Alicante
Vaganova Academy Summer Intensive
3 - 24 July, 2022
Professional
AIMED AT
students 12-19 y.o. specializing in classical dance
DURATION
3 weeks: 3 - 24 July
SCHEDULE
up to 6 hours per day from Monday to Saturday
BALLET FACILITIES
ACCOMMODATION
official accommodation available at
Complejo San Juan
Complejo San Juan
REGISTER
If you have not yet filled in the form, please do it here:
The Registration Form
The Registration Form
AUDITIONS FOR INTENSIVES
Professional Program - intensive training in classical dance based on the original didactics of the Vaganova school of Saint Petersburg. Aimed at students specializing in classical dance. The course offers a comprehensive curriculum developed by the most emblematic representatives of the best institution in the field of professional ballet. This is a 100% Vaganova program: using the Academy´s methodology and conducted by the teachers from this institution, which is the home of classical ballet.
To participate at this program, you should pass an audition in order to be accepted and allocated to the corresponding level/group. You can find detailed information in the AUDITIONS FOR INTENSIVES site section.
The accommodation is available in a comfortable resort complex San Juan. Also excursions and other camp entertainments are available under the guidance of experienced and friendly counselors.
You should pay attention that all the dates are subject to change.
THE PROGRAM INCLUDE
Ballet Classes
Points / Male technique
Classical Repertoire
Acting
Character
Pas de Deux
Contemporary
Gymnastics
Stars Gala rehearsals
IN ADDITION
Coffee Talk with the invited directors (all the students take part; free entrance)
Ballet Nutrition class: Nutrition classes are held on week 1 and week 2
22.07 Final Gala of students in Conservatory of Novelda
23.07 STARS GALA. Participation in the exclusive Gala with ballet stars in the Teatro Principal de Alicante
24.07 Report for parents by appointment (Complejo San Juan, San Joan D’Alacant)
Official audition for Vaganova Academy International Trainee Program
Conferences and workshops given by invited professionals
Lectures, ballet projects and workshops delivered by invited professionals
Possibility to get scholarship for Russian Masters Ballet Camp 2023 or became RMB Ambassador
Professional photo report of the course and video recording of Gala-concerts and camp life
Translation of classes to English
Free physiotherapy assistance
Fruit snack & water
Small groups up to 16 students per group
Diplomas
And much more…
Note: All the dates are subject to change.
CONFIRMED TEACHERS
Tatiana Sevostianova (Kvasova) - current teacher and general Methodist of Eifman Ballet Academy
Galina Enikeeva - current senior teacher of Vaganova Academy
Polina Rassadina - current teacher of the Vaganova Academy
Andrey Yermolenkov - current teacher of Vaganova Academy
Alexey Ilyin - current teacher of Vaganova Academy
Dmitry Shevtsov - current teacher of Eifman Ballet Academy
Anna Podlesnaya - current teacher of Eifman Ballet Academy
Elena Kukseva - current teacher of Eifman Ballet Academy
Olga Pavlova - graduated teacher of the Bolshoi Ballet Academy
Svetlana Efimova - graduated teacher of the Vaganova Academy
Marianna Krivenko - graduate teacher of Vaganova Academy
Anton Valdbauer – contemporary choreographer, former soloist Royal Swedish Ballet
Note: Due to possible changes in theaters’ and institutions’ schedules, some names may vary.
SPECIAL GUESTS
Students will enjoy master classes and interviews with some of principal artists. Some artists and personalities who use to participate in these meetings are Maria Khoreva, Xander Parish, Anna Ol, Polina Semionova, Ivan Vasiliev, Leonid Sarafanov, Olesya Novikova, Ivan Zaytcev, Angelina Vorontcova.
Russian Masters is proud to count with so prestigious directors as: Zhanna Ayupova (Vaganova Academy), Oliver Matz (Zurich Danz Academy), Marek Rozyski (Berlin State Ballet School), Carolina Borrajo (The School of the Hamburg Ballet) and others
Guests & Artsists will be confirmed.
Andrey Yermolenkov - current teacher of Vaganova Academy
Alexey Ilyin - current teacher of Vaganova Academy
Dmitry Shevtsov - current teacher of Eifman Ballet Academy
Anna Podlesnaya - current teacher of Eifman Ballet Academy
Elena Kukseva - current teacher of Eifman Ballet Academy
Olga Pavlova - graduated teacher of the Bolshoi Ballet Academy
Svetlana Efimova - graduated teacher of the Vaganova Academy
Marianna Krivenko - graduate teacher of Vaganova Academy
Anton Valdbauer – contemporary choreographer, former soloist Royal Swedish Ballet
Note: Due to possible changes in theaters’ and institutions’ schedules, some names may vary.
