
Istanbul
Vaganova Academy Summer Intensive
2-22 August, 2021
Professional
AIMED AT
For students specializing in classical dance from 12 to 19 y.o.
SCHEDULE
From 9:30 to 17:00 (with lunch break), classes take place from Monday to Saturday
DURATION
3 weeks: 2 - 22 August
BALLET FACILITIES
Will be confirmed soon
ACCOMMODATION
Not available
REGISTER
AUDITIONS

THE PROGRAM INCLUDES
- Ballet Classes
- Points / Male technique
- Classical Repertoire
- Acting
- Character
- Contemporary
- Gymnastics
- Stars Gala rehearsals
- Open class and a parent-teacher meeting
- Students Final Gala
- Participation in the exclusive STARS GALA with ballet stars (the event to be confirmed due to the COVID situation)
- Official audition for Vaganova Academy
- Master classes and meetings with invited guests
- Lectures, ballet projects and workshops delivered by invited professionals
- Possibility to get a scholarship for Russian Masters Ballet Intensives 2022 or become an RMB Ambassador
- Professional video recording of the concerts and camp life
- Translation of classes to English
- Free physiotherapy assistance
- Professional photo report of the course
- Small groups up to 16 students per group (may be reduced due to COVID)
- Diplomas
CONFIRMED TEACHERS
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Yuliya Kasenkova - current teacher of Vaganova Academy
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Alexey Iliyn - current teacher of Vaganova Academy
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Anna Podlesnaya - current teacher of Eifman Ballet Academy
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Elena Kukseva – current teacher of Eifman Ballet Academy
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Alexander Omar - current teacher of Vaganova Academy
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Svetlana Ivanova - current teacher of Vaganova Academy
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Denis Untila - contemporary teacher and choreographer
Note: Due to possible changes in theatres’ and institutions’ schedules, some names may vary.
SPECIAL GUESTS
Students will enjoy master classes, interviews with some of worldwide principal artists.
Guests & Artsists to be confirmed.
EXTRAS
Individual photo sessions - Officially confirmed photographer is Ira Yakovleva
COURSE FEE
3 weeks from 2 to 22 of August, 2021 - 1500 €
COVID-19 POLICY
Due to the unstable situation in the world caused by Covid-19, Russian Masters Ballet would like to offer this year flexible booking/cancelation rules in case your participation or arrival to the course is impossible because of the governments´ travel restrictions. More info here.
For more detailed information, please contact istanbul@russianmastersballet.com



Open Professional
AIMED AT
Students aged 10-14 y.o. with prior knowledge of classical dance
SCHEDULE
Up to 4,5 hours per day
from Monday
to Saturday
from Monday
to Saturday
DURATION
2 weeks: 2 - 15 August
3 weeks: 2 - 22 August
3 weeks: 2 - 22 August
BALLET FACILITIES
Will be confirmed soon
ACCOMMODATION
Not available
REGISTER
AUDITIONS

THE PROGRAM INCLUDES
- Ballet Classes
- Points / Male technique
- Classical Repertoire
- Contemporary or Character dance
- Gymnastics
- Open class and a parent-teacher meeting
- Students Final Gala
- Master classes and meetings with invited guests
- Lectures, ballet projects and workshops delivered by invited professionals
- Possibility to get a scholarship for Russian Masters Ballet Intensives 2022 or become an RMB Ambassador
- Professional video recording of the concerts and camp life
- Translation of classes to English
- Free physiotherapy assistance
- Professional photo report of the course
- Small groups up to 16 students per group (may be reduced due to COVID)
- Diplomas
CONFIRMED TEACHERS
- Elena Kukseva – current teacher of Eifman Ballet Academy
- Svetlana Efimova - graduate teacher of Vaganova Academy
- Denis Untila - contemporary teacher and choreographer
- Alexander Omar - current teacher of Vaganova Academy
SPECIAL GUESTS
Students will enjoy master classes, interviews with some of worldwide principal artists.
Guests & Artsists to be confirmed.
EXTRAS
- Stars Gala - To be confirmed
- Individual photo sessions - Officially confirmed photographer is Ira Yakovleva.
2 weeks from 2 to 15 of August: 750 €
3 weeks from 2 to 22 of August: 950 €
COVID-19 POLICY
Due to the unstable situation in the world caused by Covid-19, Russian Masters Ballet would like to offer this year flexible booking/cancelation rules in case your participation or arrival to the course is impossible because of the governments´ travel restrictions. More info here.
For more detailed information, please contact istanbul@russianmastersballet.com



