I just came across this 3 1-2 minute slide show of photos of the Vaganova Academy, narrated by reporter James Hill. The story goes briefly into the background the school and explains the course of training. The b. and w. are pure and lovely. I don't know how long the link will last, but here it is:
http://www.nytimes.com/interactive/2009/05....html?ref=arts#
Full Version: NY Times slide-show about Vaganova Academy
That was a lovely insight. Thank you bart for the link!! 
Thank you bart for the link. Lovely to see the space and how it has been altered! Brings memories.
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