SPECIAL GUESTS
Students will enjoy master classes and interviews with some of principal artists. Some artists and personalities who use to participate in these meetings are Maria Khoreva, Xander Parish, Anna Ol, Polina Semionova, Ivan Vasiliev, Leonid Sarafanov, Olesya Novikova, Ivan Zaytcev, Angelina Vorontcova.
Russian Masters is proud to count with so prestigious directors as: Zhanna Ayupova (Vaganova Academy), Oliver Matz (Zurich Danz Academy), Marek Rozyski (Berlin State Ballet School), Carolina Borrajo (The School of the Hamburg Ballet) and others
Guests & Artsists will be confirmed.
COURSE FEE
3 weeks from 3 to 24 of July - 1700 €
You will receive payment details in email.
EXTRAS
Airport transfer
Excursions
Stars Gala - 23 July, 2022 in the Teatro Principal de Alicante (in the absence of general restrictions)
Individual photo sessions - officially confirmed photographers are Carlos Quezada and Antonio Gervasi. Stars Gala - 23 July, 2022 in the Teatro Principal de Alicante (in the absence of general restrictions)
All extra services are available for the booking after 01 of March.
SECURITY PROTOCOL
Our students’ health and wellbeing is a priority for us. The company will always follow the recommendations of health organizations and authorities to guarantee the safety of the participants.
In any case, our team is always ready to clarify your doubts and to help you to find a solution in any situation.
For more detailed information, please contact alicante@russianmastersballet.com
Open Professional
AIMED AT
students 10-19 years old with prior knowledge of classical dance
DURATION
1 week: 3 - 10 July
2 weeks: 10 - 24 July
2 weeks: 10 - 24 July
SCHEDULE
up to 4,5 hours per day from Monday to Saturday
BALLET FACILITIES
ACCOMMODATION
official accommodation available at
Complejo San Juan
Complejo San Juan
REGISTER
If you have not yet filled in the form, please do it here:
The Registration Form
The Registration Form
INTENSIVE AUDITIONS
Open Professional Program aimed at students 10-19 years old with prior knowledge of classical dance. RMB students will be able to gain invaluable experience of classes according to the Vaganova methodology, approved by the Vaganova Ballet Academy. If you want to combine 1 week and 2 weeks programs.
To participate at this program, you should pass an audition in order to be accepted and allocated to the corresponding level/group. You can find detailed information in the AUDITIONS FOR INTENSIVES site section.
The accommodation is available in a comfortable resort complex San Juan. Also excursions and other camp entertainments are available under the guidance of experienced and friendly counselors.
You should pay attention that all the dates are subject to change.
THE PROGRAM INCLUDE
Ballet Classes
Points / Male technique
Classical Repertoire
Contemporary
Gymnastics
IN ADDITION
Coffee Talk with the invited directors (all the students take part; free entrance)
Ballet Nutrition class: Nutrition classes are held on week 1 and week 2
22.07 Final Gala of students in Conservatory of Novelda
24.07 Report for parents by appointment (Complejo San Juan, San Joan D’Alacant)
Conferences and workshops given by invited professionals
Lectures, ballet projects and workshops delivered by invited professionals
Possibility to get scholarship for Russian Masters Ballet Camp 2023 or became RMB Ambassador
Professional photo report of the course and video recording of Gala-concerts and camp life
Translation of classes to English
Free physiotherapy assistance
Fruit snack & water
Small groups up to 16 students per group
Diplomas
And much more…
Note: All the dates are subject to change.
CONFIRMED TEACHERS
Tatiana Sevostianova (Kvasova) - current teacher and general Methodist of Eifman Ballet Academy
Galina Enikeeva - current senior teacher of Vaganova Academy
Polina Rassadina - current teacher of the Vaganova Academy
Andrey Yermolenkov - current teacher of Vaganova Academy
Alexey Ilyin - current teacher of Vaganova Academy
Dmitry Shevtsov - current teacher of Eifman Ballet Academy
Anna Podlesnaya - current teacher of Eifman Ballet Academy
Elena Kukseva - current teacher of Eifman Ballet Academy
Olga Pavlova - graduated teacher of the Bolshoi Ballet Academy
Svetlana Efimova - graduated teacher of the Vaganova Academy
Marianna Krivenko - graduate teacher of Vaganova Academy
Anton Valdbauer – contemporary choreographer, former soloist Royal Swedish Ballet
Note: Due to possible changes in theaters’ and institutions’ schedules, some names may vary.
SPECIAL GUESTS
Students will enjoy master classes and interviews with some of principal artists. Some artists and personalities who use to participate in these meetings are Maria Khoreva, Xander Parish, Anna Ol, Polina Semionova, Ivan Vasiliev, Leonid Sarafanov, Olesya Novikova, Ivan Zaytcev, Angelina Vorontcova.
Russian Masters is proud to count with so prestigious directors as: Zhanna Ayupova (Vaganova Academy), Oliver Matz (Zurich Danz Academy), Marek Rozyski (Berlin State Ballet School), Carolina Borrajo (The School of the Hamburg Ballet) and others
Guests & Artsists will be confirmed.
