Alicante, Spain
RMB Summer Intensive
05 July - 26 July, 2026
Professional
AIMED AT
students 12-19 y.o. specializing in classical dance
DURATION
3 weeks: 5 - 26 July
SCHEDULE
up to 6 hours per day from Monday to Saturday
BALLET FACILITIES
ACCOMMODATION
official accommodation available at Complejo San Juan
REGISTER
to apply for the program, participants should register. If you have not yet filled in the form, please do it.
AUDITIONS
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 programm officially licensed by Vaganova Academy.
To participate at this program, you should pass an audition in order to be accepted and allocated to the corresponding level/group. Students of RMB Winter Intensive and participants of RMB courses in both 2024 and 2025 don't need to pass an audition. Students have a possibility to get scholarship for Russian Masters Ballet Intensives 2026 by results of Live and Online auditions. You can find detailed information in the Auditions for Intensives site section.
THE PROGRAM INCLUDES
Ballet Classes
Points / Male technique
Classical Repertoire
Acting
Character
Pas de Deux
Contemporary
Gymnastics
Stars Gala rehearsals
IN ADDITION
Ballet Nutrition classes
Coffee Talk with the invited guests
Workshops given by invited professionals
24.07 Final Gala of students
25.07 Stars Gala - participation in the exclusive Gala with ballet stars.
24-26.07 Report for parents
Possibility to get scholarship for Russian Masters Ballet Camp 2027
Professional photo and video recording
Translation of classes to English
Free physiotherapy assistance
Small groups up to 16 students per group
Diplomas
And much more…
* All the dates are subject to change.
TEACHERS
Yuliya Kasenkova - current teacher of Vaganova Academy
Alexey Ilyin - current teacher of Vaganova Academy
Polina Rassadina - current teacher of Vaganova Academy
Victoria Omelnitskaya - current teacher of Vaganova Academy
Tatiana Sevostianova (Kvasova) - graduate teacher of Vaganova Academy
Anna Podlesnaya - permanent RMB Faculty teacher
Elena Kukseva - current teacher of Eifman Ballet Academy
Svetlana Efimova - graduate teacher of Vaganova Academy
Dmitry Shevtsov - permanent RMB Faculty teacher
Anton Valdbauer - contemporary choreographer, ex soloist of the Royal Swedish Ballet
* Due to possible changes in theaters’ and institutions’ schedules, some names may vary.
SPECIAL GUESTS* and PROFESSIONAL OPPORTUNITIES
We organize memorable events with ballet stars and representatives of prestigious ballet institutions to give a unique opportunity of meeting outstanding people and grow professionally. Our intensive courses also serve as auditions by the results of which students can be accepted to distinguished ballet academies and persuade their career objectives.
This year we count* with:
Svetlana Bednenko - ex dancer of Deutsche Opera am Rhein and ex first soloist of Mikhailovsky Theatre
*More guests to be confirmed; due to possible changes in theatres’ and institutions’ schedules, some names may vary.
PROGRAM FEE
3 weeks from 5 to 26 of July - 2050 €
OFFICIAL ACCOMMODATION
The accommodation is available in a comfortable resort complex Complejo San Juan. Also other camp entertainments are available under the guidance of experienced and friendly counselors.
EXTRAS
Airport transfer is available for unaccompanied students only
Excursions
Individual photo sessions with official photographers
Stars Gala tickets for parents and guests
All extra services are available for the booking after 01 of March.
CANCELATION OR CHANGES
In case it is not possible to organize the camp, the full refund will be offered.
In case the camp takes place, but a student decides to cancel or in case of no-show, the prepayment is non-refundable.
Final and most complete information about the program, payment methods and conditions will be sent to you in an email after registration.
In case of any questions, contact us via: alicante@russianmastersballet.com
Open Professional
AIMED AT
students 10-18 years old with prior knowledge of classical dance
DURATION
1 week: 5 - 12 July
2 weeks: 12 - 26 July
3 weeks: 5 - 26 July
2 weeks: 12 - 26 July
3 weeks: 5 - 26 July
SCHEDULE
up to 4,5 hours per day from Monday to Saturday in the morning or afternoon
BALLET FACILITIES
ACCOMMODATION
official accommodation available at Complejo San Juan
REGISTER
to apply for the program, participants should register. If you have not yet filled in the form, please do it.
