dancer programs are from Monday through Sunday.
All students will have the opportunity to participate in a final presentation from M_ART masterclasses repertoire created during the program.
This is a sample schedule; class times may vary, but the total duration will not change.
All dancer programs are from Monday through Sunday.
All students will have the opportunity to participate in a final presentation from M_ART masterclasses repertoire created during the program.
This is a sample schedule; class times may vary, but the total duration will not change.
The Summer Program presentation will exclusively showcase Repertory. Summer Program will prepare the class time previously set aside for new choreography as a means of adding supplementary technique classes, further emphasizing classical ballet and contemporary technique.
Scholarships will only be awarded to those students who show aptitude to audition at international schools.
We recommend that students coming from abroad arrive in Oaxaca one or two days before the program start date.
Unfortunately no. No injured candidate can have profound workshop training while being injured. First you should get healthy.
NO. Full medical insurance is not included in the program's tuition as we await participants from very different countries with different insurance needs. We also ask that you make sure to purchase your own international traveler's insurance you may need during the workshop.
The course price already includes the daily meal (meal of the day), please note that breakfast and dinner are not included.
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