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
Yulia Kasenkova - current classical dance teacher of the Vaganova Academy
Andrey Yermolenkov - current ballet teacher of the Vaganova AcademyAnastasia Vasilieva - current teacher of character and historical dance at the Vaganova Academy
Denis Matvienko - classical dance teacher at the Vaganova Academy
Anna Podlesnaya - current teacher of the Boris Eifman Dance Academy
Asiya Lukmanova - graduate from the Vaganova Academy as an artist and teacher
Svetlana Efimova - graduate from the Vaganova Academy as a teacher
Dmitry Shevtsov - current teacher of the Boris Eifman Dance Academy
Anton Waldbauer - contemporary dance teacher and choreographer, graduate of the Vaganova Academy
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
Сonfirmed Special Guests:
Larisa Lezhnina - masterclasses
Carolina Borrajo - representative of the ballet school - Hamburg Ballett John Neumeier
Olga Yakovlevskaya - representative of the Brussels International Ballet
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
Dmitry Shevtsov - current teacher of the Boris Eifman Dance Academy
Olga Pavlova - graduate from the Moscow State Academy of Choreography
Svetlana Efimova - graduate from the Vaganova Academy as a teacher
Marianna Krivenko - graduate from the Vaganova Academy as a teacher
Yuri Demakov - graduate from the Moscow State Academy of Choreography
Ksenia Korobchanskaya - graduate from the Bolshoi Theater Academy as a teacher, graduate from the Vaganova Academy
Eleonora Adeeva - graduated teacher at the St. Petersburg State Unitary Enterprise
Anton Waldbauer - contemporary dance teacher and choreographer, graduate of the Vaganova Academy
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
Сonfirmed guest:
Larisa Lezhnina
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
Yulia Kasenkova - current classical dance teacher of the Vaganova Academy
Andrey Yermolenkov - current ballet teacher of the Vaganova Academy
Anastasia Vasilieva - current teacher of character and historical dance at the Vaganova Academy
Denis Matvienko - classical dance teacher at the Vaganova Academy
Larisa Lezhnina
Anna Podlesnaya - current teacher of the Boris Eifman Dance Academy
Asiya Lukmanova - graduate from the Vaganova Academy as an artist and teacher
Dmitry Shevtsov - current teacher of the Boris Eifman Dance Academy
Olga Pavlova - graduate from the Moscow State Academy of Choreography
Svetlana Efimova - graduate from the Vaganova Academy as a teacher
Marianna Krivenko - graduate from the Vaganova Academy as a teacher
Yuri Demakov - graduate from the Moscow State Academy of Choreography
Ksenia Korobchanskaya - graduate from the Bolshoi Theater Academy as a teacher, graduate from the Vaganova Academy
Anton Waldbauer - contemporary dance teacher and choreographer, graduate of the Vaganova Academy
Eleonora Adeeva - graduated teacher at the St. Petersburg State Unitary Enterprise
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
Yulia KasenkovaTeacher at Vaganova Ballet Academy
Coach at Mikhailovsky Ballet Theatre
Former soloist dancer at Mariinsky Ballet Theatre
Graduate teacher at Vaganova Academy
Coach at Mikhailovsky Ballet Theatre
Former soloist dancer at Mariinsky Ballet Theatre
Graduate teacher at Vaganova Academy
Yulia Kasenkova is an acclaimed teacher at the Vaganova Academy, outstanding because of all her achievements in such a short pedagogic career.
Yulia Kasenkova graduated from Vaganova Ballet Academy, and joined the Mariinsky Ballet Company as a soloist from 1993 to 2014. She received a teaching degree from Vaganova Academy in 2010, and was immediately hired as a coach by Mikhailovsky Theatre. She joined Vaganova Academy in 2013, teaching international trainees, before being promoted in 2014. She has been teaching upper school classes ever since.
Yulia has only been teaching for 7 years, but she has already received major awards for her work and achieved some great results with her students. It is such a privilege to have this gifted teacher in our faculty.
Yulia Kasenkova graduated from Vaganova Ballet Academy, and joined the Mariinsky Ballet Company as a soloist from 1993 to 2014. She received a teaching degree from Vaganova Academy in 2010, and was immediately hired as a coach by Mikhailovsky Theatre. She joined Vaganova Academy in 2013, teaching international trainees, before being promoted in 2014. She has been teaching upper school classes ever since.
Yulia has only been teaching for 7 years, but she has already received major awards for her work and achieved some great results with her students. It is such a privilege to have this gifted teacher in our faculty.
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.
Anastasia VasilievaActing teacher of character and historical dance at the Vaganova Academy
Formerly a ballet dancer at the Mariinsky Theater
Diploma of artist and teacher of the Vaganova Academy
Formerly a ballet dancer at the Mariinsky Theater
Diploma of artist and teacher of the Vaganova Academy
In 1991, graduated with honors from Vaganova Ballet Academy of Leningrad class of Natalia Dudinskaya and Konstantin Sergeev.
In 2005, graduated with honors from Vaganova Ballet Academy as a ballet tutor and choreography teacher.
In 2009, finished the post-graduate study of Vaganova Ballet Academy.
In 2015 Candidate of Sciences (PhD).
In 2012 Awarded the diploma of the Ministry of Culture of the Russian Federation.
1991 - 2012 - a ballet dancer at Mariinsky Theatre.
Since 2003 teaching character and historical dance at Vaganova Ballet Academy
Author of the book “Waltz. History and school of dance” and some articles on choreog-raphy.
In 2005, graduated with honors from Vaganova Ballet Academy as a ballet tutor and choreography teacher.
In 2009, finished the post-graduate study of Vaganova Ballet Academy.
In 2015 Candidate of Sciences (PhD).
In 2012 Awarded the diploma of the Ministry of Culture of the Russian Federation.
1991 - 2012 - a ballet dancer at Mariinsky Theatre.
Since 2003 teaching character and historical dance at Vaganova Ballet Academy
Author of the book “Waltz. History and school of dance” and some articles on choreog-raphy.
