Professional
AIMED AT
students 9-18 y.o. specializing in classical dance
DURATION
1 week: 02 February - 07 February
SCHEDULE
approx. from 9:00 to 16:30 / 6 days per week
BALLET FACILITIES
ACCOMMODATION
not provided; to be arranged by the participant
REGISTER
For registration and full course information, please contact the course organizer on WeChat: Sunshinyus (Name: Sean Song / 宋老师).
AUDITIONS FOR INTENSIVE
Russian Masters Ballet has been invited to China to deliver a Winter Intensive, bringing our renowned Vaganova-based methodology and faculty to Shanghai. All local organization - including registration, payment, and coordination - will be managed by our partner, Youth China Grand Prix (YCGP).
Professional program – intensive training in classical dance based on the Vaganova methodology. Designed for students specializing in classical ballet, the course provides a comprehensive curriculum created by leading experts and distinguished representatives of the world of professional ballet.To participate at this program, you should pass an audition in order to be accepted and allocated to the corresponding level/group. Students of RMB Summer Intensives 2025 don't need to pass an audition. You can find detailed information about auditions in the Auditions for Intensives website section.
THE PROGRAM INCLUDES
Ballet Classes
Points/Male technique
Technique/Classical Repertoire
Character Dance
Acting
Stretching/Gymnastics
TEACHERS
Tatiana Sevostianova (Kvasova) - current teacher and general Methodist of Eifman Ballet Academy, Vaganova Academy licensed teacher
Sofia Gumerova - graduate teacher of the Vaganova Academy, former soloist of the Mariinsky Theatre, teacher at the Boris Eifman Dance Academy
Asiya Lukmanova - director of RMB, graduate teacher of Vaganova Academy
Roman Petukhov - graduate teacher of the Vaganova Academy, teacher at the Boris Eifman Dance Academy
Note: More teachers to be confirmed; Due to possible changes in theaters’ and institutions’ schedules, some names may vary.
PROGRAM FEE
1 week from 02 to 07 February, 2026:
Early Bird price - 12,800 CNY (only until 1 January 2026)
Regular price - 15,800 CNY
In case of any questions, contact the course organizer on WeChat: Sunshinyus (Name: Sean Song / 宋老师).
confirmed teachers
Tatiana Sevostianova (Kvasova)• Senior teacher and methodologist at the Eifman Ballet Company
• Former prima ballerina
• Honored Artist of Russia
• Graduated as a teacher and artist from the Vaganova Academy
• Former prima ballerina
• Honored Artist of Russia
• Graduated as a teacher and artist from the Vaganova Academy
During more than 25 years she was the main tutor of one of the most important neoclassical dance theatres, in Saint Petersburg.
She graduated from the Vaganova Academy in 1967. And from this time was the first dancer in the Chamber Ballet directed by Gusev, where she danced leading roles in ballets such as Giselle, Don Quijote, Korsar and others. Since the 70´s she was the first dancer in the most prestigious theaters; She was the big star in“Choreographic Miniatures” of Leonid Yakobson, an excellent and very recognized worldwide choreographer. In most ballet encyclopedias she was considered as one of the most virtuous ballerinas of the XX century. She is a big living legend of ballet, and it´s a real honor to have her in our course.
Since the end of her dance career until today, Tatiana has excelled and left an indelible mark as a mentor and tutor of many professional artists, giving them the stamp of ballet stars. Tatiana Sevostianova (Kvasova) worked as the tutor of the prestigious company of the Boris Eifman Dance Academy and is now senior teacher and methodologist at the Eifman Dance Academy.
She has given large number of master classes all over the world: United States , European Union countries, Japan and others.
Among her disciples we can highlight: Natalia Osipova,Vera Arbuzova, Nina Zmievets, Svetlana Bednenko and other soloists of the big theaters like Eifman Ballet, Mikhailovsky Theatre, Jacobson Ballet Theatre etc.
She graduated from the Vaganova Academy in 1967. And from this time was the first dancer in the Chamber Ballet directed by Gusev, where she danced leading roles in ballets such as Giselle, Don Quijote, Korsar and others. Since the 70´s she was the first dancer in the most prestigious theaters; She was the big star in“Choreographic Miniatures” of Leonid Yakobson, an excellent and very recognized worldwide choreographer. In most ballet encyclopedias she was considered as one of the most virtuous ballerinas of the XX century. She is a big living legend of ballet, and it´s a real honor to have her in our course.
Since the end of her dance career until today, Tatiana has excelled and left an indelible mark as a mentor and tutor of many professional artists, giving them the stamp of ballet stars. Tatiana Sevostianova (Kvasova) worked as the tutor of the prestigious company of the Boris Eifman Dance Academy and is now senior teacher and methodologist at the Eifman Dance Academy.