COURSE FEE
1 week: 3-10 July - 500 €
2 weeks: 10-24 July - 750 €
1+2 weeks: 3-24 July - 950 € - the special price!
You will receive payment details via email.
EXTRAS
Airport transfer
Excursions
Stars Gala - 23 July, 2022 in the Teatro Principal de Alicante (in the absence of general restrictions)
Individual photo sessions - officially confirmed photographers are Carlos Quezada and Antonio Gervasi.
All extra services are available for the booking after 01 of March.
SECURITY PROTOCOL
Our students’ health and wellbeing is a priority for us. The company will always follow the recommendations of health organizations and authorities to guarantee the safety of the participants.
In any case, our team is always ready to clarify your doubts and to help you to find a solution in any situation.
For more detailed information, please contact alicante@russianmastersballet.com.
Observation
Observation program aimed at teachers of classical ballet. Participants will be able to observe the classes In order to Improve their teaching methodology. All our teachers have diploma of classical dance teacher from the Vaganova Ballet Academy.
IN ADDITION
Teaching and translation of classes to English
Certificates of attendance
Round table with invited teachers
CONFIRMED TEACHERS
Tatiana Sevostianova (Kvasova) - current teacher and general Methodist of Eifman Ballet Academy
Galina Enikeeva - current senior teacher of Vaganova Academy
Polina Rassadina - current teacher of the Vaganova Academy
Andrey Yermolenkov - current teacher of Vaganova Academy
Alexey Ilyin - current teacher of Vaganova Academy
Dmitry Shevtsov - current teacher of Eifman Ballet Academy
Anna Podlesnaya - current teacher of Eifman Ballet Academy
Elena Kukseva - current teacher of Eifman Ballet Academy
Olga Pavlova - graduated teacher of the Bolshoi Ballet Academy
Svetlana Efimova - graduated teacher of the Vaganova Academy
Marianna Krivenko - graduate teacher of Vaganova Academy
Anton Valdbauer – contemporary choreographer, former soloist Royal Swedish Ballet
Note: Due to possible changes in theaters’ and institutions’ schedules, some names may vary.
COURSE FEE
6 days’ assistance: 150 €
You will receive payment details via email.
EXTRAS
Stars Gala - 23 July, 2022 in the Teatro Principal de Alicante (in the absence of general restrictions)
All extra services are available for the booking after 01 of March.
SECURITY PROTOCOL
Our students’ health and wellbeing is a priority for us. The company will always follow the recommendations of health organizations and authorities to guarantee the safety of the participants.
In any case, our team is always ready to clarify your doubts and to help you to find a solution in any situation.
For more detailed information, please contact alicante@russianmastersballet.com
confirmed teachers
Tatiana Sevostianova (Kvasova)Principal tutor of Eifman Ballet with more than 25 years experience
Prima ballerina
Honored Artist of Russia
Graduate teacher, summa cum laude at Vaganova Academy
Prima ballerina
Honored Artist of Russia
Graduate teacher, summa cum laude at 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.
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.
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.
Galina EnikeevaMore than 15 years ballet teacher in Vaganova Academy
Former first soloist of The Theatre of Choreographic Miniatures
Graduate teacher at Vaganova Academy
Former first soloist of The Theatre of Choreographic Miniatures
Graduate teacher at Vaganova Academy
Worldwide recognized and one of the best representatives of St. Petersburg ballet culture, educated in the best traditions of academic dance. She´s actual and one of the most acclaimed teachers of Vaganova Academy.
Upon graduating with honors, Galina has completed specialization courses in the class of NATALIA DUDINSKAYA AND IRINA TROFIMOVA at Vaganova Academy.
After she worked as first soloist at the Theatre of Choreographic Miniatures of Leonid Jacobson, an exceptional and principal choreographer of Kirov Theatre (now Mariinsky), in his time. With the company Galina danced around the world with great success.
In 1998 she graduated as a classical ballet teacher in Vaganova Ballet Academy. Since then she has acquired an extensive teaching practice and methodical didactic in ballet.
Currently, she teaches ballet in Vaganova Academy in Saint Petersburg, basically on elementary and intermediate levels. Also, Galina gives Stage Practice classes for children in the Mariinsky Theatre.
She has given numerous master classes in Japan, Denmark, Italy and other countries.
More information on: http://vaganovaacademy.ru/academy/structure/kafedri/classica/enikeeva.html
Upon graduating with honors, Galina has completed specialization courses in the class of NATALIA DUDINSKAYA AND IRINA TROFIMOVA at Vaganova Academy.
After she worked as first soloist at the Theatre of Choreographic Miniatures of Leonid Jacobson, an exceptional and principal choreographer of Kirov Theatre (now Mariinsky), in his time. With the company Galina danced around the world with great success.
