St. Petersburg, Russia
RMB Summer Intensive
29 June - 20 July, 2025 - WAITING LIST ONLY
21 July - 04 August, 2025
21 July - 04 August, 2025
Professional (3 weeks)
AIMED AT
students 10-19 y.o. specializing in classical dance
DURATION
3 weeks: 29 June - 20 July
SCHEDULE
up to 6 hours per day from Monday to Saturday
BALLET FACILITIES
ACCOMMODATION
REGISTER
you can apply for the waiting list and we will contact you
AUDITIONS
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.
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 2023 and 2024 don't need to pass an audition. Students have a possibility to get scholarship for Russian Masters Ballet Intensives 2025 by results of Live and Online auditions. You can find detailed information in the Auditions for Intensives site section.
THE PROGRAM INCLUDE
Ballet Classes
Points / Male technique
Classical Repertoire
Acting
Character
Contemporary
Gymnastics
Final Gala rehearsals
IN ADDITION
Ballet nutrition classes
Master classes and meeting with the invited guests
19 July - Open class/report for parents
19 July - Final Gala at Vaganova Academy School Theatre
Official audition for Vaganova Academy International Trainee Program
Possibility to get scholarship for Russian Masters Ballet Camp 2026
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
Elena Bobovnikova (Chmil) - Vaganova Academy current teacher
Svetlana Ivanova - Vaganova Academy current teacher
Galina Enikeeva - Vaganova Academy current teacher
Ilya Novoseltsev - Vaganova Academy senior teacher
Anastasia Sevostianova - graduate teacher of Vaganova Academy
Kirill Radev - graduate artist from Vaganova Academy, contemporary choreographer and teacher
Aleksandra Lebedeva - graduate teacher of Vaganova Academy
Dmitry Pykhachov - Vaganova Academy current teacher
Sofia Gumerova - graduate teacher of Vaganova Academy
Veronika Markova - soloist of the Mikhailovsky theatre
Marianna Krivenko - graduate teacher of Vaganova Academy
* Due to possible changes in theaters’ and institutions’ schedules, some names may vary.SPECIAL GUESTS
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:
Ivan Zaytsev - principal artist of the Mikhailovsky theatre
Maria Khoreva - first soloist of the Mariinsky TheatreYekaterina Osmolkina - first soloist of the Mariinsky Theatre
Margarita Kullik - Ballet Master of the Mariinsky Theatre
Veronika Markova - soloist of the Mikhailovsky theatre and nutritionist
* More guests to be confirmed; due to possible changes in theatres’ and institutions’ schedules, some names may vary.PROGRAM FEE
3 weeks: June 29 - July 20 - 1700 €*
*if a students reserves the course only with no accommodation, an additional fee of 180 EUR applies.
OFFICIAL ACCOMMODATION
The accommodation is available in the official residence of the Vaganova Academy. At the age of 10-11 years, accommodation in the residence is not required, for students from the age of 12, accommodation in the residence is preferable.
The cost of official accommodation for 3 weeks is 990 €. The price also includes meals, excursions, a visit to the theater (Mariinsky or Mikhailovsky), trips and other activities of an eventful camp life under the supervision of experienced and friendly monitors.
EXTRAS
Airport transfer is available for unaccompanied students only.
Extra lunch for students who live separately.
Individual photo sessions with official photographers.
All extra services are available for the booking after 01 of March.
Extra lunch for students who live separately.
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: spb@russianmastersballet.com
Professional (2 weeks)
AIMED AT
students 12-19 y.o. specializing in classical dance
DURATION
2 weeks: 21 July - 4 August
SCHEDULE
up to 6 hours per day from Monday to Saturday
BALLET FACILITIES
ACCOMMODATION
REGISTER
to apply for the program, participants should register. If you have not yet filled in the form, please do it.
AUDITIONS
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.
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 2023 and 2024 don't need to pass an audition.