Denis MatvienkoFormer ballet teacher in Vaganova Academy
Former principal dancer of the Mariinsky Theatre and the Mikhailovsky Theatre in St. Petersburg
A guest dancer with the Bolshoi, the New National Theatre of Japan, the Alla Scala Theatre and the Paris Opera
Former principal dancer of the Mariinsky Theatre and the Mikhailovsky Theatre in St. Petersburg
A guest dancer with the Bolshoi, the New National Theatre of Japan, the Alla Scala Theatre and the Paris Opera
Denis Matvienko was born in 1979 in Dnepropetrovsk, Ukraine. He began his training in classical dance at a very young age at the Kiev State Choreography School, and at the age of 18 he joined the Ukrainian National Ballet as a first figure.
In 2001 he joined the Mariinsky Theatre in St. Petersburg as a soloist. In 2003 he returned to the Ukrainian National Ballet and in 2007 he moved back to St. Petersburg to the Mikhailovsky Theatre as a principal dancer. Two years later, in 2009, he returned as principal star to the Mariinsky.
He has been a guest dancer with numerous companies, such as the Bolshoi, the New National Theatre of Japan, the Alla Scala Theatre and the Paris Opera.
During his career he has performed numerous princely roles, but he is a dancer with great versatility, which allows him to excel in neoclassical and contemporary works.
He has won major dance awards, including first place in the Luxembourg ballet competitions in 1997 and Budapest in 1998; the gold medal in Nagoya in 1999; and first place in the Moscow competition in 2005.
From 2011 to 2013 Matvienko was appointed artistic director and principal dancer of the ballet company of the Ukrainian National Opera and since June 2016 he has been artistic director of the ballet company of the Novosibirsk Opera and Ballet Theatre.
From 2020 to 2022 he taught classical dance at the Vaganova Academy in St. Petersburg.
In 2001 he joined the Mariinsky Theatre in St. Petersburg as a soloist. In 2003 he returned to the Ukrainian National Ballet and in 2007 he moved back to St. Petersburg to the Mikhailovsky Theatre as a principal dancer. Two years later, in 2009, he returned as principal star to the Mariinsky.
He has been a guest dancer with numerous companies, such as the Bolshoi, the New National Theatre of Japan, the Alla Scala Theatre and the Paris Opera.
During his career he has performed numerous princely roles, but he is a dancer with great versatility, which allows him to excel in neoclassical and contemporary works.
He has won major dance awards, including first place in the Luxembourg ballet competitions in 1997 and Budapest in 1998; the gold medal in Nagoya in 1999; and first place in the Moscow competition in 2005.
From 2011 to 2013 Matvienko was appointed artistic director and principal dancer of the ballet company of the Ukrainian National Opera and since June 2016 he has been artistic director of the ballet company of the Novosibirsk Opera and Ballet Theatre.
From 2020 to 2022 he taught classical dance at the Vaganova Academy in St. Petersburg.
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.
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.
Asiya LukmanovaRussian Masters Ballet Director
Rudolf Nureyev honors graduated first soloist dancer
Vaganova diplomated teacher, student of direct disciples of Agrippina Vaganova
Rudolf Nureyev honors graduated first soloist dancer
Vaganova diplomated teacher, student of direct disciples of Agrippina Vaganova
Asiya Lukmanova graduated in Rudolf Nureyev Choreographic School in 2002. Graduated summa cum laude in Vaganova Ballet Academy.
She became a star ballet 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 proyect: 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 star ballet 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 proyect: 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.
Dmitry ShevtsovTeacher at the Eifman Ballet
Graduate teacher in Vaganova Academy
Student of direct disciples of Alexander Pushkin
Former ballet dancer of the Eifman Ballet
Graduate teacher in Vaganova Academy
Student of direct disciples of Alexander Pushkin
Former 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.
Marianna KrivenkoSupervisor and teacher of Saint-Petersburg private company
Former soloist of Eifman Ballet
Academy Vaganova graduate in Ballet Pedagogy
Former soloist of Eifman Ballet
Academy 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.
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.
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.
Ksenia KorobchanskayaBallet teacher at Zhembrovskyy ballet studio, Amsterdam
Graduated Vaganova Academy and Bolshoi Academy as a teacher
Her pupils won 1-st prize in the national Dance Contest "Anaprode"
Graduated Vaganova Academy and Bolshoi Academy as a teacher
Her pupils won 1-st prize in the national Dance Contest "Anaprode"
Education
Graduated as Bachelor of arts in Classical Ballet 1990 - 1998 Vaganova Academy of Russian Ballet , Saint Petersburg, Russia
Graduated summa cum laude as a Teacher in February of 2020 Moscow State Academy of Choreography, Russia (commonly known as Bolshoi Ballet Academy)
Teaching Experience
Since 2019 - freelance ballet teacher in The Netherlands, specialized in teaching the Vaganova method of classical Ballet
Ballet Mistress 2017 - 2018
Ballet de Catalunya - Barcelona, Spain
● Daily classes and rehearsals
● Presented Grand Pas from "Paquita" (version of Mariinsky theater) and Gala Concert of classical repertoire, as a Premier presentation of the “Ballet de Catalunya”
● Collaborated as assistant choreographer in the creation of "The Nutcracker"
Invited Ballet Teacher July 2018
Festival " +Danza " - San Salvador, El Salvador.
● Guest teacher - Master classes of ballet, Pas de deux and classical repertoire - advanced level.
● Integrating classical repertoire in the Gala concert of the Festival
Ballet Teacher 2014 - 2019
Dansa Spin - Barcelona, Spain
● Classical ballet and repertoire - advanced, intermediate and beginners level.
● Choreographed and directed ballet performances for national and international competitions and annual shows.
In May of 2016 her students won of the first prize, with her choreography "Nocturne" at the national dance competition "Anaprode", Tarragona, Spain.
In April 2019 - second price for Ksenia,s choreography “Rolling in the Deep” at the international competition “Dance World Cup”, Burgos, Spain.
Ballet Teacher 2014 - till present time Russian Masters Ballet Camp Alicante, Spain
● Classical ballet and physical strength - intermediate and beginners level.
Dancing Experience
1998 - 2005 " St.Petersburg State Academic Ballet Theater of Leonid Jacobson" , Russia, performing classical repertoire as "The Swan Lake", "Giselle", "The Nutcracker", "Spartacus", "Carmen" and "The Miniatures of Leonid Jacobson".