AUDITIONS
Open Professional Program aimed at students 10-18 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 you can 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. Students of RMB Winter Intensive and participants of RMB courses in both 2024 and 2025 don't need to pass an audition. Students have a possibility to get scholarship for Russian Masters Ballet Intensives 2026 by results of Live and Online auditions. You can find detailed information in the Auditions for Intensives site section.
THE PROGRAM INCLUDES
Ballet Classes
Points / Male technique
Classical Repertoire
Contemporary or Character
Gymnastics
IN ADDITION
Ballet Nutrition class
Coffee Talk with the invited guests
Workshops given by invited professionals
24.07 Final Gala of students
25.07 Visit to Stars Gala (this year the tickets are included for students of 2 weeks program)
25.07 Report for parents
Professional photo and video recording
Translation of classes to English
Free physiotherapy assistance
Small groups up to 16 students per group
Diplomas
And much more…
*All the dates are subject to change.
TEACHERS
Alexey Ilyin - current teacher of Vaganova Academy
Olga Pavlova - graduated teacher of Bolshoi Academy
Natalia Lazebnikova - former soloist of the National Opera of Ukraine
Dmitry Shevtsov - permanent RMB Faculty teacher
Marianna Krivenko - graduate teacher of Vaganova Academy
Anton Valdbauer - contemporary choreographer, ex soloist of the Royal Swedish Ballet
SPECIAL GUESTS* and PROFESSIONAL OPPORTUNITIES
We organize memorable events with ballet stars and representatives of prestigious ballet institutions to give a unique opportunity of meeting outstanding people and grow professionally. Our intensive courses also serve as auditions by the results of which students can be accepted to distinguished ballet academies and persuade their career objectives.
This year we count* with:
Svetlana Bednenko - ex dancer of Deutsche Opera am Rhein and ex first soloist of Mikhailovsky Theatre
*More guests to be confirmed; due to possible changes in theatres’ and institutions’ schedules, some names may vary.Svetlana Bednenko - ex dancer of Deutsche Opera am Rhein and ex first soloist of Mikhailovsky Theatre
PROGRAM FEE
1 week: 5 - 12 July - 550 €
2 weeks: 12 - 26 July - 950 €
1+2 weeks: 5 - 26 July - 1250 € - our special price! - please, note that those will be two separate programs, so a group and a teacher may be different.
You will receive payment details via email.
OFFICIAL ACCOMMODATION
The accommodation is available in a comfortable resort complex Complejo San Juan. Also other camp entertainments are available under the guidance of experienced and friendly counselors.
EXTRAS
Airport transfer is available for unaccompanied students only
Excursions
Stars Gala - 25 July, 2025
Individual photo sessions with official photographers
All extra services are available for the booking after 01 of March.
CANCELATION OR CHANGES
In case it is not possible to organize the camp, the full refund will be offered.
In case the camp takes place, but a student decides to cancel or in case of no-show, the prepayment is non-refundable.
Final and most complete information about the program, payment methods and conditions will be sent to you in an email after registration.
In case of any questions, contact us via: 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 are the most important personalities of the current classical dance scene, all of them teachers, ballet masters or stars of the main ballet institutions.
IN ADDITION
Teaching and translation of classes to English
Certificates of attendance
TEACHERS
Alexey Ilyin - current teacher of Vaganova Academy
Yuliya Kasenkova - current teacher of Vaganova Academy
Polina Rassadina - current teacher of Vaganova Academy
Tatiana Sevostianova (Kvasova) - graduate teacher of Vaganova Academy
Victoria Omelnitskaya - current teacher of Vaganova Academy
Svetlana Efimova - graduate teacher of Vaganova Academy
Anna Podlesnaya - permanent RMB Faculty teacher
Elena Kukseva - current teacher of Eifman Ballet Academy
Dmitry Shevtsov - permanent RMB Faculty teacher
Marianna Krivenko - graduate teacher of Vaganova Academy
Natalia Lazebnikova - former soloist of the National Opera of Ukraine
Anton Valdbauer - contemporary choreographer, ex soloist of the Royal Swedish Ballet
Olga Pavlova - graduated teacher of Bolshoi Theatre Academy
PROGRAM FEE
6 days’ assistance: 200 €
You will receive payment details via email.
EXTRAS
Stars Gala - 25 July, 2025.
All extra services are available for the booking after 01 of March.