In 1998 she graduated as a classical ballet teacher in Vaganova Ballet Academy. Since then she has acquired an extensive teaching practice and methodical didactic in ballet.
Currently, she teaches ballet in Vaganova Academy in Saint Petersburg, basically on elementary and intermediate levels. Also, Galina gives Stage Practice classes for children in the Mariinsky Theatre.
She has given numerous master classes in Japan, Denmark, Italy and other countries.
More information on: http://vaganovaacademy.ru/academy/structure/kafedri/classica/enikeeva.html
Andrey YermolenkovCurrently ballet teacher in Vaganova Academy
Former soloist of Eifman Ballet and Mikhailovsky Theatre
Graduate from Vaganova Academy as an artist and teacher
Former soloist of Eifman Ballet and Mikhailovsky Theatre
Graduate from Vaganova Academy as an artist and teacher
Direct disciple of N.I. Kovmira, who is the most valued professor of male technique in the middle and advanced levels in classical dance.
Andrey Yermolenkov was born on 06.02.1969 in Leningrad. He graduated from Vaganova Academy in 1987. In 1987-1989 he worked at the Maly Theater of Opera and Ballet (Mikhailovsky Theatre).
Since 1989 he worked as a soloist in the Ballet Theatre under the direction of Eifman.
During his career he performed all the current repertoire. In 2007 he graduated from the Pedagogical Faculty of Vaganova Academy as a teacher and tutor. Since 2006 he has been teaching classical dance in the middle and advanced levels in Vaganova Academy in Saint Petersburg.
Andrey Yermolenkov was born on 06.02.1969 in Leningrad. He graduated from Vaganova Academy in 1987. In 1987-1989 he worked at the Maly Theater of Opera and Ballet (Mikhailovsky Theatre).
Since 1989 he worked as a soloist in the Ballet Theatre under the direction of Eifman.
During his career he performed all the current repertoire. In 2007 he graduated from the Pedagogical Faculty of Vaganova Academy as a teacher and tutor. Since 2006 he has been teaching classical dance in the middle and advanced levels in Vaganova Academy in Saint Petersburg.
More information on the Vaganova Academy website.
Anna PodlesnayaCurrently teacher of Eifman Ballet
In the past the principal soloist of the Yacobson Ballet
Disciple of direct students of Agrippina Vaganova
Graduated with honors from the Vaganova Academy
In the past the principal soloist of the Yacobson Ballet
Disciple of direct students of Agrippina Vaganova
Graduated with honors from the Vaganova Academy
Formed by Ludmila Safronova, one of the last students of Agrippina Vaganova, Anna Podlesnaya has graduated summa cum laude as ballerina and after as a teacher at the Vaganova Academy.
She worked with legendary teachers such as Alla Shelest, Alla Osipenko, Lyudmila Kunakova and Ninel Petrova, Lyudila Safronova.
Anna Podlesnaya represents the St. Petersburg´s school in its purest form, even to receive the epithet “Vaganova’s granddaughter.” After an acclaimed career as a Principal Dancer, she became an outstanding teacher. Her excellence as Teacher is shown in details such as the correct position of hands and feet, she combines attention to detail with great sympathy and sensitivity when working with children.
She worked with legendary teachers such as Alla Shelest, Alla Osipenko, Lyudmila Kunakova and Ninel Petrova, Lyudila Safronova.
Anna Podlesnaya represents the St. Petersburg´s school in its purest form, even to receive the epithet “Vaganova’s granddaughter.” After an acclaimed career as a Principal Dancer, she became an outstanding teacher. Her excellence as Teacher is shown in details such as the correct position of hands and feet, she combines attention to detail with great sympathy and sensitivity when working with children.
Alexey IlyinCurrently a professor of Classical Dance and Duet Classical Dance at the Vaganova Academy
Ex-soloist of Maly Ballet of the Mariinsky Theater
Graduated from the Faculty of Pedagogy of the Vaganova Academy
Ex-soloist of Maly Ballet of the Mariinsky Theater
Graduated from the Faculty of Pedagogy of the Vaganova Academy
Alexey graduated from the Perm State Choreographic School in 1985 (class of V.N. Tolstukhin).
After that he entered the Gorky Opera and Ballet Theater named after Alexander Pushkin. He danced all the solo ballet repertoire of the theater.
He was invited to Leningrad, to the International Foundation of Leonid Yakobson - the Maly Ballet of the Mariinsky Theatre. There Alexey danced leading parts in classical ballets and solo parts of the concert repertoire of the troupe led by O.M. Vinogradov.
In the late 90's he entered the Academy of Russian Ballet named after A.Ya.Vaganova at the Pedagogical Faculty (class of V.V. Rumyantseva). Throughout the training he taught in classes and rehearsed parts for concerts.