2003 - Festival of modern Choreography "White Nights", dedicated to Celebration of 300 years of Saint Petersburg.
Received a People's Choice Award for dancing neoclassical choreography «Alone», created by russian neoclassical choreographer L. Ivanova.
2005 - 2006 "Universal Ballet Company" Seoul, South Korea
Performing in "Don Quixote", "Giselle" and "The Nutcracker".
2006 - 2013 WEP Productions MSC, Italy - soloist of international ballet.
Languages
English: Fluent speaking and writing
Spanish: Fluent speaking and writing
Russian: Native Language
Dutch : Basic speaking
Graduated as Bachelor of arts in Classical Ballet 1990 - 1998 Vaganova Academy of Russian Ballet , Saint Petersburg, Russia
Graduated summa cum laude as a Teacher in February of 2020 Moscow State Academy of Choreography, Russia (commonly known as Bolshoi Ballet Academy)
Teaching Experience
Since 2019 - freelance ballet teacher in The Netherlands, specialized in teaching the Vaganova method of classical Ballet
Ballet Mistress 2017 - 2018
Ballet de Catalunya - Barcelona, Spain
● Daily classes and rehearsals
● Presented Grand Pas from "Paquita" (version of Mariinsky theater) and Gala Concert of classical repertoire, as a Premier presentation of the “Ballet de Catalunya”
● Collaborated as assistant choreographer in the creation of "The Nutcracker"
Invited Ballet Teacher July 2018
Festival " +Danza " - San Salvador, El Salvador.
● Guest teacher - Master classes of ballet, Pas de deux and classical repertoire - advanced level.
● Integrating classical repertoire in the Gala concert of the Festival
Ballet Teacher 2014 - 2019
Dansa Spin - Barcelona, Spain
● Classical ballet and repertoire - advanced, intermediate and beginners level.
● Choreographed and directed ballet performances for national and international competitions and annual shows.
In May of 2016 her students won of the first prize, with her choreography "Nocturne" at the national dance competition "Anaprode", Tarragona, Spain.
In April 2019 - second price for Ksenia,s choreography “Rolling in the Deep” at the international competition “Dance World Cup”, Burgos, Spain.
Ballet Teacher 2014 - till present time Russian Masters Ballet Camp Alicante, Spain
● Classical ballet and physical strength - intermediate and beginners level.
Dancing Experience
1998 - 2005 " St.Petersburg State Academic Ballet Theater of Leonid Jacobson" , Russia, performing classical repertoire as "The Swan Lake", "Giselle", "The Nutcracker", "Spartacus", "Carmen" and "The Miniatures of Leonid Jacobson".
2003 - Festival of modern Choreography "White Nights", dedicated to Celebration of 300 years of Saint Petersburg.
Received a People's Choice Award for dancing neoclassical choreography «Alone», created by russian neoclassical choreographer L. Ivanova.
2005 - 2006 "Universal Ballet Company" Seoul, South Korea
Performing in "Don Quixote", "Giselle" and "The Nutcracker".
2006 - 2013 WEP Productions MSC, Italy - soloist of international ballet.
Languages
English: Fluent speaking and writing
Spanish: Fluent speaking and writing
Russian: Native Language
Dutch : Basic speaking
Yury DemakovTeacher in european ballet schools and companies
Ex-soloist of the St. Petersburg State Academic Ballet Theater
Graduated from the Moscow State Academy of Choreography
Ex-soloist of the St. Petersburg State Academic Ballet Theater
Graduated from the Moscow State Academy of Choreography
Yury started vocational ballet training at the age of 10 when he was accepted to world famous Bolshoi Ballet Academy in Moscow, Russia.
After graduating, he was invited to dance as principal dancer for St. Petersburg State Academic Ballet Theatre. With the company he performed at Mariinsky Theatre, Bolshoi Theatre and many others, touring internationally for 15 years. He also worked as the choreographer and ballet master for the Temma Ballet School in Osaka, Japan.
He moved to the UK to become Artistic Director of Swansea Ballet Russe as well as performing Principal roles. Yury is also Guest Choreographer and Ballet Master for Cork City Ballet where he has created many classical ballet repertoires including Swan Lake, Giselle, Nutcracker and Sleeping Beauty for the company.
He is also Guest Teacher for Matthew Bourne’s New Adventure Dance Company, Russian Icons Gala, English National Ballet School and many other schools & companies in Japan, Ireland & UK.
He is married to Prima ballerina Chika Temma, with whom he runs the very successful Bristol Russian Ballet School and the Bristol Russian Youth Ballet Company, where he is the Artistic Director.
It is our honor to receive him in our Vaganova Academy Official Summer Intensives.
After graduating, he was invited to dance as principal dancer for St. Petersburg State Academic Ballet Theatre. With the company he performed at Mariinsky Theatre, Bolshoi Theatre and many others, touring internationally for 15 years. He also worked as the choreographer and ballet master for the Temma Ballet School in Osaka, Japan.
He moved to the UK to become Artistic Director of Swansea Ballet Russe as well as performing Principal roles. Yury is also Guest Choreographer and Ballet Master for Cork City Ballet where he has created many classical ballet repertoires including Swan Lake, Giselle, Nutcracker and Sleeping Beauty for the company.
He is also Guest Teacher for Matthew Bourne’s New Adventure Dance Company, Russian Icons Gala, English National Ballet School and many other schools & companies in Japan, Ireland & UK.
He is married to Prima ballerina Chika Temma, with whom he runs the very successful Bristol Russian Ballet School and the Bristol Russian Youth Ballet Company, where he is the Artistic Director.
It is our honor to receive him in our Vaganova Academy Official Summer Intensives.
Eleonora AdeevaGraduated teacher at the St. Petersburg State Unitary Enterprise
Graduated from the Nureyev Choreographic School
Graduated from the Nureyev Choreographic School
Eleonora Adeeva-Chernysheva graduated from the Nureyev Choreographic School. As a student, she danced in the ballets of Yu.N. Grigorovich.