THE PROGRAM INCLUDE
Ballet Classes
Points
Classical Repertoire
Acting
Character
Contemporary
Gymnastics
Final Gala rehearsals
IN ADDITION
Ballet nutrition classes
Master classes and meeting with the invited guests
3 August - Open class/report for parents
3 August - Final Gala at Vaganova Academy School Theatre
Official audition for Vaganova Academy International Trainee Program
Possibility to get scholarship for Russian Masters Ballet Camp 2026
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
Elena Bobovnikova (Chmil) - Vaganova Academy current teacher
Svetlana Ivanova - Vaganova Academy current teacher
Angelina Alexandrova - graduate teacher of Vaganova Academy
Anastasia Sevostianova - graduate teacher of Vaganova Academy
Yan Omelnitsky - Vaganova Academy current teacher
Aleksandra Lebedeva - graduate teacher of Vaganova Academy
Dmitry Pykhachov - Vaganova Academy current teacher
Veronika Markova - soloist of the Mikhailovsky theatre
Kristina Chernova - guest choreographer of the Vaganova Academy and the Mikhailovsky theatre* Due to possible changes in theaters’ and institutions’ schedules, some names may vary.
SPECIAL GUESTS
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:
Margarita Kullik - ballet master of the Mariinsky Theatre
Alexander Omar - art director of the Novosibirsk state opera and ballet theatreVeronika Markova - soloist of the Mikhailovsky theatre
* More guests to be confirmed; due to possible changes in theatres’ and institutions’ schedules, some names may vary.
PROGRAM FEE
2 weeks: July 21 - August 04 - 1300 €*
*if a students reserves the course only with no accommodation, an additional fee of 120 € applies.
OFFICIAL ACCOMMODATION
The accommodation is available in the official residence of the Vaganova Academy.
The cost of official accommodation for 2 weeks is 700 €. The price also includes meals, excursions, a visit to the theater (Mariinsky or Mikhailovsky), trips and other activities of an eventful camp life under the supervision of experienced and friendly monitors.
EXTRAS
Airport transfer is available for unaccompanied students only.
Extra lunch for students who live separately.
Individual photo sessions with official photographers.
All extra services are available for the booking after 01 of April.
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: spb@russianmastersballet.com
Observation
AIMED AT
classical ballet professionals
DURATION
1, 2, 3, 4 or 5 weeks
SCHEDULE
the schedule of activities from 9:30 to 16:30 from 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 are the most important personalities of the current classical dance scene, all of them teachers, ballet masters or stars of the main ballet institutions.
FREE ACCESS to all program classes: Ballet Classes, Male Technique, Repertoire, Character Dance, Acting, Gymnastics
IN ADDITION
Teaching and translation of classes to English
Certificates of attendance
TEACHERS
Elena Bobovnikova (Chmil) - Vaganova Academy current teacher
Svetlana Ivanova - Vaganova Academy current teacher
Galina Enikeeva - Vaganova Academy current teacher
Ilya Novoseltsev - Vaganova Academy senior teacher
Angelina Alexandrova - graduate teacher of Vaganova Academy
Yan Omelnitsky - Vaganova Academy current teacher
Anastasia Sevostianova - graduate teacher of Vaganova Academy
Aleksandra Lebedeva - graduate teacher of Vaganova Academy
Kirill Radev - graduate artist from Vaganova Academy, contemporary choreographer and teacher
Dmitry Pykhachov - Vaganova Academy current teacher
Sofia Gumerova - graduate teacher of Vaganova Academy
Veronika Markova - soloist of the Mikhailovsky theatre
Marianna Krivenko - graduate teacher of Vaganova Academy
Kristina Chernova - guest choreographer of the Vaganova Academy and the Mikhailovsky theatre
* Due to possible changes in theaters’ and institutions’ schedules, some names may vary.
COURSE FEE
1-week program assistance: 150 €
You may choose any week.