After graduating from the Academy he worked as a choreographer at the SABT Theatre and the Academy of the theatre in South Africa. Upon his return to Russia, he began teaching at the ARB in the Department of Classical and Duet-Classical Dance.
PARTIES: Pas de Trois (Swan Lake), Spartacus, Crassus (Spartacus), Albert (Giselle), Harlequin (Harlequinade).
After that he entered the Gorky Opera and Ballet Theater named after Alexander Pushkin. He danced all the solo ballet repertoire of the theater.
He was invited to Leningrad, to the International Foundation of Leonid Yakobson - the Maly Ballet of the Mariinsky Theatre. There Alexey danced leading parts in classical ballets and solo parts of the concert repertoire of the troupe led by O.M. Vinogradov.
In the late 90's he entered the Academy of Russian Ballet named after A.Ya.Vaganova at the Pedagogical Faculty (class of V.V. Rumyantseva). Throughout the training he taught in classes and rehearsed parts for concerts.
After graduating from the Academy he worked as a choreographer at the SABT Theatre and the Academy of the theatre in South Africa. Upon his return to Russia, he began teaching at the ARB in the Department of Classical and Duet-Classical Dance.
PARTIES: Pas de Trois (Swan Lake), Spartacus, Crassus (Spartacus), Albert (Giselle), Harlequin (Harlequinade).
Polina RassadinaCurrently tutor and teacher in Vaganova Academy in Saint Petersburg
Soloist of character dance at the Mariinsky Theatre
Soloist of character dance at the Mariinsky Theatre
Due to her spectacular curriculum and teaching experience Polina is the best representative of professional ballet environment to transmit Character Dance.
Polina is also a tutor and lecturer in Vaganova Academy in Saint Petersburg, as well as character dance soloist of the Mariinsky Theatre, considered one of the leading ballet theaters.
Her work in our intensiveы marked a turning point in our students. This discipline is vital and crucial for a ballet artist. It has its origin and development in Russia but in Europe unfortunately there are not many well formed specialists. Dance character usually marks a fundamental difference between one dancer and another, and can even decide their fate.
During the Russian Masters courses Polina teaches Character Dance to all professional groups.
Some notes about her professional activity:
Polina was born in St. Petersburg. In 1994 she graduated from the Vaganova Academy in the class of NATALIA DUDINSKAYA y ALISA STROGOYA, prominent legends in the history of ballet.
More information on Vaganova Academy website.
Polina is also a tutor and lecturer in Vaganova Academy in Saint Petersburg, as well as character dance soloist of the Mariinsky Theatre, considered one of the leading ballet theaters.
Her work in our intensiveы marked a turning point in our students. This discipline is vital and crucial for a ballet artist. It has its origin and development in Russia but in Europe unfortunately there are not many well formed specialists. Dance character usually marks a fundamental difference between one dancer and another, and can even decide their fate.
During the Russian Masters courses Polina teaches Character Dance to all professional groups.
Some notes about her professional activity:
Polina was born in St. Petersburg. In 1994 she graduated from the Vaganova Academy in the class of NATALIA DUDINSKAYA y ALISA STROGOYA, prominent legends in the history of ballet.
Between 1994 and 1996 - Polina was a soloist in the ballet company "Ballet Camara".
Since 1996 Polina Rassadina has been working in the ballet company of the Mariinsky Theatre.
In 2008 she received the title of "professor and tutor of ballet" in the Pedagogical Faculty at the Vaganova Academy.
And from 2012 Polina combines her work at the Mariinsky Theatre with her work as a character dance teacher.
More information on Vaganova Academy website.
Olga PavlovaSoloist at the Opera and Ballet Theatre of Perm
Graduated Bolshoi Theatre Academy as a Classical Dance teacher
Graduated at the Classical Dance Professional School in Perm, Russia
Graduated Bolshoi Theatre Academy as a Classical Dance teacher
Graduated at the Classical Dance Professional School in Perm, Russia
Dancer and teacher with extensive experience.
Olga graduated Perm Professional Ballet School, Russia in 1993.
After that she immediately joined The Opera and Ballet Theatre of Perm as a dancer, ascending to the category of soloist. With the company Pavlova danced the great ballets of the classical repertoire.
To pursue her teaching career, graduated Bolshoi Theatre Academy as a Classical Dance teacher.
Finally, she moved to Spain to focus fully on her pedagogical role, teaching at the Artis Reus School and all RMB programs.
Olga graduated Perm Professional Ballet School, Russia in 1993.
After that she immediately joined The Opera and Ballet Theatre of Perm as a dancer, ascending to the category of soloist. With the company Pavlova danced the great ballets of the classical repertoire.
To pursue her teaching career, graduated Bolshoi Theatre Academy as a Classical Dance teacher.
Finally, she moved to Spain to focus fully on her pedagogical role, teaching at the Artis Reus School and all RMB programs.