After graduating from college, she was invited to join the SPBT troupe, where she prepared roles with famous ballerinas Alla Osipenko and Svetlana Efremova. She danced all the main parts (Odette-Odile from Swan Lake, Nikiya from Bayadère, Paquita from Paquita, Sereni Fairy from The Sleeping Beauty, Snow Queen from The Nutcracker.) Laureate of international competitions.
In 2009 she graduated from the St. Petersburg State Unitary Enterprise - Faculty of Choreography, received the qualification of a teacher of classical dance. Successfully held master classes in Hungary, Austria, Latvia, Mauritius. Her students have been awarded the highest awards in international competitions.
After graduating from college, she was invited to join the SPBT troupe, where she prepared roles with famous ballerinas Alla Osipenko and Svetlana Efremova. She danced all the main parts (Odette-Odile from Swan Lake, Nikiya from Bayadère, Paquita from Paquita, Sereni Fairy from The Sleeping Beauty, Snow Queen from The Nutcracker.) Laureate of international competitions.
In 2009 she graduated from the St. Petersburg State Unitary Enterprise - Faculty of Choreography, received the qualification of a teacher of classical dance. Successfully held master classes in Hungary, Austria, Latvia, Mauritius. Her students have been awarded the highest awards in international competitions.
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Carolina BorrajoHamburg Ballet John Neumeier Shool
Former soloist dancer at the Bonn Opera, at the Hessian State Theatre Wiesbaden and at the Lucerne Theatre
Former soloist dancer at the Bonn Opera, at the Hessian State Theatre Wiesbaden and at the Lucerne Theatre
Carolina Borrajo was born in Zaragoza, Spain. She was trained at the María de Ávila Ballet School in her native town and at the School of the Hamburg Ballet.
After her first engagement at the Ballet Clasico de Zaragoza, she was a soloist at Bonn Opera, at the Hessian State Theatre Wiesbaden and at the Lucerne Theatre. She received her diploma as a children's dance teacher and stage dance teacher at the State University of Performing Arts in Mannheim.
In August 2008 she took up a position on the teaching faculty of the School of the Hamburg Ballet.
Borrajo will attend Russian Masters Ballet Camp as representative of the Ballet School of Hamburg, to do auditions for the students.
After her first engagement at the Ballet Clasico de Zaragoza, she was a soloist at Bonn Opera, at the Hessian State Theatre Wiesbaden and at the Lucerne Theatre. She received her diploma as a children's dance teacher and stage dance teacher at the State University of Performing Arts in Mannheim.
In August 2008 she took up a position on the teaching faculty of the School of the Hamburg Ballet.
Borrajo will attend Russian Masters Ballet Camp as representative of the Ballet School of Hamburg, to do auditions for the students.
Larisa LezhninaFormer Principal dancer of the Dutch National Ballet
Ex-soloist of the Mariinsky Theater
Ex-soloist of the Mariinsky Theater
Larisa Lezhnina was born on March 17, 1969 in Leningrad (now St. Petersburg), Russia.
She graduated from the Vaganova Ballet Academy in Leningrad in 1987 and joined the Kirov Ballet (now the Mariinsky Ballet).
In 1990 she became a First Soloist. In 1994 she left the Mariinsky and joined the Dutch National Ballet as a principal.
In 2006, she was awarded the Alexandra Radius Prize, and she received the Merit Award from Dansersfonds ’79 in 2010.
In 2012, Larissa played an important role in the documentary De Balletmeesters, in which film maker Sonia Herman Dolz closely followed Larissa’s partner, ballet master Guillaume Graffin, and the head of the artistic staff, Rachel Beaujean.
Her repertoire includes Cinderella (Ashton), Giselle (version by Wright), Nutcracker and Mouseking (Eagling and Van Schayk), Onegin (Cranko), Romeo and Juliet (Van Dantzig), The Sleeping Beauty (version by Wright), La Sylphide (version by Bjørn) and Swan Lake (version by Van Dantzig). Larissa retired in June 2014.
The experience of having a teacher like Larisa is unparalleled: our students will have that privilege this year. We welcome Larisa to Russian Masters Ballet.
She graduated from the Vaganova Ballet Academy in Leningrad in 1987 and joined the Kirov Ballet (now the Mariinsky Ballet).
In 1990 she became a First Soloist. In 1994 she left the Mariinsky and joined the Dutch National Ballet as a principal.
In 2006, she was awarded the Alexandra Radius Prize, and she received the Merit Award from Dansersfonds ’79 in 2010.
In 2012, Larissa played an important role in the documentary De Balletmeesters, in which film maker Sonia Herman Dolz closely followed Larissa’s partner, ballet master Guillaume Graffin, and the head of the artistic staff, Rachel Beaujean.
Her repertoire includes Cinderella (Ashton), Giselle (version by Wright), Nutcracker and Mouseking (Eagling and Van Schayk), Onegin (Cranko), Romeo and Juliet (Van Dantzig), The Sleeping Beauty (version by Wright), La Sylphide (version by Bjørn) and Swan Lake (version by Van Dantzig). Larissa retired in June 2014.
The experience of having a teacher like Larisa is unparalleled: our students will have that privilege this year. We welcome Larisa to Russian Masters Ballet.
Olga IakovlevskayaTeacher at European and American ballet schools
Worked in the group "Choreographic Miniatures by Leonid Yakobson"
Graduate artist of the Vaganova Ballet Academy
Worked in the group "Choreographic Miniatures by Leonid Yakobson"
Graduate artist of the Vaganova Ballet Academy
Olga Iakovlevskaya, born in Leningrad, graduated from the Vaganova Academy in 1978 in the class of Ninel Alexandrovna Petrova.
She worked in the "Choreographic Miniatures of Leonid Yakobson". She has danced in various repertoires, from classics such as "Pas de Quatre" and "Female Variations" to character ballets such as "Don Juan of the Village" and "Cumushki" by Leonid Yakobson, choreographed by A. Polubentsev and G. Aleksidze.
In 1990 she moved to Belgium, where she taught at the Royal Ballet School in Antwerp. She also taught at the Go Ballet Academy in Canada and was a ballet teacher and artistic director of a professional training program at the San Jose Ballet Academy in California. As a guest teacher she has taught at the Queensland Ballet in Australia and other schools in Europe and around the world.