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: spb@russianmastersballet.com
confirmed teachers
Galina Enikeeva• Professor of the Vaganova Academy
• Former first soloist of The Theatre of Choreographic Miniatures
• Graduated as a teacher and artist from the Vaganova Academy
• Former first soloist of The Theatre of Choreographic Miniatures
• Graduated as a teacher and artist from the 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
Svetlana Ivanova• Teacher of the Vaganova Academy
• Former soloist of the Mariinsky Theatre
• Graduated as a teacher and artist from the Vaganova Academy
• Former soloist of the Mariinsky Theatre
• Graduated as a teacher and artist from the Vaganova Academy
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)• Teacher of the Vaganova Academy
• Former coach of the Mariinsky Theatre Company
• Former dancer of the Mariinsky Theatre
• Graduated as a teacher from the Vaganova Academy
• Former coach of the Mariinsky Theatre Company
• Former dancer of the Mariinsky Theatre
• Graduated as a teacher from the Vaganova 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.
Ilya Novoseltsev• Senior teacher of the Vaganova Academy
• Former dancer of the Eifman Ballet Company and the Mikhailovsky Theatre
• Graduated as a teacher and artist from the Vaganova Academy
• Former dancer of the Eifman Ballet Company and the Mikhailovsky Theatre
• Graduated as a teacher and artist from the Vaganova Academy
Ilya Novoseltsev was born on October 31, 1965 in Leningrad (now St. Petersburg). From 1975 to 1983 he studied at the Leningrad Academic Art School named after Agrippina Vaganova (now the Vaganova Academy) in the class of the teacher Lev Ivanov.
In 1986 Ilya Novoseltsev became a soloist of the Udmurt Opera and Ballet Theatre. Since 1985 he was a soloist of the Chelyabinsk Opera and Ballet Theatre named after Mikhail Glinka. From 1987 to 1993 he worked at the Eifman Ballet Company. From 1993 to 2005 he worked at the Mikhailovsky Theater. In 2002, he got the degree at the Vaganova Academy as a teacher. Since 2004, he's been a teacher of classical dance at the Vaganova Academy.
In 1986 Ilya Novoseltsev became a soloist of the Udmurt Opera and Ballet Theatre. Since 1985 he was a soloist of the Chelyabinsk Opera and Ballet Theatre named after Mikhail Glinka. From 1987 to 1993 he worked at the Eifman Ballet Company. From 1993 to 2005 he worked at the Mikhailovsky Theater. In 2002, he got the degree at the Vaganova Academy as a teacher. Since 2004, he's been a teacher of classical dance at the Vaganova Academy.
His most prominent ballet performances: "Swan Lake" - the harlequin, "The Fountain of Bakhchisarai" - Mercutio, "Walpurgis Night" - Pan, "Polovtsian Dances", "Twelfth Night" - Sir Andrew, "The Marriage of Figaro" - Cherubino, "The Duel" - Khlebnikov, "Pinocchio" - Pinocchio, "Le Spectre de la rose" - Rose.
Marianna Krivenko• Current Russian Maters Ballet 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.
Sofia Gumerova• Current acting teacher of the Eifman Dance Academy and classical heritage teacher of the Conservatory named after N.A. Rimsky-Korsakov
• Former soloist of the Mariinsky Theatre
• Graduated as an artist from the Vaganova Academy
• Former soloist of the Mariinsky Theatre
• Graduated as an artist from the Vaganova Academy
“A tall, and with noble elongated lines, she perfectly embodies the modern type of the Petersburg ballerina - elegant and aristocratic.” - Ballet Magazine.
Sofya Gumerova graduated from the Vaganova Academy an an artist in 1995. The same year she entered the company of the Mariinsky Theater, becoming a ballet soloist in 2016. Sofya also graduated from the faculty of ballet staging of the St. Petersburg State Conservatory of Rimsky-Korsakov as a tutor-choreographer.
In 2010 Sofya received the title of honored Artist of Russia.
Sofia’s repertoire includes more than 30 roles, including the beloved Giselle (Giselle, Manna, Mirta), Swan Lake (Odette - Odile, large swans), La Bayadere (Nikia, Grand pas, trio of shadows), Corsair (Medora, a trio of odalisks), La Sylphide (La Sylphide), the Sleeping Beauty (Princess Aurora, Candide Fairy, Princess Florine), Raymonda (Raymonda, Clemance, Grand pas), Don Quixote (Kitri, Street Dancer, Queen of the Dryads), Michel Fokine’s ballets The Dying Swan, Chopiniana, and many many others!
