St. Petersburg
Vaganova Academy Summer Intensive
26 June - 30 July, 2022
Professional
AIMED AT
students 12-19 y.o. specializing in classical dance
DURATION
2 weeks: 26 June - 10 July
3 weeks: 10 - 30 July
2+3weeks: 26 - 30 July
3 weeks: 10 - 30 July
2+3weeks: 26 - 30 July
SCHEDULE
up to 6 hours per day from Monday to Saturday
BALLET FACILITIES
ACCOMMODATION
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 – specially designed for advances students, studying at specialized ballet schools. The program involves extensive training in classical dance according to the original methodology of the Vaganova School of St. Petersburg directedly at the legendary school and immersion in the ambience of the ballet city. The program was officially confirmed by the Vaganova Academy. When desired, the program of the week one and two can be combined.
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 section of our website.
The accommodation is available in the official residence of the Vaganova Academy. 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 (optional)
IN ADDITION
09 July - Open class/report for parents of 2 weeks’ program
29 July - Open class/report for parents of 3 and 5 weeks’ program
29 July - Final Gala of students at Vaganova Academy School Theatre
Participation in the exclusive STARS GALA with ballet stars (the event to be confirmed upon possibility)
Official audition for Vaganova Academy International Trainee Program
Master classes and meeting with the invited guests
Possibility to get scholarship for Russian Masters Ballet Camp 2023 or become 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
Margarita Kullik– Coach and repetiteur at the Mariinsky Theatre
Yuliya Kasenkova - Vaganova Academy current teacher
Galina Enikeeva – Vaganova Academy current teacher
Tatiana Cherkashina – Vaganova Academy current teacher
Mikhail Sivakov – Vaganova Academy current teacher, Principal dancer at the Mikhailovsky Theatre
Alexander Omar – Vaganova Academy current teacher, Soloist dancer at the Mikhailovsky Theatre
Svetlana Ivanova – Vaganova Academy current teacher
Elena Bobovnikova (Chmil) – Vaganova Academy actual teacher
Anastasiya Sevostianova - supervisor and teacher of Saint-Petersburg private company
Aleksandra Lebedeva - certified specialist of the pedagogical faculty of the Vaganova Academy
Anastasia Vasilieva - Ph.D., Associate Professor of Department of methods of teaching character historical dance and acting
Note: Due to possible changes in theatres’ 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
Note: Guests & Artsists will be confirmed.
Yuliya Kasenkova - Vaganova Academy current teacher
Galina Enikeeva – Vaganova Academy current teacher
Tatiana Cherkashina – Vaganova Academy current teacher
Mikhail Sivakov – Vaganova Academy current teacher, Principal dancer at the Mikhailovsky Theatre
Alexander Omar – Vaganova Academy current teacher, Soloist dancer at the Mikhailovsky Theatre
Svetlana Ivanova – Vaganova Academy current teacher
Elena Bobovnikova (Chmil) – Vaganova Academy actual teacher
Anastasiya Sevostianova - supervisor and teacher of Saint-Petersburg private company
Aleksandra Lebedeva - certified specialist of the pedagogical faculty of the Vaganova Academy
Anastasia Vasilieva - Ph.D., Associate Professor of Department of methods of teaching character historical dance and acting
Note: Due to possible changes in theatres’ 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
Note: Guests & Artsists will be confirmed.
COURSE FEE
2 weeks: June 26 - July 10 - 1300 €
3 weeks: July 10 - July 30 - 1700 €
2 + 3 weeks: June 26 - July 30 - 2700 €
You will receive payment details via email.
EXTRAS
Airport transfer
Theatre package - Exclusive and unique experience to visit the greatest theatres and performances
Stars Gala - the event will be confirmed according to possibilities
Individual photo sessions - officially confirmed photographers are Ira Yakovleva and Sergey Scherbakov
All extra services are available for the booking after 01 of March.
Stars Gala - the event will be confirmed according to possibilities
Individual photo sessions - officially confirmed photographers are Ira Yakovleva and Sergey Scherbakov
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 spb@russianmastersballet.com
Pre-Professional
AIMED AT
students 10-12 y.o. specializing in classical dance
DURATION
2 weeks: 26 June - 10 July
3 weeks: 10 - 30 July
2+3weeks: 26 - 30 July
3 weeks: 10 - 30 July
2+3weeks: 26 - 30 July
SCHEDULE
up to 4,5 hours per day from Monday to Saturday
BALLET FACILITIES
ACCOMMODATION
REGISTER
If you have not yet filled in the form, please do it here:
The Registration Form
The Registration Form
AUDITIONS FOR INTENSIVES
Pre-Professional Program - specially designed for junior ballet students. RMB students will be able to gain invaluable experience of classes according to the original methodology of the Vaganova School of St. Petersburg directedly at the legendary school and immersion in the ambience of the ballet city. The program was officially confirmed by the Vaganova Academy. When desired, the program of the week one and two can be combined.