Vaganova Method Teacher´s Program
AIMED AT
Only for practicing
ballet teachers
ballet teachers
DAILY SCHEDULE
Visual practice: 4 hrs
Lecture: 2 hrs
Practical class: 1 hr
More details below
Lecture: 2 hrs
Practical class: 1 hr
More details below
PROGRAM
Session 1: 1st, 2nd grades
Session 2: 3rd grade
Session 2: 3rd grade
DATES
Session 1: 2-11 August
Session 2: 12-21 August
(9 days, Sunday off)
Session 2: 12-21 August
(9 days, Sunday off)
BALLET FACILITIES
Will be confirmed soon
ACCOMMODATION
Not available
ACCESS

PROGRAM DESCRIPTION
- Session 1: 02.08-11.08.2020 (9 days, Sunday off) - Methodology of Teaching for the 1st – 2nd ballet grades
- Session 2: 12.08-21.08.2020 (9 days, Sunday off) - Methodology of Teaching for the 3rd ballet grade.
- 3-4.5 hours– Visual practice. Observation of professional classes of Vaganova Academy Summer Intensive by RMB.
- 2 hours of Vaganova Method lecture
- 1 hour of a Practical class. During the Practical classes, every teacher should present a demo class based on Vaganova methodology using new knowledge. You will be observed and will receive a detailed feedback.
- 1-hour Round table seminar at the end of the course. Participants will meet with various teachers of Russian Masters Ballet Camp (Istanbul) and will be able to ask question and to exchange opinions.
- Translation of the classes on English and Turkish languages
- Certificate stating the course participation.
- The course is designed for a small group of participants (min.5-max.10 students)
IN ADDITION
- Translation of classes to English / Turkish
- Free physiotherapy assistance
- Professional photo report of the course
- Diplomas
CONFIRMED TEACHERS
Lectures will be held by Ms. Anna Podlesnaya
- Yuliya Kasenkova - current teacher of Vaganova Academy
- Alexey Iliyn - current teacher of Vaganova Academy
- Anna Podlesnaya - current teacher of Eifman Ballet Academy
- Elena Kukseva – current teacher of Eifman Ballet Academy
- Alexander Omar - current teacher of Vaganova Academy
- Svetlana Ivanova - current teacher of Vaganova Academy
EXTRAS
Stars Gala
COVID-19 POLICY
Due to the unstable situation in the world caused by Covid-19, Russian Masters Ballet would like to offer this year flexible booking/cancelation rules in cases your participation or arrival to the course is impossible because of the governments´ travel restrictions. More info here.
For more detailed information, please contact:
English: istanbul@russianmastersballet.com
Turkish: nimet@russianmastersballet.com