She has been awarded "The Best Teacher Award 2018", "World Ballet Competition" and "Outstanding Teacher 2019, Young American Grand Prix".
She is currently a classical ballet teacher, tutor and choreographer at the Brussels International Ballet.
In addition, Olga Iakovlevskaya is the founder and director of the non-profit organisation Global Events, which runs cultural and educational projects between Belgium, the EU and Russia.
She was awarded the St. Petersburg 300th anniversary medal for her contribution to the Belgian-Russian cultural relationship and received a diploma from Patriarch Alexei II for the foundation and opening of a Russian Orthodox parish in Antwerp. As the author and organizer of more than 40 cultural and educational projects, she received many letters of thanks from the Russian and Belgian authorities, as well as from UNICEF and Help Kids.
She worked in the "Choreographic Miniatures of Leonid Yakobson". She has danced in various repertoires, from classics such as "Pas de Quatre" and "Female Variations" to character ballets such as "Don Juan of the Village" and "Cumushki" by Leonid Yakobson, choreographed by A. Polubentsev and G. Aleksidze.
In 1990 she moved to Belgium, where she taught at the Royal Ballet School in Antwerp. She also taught at the Go Ballet Academy in Canada and was a ballet teacher and artistic director of a professional training program at the San Jose Ballet Academy in California. As a guest teacher she has taught at the Queensland Ballet in Australia and other schools in Europe and around the world.
She has been awarded "The Best Teacher Award 2018", "World Ballet Competition" and "Outstanding Teacher 2019, Young American Grand Prix".
She is currently a classical ballet teacher, tutor and choreographer at the Brussels International Ballet.
In addition, Olga Iakovlevskaya is the founder and director of the non-profit organisation Global Events, which runs cultural and educational projects between Belgium, the EU and Russia.
She was awarded the St. Petersburg 300th anniversary medal for her contribution to the Belgian-Russian cultural relationship and received a diploma from Patriarch Alexei II for the foundation and opening of a Russian Orthodox parish in Antwerp. As the author and organizer of more than 40 cultural and educational projects, she received many letters of thanks from the Russian and Belgian authorities, as well as from UNICEF and Help Kids.
Carlos QuezadaPhotographer from Mexico specialized in Dance photography in studio and stage
Carlos Quezada is a well known photographer from Mexico specialized in Dance photography in studio and stage.
He began his studies in Classical Dance in the Superior College of Music and Dance of Monterrey and he received a scholarship for the Miami City Ballet to continue his studies there. He decided to leave his professional dance career and focused his knowledge in photography.
He has worked and collaborated officially with numerous prestigious companies such as National Dance Company of Mexico, Ballet of Monterrrey, National Dance Company of Spain, Zürich Ballet, Stuttgart Ballet, Staatsoper Berlin, Het National Ballet, Royal Opera House, Wiener Staatsoper, Nacional Ballet of Cuba, among others, and his work has been published in the international press: The New York Times, Financial Times, Berliner Zeitung, Dance Magazine, Dance Europe, Dance Magazine Japan, El País, El Mundo…
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He began his studies in Classical Dance in the Superior College of Music and Dance of Monterrey and he received a scholarship for the Miami City Ballet to continue his studies there. He decided to leave his professional dance career and focused his knowledge in photography.
He has worked and collaborated officially with numerous prestigious companies such as National Dance Company of Mexico, Ballet of Monterrrey, National Dance Company of Spain, Zürich Ballet, Stuttgart Ballet, Staatsoper Berlin, Het National Ballet, Royal Opera House, Wiener Staatsoper, Nacional Ballet of Cuba, among others, and his work has been published in the international press: The New York Times, Financial Times, Berliner Zeitung, Dance Magazine, Dance Europe, Dance Magazine Japan, El País, El Mundo…
Antonio GervasiProfessional photographer with more than 20 years of experience
Since 20 years in the world of photography Antonio Gervasi has collaborated as a photographer and assistant with important fashion photographers and stylists and grew up professionally in Milan.
Towards the end of the nineties has decided to start photographing the world and this has led him to travel for almost 15 years, turning the world twice and participating in expeditions to the North Pole and Antarctica collecting a large archive of images, and especially putting him in contact with different cultures giving him the opportunity to learn different languages.
He is Italian but is living in Spain and his work is mainly dedicated to ballet and dance.
Towards the end of the nineties has decided to start photographing the world and this has led him to travel for almost 15 years, turning the world twice and participating in expeditions to the North Pole and Antarctica collecting a large archive of images, and especially putting him in contact with different cultures giving him the opportunity to learn different languages.
He is Italian but is living in Spain and his work is mainly dedicated to ballet and dance.
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Young Gyu ChoiThe principal dancer of the Dutch National Ballet
The South Korean dancer Young Gyu Choi started dancing at the age of eight on his mother’s initiative. “I wasn’t immediately enthusiastic, but after a few lessons I stopped thinking about it and just went”, he says. At the age of ten, he was admitted to the ballet course at the Sun Hwa Arts School in Korea, and in 2006 he continued his training at the Tanz Akademie in Zurich, Switzerland.
Young danced with the Korean National Ballet and Universal Ballet Korea, both in Seoul. He entered the Dutch National Ballet as a member of the corps de ballet in 2011. In 2013, he was promoted no less than twice: first to coryphée and later in the year to soloist. He then danced leading roles in Don Quixote and Cinderella, among others. On the first of January 2016, immediately after his debut as the prince in The Nutcracker and The Mouse King, he was promoted to principal.
Young also frequently performs as a guest principal dancer with leading international companies.
Young has received several awards.
2017, Alexandra Radius Award.
2010, Boston International Competition, 1st.
2010, Ballet Competition (Varna, Bulgaria), 1st.
2007, Youth America Grand Prix (New York City, United States), 1st.
Young danced with the Korean National Ballet and Universal Ballet Korea, both in Seoul. He entered the Dutch National Ballet as a member of the corps de ballet in 2011. In 2013, he was promoted no less than twice: first to coryphée and later in the year to soloist. He then danced leading roles in Don Quixote and Cinderella, among others. On the first of January 2016, immediately after his debut as the prince in The Nutcracker and The Mouse King, he was promoted to principal.