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 section of our website.
The accommodation is available in the official residence of the Vaganova Academy. 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
Historical dancing
Gymnastics
IN ADDITION
09 July - Open class/report for parents of 2 weeks’ program
29 July - Open class/report for parents of 3 and 5 weeks’ program
29 July - Final Gala of students at Vaganova Academy School Theatre
Master classes and meeting with the invited guests
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…
CONFIRMED TEACHERS
Margarita Kullik– Coach and repetiteur at the Mariinsky Theatre
Yuliya Kasenkova - Vaganova Academy current teacher
Galina Enikeeva – Vaganova Academy current teacher
Tatiana Cherkashina – Vaganova Academy current teacher
Mikhail Sivakov – Vaganova Academy current teacher, Principal dancer at the Mikhailovsky Theatre
Alexander Omar – Vaganova Academy current teacher, Soloist dancer at the Mikhailovsky Theatre
Svetlana Ivanova – Vaganova Academy current teacher
Elena Bobovnikova (Chmil) – Vaganova Academy actual teacher
Anastasiya Sevostianova - supervisor and teacher of Saint-Petersburg private company
Aleksandra Lebedeva - certified specialist of the pedagogical faculty of the Vaganova Academy
Anastasia Vasilieva - Ph.D., Associate Professor of Department of methods of teaching character historical dance and acting
Note: Due to possible changes in theatres’ 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
Note: Guests & Artsists will be confirmed.
Yuliya Kasenkova - Vaganova Academy current teacher
Galina Enikeeva – Vaganova Academy current teacher
Tatiana Cherkashina – Vaganova Academy current teacher
Mikhail Sivakov – Vaganova Academy current teacher, Principal dancer at the Mikhailovsky Theatre
Alexander Omar – Vaganova Academy current teacher, Soloist dancer at the Mikhailovsky Theatre
Svetlana Ivanova – Vaganova Academy current teacher
Elena Bobovnikova (Chmil) – Vaganova Academy actual teacher
Anastasiya Sevostianova - supervisor and teacher of Saint-Petersburg private company
Aleksandra Lebedeva - certified specialist of the pedagogical faculty of the Vaganova Academy
Anastasia Vasilieva - Ph.D., Associate Professor of Department of methods of teaching character historical dance and acting
Note: Due to possible changes in theatres’ 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
Note: Guests & Artsists will be confirmed.
COURSE FEE
2 weeks: June 26 - July 10 - 950 €
3 weeks: July 10 - July 30 - 1200 €
2 + 3 weeks: June 26 - July 30 - 1900 €
You will receive payment details via email.
EXTRAS
Airport transfer
Theatre package - Exclusive and unique experience to visit the greatest theatres and performances
Stars Gala - the event will be confirmed according to possibilities
Individual photo sessions - officially confirmed photographers are Ira Yakovleva and Sergey Scherbakov
All extra services are available for the booking after 01 of March.
Stars Gala - the event will be confirmed according to possibilities
Individual photo sessions - officially confirmed photographers are Ira Yakovleva and Sergey Scherbakov
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 spb@russianmastersballet.com
Observation
AIMED AT
Classical ballet professionals
DURATION
1 or more weeks
SCHEDULE
the schedule of activities from 9:30 to 20:30
Monday to Saturday
Monday to Saturday
BALLET FACILITIES
ACCOMODATION
not available
ACCESS
Please send your CV to
spb@russianmastersballet.com
spb@russianmastersballet.com
Observation Program is the program for classical ballet teachers. Participants will be able to observe the classes and obtain the teaching expedience according to the original methodology of the Vaganova School of St. Petersburg, acknowledged as one of the best methods of teaching classical dance in the world. All our teachers have diplomas of dance teachers from the Vaganova Ballet Academy.
FREE ACCESS to all program classes: Ballet Classes, Male Technique, Repertoire, Character Dance, Acting, Pas de deux, Gymnastics
IN ADDITION
Teaching and translation of classes to English
Certificates of attendance
Round table with invited teachers
CONFIRMED TEACHERS
Margarita Kullik– Coach and repetiteur at the Mariinsky Theatre
Yuliya Kasenkova - Vaganova Academy current teacher
Galina Enikeeva – Vaganova Academy current teacher
Tatiana Cherkashina – Vaganova Academy current teacher
Mikhail Sivakov – Vaganova Academy current teacher, Principal dancer at the Mikhailovsky Theatre
Alexander Omar – Vaganova Academy current teacher, Soloist dancer at the Mikhailovsky Theatre
Svetlana Ivanova – Vaganova Academy current teacher
Elena Bobovnikova (Chmil) – Vaganova Academy actual teacher
Anastasiya Sevostianova - supervisor and teacher of Saint-Petersburg private company
Aleksandra Lebedeva - certified specialist of the pedagogical faculty of the Vaganova Academy
Anastasia Vasilieva - Ph.D., Associate Professor of Department of methods of teaching character historical dance and acting
Note: Due to possible changes in theatres’ and institutions’ schedules, some names may vary.
