Official Partner School
Brevard Ballet Academy
Nikolay Partner School
BBA is proud to be an official Nikolay Partner School — giving our students in Melbourne, FL access to the world's finest professional ballet footwear and dancewear at exclusive partner pricing.
About Nikolay
Made for Legends
Nikolay is one of the most celebrated names in professional ballet — a brand built on the conviction that great dancers deserve great equipment. From their signature pointe shoes to their complete line of professional dancewear, every Nikolay product is crafted to meet the demands of serious classical training.
Trusted by professional ballet companies, conservatories, and elite training programs across the world, Nikolay represents a standard of quality that serious dancers recognize immediately. The brand's partner school program was created to bring that same standard directly to dedicated schools like Brevard Ballet Academy.
At BBA, we believe that training in professional-quality equipment is not a luxury — it is an important part of a dancer's development. Proper footwear supports correct alignment, builds strength safely, and teaches students to feel and respond to the floor the way professional dancers do.
What It Means for BBA Students
Advantages of the Nikolay Partnership
Being a Nikolay Partner School goes beyond a discount — it reflects BBA's commitment to providing every dancer with the tools and environment of a professional training institution.
Professional-Grade Pointe Shoes
Nikolay pointe shoes are trusted by professional ballet companies around the world. As a partner school, BBA students have access to the same quality footwear that graces stages from the Bolshoi to Broadway — fitted and selected with the guidance of our faculty.
Partner Pricing for Students
Through the Nikolay Partner School Program, BBA students and families benefit from exclusive partner pricing on Nikolay's full catalog of ballet shoes, pointe shoes, and professional dancewear — making world-class equipment more accessible for every dancer.
Full Catalog Access
Partner schools gain access to Nikolay's complete range of professional ballet products, including pointe shoes in multiple models and lasts, leather and canvas ballet flats, leotards, and more — sourced from the same manufacturer that supplies elite companies and conservatories worldwide.
Aligned with Serious Training
The Nikolay Partner School Program is designed exclusively for dedicated ballet schools that meet Nikolay's standards for classical training and instruction. BBA's acceptance reflects the rigor and authenticity of our Vaganova-based curriculum under Artistic Director Elena Shokhina.
Expert Fit Guidance
Proper pointe shoe fit is essential for safety and performance. BBA faculty are trained to advise students on the correct Nikolay model, last, and sizing for their individual foot anatomy — ensuring every dancer is supported correctly from their very first pair.
A World-Renowned Brand
Nikolay is one of the most respected names in professional ballet footwear, with a heritage rooted in the highest traditions of classical dance. Worn by dancers at leading companies and summer intensive programs across the globe, Nikolay is synonymous with quality, craftsmanship, and artistry.
Our Commitment to Quality
Why the Right Equipment Matters
The Nikolay Partner School Program is not open to every studio. It is awarded to schools that demonstrate a serious commitment to classical ballet training, qualified instruction, and the long-term development of their students. BBA's designation as a partner school is a reflection of Artistic Director Elena Shokhina's exacting standards and the caliber of training she has built since founding the academy in 2014.
For our students, this means access to the very same shoes and dancewear worn by professional dancers at major companies worldwide — at pricing made accessible through the partnership. For serious students preparing for summer intensives, auditions, or company-level training, training in professional equipment from an early stage makes a meaningful difference.
Our faculty guide each student through the selection process, ensuring correct fit and the most appropriate Nikolay model for their level, foot type, and training goals. Proper pointe shoe fitting is a cornerstone of safe and effective training, and the partnership with Nikolay allows us to bring a professional standard of care to every student at BBA.
Train with the Best
Questions About Nikolay Products at BBA?
Contact us to learn more about how to access Nikolay products as a BBA student, or to inquire about enrollment and beginning your training journey with us.