Dmitry ShevtsovTeacher at the Eifman Ballet
Graduate teacher in Vaganova Academy
Student of direct disciples of Alexander Pushkin
Ballet dancer of the Eifman Ballet
Graduate teacher in Vaganova Academy
Student of direct disciples of Alexander Pushkin
Ballet dancer of the Eifman Ballet
In 1986 he graduated from the Saratov Choreographic Conservatory in the class of GENNADY ALBERT, who was a direct disciple with Rudolf Nureyev, Mikhail Baryshnikov and Alla Osipenko of mythical Alexander Pushkin, considered a legend among teachers of classical ballet..
During his soloist career he worked at the Theatre of Boris Eifman, Gorki Theatre, Theatre K.Tachkin and others. He participated in productions of famous Mariinsky Theatre choreographers, among others worked with Ignatev and Ganibalova.
Graduated with honors from the Vaganova Academy as a teacher in the class of LUDMILA SAFRONOVA, who confirmed that it is one of the great hopes and best Vaganova methodists.
During his soloist career he worked at the Theatre of Boris Eifman, Gorki Theatre, Theatre K.Tachkin and others. He participated in productions of famous Mariinsky Theatre choreographers, among others worked with Ignatev and Ganibalova.
Graduated with honors from the Vaganova Academy as a teacher in the class of LUDMILA SAFRONOVA, who confirmed that it is one of the great hopes and best Vaganova methodists.
Svetlana EfimovaMore than 8 years of experience as a teacher
Honoured with reputable ballet teaching awards
Graduated from the Vaganova Academy as an artist and teacher
Honoured with reputable ballet teaching awards
Graduated from the Vaganova Academy as an artist and teacher
Winner of “The Best Teacher of Complementary Education" award by the city hall of St. Petersburg (2012)
Winner of the Educational Achievements Competition (2012)
Svetlana Efimova was born in Leningrad in 1966. She graduated from the Vaganova Academy (Professor A. I. Trofimova, 1984).
During 1990 - 1992 she was a soloist of the theatre "Russky Ballet" in St. Petersburg. Then for a year she developed her career as a ballet dancer at the Symphony State Capella of St. Petersburg under the leadership of Georgy Aleksidze. Until 1998 Svetlana danced in the Maliy Ballet of the Mariinsky Theatre and then until 2008 she worked at the Ballet Theatre of Konstantin Tachkin in St. Petersburg.
The repertoire of Svetlana includes among others: ballet "Paquita" (Grand Pas, variation), "Les Sylphides" (Eleventh Waltz), "Fairy Doll" (Pas de trois), "Giselle" (Vilisa, friends), "The Nutcracker" (Waltz of the snowflakes, pink Waltz), "Swan lake" (Pas de trois, the Hungarian dance, little swans), "La Vivandière" (Pas de six). As a performer she worked with choreographers: Oleg Vinogradov, Giorgy Aleksidse, Dmitry Bryantsev.
She graduated from the Faculty of Education of the Vaganova Ballet Academy (2010). Since 2008 Svetlana has been a teacher and tutor of the School of Classical Ballet where she has acquired an extensive pedagogical practice as well as vast experience in teaching methods.
Winner of the Educational Achievements Competition (2012)
Svetlana Efimova was born in Leningrad in 1966. She graduated from the Vaganova Academy (Professor A. I. Trofimova, 1984).
During 1990 - 1992 she was a soloist of the theatre "Russky Ballet" in St. Petersburg. Then for a year she developed her career as a ballet dancer at the Symphony State Capella of St. Petersburg under the leadership of Georgy Aleksidze. Until 1998 Svetlana danced in the Maliy Ballet of the Mariinsky Theatre and then until 2008 she worked at the Ballet Theatre of Konstantin Tachkin in St. Petersburg.
The repertoire of Svetlana includes among others: ballet "Paquita" (Grand Pas, variation), "Les Sylphides" (Eleventh Waltz), "Fairy Doll" (Pas de trois), "Giselle" (Vilisa, friends), "The Nutcracker" (Waltz of the snowflakes, pink Waltz), "Swan lake" (Pas de trois, the Hungarian dance, little swans), "La Vivandière" (Pas de six). As a performer she worked with choreographers: Oleg Vinogradov, Giorgy Aleksidse, Dmitry Bryantsev.
She graduated from the Faculty of Education of the Vaganova Ballet Academy (2010). Since 2008 Svetlana has been a teacher and tutor of the School of Classical Ballet where she has acquired an extensive pedagogical practice as well as vast experience in teaching methods.
Anton ValdbauerСontemporary dancer with a classical background
Anton Waldbauer was born in a small city in Russia and began his studies at the Gymnasium of Arts.
After participating in the prestigious competition Prize de Lausanne, he received an invitation to continue his studies at the Vaganova Academy of Russian Ballet. He graduated from the Academy with honors in 2003.