CANCELATION OR CHANGES
In case it is not possible to organize the camp, the full refund will be offered.
In case the camp takes place, but a student decides to cancel or in case of no-show, the prepayment is non-refundable.
For more detailed information, please contact alicante@russianmastersballet.com
confirmed teachers
Yulia Kasenkova• Senior teacher of the Vaganova Academy
• Former soloist of the Mariinsky Theatre
• Former repetiteur at the Mariinsky Theatre Company
• Graduated as a teacher and artist from the Vaganova Academy
Yulia Kasenkova is an acclaimed teacher at the Vaganova Academy, outstanding because of all her achievements in 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 is a brilliant ballet teacher, she received major awards for her work and achieved some great results with her students.
Among her students, whom she graduated from, there are the prima ballerina of the Bolshoi Theatre Alyona Kovaleva, the first soloist of the Mariinsky Theatre Maria Ilyushkina, the soloist of the Boris Eifman Ballet Victoria Mokrousova, the first soloist of the Croatian Folk Theatre Anamaria Markovic and many laureates of international competitions.
Yulia is an amazing, outstanding ballet master and it is such a privilege to have such a gifted teacher in our courses.
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 is a brilliant ballet teacher, she received major awards for her work and achieved some great results with her students.
Among her students, whom she graduated from, there are the prima ballerina of the Bolshoi Theatre Alyona Kovaleva, the first soloist of the Mariinsky Theatre Maria Ilyushkina, the soloist of the Boris Eifman Ballet Victoria Mokrousova, the first soloist of the Croatian Folk Theatre Anamaria Markovic and many laureates of international competitions.
Yulia is an amazing, outstanding ballet master and it is such a privilege to have such a gifted teacher in our courses.
Tatiana Sevostianova (Kvasova)• Current RMB teacher
• Former prima ballerina
• Honored Artist of Russia
• Graduated as a teacher and artist from the Vaganova Academy
• Former prima ballerina
• Honored Artist of Russia
• Graduated as a teacher and artist from the Vaganova Academy
During more than 25 years she was the main tutor of one of the most important neoclassical dance theatres, in Saint Petersburg.
She graduated from the Vaganova Academy in 1967. And from this time was the first dancer in the Chamber Ballet directed by Gusev, where she danced leading roles in ballets such as Giselle, Don Quijote, Korsar and others. Since the 70´s she was the first dancer in the most prestigious theaters; She was the big star in“Choreographic Miniatures” of Leonid Yakobson, an excellent and very recognized worldwide choreographer. In most ballet encyclopedias she was considered as one of the most virtuous ballerinas of the XX century. She is a big living legend of ballet, and it´s a real honor to have her in our course.
Since the end of her dance career until today, Tatiana has excelled and left an indelible mark as a mentor and tutor of many professional artists, giving them the stamp of ballet stars. Tatiana Sevostianova (Kvasova) worked as the tutor of the prestigious company of the Boris Eifman Dance Academy and for many years servad as a senior teacher and methodologist at the Eifman Dance Academy.
She has given large number of master classes all over the world: United States , European Union countries, Japan and others.
Among her disciples we can highlight: Natalia Osipova,Vera Arbuzova, Nina Zmievets, Svetlana Bednenko and other soloists of the big theaters like Eifman Ballet, Mikhailovsky Theatre, Jacobson Ballet Theatre etc.
She graduated from the Vaganova Academy in 1967. And from this time was the first dancer in the Chamber Ballet directed by Gusev, where she danced leading roles in ballets such as Giselle, Don Quijote, Korsar and others. Since the 70´s she was the first dancer in the most prestigious theaters; She was the big star in“Choreographic Miniatures” of Leonid Yakobson, an excellent and very recognized worldwide choreographer. In most ballet encyclopedias she was considered as one of the most virtuous ballerinas of the XX century. She is a big living legend of ballet, and it´s a real honor to have her in our course.
Since the end of her dance career until today, Tatiana has excelled and left an indelible mark as a mentor and tutor of many professional artists, giving them the stamp of ballet stars. Tatiana Sevostianova (Kvasova) worked as the tutor of the prestigious company of the Boris Eifman Dance Academy and for many years servad as a senior teacher and methodologist at the Eifman Dance Academy.
She has given large number of master classes all over the world: United States , European Union countries, Japan and others.