COURSE FEE
1-week program assistance: 150 €
You may choose any week.
You will receive payment details via email.
EXTRAS
Stars Gala - the event will be confirmed according to possibilities
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 spb@russianmastersballet.com
confirmed teachers
Margarita KullikTutor of the Mariinsky Theatre
Teacher of stars such as Renata Shakirova and Kim Kimin
Winner at the International Ballet Competition of Varna
Graduate teacher at Vaganova Academy
Former principal dancer at the Mariinsky Theatre
Teacher of stars such as Renata Shakirova and Kim Kimin
Winner at the International Ballet Competition of Varna
Graduate teacher at Vaganova Academy
Former principal dancer at the Mariinsky Theatre
Margarita Kullik is the tutor of the prestigious and old company of the Mariinsky Theatre, where she stands out as one of the best in the world in her profession.
She graduated in 1981 at the Vaganova Academy with the legendary Natalia Dudinskaia and Irina Trofimova as her teachers. She immediately entered the Mariinsky Ballet, where she quickly rose to the position of a principal star. Kullik premiered numerous roles for this prestigious company such as La Fille Mal Gardée (choreography by Oleg Vinogradov) and Cinderella (choreography by Alexei Ratmanski). As the first dancer she assumed the lead roles in Don Quixote, Cinderella, Giselle, The Sleeping Beauty, The Sylphide, The Corsair, Romeo and Juliet, among many others, and toured different countries. Among her awards it stands out the prize of the International Ballet Competition of Varna (Bulgaria) in 1983.
Since 2013 Margarita Kullik has been a tutor at the Mariinsky Ballet and her remarkable work is palpable in the excellence of her pupils (such as Renata Shakirova and Kim Kimin), and has elevated her to the top and enshrined as a legend.
She graduated in 1981 at the Vaganova Academy with the legendary Natalia Dudinskaia and Irina Trofimova as her teachers. She immediately entered the Mariinsky Ballet, where she quickly rose to the position of a principal star. Kullik premiered numerous roles for this prestigious company such as La Fille Mal Gardée (choreography by Oleg Vinogradov) and Cinderella (choreography by Alexei Ratmanski). As the first dancer she assumed the lead roles in Don Quixote, Cinderella, Giselle, The Sleeping Beauty, The Sylphide, The Corsair, Romeo and Juliet, among many others, and toured different countries. Among her awards it stands out the prize of the International Ballet Competition of Varna (Bulgaria) in 1983.
Since 2013 Margarita Kullik has been a tutor at the Mariinsky Ballet and her remarkable work is palpable in the excellence of her pupils (such as Renata Shakirova and Kim Kimin), and has elevated her to the top and enshrined as a legend.
Galina EnikeevaMore than 15 years ballet teacher in Vaganova Academy
Former first soloist of The Theatre of Choreographic Miniatures
Graduate teacher at Vaganova Academy
Former first soloist of The Theatre of Choreographic Miniatures
Graduate teacher at Vaganova Academy
Worldwide recognized and one of the best representatives of St. Petersburg ballet culture, educated in the best traditions of academic dance. She´s actual and one of the most acclaimed teachers of Vaganova Academy.
Upon graduating with honors, Galina has completed specialization courses in the class of NATALIA DUDINSKAYA AND IRINA TROFIMOVA at Vaganova Academy.
After she worked as first soloist at the Theatre of Choreographic Miniatures of Leonid Jacobson, an exceptional and principal choreographer of Kirov Theatre (now Mariinsky), in his time. With the company Galina danced around the world with great success.
In 1998 she graduated as a classical ballet teacher in Vaganova Ballet Academy. Since then she has acquired an extensive teaching practice and methodical didactic in ballet.
Currently, she teaches ballet in Vaganova Academy in Saint Petersburg, basically on elementary and intermediate levels. Also, Galina gives Stage Practice classes for children in the Mariinsky Theatre.
She has given numerous master classes in Japan, Denmark, Italy and other countries.
More information on: http://vaganovaacademy.ru/academy/structure/kafedri/classica/enikeeva.html
Upon graduating with honors, Galina has completed specialization courses in the class of NATALIA DUDINSKAYA AND IRINA TROFIMOVA at Vaganova Academy.
After she worked as first soloist at the Theatre of Choreographic Miniatures of Leonid Jacobson, an exceptional and principal choreographer of Kirov Theatre (now Mariinsky), in his time. With the company Galina danced around the world with great success.
In 1998 she graduated as a classical ballet teacher in Vaganova Ballet Academy. Since then she has acquired an extensive teaching practice and methodical didactic in ballet.