Young also frequently performs as a guest principal dancer with leading international companies.
Young has received several awards.
2017, Alexandra Radius Award.
2010, Boston International Competition, 1st.
2010, Ballet Competition (Varna, Bulgaria), 1st.
2007, Youth America Grand Prix (New York City, United States), 1st.
Bakhtiar AdamzhanPrincipal soloist of Astana State Opera and Ballet Theatre
Winner of numerous prizes in national and international competitions
Grand prix at the International Ballet Contests in Astana, New York and Istanbul (2016-2017)
Winner of numerous prizes in national and international competitions
Grand prix at the International Ballet Contests in Astana, New York and Istanbul (2016-2017)
Bakhtiar was born in the city of Saryozeke, Almaty region. He graduated from the Almaty Choreographic School named after A.V. Seleznev (2003-2011). From 2011 to 2013 - soloist of Astana Opera and Ballet Theatre. Since 2013 he had been a soloist of State Academic Opera and Ballet Theatre named after Abay. Since 2015 he has been the principal soloist of Astana Opera.
Awards:
Prize-winner at the VII International Competition of Choreographic Schools of Siberia (Novosibirsk, 2008);
Diploma of the International KIBC Contest (South Korea, 2009);
Prize-winner at the International Contest of Ballet Artists "Arrow" (2010);
The holder of the scholarship of the First President of RK NA. Nazarbayev (2010-2011);
Laureate of the 1st prize of the International Festival of Creative Youth "Shabyt" (2012);
The winner of the II Prize of the International Ballet Competition "Grand Prix of Siberia" (Krasnoyarsk, 2014);
Grand Prix of the V International Ballet Competition in Istanbul (Turkey, July 8, 2016);
Laureate of the 1st Prize of the XIII International Dance Contest in Seoul (South Korea, August 10, 2016);
Grand Prix of the III International Ballet Competition in Astana (September 16, 2016);
Grand Prix of the International Competition of Ballet Dancers VKIBC (New York, USA, 2017);
Prize-winner at the XIII International Competition of Ballet and Choreographers in Moscow (Russia, 2017).
Repertoire:
Spartacus (Spartak A. Khachaturyan)
Benvolio ("Romeo and Juliet" by S. Prokofiev)
The Jester ("The Swan Lake" by P. Tchaikovsky)
Syrym ("Karagoz" G. Zhubanova)
Nutcracker-Prince (The Nutcracker by P. Tchaikovsky)
Nurali ("The Fountain of Bakhchisarai" by B. Asafyev)
Solor (La Bayadère by L. Minkus)
Quasimodo (Notre Dame de Paris)
Basil (Don Quixote by L. Minkus)
Lesko ("Manon" to the music of J. Massenet)
Awards:
Prize-winner at the VII International Competition of Choreographic Schools of Siberia (Novosibirsk, 2008);
Diploma of the International KIBC Contest (South Korea, 2009);
Prize-winner at the International Contest of Ballet Artists "Arrow" (2010);
The holder of the scholarship of the First President of RK NA. Nazarbayev (2010-2011);
Laureate of the 1st prize of the International Festival of Creative Youth "Shabyt" (2012);
The winner of the II Prize of the International Ballet Competition "Grand Prix of Siberia" (Krasnoyarsk, 2014);
Grand Prix of the V International Ballet Competition in Istanbul (Turkey, July 8, 2016);
Laureate of the 1st Prize of the XIII International Dance Contest in Seoul (South Korea, August 10, 2016);
Grand Prix of the III International Ballet Competition in Astana (September 16, 2016);
Grand Prix of the International Competition of Ballet Dancers VKIBC (New York, USA, 2017);
Prize-winner at the XIII International Competition of Ballet and Choreographers in Moscow (Russia, 2017).
Repertoire:
Spartacus (Spartak A. Khachaturyan)
Benvolio ("Romeo and Juliet" by S. Prokofiev)
The Jester ("The Swan Lake" by P. Tchaikovsky)
Syrym ("Karagoz" G. Zhubanova)
Nutcracker-Prince (The Nutcracker by P. Tchaikovsky)
Nurali ("The Fountain of Bakhchisarai" by B. Asafyev)
Solor (La Bayadère by L. Minkus)
Quasimodo (Notre Dame de Paris)
Basil (Don Quixote by L. Minkus)
Lesko ("Manon" to the music of J. Massenet)
Yolanda CorreaPrincipal dancer in the Staatsballett Berlin
Yolanda Correa was born in Cuba and studied in the Vocational School of Art Holguín and in the Cuban State Ballet School Havana.
She has worked in several international ballet companies. From 2000 till 2010 she danced in the National Ballet of Cuba Havana, being Principal Dancer from 2005 on. In 2009 she danced with Víctor Ullate Ballet. From 2010 until 2018 she was Principal Dancer in the Norwegian National Ballet Oslo.
Since 2018 she is the Principal Dancer of the Staatsballett Berlin.
She has received several awards:
1999 Winner of the “International Meeting of Ballet Academies”
2010 “Grand Prix Giuliana Penzi”
2012 “Premio Positano”: best female newcomer
2014 “Wilhelmsen Holding ASA Company Award for Opera and Ballet”
2014 Nomination “Benois de la Danse” as best female dancer
She has also been guest artist in many international companies: Royal Swedish Ballet Stockholm, Ballet of Teatro di San Carlo Napoli, The Kremlin Ballet Moscow, Ballet of Kazan, Compañía Nacional de Danza Madrid
She has worked in several international ballet companies. From 2000 till 2010 she danced in the National Ballet of Cuba Havana, being Principal Dancer from 2005 on. In 2009 she danced with Víctor Ullate Ballet. From 2010 until 2018 she was Principal Dancer in the Norwegian National Ballet Oslo.
Since 2018 she is the Principal Dancer of the Staatsballett Berlin.