Among her disciples we can highlight: Natalia Osipova,Vera Arbuzova, Nina Zmievets, Svetlana Bednenko and other soloists of the big theaters like Eifman Ballet, Mikhailovsky Theatre, Jacobson Ballet Theatre etc.
Alexey Ilyin• Senior teacher of the Vaganova Academy
• Former soloist of several ballet companies
• Graduated as a teacher from the Vaganova Academy
• Former soloist of several ballet companies
• Graduated as a teacher from 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).
Victoria Omelnitskaya• Teacher of the Vaganova Academy
• Former soloist of the Mikhailovsky Theatre
• Graduated as a teacher and artist from the Vaganova Academy
• Former soloist of the Mikhailovsky Theatre
• Graduated as a teacher and artist from the Vaganova Academy
Victoria Omelnitskaya graduated from the Vaganova Academy in 1999 (class of E. V. Evteeva).
From the same year, Victoria has been in the Mariinsky Theatre company. Her repertoire included solo and leading parts in such performances as The Fountain of Bakhchisarai (Maria), Don Quixote (Street Dancer), Giselle (Myrtha), Prodigal Son (Siren), George Balanchine's Rubies, etc.
From 2009 to 2016, Victoria was part of the Mikhailovsky Theater company and performed solo parts in the performances: La Bayadère (Gamzatti), Corsaire (Medora), Sleeping Beauty (Princess Florine, Diamond Fairy), Raymonda (Henrietta); and also performed Sleeping Beauty (Lilac Fairy), Nunc Dimittis, Prelude (choreography of Nacho Duato).
Victoria Omelnitskaya got Masters degree as a teacher and got her postgraduate studies at the Vaganova Academy.
Since 2019, Victoria has been teaching at the Vaganova Academy such disciplines as "Ballet Heritage and Repertoire", "Methodology of Teaching Acting" and classical dance.
From the same year, Victoria has been in the Mariinsky Theatre company. Her repertoire included solo and leading parts in such performances as The Fountain of Bakhchisarai (Maria), Don Quixote (Street Dancer), Giselle (Myrtha), Prodigal Son (Siren), George Balanchine's Rubies, etc.
From 2009 to 2016, Victoria was part of the Mikhailovsky Theater company and performed solo parts in the performances: La Bayadère (Gamzatti), Corsaire (Medora), Sleeping Beauty (Princess Florine, Diamond Fairy), Raymonda (Henrietta); and also performed Sleeping Beauty (Lilac Fairy), Nunc Dimittis, Prelude (choreography of Nacho Duato).
Victoria Omelnitskaya got Masters degree as a teacher and got her postgraduate studies at the Vaganova Academy.
Since 2019, Victoria has been teaching at the Vaganova Academy such disciplines as "Ballet Heritage and Repertoire", "Methodology of Teaching Acting" and classical dance.
Anna Podlesnaya• Permanent RMB Faculty teacher
• Former teacher at the the Boris Eifman Dance Academy
• Former principal soloist of the Yacobson Theatre
• Graduated as a teacher and artist from the Vaganova Academy
• Former teacher at the the Boris Eifman Dance Academy
• Former principal soloist of the Yacobson Theatre
• Graduated as a teacher and artist 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.
For more than 7 years she has worked in the Boris Eifman Dance Academy and Anna Podlesnaya is a permanent RMB faculty teacher.
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.
For more than 7 years she has worked in the Boris Eifman Dance Academy and Anna Podlesnaya is a permanent RMB faculty teacher.
Elena Kukseva• Teacher of the Boris Eifman Dance Academy and the School of Classical Ballet N.A. Dolgushina
• Former soloist of several ballet companies
• Graduated as a teacher from the Vaganova Academy
• Former soloist of several ballet companies
• Graduated as a teacher from the Vaganova Academy
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.
Elena has been teaching at the Boris Eifman Academy of Dance since 2018
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.
Elena has been teaching at the Boris Eifman Academy of Dance since 2018
Svetlana Efimova• Teacher of the School of Classical Ballet N.A. Dolgushina
• Former soloist of several ballet companies
• Graduated as a teacher and artist from the Vaganova Academy
• Former soloist of several ballet companies
• Graduated as a teacher and artist from the Vaganova Academy
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.