Currently, she teaches ballet in Vaganova Academy in Saint Petersburg, basically on elementary and intermediate levels. Also, Galina gives Stage Practice classes for children in the Mariinsky Theatre.
She has given numerous master classes in Japan, Denmark, Italy and other countries.
More information on: http://vaganovaacademy.ru/academy/structure/kafedri/classica/enikeeva.html
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.
Tatiana Cherkashina Currently teacher in Vaganova Academy in Saint Petersburg
National awards from Ministry of Culture of Russia
Graduated from the Vaganova Academy
National awards from Ministry of Culture of Russia
Graduated from the Vaganova Academy
Tatiana graduated from the Vaganova Academy in 1989. Since then her professional ballet career started in the State Opera and Ballet Theatre of Conservatory of St. Petersburg Rimsky-Korsakov.
Since 1990 Tatiana Cherkashina has been the soloist of this theatre. Her work as a ballet dancer and her labor in the cultural scope of the country has been recognized several times by most prestigious national awards from the Ministry of Culture of Russian Federation.
In 2008 she got the official grade of Teacher of Classical Ballet in the Vaganova Academy and has been teaching classical dance for over 10 years.
Tatiana Cherkashina has offered already various master classes of classical ballet in Norway, Israel and Japan.
Her major jobs:
• Soloist – “Classical Syphony” S. Prokofiev
• “Grand pa Classic” F. Ober/ V. Gazovsky
• Ballet dancer – “Petrushka” I. Stravinsky/M- Fokin
• Princess Aurora, princess Florina – “The Sleeping Beaty” P. Chaikovsky / M. Petipa (under reducción of Dolgushin)
• "Opus №45" А. Berg\ G.Contreras
• Ballet dancer – «Dreams» P. Chaikovsky/N. Dolgushin
• Odetta-Odilia – “The Swan Lake” P. Chaikovsky/ L. Ivanov, М. Petipa (under reducción of N. Dolgushin)
• Gisele – “Gisele” А. Аdan / Corrali, G. Perro, М. Petipa
• Fairy Drazhe – “The Nutcracker” P. Chaikovsky/V.Vaionen, L.Ivanov, N. Dolgushin
• "Grand Pa" soloist – "Pajita" L. Minkus / M. Petipa
• Julietta– "Epitafia" Т. Albinoni/N. Dolgushin
• Kitri – "Don Quijote" L. Minkus/A. Gorsky (under reducción of N. Dolgushin)
• Pimpinella – "Pulchinello" I. Stravinsky/K. Chubashev
• "Choreographic Miniatures” L. Yakobson
More information on <a target="_blank" href="http://vaganovaacademy.ru/academy/structure/kafedri/classica/tcherkashina.html"><b><u>Vaganova Academy website</u></b></a>.<br>
Since 1990 Tatiana Cherkashina has been the soloist of this theatre. Her work as a ballet dancer and her labor in the cultural scope of the country has been recognized several times by most prestigious national awards from the Ministry of Culture of Russian Federation.
In 2008 she got the official grade of Teacher of Classical Ballet in the Vaganova Academy and has been teaching classical dance for over 10 years.
Tatiana Cherkashina has offered already various master classes of classical ballet in Norway, Israel and Japan.
Her major jobs:
• Soloist – “Classical Syphony” S. Prokofiev
• “Grand pa Classic” F. Ober/ V. Gazovsky
• Ballet dancer – “Petrushka” I. Stravinsky/M- Fokin
• Princess Aurora, princess Florina – “The Sleeping Beaty” P. Chaikovsky / M. Petipa (under reducción of Dolgushin)
• "Opus №45" А. Berg\ G.Contreras
• Ballet dancer – «Dreams» P. Chaikovsky/N. Dolgushin
• Odetta-Odilia – “The Swan Lake” P. Chaikovsky/ L. Ivanov, М. Petipa (under reducción of N. Dolgushin)
• Gisele – “Gisele” А. Аdan / Corrali, G. Perro, М. Petipa
• Fairy Drazhe – “The Nutcracker” P. Chaikovsky/V.Vaionen, L.Ivanov, N. Dolgushin
• "Grand Pa" soloist – "Pajita" L. Minkus / M. Petipa
• Julietta– "Epitafia" Т. Albinoni/N. Dolgushin
• Kitri – "Don Quijote" L. Minkus/A. Gorsky (under reducción of N. Dolgushin)
• Pimpinella – "Pulchinello" I. Stravinsky/K. Chubashev
• "Choreographic Miniatures” L. Yakobson
More information on <a target="_blank" href="http://vaganovaacademy.ru/academy/structure/kafedri/classica/tcherkashina.html"><b><u>Vaganova Academy website</u></b></a>.<br>
Alexander OmarActing 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).
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.