Repertoire also includes:
Ondine (Queen of the Sea); choreography by Pierre Lacotte,
Reverence; choreography by David Dawson,
the duet from the ballet The Ghostly Ball; choreography by Dmitry Bryantsev,
Goya-Divertissement (Duchess of Alba); choreography by José Antonio,
Like an Old Organ Grinder; choreography by Alexei Miroshnichenko,
Pas de quatre (Carlotta Grisi, Lucile Grahn); choreography by Anton Dolin
and Euphoria; choreography by Nikita Dmitrievsky.
Sofya Gumerova has been working as a guest teacher for foreign students at the Vaganova Academy. Now she gives classes at the St. Petersburg State Conservatory of Rimsky-Korsakov of classical heritage and the art of being a tutor as well as acting classes at the Eifman Academy. In addition, Sofya conducts master classes all over the world.
Sofya Gumerova graduated from the Vaganova Academy an an artist in 1995. The same year she entered the company of the Mariinsky Theater, becoming a ballet soloist in 2016. Sofya also graduated from the faculty of ballet staging of the St. Petersburg State Conservatory of Rimsky-Korsakov as a tutor-choreographer.
In 2010 Sofya received the title of honored Artist of Russia.
Sofia’s repertoire includes more than 30 roles, including the beloved Giselle (Giselle, Manna, Mirta), Swan Lake (Odette - Odile, large swans), La Bayadere (Nikia, Grand pas, trio of shadows), Corsair (Medora, a trio of odalisks), La Sylphide (La Sylphide), the Sleeping Beauty (Princess Aurora, Candide Fairy, Princess Florine), Raymonda (Raymonda, Clemance, Grand pas), Don Quixote (Kitri, Street Dancer, Queen of the Dryads), Michel Fokine’s ballets The Dying Swan, Chopiniana, and many many others!
Repertoire also includes:
Ondine (Queen of the Sea); choreography by Pierre Lacotte,
Reverence; choreography by David Dawson,
the duet from the ballet The Ghostly Ball; choreography by Dmitry Bryantsev,
Goya-Divertissement (Duchess of Alba); choreography by José Antonio,
Like an Old Organ Grinder; choreography by Alexei Miroshnichenko,
Pas de quatre (Carlotta Grisi, Lucile Grahn); choreography by Anton Dolin
and Euphoria; choreography by Nikita Dmitrievsky.
Sofya Gumerova has been working as a guest teacher for foreign students at the Vaganova Academy. Now she gives classes at the St. Petersburg State Conservatory of Rimsky-Korsakov of classical heritage and the art of being a tutor as well as acting classes at the Eifman Academy. In addition, Sofya conducts master classes all over the world.
Anastasiya Sevostianova• Supervisor and teacher of the Saint-Petersburg private company
• 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
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.
Dmitry Pykhachov• Acting teacher of the Vaganova Academy
• Current character and acting roles soloist of the Mariinsky Theatre
• Graduated as a teacher from the Vaganova Academy
• Current character and acting roles soloist of the Mariinsky Theatre
• Graduated as a teacher from the Vaganova Academy
Mr. Dmitry Pykhachov will conduct character and acting classes during RMB Summer course in St. Petersburg 2025.
A soloist of character and acting roles in the Mariinsky theatre, Mr. Dmitry Pykhachov will be giving character and acting classes for students of the RMB Summer course in St. Petersburg.
Born in Leningrad Dmitry Pykhachov graduated from the Vaganova Academy of Russian Ballet in 1995 (class of Professor Gennady Selyutsky) and joined the Mariinsky Ballet in 1995.
He's a prize-winner at the Vaganova-prix competition (1995).