confirmed teachers

Currently a professor of Classical Dance and Duet Classical Dance at the Vaganova Academy in Saint Petersburg
Ex-soloist of Maly Ballet of the Mariinsky Theater
Graduated from the Faculty of Pedagogy of the Vaganova Academy
Ex-soloist of Maly Ballet of the Mariinsky Theater
Graduated from the Faculty of Pedagogy of the Vaganova Academy
Alexey graduated from the Perm State Choreographic School in 1985 (class of V.N. Tolstukhin).
After that he entered the Gorky Opera and Ballet Theater named after Alexander Pushkin. He danced all the solo ballet repertoire of the theater.
He was invited to Leningrad, to the International Foundation of Leonid Yakobson - the Maly Ballet of the Mariinsky Theatre. There Alexey danced leading parts in classical ballets and solo parts of the concert repertoire of the troupe led by O.M. Vinogradov.
In the late 90's he entered the Academy of Russian Ballet named after A.Ya.Vaganova at the Pedagogical Faculty (class of V.V. Rumyantseva). Throughout the training he taught in classes and rehearsed parts for concerts.
After graduating from the Academy he worked as a choreographer at the SABT Theatre and the Academy of the theatre in South Africa. Upon his return to Russia, he began teaching at the ARB in the Department of Classical and Duet-Classical Dance.
PARTIES: Pas de Trois (Swan Lake), Spartacus, Crassus (Spartacus), Albert (Giselle), Harlequin (Harlequinade).
After that he entered the Gorky Opera and Ballet Theater named after Alexander Pushkin. He danced all the solo ballet repertoire of the theater.
He was invited to Leningrad, to the International Foundation of Leonid Yakobson - the Maly Ballet of the Mariinsky Theatre. There Alexey danced leading parts in classical ballets and solo parts of the concert repertoire of the troupe led by O.M. Vinogradov.
In the late 90's he entered the Academy of Russian Ballet named after A.Ya.Vaganova at the Pedagogical Faculty (class of V.V. Rumyantseva). Throughout the training he taught in classes and rehearsed parts for concerts.
After graduating from the Academy he worked as a choreographer at the SABT Theatre and the Academy of the theatre in South Africa. Upon his return to Russia, he began teaching at the ARB in the Department of Classical and Duet-Classical Dance.
PARTIES: Pas de Trois (Swan Lake), Spartacus, Crassus (Spartacus), Albert (Giselle), Harlequin (Harlequinade).

Acting Teacher in Vaganova Academy
Soloist Dancer at the Mikhailovsky Ballet Theatre
Soloist Dancer at the Mikhailovsky Ballet Theatre
Alexander Omar graduated from the Vaganova Ballet Academy in 2004 and the same year he joined the Mikhailovsky Ballet Company.
His repertoire included the roles of Tybalt (Romeo and Juliet, chor. by Nikolay Boyarchikov; chor. by Oleg Vinogradov), Spartacus, Crix and centurions (Spartacus, chor. by George Kovtun), Moor’s Friend (The Moor’s Pavane, chor. by Jose Limon), Gringoire (Esmeralda), solo in the Indian dance (La Bayadère), the role of Fairy Carabosse (The Sleeping Beauty, rev. by Nikolay Boyarchikov), Mr Drosselmeyer, Abdurrahman and solo role in panaderos (Raymonda), Rose waltz and Spanish dance (The Nutcracker, chor. by Nikolay Boyarchikov), Ali and Isaac Lanquedem (Le Corsaire, rev. by Farukh Ruzimatov).
Now he performs solo roles in the new productions of the ballets Giselle, ou Les Wilis, Swan Lake, Le Corsaire, Laurencia, The Flames of Paris, Cipollino, and The Bronze Horseman.
His repertoire included the roles of Tybalt (Romeo and Juliet, chor. by Nikolay Boyarchikov; chor. by Oleg Vinogradov), Spartacus, Crix and centurions (Spartacus, chor. by George Kovtun), Moor’s Friend (The Moor’s Pavane, chor. by Jose Limon), Gringoire (Esmeralda), solo in the Indian dance (La Bayadère), the role of Fairy Carabosse (The Sleeping Beauty, rev. by Nikolay Boyarchikov), Mr Drosselmeyer, Abdurrahman and solo role in panaderos (Raymonda), Rose waltz and Spanish dance (The Nutcracker, chor. by Nikolay Boyarchikov), Ali and Isaac Lanquedem (Le Corsaire, rev. by Farukh Ruzimatov).
Now he performs solo roles in the new productions of the ballets Giselle, ou Les Wilis, Swan Lake, Le Corsaire, Laurencia, The Flames of Paris, Cipollino, and The Bronze Horseman.

Principal soloist
Graduated summa cum laude en Academia Vaganova
Disciple of direct students of Agrippina Vaganova
Currently teacher in one of the premier Saint Petersburg's theatres
Graduated summa cum laude en Academia Vaganova
Disciple of direct students of Agrippina Vaganova
Currently teacher in one of the premier Saint Petersburg's theatres
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.
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.
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.