He is also a current acting teacher of in the Vaganova Academy.
Mikhail SivakovPrincipal dancer at the Mkhailovsky Theatre
Vaganova Ballet Academy Graduated
Acting teacher of the Vaganova Ballet Academy
Vaganova Ballet Academy Graduated
Acting teacher of the Vaganova Ballet Academy
Mikhail Sivakov graduated from the Vaganova Ballet Academy in 1998, in the class of Konstantin Shatilov, and the same year he joined the Mikhailovsky Theatre.
He performed the roles of James (La Sylphide), Ahmet and Ali (Le Corsaire, rev. by Pyotr Gusev), Phoebus (Esmeralda), Solor (La Bayadère), Jean de Brien (Raymonda), Blue Bird and Fleur de Pois’s Cavalier (The Sleeping Beauty), Basilio and Espada (Don Quixote), Mikado (Princess of the Moon, or The Tale of Taketori, chor. by Nikolay Boyarchikov), Spartacus (Spartacus, chor. by Georgy Kovtun), Rose Waltz (The Nutcracker).
Now his repertoire includes roles in Swan Lake, Giselle, ou Les Wilis, The Nutcracker, Romeo and Juliet, Laurencia, Cipollino, Without Words, Nunc Dimittis.
He performed the roles of James (La Sylphide), Ahmet and Ali (Le Corsaire, rev. by Pyotr Gusev), Phoebus (Esmeralda), Solor (La Bayadère), Jean de Brien (Raymonda), Blue Bird and Fleur de Pois’s Cavalier (The Sleeping Beauty), Basilio and Espada (Don Quixote), Mikado (Princess of the Moon, or The Tale of Taketori, chor. by Nikolay Boyarchikov), Spartacus (Spartacus, chor. by Georgy Kovtun), Rose Waltz (The Nutcracker).
Now his repertoire includes roles in Swan Lake, Giselle, ou Les Wilis, The Nutcracker, Romeo and Juliet, Laurencia, Cipollino, Without Words, Nunc Dimittis.
Anastasiya SevostianovaSupervisor and teacher of Saint-Petersburg private company
Soloist of international theaters
Degree in Vaganova Academy as an artist and teacher
Soloist of international theaters
Degree in Vaganova Academy as an artist and teacher
She has the historical privilege to be the daughter and disciple of the great Tatiana Sevastianova. Graduated with honors at the Vaganova Academy, as an artist and teacher in ballet class of Udalenkova.
After her soloist career in various ballet companies, she became supervisor and teacher of great Russian ballet companies, including the prestigious Ballet L. Yakobson.
She was a guest soloist in the ballet company of the Leningrad Conservatory named after Rimskiy-Korsakov.
In 1993 she was invited to the ballet company of Prague as soloist.
From 1995-1998 she was a soloist of the State Theatre in Brno.
Since 1998, soloist in the company .L.Yakobson.
She participated in tours around Russia and the world.
After her soloist career in various ballet companies, she became supervisor and teacher of great Russian ballet companies, including the prestigious Ballet L. Yakobson.
She was a guest soloist in the ballet company of the Leningrad Conservatory named after Rimskiy-Korsakov.
In 1993 she was invited to the ballet company of Prague as soloist.
From 1995-1998 she was a soloist of the State Theatre in Brno.
Since 1998, soloist in the company .L.Yakobson.
She participated in tours around Russia and the world.
Svetlana IvanovaVaganova Academy actual 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
Graduated from the Vaganova Academy as an artist and teacher
In 1996 she graduated from Vaganova Academy of Ballet as a student of legendary Inna 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 Sylphide 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 Rossiyskaya 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 Sylphide 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 Rossiyskaya 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.
Elena Bobovnikova (Chmil)A coach with the Mariinsky Ballet, working with Vaganova Ballet Academy students
Former dancer of the Mariinsky Theater
Graduated from the Vaganova Ballet Academy
Former dancer of the Mariinsky Theater
Graduated from the Vaganova Ballet Academy
Born in Leningrad. Graduated from the Vaganova Ballet Academy in 1998.
Joined the Mariinsky Ballet сompany the same year. Her repertoire included La Sylphide (Nancy, Sylphs), La Bayadère (Manu, Bayadères, Trio of Shades), The Sleeping Beauty (Carefree Fairy, Playfulness Fairy, Little Red Riding Hood), Swan Lake (Cygnets, Neapolitan Dance), Raymonda (Grand pas, variation), Le Corsaire (Trio of Odalisques), Don Quixote (Amour) etc.
Prize-winner at the International Vaganova-Prix Competition (2nd prize, St Petersburg, 1998).
Since 2019 she has been a coach with the Mariinsky Ballet, working with Vaganova Ballet Academy students engaged in the theatre’s performances.