She has received several awards:
1999 Winner of the “International Meeting of Ballet Academies”
2010 “Grand Prix Giuliana Penzi”
2012 “Premio Positano”: best female newcomer
2014 “Wilhelmsen Holding ASA Company Award for Opera and Ballet”
2014 Nomination “Benois de la Danse” as best female dancer
She has also been guest artist in many international companies: Royal Swedish Ballet Stockholm, Ballet of Teatro di San Carlo Napoli, The Kremlin Ballet Moscow, Ballet of Kazan, Compañía Nacional de Danza Madrid
James StoutPrincipal of The Dutch National Ballet
The Canadian-British dancer James Stout (Calgary) got interested in dance through his parents’ Argentinian tango dance club. From an early age, he helped out as a dance partner at the milongas (dance evenings). He went on to take lessons in ballroom and ballet, among other things. At the age of thirteen, he went to The School of Alberta Ballet – “because they needed boys”.
Later on, James trained with the Goh Ballet Academy in Vancouver; a period of tough, completely Chinese-oriented training that he says formed him. The final year of James’s training was spent at The Royal Ballet School in London.
Partly due to his great admiration for the former star principal Sofiane Sylve, James decided to join Dutch National Ballet in 2007, where he was promoted to soloist in season 2012-2013. Since 2018, James has been a principal with Dutch National Ballet; his promotion came immediately after his performance of the role of Tristan in David Dawson’s Tristan + Isolde. James succeeded in reaching the finals of ballet competitions in Varna, Hong Kong and Beijing.
Later on, James trained with the Goh Ballet Academy in Vancouver; a period of tough, completely Chinese-oriented training that he says formed him. The final year of James’s training was spent at The Royal Ballet School in London.
Partly due to his great admiration for the former star principal Sofiane Sylve, James decided to join Dutch National Ballet in 2007, where he was promoted to soloist in season 2012-2013. Since 2018, James has been a principal with Dutch National Ballet; his promotion came immediately after his performance of the role of Tristan in David Dawson’s Tristan + Isolde. James succeeded in reaching the finals of ballet competitions in Varna, Hong Kong and Beijing.
Anna OlPrincipal dancer of Dutch Nationale Ballet
Former soloist of Mikhailovsky Theatre
Gold Medal at the Grand Prix of Ulanova in 2008
Former soloist of Mikhailovsky Theatre
Gold Medal at the Grand Prix of Ulanova in 2008
Anna was born in Siberia. She started to dance at 5 years old and graduated from the Krasnoyarsk Ballet School in Siberia.
Anna started her career with the Siberian State ballet (Krasnoyarsk, Russia) as a soloist. Later she became a guest-principal dancer with Mikhailovsky theatre (Saint-Petersburg) and Tatarstan state ballet (Kazan). Since 2012 Anna joined Stanislavsky and Nemirovich-Danchenko Moscow Academic Music Theatre ballet company as a principal dancer. During this period of dancing with Russian ballet companies her repertoire was very diverse.
At 2015 she joined Dutch National Ballet as a principal dancer. Since that moment Anna became an international guest-principal dancer .She worked with Teatro Colon (Argentina) for “La Bayadere” by Natalia Makarova, with Semperoper Dresden ballet for “Manon” by K.McMillan. Currently Anna is working with Staatsballet Berlin as a guest.
Anna’s repertoire is very diverse. During her carrier she dances principal roles in almost all well known classical ballets as “Nutcracker” , “Sleeping beauty”, “La Bayadere”, ”Gizelle”, “Copelia”, “La fille mal gardee”, “La Sylphide” , “Snow Maiden”, “Don Quihote”, ”Romeo and Juliette”, “Swan lake” and others. Her repertoire also includes main roles in lots of neoclassical ballets by such a famous choreographers as K.McMillan, J.Robbins, J.Kranko, G.Balanchine, A.Ratmansky, C.Wheeldon , Hans van Manen ,D.Dawson,Y.Grigorovich, Rudi van Danzig ,Ted Brandsen and others. In a different time her partners on stage were Sergei Polunin, Ivan Vasiliev, Leonid Sarafanov and others.
In a studio legendary Natalia Makarova, Guillaume Graffine, Alexey Ratmansky, Michael Messerer , Patricia Neary, Patricia Ruann , Karl Burnett, Olga Evreinoff, Yukari Saito,Yannick Boquen ,Larissa Lezhnina, Rachel Beaujean and many others helped her to improve her skills of dance. At 2008 and 2010 she won gold medals on International ballets competitions in Krasnoyarsk and Perm. She is a winner of «Dance Open 2018- miss virtuosity» prize in Sankt Petersburg.
Currently Anna is working successfully with Dutch National ballet as a principal dancer and participates lots of Ballet Galas around the world.
Liudmila KonovalovaPrincipal dancer at Vienna State Ballet
Invited guest to Stars Gala
Invited guest to Stars Gala
Liudmila Konovalova was born in Moscow (Russia). She graduated from Moscow Bolshoi Ballet Academy and joined the Russian State Ballet in 2002. In 2004 she was appointed First Soloist and danced the leading roles. In 2007 she joined the Staatsballett Berlin and was appointed Soloist in 2009. In 2010 she joined the Wiener Staatsballett as a Soloist and was promoted to First Soloist in 2011.
She has appeared as a guest dancer in many European Countries and overseas.
During the season 2013/14 she joined the Ballet de l'Opéra National de Bordeaux, the Slovenské národné divadlo, the Teatro dell ‘Opera di Roma and the Tokyo Ballet as a guest soloist.
In March 2016 (London Coliseum) she had the honor to take part in the Ave Maya Gala in memory of Maya Plisetskaya.
For the ORF DVD production of “Der Nussknacker'' in the choreography of Rudolf Nureyev she danced the main role of Clara.
She has received many awards and honors:
3rd Place in the competition “Young Russian Ballet” in Krasnodar (2004).
Special Price from the Serge Lifar Ballet Competition in Kiev (2006).
2nd Place in the International Ballet Competition KIBC in Seoul.
1st Place in the ÖTR-Contest in Vienna (2007)
1st Place in the Ballet Competition “Premio Roma” (2007).
Premio Capri Danza International (2018).
In June 2019 Liudmila Konovalova was honoured by the Russian Embassy in Vienna for her merits of the cultural relation between Russia and Austria.
She has appeared as a guest dancer in many European Countries and overseas.