Then he entered the Department of Modern Dance at the Higher School of Arts (Frankfurt, Germany) and at the end, of course, joined the European Ballet (London).
In 2004, he accepted an invitation to the role of lead soloist in the State Opera and Ballet Theater of the Komi Republic (Russian Federation).
Where for two seasons he has been playing the leading parts in the classical repertoire and participating in new Theater productions.
In 2006, she took part in the 10th Anniversary Ballet Competition in Moscow, where she won a diploma for the best choreography, with his debut work “6 Seconds”. In the same year, he returned to Europe and began to dance with the prestigious Netherlands Dance Theater. Where Anton became the first Russian artist in the 50th history of the troupe.
In 2009 he joined the Kullberg Ballet (Stockholm, Sweden).
And in 2010 he returned to Holland to the main troupe of the Dutch Dance Theater. Where, over the years of his work, Anton had collaborated with many prestigious choreographers, such as Jiri Kylian, Ohad Naharin, Paul Lightfoot, Johan Inger, Wim Vandekeybus, Crystal Pite, Sharon Eyal, Sasha Waltz, and many others.
In 2013, at the invitation of Johannes Oman, he became the first soloist and the main artist in all-new productions of the Royal Swedish Ballet.
In 2014, he acted as a guest artist at the Nobel Gala.
In 2016, he received the Pina Bausch Prize and collaborates with Familie Flöz, a troupe of physical theater from Berlin.
Since 2012, Anton has been actively engaged in teaching modern dance, improvisation, and choreography. He is currently a guest teacher at many prestigious centers/schools throughout Europe.
Anton is also actively engaged in his productions and his choreographic works were presented in the Netherlands, Germany, Sweden, Russia, France, and Spain. His first short film, 33 Questions, was presented at the Stockholm Dance Festival.
After participating in the prestigious competition Prize de Lausanne, he received an invitation to continue his studies at the Vaganova Academy of Russian Ballet. He graduated from the Academy with honors in 2003.
Then he entered the Department of Modern Dance at the Higher School of Arts (Frankfurt, Germany) and at the end, of course, joined the European Ballet (London).
In 2004, he accepted an invitation to the role of lead soloist in the State Opera and Ballet Theater of the Komi Republic (Russian Federation).
Where for two seasons he has been playing the leading parts in the classical repertoire and participating in new Theater productions.
In 2006, she took part in the 10th Anniversary Ballet Competition in Moscow, where she won a diploma for the best choreography, with his debut work “6 Seconds”. In the same year, he returned to Europe and began to dance with the prestigious Netherlands Dance Theater. Where Anton became the first Russian artist in the 50th history of the troupe.
In 2009 he joined the Kullberg Ballet (Stockholm, Sweden).
And in 2010 he returned to Holland to the main troupe of the Dutch Dance Theater. Where, over the years of his work, Anton had collaborated with many prestigious choreographers, such as Jiri Kylian, Ohad Naharin, Paul Lightfoot, Johan Inger, Wim Vandekeybus, Crystal Pite, Sharon Eyal, Sasha Waltz, and many others.
In 2013, at the invitation of Johannes Oman, he became the first soloist and the main artist in all-new productions of the Royal Swedish Ballet.
In 2014, he acted as a guest artist at the Nobel Gala.
In 2016, he received the Pina Bausch Prize and collaborates with Familie Flöz, a troupe of physical theater from Berlin.
Since 2012, Anton has been actively engaged in teaching modern dance, improvisation, and choreography. He is currently a guest teacher at many prestigious centers/schools throughout Europe.
Anton is also actively engaged in his productions and his choreographic works were presented in the Netherlands, Germany, Sweden, Russia, France, and Spain. His first short film, 33 Questions, was presented at the Stockholm Dance Festival.
Marianna KrivenkoFormer soloist of Eifman Ballet
Vaganova graduate in Ballet Pedagogy
Vaganova graduate in Ballet Pedagogy
Ballet dancer and teacher.
Born in Kiev. From the age of 5, she began to study at the Deryugins' Gymnastics School in Kiev.
At the age of 10 she entered the Kiev Choreography School. Danced solo parts in the ballet "Theme with Variations" staged by V. Kovtun, The great classical pas from the ballet "Paquita", Pas de six from the ballet "Markitanka", Naina from the opera "Ruslan and Lyudmila", "Revived frescoes" from the ballet " Humpbacked Horse ", pas de deux from the ballet" The Venetian Carnival "," Classical pas de deux "by D. Balanchine.
After graduation, she came to St. Petersburg. From 1995 to 2010 she worked at the Academic Ballet Theater of Boris Eifman.
She took part in all theater performances (Russian Hamlet, Giselle (girlfriends), Pinocchio (Fox Alice, Red Giselle, Tchaikovsky, Requiem, My Jerusalem, Don Juan And Moliere "," Karamazov "," Seagull "," Anna Karenina "...).