Teacher at Vaganova Ballet Academy
Coach at Mikhailovsky Ballet Theatre
Former soloist dancer at Mariinsky Ballet Theatre
Coach at Mikhailovsky Ballet Theatre
Former soloist dancer at Mariinsky Ballet Theatre
Yulia Kasenkova is an acclaimed teacher at the Vaganova Academy, outstanding because of all her achievements in such a short 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.

Graduated from the Vaganova Academy as an artist and teacher
More than 8 years of experience as a teacher
Honoured with reputable ballet teaching awards
More than 8 years of experience as a teacher
Honoured with reputable ballet teaching awards
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), "Cantina Girl" (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), "Cantina Girl" (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.

Vaganova Academy graduate in teaching
Teacher of Character Dance and Classical Dance in junior grades
Former soloist of Small Mariinsky Ballet Company
Teacher of Character Dance and Classical Dance in junior grades
Former soloist of Small Mariinsky Ballet Company
Elena Kukseva is a highly respected ballet master who holds a teaching certificate from the prestigious Vaganova Ballet Academy, in St. Petersburg, Russia.
Mrs. Kukseva received her early professional ballet training and experience from the Perm State Choreographic Academy. In 1986, upon graduation from Perm she accepted a position in the Nijzgorod Ballet Theatre where she had the opportunity to demonstrate her technical brilliance and theatrical mastery by performing many leading roles in classical ballets, such as "Gisele", Spanish Dance in "Swan Lake", Gypsy in "Don Quichote". In 1991 she transitioned to the Small Mariinsky Ballet Company in Leningrad to dance under the direction of Leonid Yakobson.
Mrs. Kukseva toured nationally and internationally performing such recognizable works as 9 Tangos and Bach, Wedding Cortege, Arlekinade, Roden's Sculptures and Pas-de-trois Rossini.
She currently lives and works in St. Petersburg, Russia. Since 2014, Elena is a regular guest of Russian Masters Ballet, teaching at holiday Workshops and Winter Intensives, helping RMB students achieve new heights in ballet training, in line with world requirements.
Mrs. Kukseva received her early professional ballet training and experience from the Perm State Choreographic Academy. In 1986, upon graduation from Perm she accepted a position in the Nijzgorod Ballet Theatre where she had the opportunity to demonstrate her technical brilliance and theatrical mastery by performing many leading roles in classical ballets, such as "Gisele", Spanish Dance in "Swan Lake", Gypsy in "Don Quichote". In 1991 she transitioned to the Small Mariinsky Ballet Company in Leningrad to dance under the direction of Leonid Yakobson.
Mrs. Kukseva toured nationally and internationally performing such recognizable works as 9 Tangos and Bach, Wedding Cortege, Arlekinade, Roden's Sculptures and Pas-de-trois Rossini.
She currently lives and works in St. Petersburg, Russia. Since 2014, Elena is a regular guest of Russian Masters Ballet, teaching at holiday Workshops and Winter Intensives, helping RMB students achieve new heights in ballet training, in line with world requirements.