Marianna Krivenko• Permanent RMB Faculty teacher
• Former soloist of Eifman Ballet Company
• Graduated as a teacher from the Vaganova Academy
• Former soloist of Eifman Ballet Company
• Graduated as a teacher from the Vaganova Academy
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.
Polina Rassadina• Character teacher of the Vaganova Academy
• Former character roles soloist of the Mariinsky Theatre
• Graduated as a teacher and artist from the Vaganova Academy
• Former character roles soloist of the Mariinsky Theatre
• Graduated as a teacher and artist from the Vaganova Academy
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.
Dmitry Shevtsov• Permanent RMB Faculty teacher
• Former ballet dancer of several ballet companies
• Graduated as a teacher from the Vaganova Academy
• Former ballet dancer of several ballet companies
• Graduated as a teacher from the Vaganova Academy
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 honours 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.
For more than 7 years he has worked in the Boris Eifman Dance Academy and Dmitry Shevtsov is a permanent RMB faculty teacher.
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 honours 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.
For more than 7 years he has worked in the Boris Eifman Dance Academy and Dmitry Shevtsov is a permanent RMB faculty teacher.
Natalia Lazebnikova• Former soloist of the National Opera of Ukraine
• Honored Artist of Ukraine
• Kiev State Choreographic School graduate in Ballet Pedagogy
• Honored Artist of Ukraine
• Kiev State Choreographic School graduate in Ballet Pedagogy
A new teacher joins Russian Masters’ Faculty. We welcome Natalya Lazebnikova.
Natalya Lazebnikova was born in 1980 in Kyiv, Ukraine. She first studied at the Kremer School of Rhythmic Gymnastics. In 1990, she entered the Kiev State Choreographic School, in the class of Putilina T.N. and was also a student of Marina Semenova.
In 1994 she became a diploma winner of the Prix de Lausanne competition, after which she was invited to study by Marika Bezobrazova, director of the Academie de danse Princess Grace (Monaco), where she studied according to the methods of Asaf Messerer.
In 1997, she graduated as a part-time student from the Kiev State Choreographic School with a red diploma.
While still a student of the 2nd year of the school, she danced leading roles at the National Opera of Ukraine. After a successful tour in Europe, she was recognized by the media as the best Juliet. At the age of 21, she received the status of principal dancer.
Since 2004, Natalia has been actively invited on tours by theaters and concert agencies. She took part in the Rudolf Nureyev festival (Kazan), and “Le Gala des Etoiles du XXIe siecle” (Paris). Guest dancer at the Lithuanian National Theatre, Belgrade Theatre, Kazan Theatre… her repertoire includes more than 20 performances of classical and modern choreography.
In 2009, she became an Honored Artist of Ukraine.
Since 2012, Natalia has been successfully combining artistic activities with tutoring. In 2020, she became Master of Choreographic Sciences.
She is also an official teacher of PBT (Progressing Ballet Technique) and founder of a professional choreographic training center in Kyiv since 2021.
Natalia's students study at famous schools in the world: Munich, Brussels, the Vaganova Academy, the Boris Eifman Academy.
We are very happy to have Natalya Lazebnikova among us this year too.
Natalya Lazebnikova was born in 1980 in Kyiv, Ukraine. She first studied at the Kremer School of Rhythmic Gymnastics. In 1990, she entered the Kiev State Choreographic School, in the class of Putilina T.N. and was also a student of Marina Semenova.
In 1994 she became a diploma winner of the Prix de Lausanne competition, after which she was invited to study by Marika Bezobrazova, director of the Academie de danse Princess Grace (Monaco), where she studied according to the methods of Asaf Messerer.
In 1997, she graduated as a part-time student from the Kiev State Choreographic School with a red diploma.
While still a student of the 2nd year of the school, she danced leading roles at the National Opera of Ukraine. After a successful tour in Europe, she was recognized by the media as the best Juliet. At the age of 21, she received the status of principal dancer.
Since 2004, Natalia has been actively invited on tours by theaters and concert agencies. She took part in the Rudolf Nureyev festival (Kazan), and “Le Gala des Etoiles du XXIe siecle” (Paris). Guest dancer at the Lithuanian National Theatre, Belgrade Theatre, Kazan Theatre… her repertoire includes more than 20 performances of classical and modern choreography.
In 2009, she became an Honored Artist of Ukraine.
Since 2012, Natalia has been successfully combining artistic activities with tutoring. In 2020, she became Master of Choreographic Sciences.