In 2010-2011 she worked at the Helen Prokopieva DanceTheater "The Fortress Ballet". Danced in the performances "Attempt of tenderness", "Wait for an Angel", "Singing in July".
Marianna participated in the theatrical project "Lessons of Tango and Love" in which the People's Artist of the USSR Alisa Freindlikh, Varvara Vladimirova and the Dance Theater "The Fortress Ballet" took part. Producer and choreographer of the play is Elena Prokopyeva.
She graduated from the Russian Ballet Academy of Vaganova specializing in "Pedagogy of the ballet".
She taught classical dance at the St. Petersburg Music Hall Theater. From 2011 to the present she is a teacher of choreography at the Academy of figure skating. She also teaches classical dance lessons at the DAR Dance Academy.
Born in Kiev. From the age of 5, she began to study at the Deryugins' Gymnastics School in Kiev.
At the age of 10 she entered the Kiev Choreography School. Danced solo parts in the ballet "Theme with Variations" staged by V. Kovtun, The great classical pas from the ballet "Paquita", Pas de six from the ballet "Markitanka", Naina from the opera "Ruslan and Lyudmila", "Revived frescoes" from the ballet " Humpbacked Horse ", pas de deux from the ballet" The Venetian Carnival "," Classical pas de deux "by D. Balanchine.
After graduation, she came to St. Petersburg. From 1995 to 2010 she worked at the Academic Ballet Theater of Boris Eifman.
She took part in all theater performances (Russian Hamlet, Giselle (girlfriends), Pinocchio (Fox Alice, Red Giselle, Tchaikovsky, Requiem, My Jerusalem, Don Juan And Moliere "," Karamazov "," Seagull "," Anna Karenina "...).
In 2010-2011 she worked at the Helen Prokopieva DanceTheater "The Fortress Ballet". Danced in the performances "Attempt of tenderness", "Wait for an Angel", "Singing in July".
Marianna participated in the theatrical project "Lessons of Tango and Love" in which the People's Artist of the USSR Alisa Freindlikh, Varvara Vladimirova and the Dance Theater "The Fortress Ballet" took part. Producer and choreographer of the play is Elena Prokopyeva.
She graduated from the Russian Ballet Academy of Vaganova specializing in "Pedagogy of the ballet".
She taught classical dance at the St. Petersburg Music Hall Theater. From 2011 to the present she is a teacher of choreography at the Academy of figure skating. She also teaches classical dance lessons at the DAR Dance Academy.
Elena KuksevaTeacher of Character Dance and Classical Dance in junior grades
Former soloist of Small Mariinsky Ballet Company
Vaganova Academy graduate in teaching
Former soloist of Small Mariinsky Ballet Company
Vaganova Academy graduate in teaching
Elena Kukseva is a highly respected ballet master who holds a teaching certificate from the prestigious Vaganova Ballet Academy, in St. Petersburg, Russia.
Mrs. Kukseva received her early professional ballet training and experience from the Perm State Choreographic Academy. In 1986, upon graduation from Perm she accepted a position in the Nijzgorod Ballet Theatre where she had the opportunity to demonstrate her technical brilliance and theatrical mastery by performing many leading roles in classical ballets, such as "Gisele", Spanish Dance in "Swan Lake", Gypsy in "Don Quichote". In 1991 she transitioned to the Small Mariinsky Ballet Company in Leningrad to dance under the direction of Leonid Yakobson.
Mrs. Kukseva toured nationally and internationally performing such recognizable works as 9 Tangos and Bach, Wedding Cortege, Arlekinade, Roden's Sculptures and Pas-de-trois Rossini.
She currently lives and works in St. Petersburg, Russia. Since 2014, Elena is a regular guest of Russian Masters Ballet, teaching at holiday Workshops and Winter Intensives, helping RMB students achieve new heights in ballet training, in line with world requirements.
Mrs. Kukseva received her early professional ballet training and experience from the Perm State Choreographic Academy. In 1986, upon graduation from Perm she accepted a position in the Nijzgorod Ballet Theatre where she had the opportunity to demonstrate her technical brilliance and theatrical mastery by performing many leading roles in classical ballets, such as "Gisele", Spanish Dance in "Swan Lake", Gypsy in "Don Quichote". In 1991 she transitioned to the Small Mariinsky Ballet Company in Leningrad to dance under the direction of Leonid Yakobson.
Mrs. Kukseva toured nationally and internationally performing such recognizable works as 9 Tangos and Bach, Wedding Cortege, Arlekinade, Roden's Sculptures and Pas-de-trois Rossini.
She currently lives and works in St. Petersburg, Russia. Since 2014, Elena is a regular guest of Russian Masters Ballet, teaching at holiday Workshops and Winter Intensives, helping RMB students achieve new heights in ballet training, in line with world requirements.