Joined the Mariinsky Ballet сompany the same year. Her repertoire included La Sylphide (Nancy, Sylphs), La Bayadère (Manu, Bayadères, Trio of Shades), The Sleeping Beauty (Carefree Fairy, Playfulness Fairy, Little Red Riding Hood), Swan Lake (Cygnets, Neapolitan Dance), Raymonda (Grand pas, variation), Le Corsaire (Trio of Odalisques), Don Quixote (Amour) etc.
Prize-winner at the International Vaganova-Prix Competition (2nd prize, St Petersburg, 1998).
Since 2019 she has been a coach with the Mariinsky Ballet, working with Vaganova Ballet Academy students engaged in the theatre’s performances.
Aleksandra LebedevaSince 2018 a student of the pedagogical faculty of the Vaganova Academy
Since 1997 a dancer in the Mariinsky Theatre
Graduated from the Vaganova Academy of Dance
Since 1997 a dancer in the Mariinsky Theatre
Graduated from the Vaganova Academy of Dance
Russian Masters organisation is glad to introduce the teacher of historical and character dances: Aleksandra Lebedeva. She will be working with us in the next courses and she has been recommended specifically by the Vaganova Academy.
Graduated from the Vaganova Academy of Dance, she has worked since 1997 in the Mariinsky Theatre as a dancer. Since 2018 she is also a student of the pedagogical faculty of the Vaganova Academy. She also conducts rehearsals of the students from the Academy sometimes.
She has a lot of experience working the historical repertoire on the Mariinsky Theatre stage. She performed as a soloist in “The Fountain of Bakhchisarai'' (Krakowiak), "The Swan Lake'' (mazurka) “Don Quixote'' (Gipsy), “The Nutcracker'' (Lady) and "Polovtsian dances'' and she has also danced every kind of historical dances such as quadrilles, minuets, sarabandes, polonaises and other kind of dances highly used in classical repertoire.
During the course of historical dance, students will study and get familiar with the following dances from Mariinsky Theatre: the Minuet from “Rigoletto”, the Quadrille from “The Queen of swords” and the Polonaise from “Eugene Onegin”, among other pieces and apart from the theoretical material following the methodology of the Vaganova Academy.
Graduated from the Vaganova Academy of Dance, she has worked since 1997 in the Mariinsky Theatre as a dancer. Since 2018 she is also a student of the pedagogical faculty of the Vaganova Academy. She also conducts rehearsals of the students from the Academy sometimes.
She has a lot of experience working the historical repertoire on the Mariinsky Theatre stage. She performed as a soloist in “The Fountain of Bakhchisarai'' (Krakowiak), "The Swan Lake'' (mazurka) “Don Quixote'' (Gipsy), “The Nutcracker'' (Lady) and "Polovtsian dances'' and she has also danced every kind of historical dances such as quadrilles, minuets, sarabandes, polonaises and other kind of dances highly used in classical repertoire.
During the course of historical dance, students will study and get familiar with the following dances from Mariinsky Theatre: the Minuet from “Rigoletto”, the Quadrille from “The Queen of swords” and the Polonaise from “Eugene Onegin”, among other pieces and apart from the theoretical material following the methodology of the Vaganova Academy.
Anastasia VasilievaGraduated from the Vaganova Ballet Academy
Ph.D., Associate Professor of Department of methods of teaching character
historical dance and acting
Ph.D., Associate Professor of Department of methods of teaching character
historical dance and acting
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.
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Zhanna AyupovaArtistic Director of the Vaganova Ballet Academy
First Vice-rector of the Vaganova Ballet Academy
First Vice-rector of the Vaganova Ballet Academy
Zhanna Ayupova was born in Petrozavodsk. In 1984 she graduated from the Leningrad Choreographic School (coached by Ninel Kurgapkina) and was invited to become a member of the Kirov Ballet Company (Mariinsky Theatre). From 1987 Zhanna Aupova appeared as a featured soloist with the company preforming both lyric and dramatic parts. From 2000 to 2013 she had been coaching ballet dancers at the Mikhailovsky Theatre.
From 2013 – First Vice-rector and Artistic Director of the Vaganova Ballet Academy.
Over the course of her dance career Zhanna Ayupova has performed a great number of roles in major classical and neo-classical works. Her most prominent roles include Giselle (Giselle), Princess Aurora (The Sleeping Beauty), Marie (The Nutcracker), Raymonda (Raymonda), Kitri (Don Quixote), Nikiya (La Bayadère), Odette/Odile (Swan Lake), Manon (Manon), Soloist (Theme and Variations), Soloist (Symphony in C), Terpsichore (Apollo), Young Lady (Le Spectre de la Rose) and many others.
Zhanna Ayupova is a prize winner of the Moscow International Ballet Competition (1985).
In 2008 she was honored with the title People's Artist of Russia.
From 2013 – First Vice-rector and Artistic Director of the Vaganova Ballet Academy.