Currently one of the most outstanding European artists and choreographers
Soloist of Aalto Ballett Essen
Winner of the Aalto Stage Prize for young artists 2012
Soloist of Aalto Ballett Essen
Winner of the Aalto Stage Prize for young artists 2012
One of the most outstanding European artists and choreographers, Denis Untila, will give classes of Contemporary Dance to the students of RMBC 2018. A unique opportunity to learn from the best.
Denis Untila began his dance career in his homeland, Moldova, and completed his training by graduating from the Vienna Conservatory. He joined the Ballet Kiel in 2001 under the direction of Mario Schröder as a soloist. He performed as a guest dancer in Schröder’s choreography “The Wall” in Essen in 2004. Further guest appearances have taken him to the Moldovan National Opera, and to Salzau, France and Italy (“Europe Dance”), then to the ballet company of the Vienna State Opera, where he performed in “The Nutcracker” and as Oscar in Vladimir Malakhov’s ballet “A Masked Ball”.
Since the autumn of 2006 Denis has been a member of the Aalto Ballet Essen, firstly as a group dancer with solo obligations and then from 2009 as a soloist with group commitments. On the Aalto stage he has danced solo roles as Dmitri (“The Brothers Karamazov“), Valerio (“Leonce and Lena”), Blue Bird (“Sleeping Beauty”), Bécaud (“La vie en rose”), Lillas Pastia (“Carmen/Boléro”), Moritz (“Max and Moritz), as well as further soloist roles in “Homage to Queen” and “Irish Soul”. He has also choreographed “The Soldier’s Tale” (Family Concert), “Game” (“PTAH”) and together with Michelle Yamamoto, “Alice” (“PTAH II”), "Jo“ and "Passacaglia“ ("PTAH III“). In the 2012/2013 season he choreographed his first full-length ballet “Othello” for the Aalto Theatre. Denis Untila is the winner of the Aalto Stage Prize for young artists 2012. After successfully creating „Vibrations“ for Essener Philharmonie, he presents a new choreography in 2018: „Moving Colours“, together with Armen Hakobyan.
Denis Untila began his dance career in his homeland, Moldova, and completed his training by graduating from the Vienna Conservatory. He joined the Ballet Kiel in 2001 under the direction of Mario Schröder as a soloist. He performed as a guest dancer in Schröder’s choreography “The Wall” in Essen in 2004. Further guest appearances have taken him to the Moldovan National Opera, and to Salzau, France and Italy (“Europe Dance”), then to the ballet company of the Vienna State Opera, where he performed in “The Nutcracker” and as Oscar in Vladimir Malakhov’s ballet “A Masked Ball”.
Since the autumn of 2006 Denis has been a member of the Aalto Ballet Essen, firstly as a group dancer with solo obligations and then from 2009 as a soloist with group commitments. On the Aalto stage he has danced solo roles as Dmitri (“The Brothers Karamazov“), Valerio (“Leonce and Lena”), Blue Bird (“Sleeping Beauty”), Bécaud (“La vie en rose”), Lillas Pastia (“Carmen/Boléro”), Moritz (“Max and Moritz), as well as further soloist roles in “Homage to Queen” and “Irish Soul”. He has also choreographed “The Soldier’s Tale” (Family Concert), “Game” (“PTAH”) and together with Michelle Yamamoto, “Alice” (“PTAH II”), "Jo“ and "Passacaglia“ ("PTAH III“). In the 2012/2013 season he choreographed his first full-length ballet “Othello” for the Aalto Theatre. Denis Untila is the winner of the Aalto Stage Prize for young artists 2012. After successfully creating „Vibrations“ for Essener Philharmonie, he presents a new choreography in 2018: „Moving Colours“, together with Armen Hakobyan.

Vaganova Academy actual teacher
Graduated from the Vaganova Academy as an artist and teacher
With the Mariinsky Ballet from 1996 to 2020
Graduated from the Vaganova Academy as an artist and teacher
With the Mariinsky Ballet from 1996 to 2020
In 1996 she graduated from Vaganova Academy of Ballet as a student of legendary Inma Zubkovskaya. She has been working since then with the Mariinsky Ballet where she dances soloist roles.
In addition, she graduated as teacher from the Vaganova Academy and the last four years she has been giving lessons in this prestigious school to the intermediate levels.
She has performed, among other soloist roles, the Sylph from La Syphide by August Bournonville, Aurora and Princess Florine from The Sleeping Beauty by Marius Petipa and more neoclassical choreographies such as The Vertiginous Thrill of Exactitude by William Forsythe.
The Russian newspaper Rossiiskaya Gazeta praises her versatility by saying that “her feet can command any tempi, emotions and styles”.
In our courses Ms. Ivanova will teach the intermediate levels. We are honored and lucky to be able to work with such a talented and professional teacher.
In addition, she graduated as teacher from the Vaganova Academy and the last four years she has been giving lessons in this prestigious school to the intermediate levels.
She has performed, among other soloist roles, the Sylph from La Syphide by August Bournonville, Aurora and Princess Florine from The Sleeping Beauty by Marius Petipa and more neoclassical choreographies such as The Vertiginous Thrill of Exactitude by William Forsythe.
The Russian newspaper Rossiiskaya Gazeta praises her versatility by saying that “her feet can command any tempi, emotions and styles”.
In our courses Ms. Ivanova will teach the intermediate levels. We are honored and lucky to be able to work with such a talented and professional teacher.