"Founded in 2005, Bayer Ballet (Mountain View, CA USA) is the only OFFICIAL PARTNER SCHOOL, in California, to the world-renowned Vaganova Ballet Academy in St. Petersburg. Bayer Ballet "Vaganova Center of Excellence" is committed to providing accessibility to the art and culture of the Vaganova method of classical ballet through an artfully-rigorous curriculum delivered by an award-winning faculty of master teachers, who are dedicated to upholding the highest standards of ballet, preserving the traditions of Vaganova, and carrying forth the authentic intricacies of the method.

Bayer Ballet's mission is to enhance the cultural well-being of our community by creating equitable accessibility to the Vaganova method through educational and interactive events and world-class performances, which expose and explore the intricacies of this method; thereby, providing the purest experience and insights into this artform. We strive to cultivate and foster an appreciation and love for the artform, providing opportunities for emerging artists in our community to engage, educate and collaborate with world-renowned master teachers, artists and choreographers. "