Over the course of her dance career Zhanna Ayupova has performed a great number of roles in major classical and neo-classical works. Her most prominent roles include Giselle (Giselle), Princess Aurora (The Sleeping Beauty), Marie (The Nutcracker), Raymonda (Raymonda), Kitri (Don Quixote), Nikiya (La Bayadère), Odette/Odile (Swan Lake), Manon (Manon), Soloist (Theme and Variations), Soloist (Symphony in C), Terpsichore (Apollo), Young Lady (Le Spectre de la Rose) and many others.
Zhanna Ayupova is a prize winner of the Moscow International Ballet Competition (1985).
In 2008 she was honored with the title People's Artist of Russia.
Maria KhorevaMariinsky Theatre First Soloist
Vaganova Academy graduated
Vaganova Academy graduated
Maria Khoreva is one of the greatest promises of the ballet world in many years. Graduated in 2018 at the Vaganova Academy with the class of the famous professor Lyudmila Kovaleva, Khoreva joined the Mariinsky Ballet Theatre that same year.
In October 2018, she danced the lead role in Paquita, something extremely unusual for such a recent graduate, and at the end of the month she was promoted from Dance Corps to First Soloist, a rank just one step below the main dancer.
More information is on the website of the Mariinsky theatre.
In October 2018, she danced the lead role in Paquita, something extremely unusual for such a recent graduate, and at the end of the month she was promoted from Dance Corps to First Soloist, a rank just one step below the main dancer.
Forming part of the Mariinsky for only a few months, her repertoire with the company already includes: The Nutcracker, Masha; Paquita, Paquita; Sleeping Beauty, Princess Aurora (Rose Adagio); Apollo, Terpsichore; Don Quixote, Queen of the Dryads; Jewels, Diamonds; Le Corsaire, Trio of Odalisques; Lake of the swans, Friends of the princess.
She has also toured the United States and Italy.
More information is on the website of the Mariinsky theatre.
Ivan ZaytsevPrincipal artist of Mikhailovsky theatre
Former principal artist of Eifman Ballet
Former principal artist of Eifman Ballet
In 2011 Ivan Zaytsev joined the ballet company of one of the best theatres of the world - Mikhailovsk, where very soon he became a Principal dancer, his repertoire includes solo and principal roles in La Sylphide, Le Corsaire, Cipollino, Don Quixote, Laurencia, The Flames of Paris, La Fille mal gardée, and Class Concert
as well as productions of Nacho Duato The Sleeping Beauty, Romeo and Juliet, The Nutcracker, Multiplicity, Forms of Silence and Emptiness, Prelude, Invisible, and White Darkness. Ivan has toured with the Mikhailovsky Ballet Company to Japan, USA, Germany etc.
He start his career from Krasnodar Ballet School in 1997 and while studying he was training at the Yury Grigorovich Ballet Theatre where he performed roles in the ballets Spartacus, Romeo and Juliet, Raymonda, The Golden Age, The Nutcracker, and Cipollino.
In 2002 Ivan graduated from Krasnodar Ballet School and entered the Department of Choreography at St. Petersburg State University for Culture and Arts.
After graduation from the University in 2007, he joined Leonid Jacobson Ballet Theatre in St. Petersburg, where he danced Romeo (Romeo and Juliet), Jose (Passion for Carmen), Siegfried (Swan Lake), Prince (The Nutcracker), Albrecht (Giselle), and Rodin (The Kiss).
After participation in the 11th Moscow International Ballet Competition in 2009, he was invited to join Boris Eifman Ballet Theatre. Ivan´s parties in Eifman Ballet were:
More information on the website of the Mikhailovsky theatre.
as well as productions of Nacho Duato The Sleeping Beauty, Romeo and Juliet, The Nutcracker, Multiplicity, Forms of Silence and Emptiness, Prelude, Invisible, and White Darkness. Ivan has toured with the Mikhailovsky Ballet Company to Japan, USA, Germany etc.
He start his career from Krasnodar Ballet School in 1997 and while studying he was training at the Yury Grigorovich Ballet Theatre where he performed roles in the ballets Spartacus, Romeo and Juliet, Raymonda, The Golden Age, The Nutcracker, and Cipollino.
In 2002 Ivan graduated from Krasnodar Ballet School and entered the Department of Choreography at St. Petersburg State University for Culture and Arts.
After graduation from the University in 2007, he joined Leonid Jacobson Ballet Theatre in St. Petersburg, where he danced Romeo (Romeo and Juliet), Jose (Passion for Carmen), Siegfried (Swan Lake), Prince (The Nutcracker), Albrecht (Giselle), and Rodin (The Kiss).
After participation in the 11th Moscow International Ballet Competition in 2009, he was invited to join Boris Eifman Ballet Theatre. Ivan´s parties in Eifman Ballet were:
- Basil in Don Quixote,
- Onegin in Onegin,
- Vronsky in Anna Karenina,
- Ekaterina´s son in Russian Hamlet,
- The Prince,
- The Young man & The Joker in Chaikovsky.