She is also an official teacher of PBT (Progressing Ballet Technique) and founder of a professional choreographic training center in Kyiv since 2021.
Natalia's students study at famous schools in the world: Munich, Brussels, the Vaganova Academy, the Boris Eifman Academy.
We are very happy to have Natalya Lazebnikova among us this year too.
Anton Valdbauer• Contemporary choreographer and teacher
• Former soloist dancer of the Netherlands Dance Theatre and Royal Swedish Ballet
• Graduated as an artist from the Vaganova Academy
• Former soloist dancer of the Netherlands Dance Theatre and Royal Swedish Ballet
• Graduated as an artist from the Vaganova Academy
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 Theatre 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 Theatre 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 Netherlands Dance Theatre. 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 Theatre 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 Theatre 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 Netherlands Dance Theatre. 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.
Olga Pavlova• Current Russian Maters Ballet teacher
• Former soloist of the Perm Ballet Theatre
• Graduated as a teacher from the Bolshoi Theatre Academy
• Former soloist of the Perm Ballet Theatre
• Graduated as a teacher from the Bolshoi Theatre Academy
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.
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Larissa LezhninaBallet coach of the Dutch National Ballet
Former soloist of the Mariinsky Theatre and former principal dancer of the Dutch National Ballet
Graduated as an artist from the Vaganova Academy
Former soloist of the Mariinsky Theatre and former principal dancer of the Dutch National Ballet
Graduated as an artist from the Vaganova Academy
Larissa 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.
Currently, she is the main tutor of the Dutch National 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.
Currently, she is the main tutor of the Dutch National Ballet.
Svetlana BednenkoFormer dancer of Deutsche Oper am Rhein
Former first soloist of Mikhailovsky Theatre
Former principal dancer of Eifman Ballet
Former first soloist of Mikhailovsky Theatre
Former principal dancer of Eifman Ballet
Svetlana Bednenko was born in Donetsk, Ukraine, and trained at the Vadim Pisarev Choreographic School. At the age of 15, she became a soloist at the Donetsk State Academic Opera and Ballet Theatre and won first prizes at international competitions such as Tanzolymp Berlin, the Seoul International Ballet Competition, and the Serge Lifar Ballet & Choreographer Competition.
From 2011 to 2013 she was a soloist of the Eifman Ballet, touring across Europe, Asia, Australia, and the USA. Between 2013 and 2021, she danced as a soloist at the Mikhailovsky Theatre in St. Petersburg, performing leading roles in Swan Lake, Don Quixote, La Bayadère, Le Corsaire, The Nutcracker, and Anna Karenina, among others.
Since 2021/22 to 25/26 season she was a member of the Ballet at Deutsche Oper am Rhein in Germany. Her roles there include the Queen in Jerome Robbins’ The Cage, works by Demis Volpi such as The Nutcracker and the thing with feathers, as well as Short Cut by Hans van Manen.
Additionally, she teaches masterclasses - including in Russian Masters Ballet intensives - and engages in pedagogical work.
From 2011 to 2013 she was a soloist of the Eifman Ballet, touring across Europe, Asia, Australia, and the USA. Between 2013 and 2021, she danced as a soloist at the Mikhailovsky Theatre in St. Petersburg, performing leading roles in Swan Lake, Don Quixote, La Bayadère, Le Corsaire, The Nutcracker, and Anna Karenina, among others.
Since 2021/22 to 25/26 season she was a member of the Ballet at Deutsche Oper am Rhein in Germany. Her roles there include the Queen in Jerome Robbins’ The Cage, works by Demis Volpi such as The Nutcracker and the thing with feathers, as well as Short Cut by Hans van Manen.
Additionally, she teaches masterclasses - including in Russian Masters Ballet intensives - and engages in pedagogical work.
Raquel SantacruzDietitian-nutritionist, dance pedagogue and dancer
Certified professor specialized in Sports Nutrition and Childhood Nutrition
Certified professor specialized in Sports Nutrition and Childhood Nutrition
Raquel Santacruz has diploma in Human Nutrition and Dietetics. She specializes in children's nutrition and sports nutrition.
She is a director of the "Nutrition, Health and More" clinic and also director and presenter of the television program "Salud y Más".
Raquel graduated in Dance Pedagogy, and has been a professional contemporary dancer previously.
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.