During the season 2013/14 she joined the Ballet de l'Opéra National de Bordeaux, the Slovenské národné divadlo, the Teatro dell ‘Opera di Roma and the Tokyo Ballet as a guest soloist.
In March 2016 (London Coliseum) she had the honor to take part in the Ave Maya Gala in memory of Maya Plisetskaya.
For the ORF DVD production of “Der Nussknacker'' in the choreography of Rudolf Nureyev she danced the main role of Clara.
She has received many awards and honors:
3rd Place in the competition “Young Russian Ballet” in Krasnodar (2004).
Special Price from the Serge Lifar Ballet Competition in Kiev (2006).
2nd Place in the International Ballet Competition KIBC in Seoul.
1st Place in the ÖTR-Contest in Vienna (2007)
1st Place in the Ballet Competition “Premio Roma” (2007).
Premio Capri Danza International (2018).
In June 2019 Liudmila Konovalova was honoured by the Russian Embassy in Vienna for her merits of the cultural relation between Russia and Austria.
Denis MatvienkoFormer principal dancer of the Mariinsky Theatre and the Mikhailovsky Theatre in St. Petersburg
A guest dancer with the Bolshoi, the New National Theatre of Japan, the Alla Scala Theatre and the Paris Opera
A guest dancer with the Bolshoi, the New National Theatre of Japan, the Alla Scala Theatre and the Paris Opera
Denis Matvienko was born in 1979 in Dnepropetrovsk, Ukraine. He began his training in classical dance at a very young age at the Kiev State Choreography School, and at the age of 18 he joined the Ukrainian National Ballet as a first figure.
In 2001 he joined the Mariinsky Theatre in St. Petersburg as a soloist. In 2003 he returned to the Ukrainian National Ballet and in 2007 he moved back to St. Petersburg to the Mikhailovsky Theatre as a principal dancer. Two years later, in 2009, he returned as principal star to the Mariinsky.
He has been a guest dancer with numerous companies, such as the Bolshoi, the New National Theatre of Japan, the Alla Scala Theatre and the Paris Opera.
During his career he has performed numerous princely roles, but he is a dancer with great versatility, which allows him to excel in neoclassical and contemporary works.
He has won major dance awards, including first place in the Luxembourg ballet competitions in 1997 and Budapest in 1998; the gold medal in Nagoya in 1999; and first place in the Moscow competition in 2005.
From 2011 to 2013 Matvienko was appointed artistic director and principal dancer of the ballet company of the Ukrainian National Opera and since June 2016 he has been artistic director of the ballet company of the Novosibirsk Opera and Ballet Theatre.
In 2001 he joined the Mariinsky Theatre in St. Petersburg as a soloist. In 2003 he returned to the Ukrainian National Ballet and in 2007 he moved back to St. Petersburg to the Mikhailovsky Theatre as a principal dancer. Two years later, in 2009, he returned as principal star to the Mariinsky.
He has been a guest dancer with numerous companies, such as the Bolshoi, the New National Theatre of Japan, the Alla Scala Theatre and the Paris Opera.
During his career he has performed numerous princely roles, but he is a dancer with great versatility, which allows him to excel in neoclassical and contemporary works.
He has won major dance awards, including first place in the Luxembourg ballet competitions in 1997 and Budapest in 1998; the gold medal in Nagoya in 1999; and first place in the Moscow competition in 2005.
From 2011 to 2013 Matvienko was appointed artistic director and principal dancer of the ballet company of the Ukrainian National Opera and since June 2016 he has been artistic director of the ballet company of the Novosibirsk Opera and Ballet Theatre.
Svetlana BednenkoFirst soloist of Mikhailovsky Theatre
Principal dancer of Eifman Ballet
Winner of numerous ballet competitions
Principal dancer of Eifman Ballet
Winner of numerous ballet competitions
Svetlana Bednenko became ballet soloist at the Donetsk State Academic Opera and Ballet Theatre when she was only 15 years old and danced leading parties of numerous classical ballets.
At the same time Svetlana took part in numerous international ballet competitions where she used to win leading first prizes.
In 2011 she became soloist of St Petersburg State Academic Eifman Ballet Theatre (her tutor was Tatiana Kvasova).
Svetlana´s repertory in Eifman ballet:
Me - Don Quijote (Kitri),
Russian Hamlet (Imperess Ekaterina II),
Chaikovsky (the wife of Chaikovsky),
Red Giselle (Olga Spesivtseva),
Who is who (Linn),
Onegin online (Olga),
Anna Karenina (Kiti) etc
As part of the ballet company Eifman Ballet Svetlana toured around Europe, Asia, Australia and USA.
From 2013 and up to now Svetlana Bednenko is a soloist of the ballet company of one of the best ballet theatres in the world - the Mikhailovsky Theatre ( St. Petersburg).
She dances leading solo parties in classical ballets such as “The Swan Lake”, “Don Quijote”, “La Bayadère “, “Le Corsaire”, “The Flame of Paris”, “Cipollino”, “The Sleeping Beauty”, “The Nutcracker” , “Romeo and Juliet” and many others
At the same time Svetlana took part in numerous international ballet competitions where she used to win leading first prizes.
In 2011 she became soloist of St Petersburg State Academic Eifman Ballet Theatre (her tutor was Tatiana Kvasova).
Svetlana´s repertory in Eifman ballet:
Me - Don Quijote (Kitri),
Russian Hamlet (Imperess Ekaterina II),
Chaikovsky (the wife of Chaikovsky),
Red Giselle (Olga Spesivtseva),
Who is who (Linn),
Onegin online (Olga),
Anna Karenina (Kiti) etc
As part of the ballet company Eifman Ballet Svetlana toured around Europe, Asia, Australia and USA.
From 2013 and up to now Svetlana Bednenko is a soloist of the ballet company of one of the best ballet theatres in the world - the Mikhailovsky Theatre ( St. Petersburg).
She dances leading solo parties in classical ballets such as “The Swan Lake”, “Don Quijote”, “La Bayadère “, “Le Corsaire”, “The Flame of Paris”, “Cipollino”, “The Sleeping Beauty”, “The Nutcracker” , “Romeo and Juliet” and many others