More information on the website of the Mikhailovsky theatre.
Sergey ScherbakovProfessional photographer with more than 20 years of experience
Winner of several national and international awards
Currently a collaborator in the prestigious Mikhailovsky theater
Winner of several national and international awards
Currently a collaborator in the prestigious Mikhailovsky theater
Winner of several national and international awards, currently a collaborator in the prestigious Mikhailovsky theater, professional photographer with more than 20 years of experience in the artistic world. Our students will have an exclusive opportunity to be portrayed by this magnificent artist, whose work has been recognized by the most emblematic museums of St. Petersburg and is part of the collection of numerous exhibition halls both in Russia and abroad.
More information about the individual and group sessions as well as the free pack of Russian Masters Ballet at info@russianmatersballet.com
Sergey Shcherbakov, specialist in commercial and art photography, member of the Creative Union of Photographers of Russia.
Featured awards:
The works of Sergey are exposed in the collections of:
State Russian Museum, Saint Petersburg
Museum of the History of the City of St. Petersburg
National Center of Photography "Rosphoto", Saint Petersburg
Graphic-Center "Grafiken Hus", Sweden
and many more.
Participant in more than 15 exhibitions
10 individual exhibitions
Instagram.com/Shcherbakov.foto
More information about the individual and group sessions as well as the free pack of Russian Masters Ballet at info@russianmatersballet.com
Sergey Shcherbakov, specialist in commercial and art photography, member of the Creative Union of Photographers of Russia.
Featured awards:
- "Photographer of a year, 2005" (Reportage, series);
- Stipendium of International Project "Network Baltic" in graphic - center "Grafikens Huns", Sweden, 2004.
The works of Sergey are exposed in the collections of:
State Russian Museum, Saint Petersburg
Museum of the History of the City of St. Petersburg
National Center of Photography "Rosphoto", Saint Petersburg
Graphic-Center "Grafiken Hus", Sweden
and many more.
Participant in more than 15 exhibitions
10 individual exhibitions
Instagram.com/Shcherbakov.foto
Ira YakovlevaBallet Photographer of international renown
Former balletina with L. Yakobson theatre
Former balletina with L. Yakobson theatre
Ira Yakovleva is one of the most important ballet photographers in St. Petersburg and her international reputation has led her to work with the greatest ballet stars of the globe. Her training and previous career as a professional dancer bring to her works a point of view of the highest technical and artistic quality that unites with the expressive strength and delicacy of her images.
Yakovleva graduated from the State Choreographic School of Kiev and joined the ballet theatre L. Yakobson of St. Petersburg. She has toured throughout Russia, Europe, America and Asia with this prestigious company. For the past 7 years she has been exclusively dedicated to dance photography, where she has achieved international success and collaborates with dance brands from all around the world including Scena Shop, Susha More, Sonumberone, Balletpapier, Baustelle Berlin, Wezzarium, KeithLink , Dance Wear for all, Zi dancewear, Nina Shterenberg, Katerina Kelberg, Lets go dress or Virtuozo.
Apart from photographing countless ballet stars individually, she is an assiduous collaborator with large institutions in Russia such as the Mariinsky Theater, Eifman Ballet, Eifman Ballet School, Balleroosha, SPB City Guide or Dance Open. As well as in magazines such as: La Personne, Beatrice Magazine, Kadance.
Ira Yakovleva joins Russian Masters as one of the great representatives of dance photography worldwide and it’s a real proud for us to have someone of her stature and thus swelling the number of experts who, in their respective fields, help to make Russian Masters a unique experience of the highest level.
Yakovleva graduated from the State Choreographic School of Kiev and joined the ballet theatre L. Yakobson of St. Petersburg. She has toured throughout Russia, Europe, America and Asia with this prestigious company. For the past 7 years she has been exclusively dedicated to dance photography, where she has achieved international success and collaborates with dance brands from all around the world including Scena Shop, Susha More, Sonumberone, Balletpapier, Baustelle Berlin, Wezzarium, KeithLink , Dance Wear for all, Zi dancewear, Nina Shterenberg, Katerina Kelberg, Lets go dress or Virtuozo.
Apart from photographing countless ballet stars individually, she is an assiduous collaborator with large institutions in Russia such as the Mariinsky Theater, Eifman Ballet, Eifman Ballet School, Balleroosha, SPB City Guide or Dance Open. As well as in magazines such as: La Personne, Beatrice Magazine, Kadance.
Ira Yakovleva joins Russian Masters as one of the great representatives of dance photography worldwide and it’s a real proud for us to have someone of her stature and thus swelling the number of experts who, in their respective fields, help to make Russian Masters a unique experience of the highest level.