She has given large number of master classes all over the world: United States , European Union countries, Japan and others.
Among her disciples we can highlight: Natalia Osipova,Vera Arbuzova, Nina Zmievets, Svetlana Bednenko and other soloists of the big theaters like Eifman Ballet, Mikhailovsky Theatre, Jacobson Ballet Theatre etc.
Asiya Lukmanova• Russian Masters Ballet Director
• Former soloist of the St. Petersburg Ballet Theatre K. Tachkin
• Graduated as a teacher from the Vaganova Academy
• Former soloist of the St. Petersburg Ballet Theatre K. Tachkin
• Graduated as a teacher from the Vaganova Academy
Asiya Lukmanova graduated in Rudolf Nureyev Choreographic School in 2002. Graduated summa cum laude in Vaganova Ballet Academy.
She became a soloist dancer in the Saint-Petersburg Ballet Theatre K.Tachkin.
At the age of 17 years old she danced her first soloist part: Kitri, in “Don Quijote”. At 25 years old she became a Promotor in one of the biggest music festivals of Spain nowadays, with more than 30,000 attendants: Electromar festival.
Nowadays she drives her best ever project: Russian Masters Ballet. She wants to expand all over the globe the best classical ballet traditions and with fair prices to broke limits and help students to improve and become the best.
She became a soloist dancer in the Saint-Petersburg Ballet Theatre K.Tachkin.
At the age of 17 years old she danced her first soloist part: Kitri, in “Don Quijote”. At 25 years old she became a Promotor in one of the biggest music festivals of Spain nowadays, with more than 30,000 attendants: Electromar festival.
Nowadays she drives her best ever project: Russian Masters Ballet. She wants to expand all over the globe the best classical ballet traditions and with fair prices to broke limits and help students to improve and become the best.
Roman Petukhov• Teacher at the Boris Eifman Dance Academy
• Former soloist of the Mikhailovsky Theatre
• Graduated as a teacher and artist from the Vaganova Academy
• Former soloist of the Mikhailovsky Theatre
• Graduated as a teacher and artist from the Vaganova Academy
Roman Petukhov graduated the Perm Choreography School in 1993. Same year he was recruited to work at the Mikhailovsky Theater as a ballet dancer where he still works.
In 2011 he graduated Vaganova Ballet Academy in the direction of "Ballet Pedagogy”. It includes the study of teaching methods of "classical", "duet-classical", "historical" and "folk-character" dance. Completed advanced training in teaching character dance in 2020.
He is a teacher of character dance at the Eifman Academy and a tutor at the Mikhailovsky Theater. Rehearsing the parts: Spartak and Crix “Spartacus”, Espada “Don Quixote”, Pas d'esclave “Corsair”, Police “Cipollino”, Medj “Sylphide”, etc.
Takes part in all tours of the Mikhailovsky Theater: Japan, USA, Spain, Italy, Austria, Finland, Turkey, England, Canada, Germany.
His repertoire included roles in the productions: The Little Humpbacked Horse, La Fille mal gardée, Giselle, Harlequinade, Swan Lake, Romeo and Juliet, The Nutcracker, Don Quixote, Faust, La Bayadère, Cinderella, or The Crystal Shoes, The Princess of the Moon, La Fille mal gardée, Raymonda , Romeo and Juliet, La Bayadère, Le Corsaire, among others.
Participated in the projects Dance Open, Classics at Dvortsovaya. Held a cadet ball "To the Glory of the Fatherland" in St. Petersburg
In 2011 he graduated Vaganova Ballet Academy in the direction of "Ballet Pedagogy”. It includes the study of teaching methods of "classical", "duet-classical", "historical" and "folk-character" dance. Completed advanced training in teaching character dance in 2020.
He is a teacher of character dance at the Eifman Academy and a tutor at the Mikhailovsky Theater. Rehearsing the parts: Spartak and Crix “Spartacus”, Espada “Don Quixote”, Pas d'esclave “Corsair”, Police “Cipollino”, Medj “Sylphide”, etc.
Takes part in all tours of the Mikhailovsky Theater: Japan, USA, Spain, Italy, Austria, Finland, Turkey, England, Canada, Germany.
His repertoire included roles in the productions: The Little Humpbacked Horse, La Fille mal gardée, Giselle, Harlequinade, Swan Lake, Romeo and Juliet, The Nutcracker, Don Quixote, Faust, La Bayadère, Cinderella, or The Crystal Shoes, The Princess of the Moon, La Fille mal gardée, Raymonda , Romeo and Juliet, La Bayadère, Le Corsaire, among others.
Participated in the projects Dance Open, Classics at Dvortsovaya. Held a cadet ball "To the Glory of the Fatherland" in St. Petersburg