Some of the roles from his vast repertoire at the Mariinsky Theatre:
- La Sylphide (James, Gurn, Youths, Madge); choreography by August Bournonville, revised version by Elsa-Marianne von Rosen,
- Giselle (Hans, the Duke, Classical Duet, Armour-Bearer); choreography by Jean Coralli, Jules Perrot and Marius Petipa,
- La Bayadère (Toloragva, Dugmanta, Grand pas); choreography by Marius Petipa, revised version by Vladimir Ponomarev and Vakhtang Chabukiani,
- La Fille du Pharaon (The Nubian King); choreography by Marius Petipa reconstructed by Toni Candeloro,
- Swan Lake (Friends of the Prince, Spanish Dance, Mazurka, Neapolitan Dance); choreography by Marius Petipa and Lev Ivanov, revised version by Konstantin Sergeyev,
- Raymonda (Abderakhman, Mazurka, Béranger, Grand pas); choreography by Marius Petipa, revised version by Konstantin Sergeyev,
- The Sleeping Beauty (Aurora’s Suitors, the Bluebird, Carabosse the Wicked Fairy, Carabosse); choreography by Marius Petipa, revised version by Konstantin Sergeyev,
- The Sleeping Beauty (Prince Fleur de Pois, Prince Chéri, Carabosse); choreography by Marius Petipa, reconstruction of the 1890 production by Sergei Vikharev,
- Don Quixote (Gamache); choreography by Alexander Gorsky after Marius Petipa,
etc.
Currently Dmitry Pykhachov is a teacher at the Vaganova Academy and rehears the following parts with his students:
Romeo and Juliet (harlequin and four harlequin), La Bayadère (Magedaveya), The Legend of Love (harlequin and five harlequin, people of the second and third acts), Sleeping Beauty, Petrushka, The Wedding, Raymonda (Saracen dance, panaderos), Anyuta, Copelia, Walpurgis Night, Don Quixote (Gamache, gypsy solo dance), The Young Lady and the Hooligan, Giselle (Hans), The Corsair (Birbanto).
A soloist of character and acting roles in the Mariinsky theatre, Mr. Dmitry Pykhachov will be giving character and acting classes for students of the RMB Summer course in St. Petersburg.
Born in Leningrad Dmitry Pykhachov graduated from the Vaganova Academy of Russian Ballet in 1995 (class of Professor Gennady Selyutsky) and joined the Mariinsky Ballet in 1995.
He's a prize-winner at the Vaganova-prix competition (1995).
Some of the roles from his vast repertoire at the Mariinsky Theatre:
- La Sylphide (James, Gurn, Youths, Madge); choreography by August Bournonville, revised version by Elsa-Marianne von Rosen,
- Giselle (Hans, the Duke, Classical Duet, Armour-Bearer); choreography by Jean Coralli, Jules Perrot and Marius Petipa,
- La Bayadère (Toloragva, Dugmanta, Grand pas); choreography by Marius Petipa, revised version by Vladimir Ponomarev and Vakhtang Chabukiani,
- La Fille du Pharaon (The Nubian King); choreography by Marius Petipa reconstructed by Toni Candeloro,
- Swan Lake (Friends of the Prince, Spanish Dance, Mazurka, Neapolitan Dance); choreography by Marius Petipa and Lev Ivanov, revised version by Konstantin Sergeyev,
- Raymonda (Abderakhman, Mazurka, Béranger, Grand pas); choreography by Marius Petipa, revised version by Konstantin Sergeyev,
- The Sleeping Beauty (Aurora’s Suitors, the Bluebird, Carabosse the Wicked Fairy, Carabosse); choreography by Marius Petipa, revised version by Konstantin Sergeyev,
- The Sleeping Beauty (Prince Fleur de Pois, Prince Chéri, Carabosse); choreography by Marius Petipa, reconstruction of the 1890 production by Sergei Vikharev,
- Don Quixote (Gamache); choreography by Alexander Gorsky after Marius Petipa,
etc.
Currently Dmitry Pykhachov is a teacher at the Vaganova Academy and rehears the following parts with his students:
Romeo and Juliet (harlequin and four harlequin), La Bayadère (Magedaveya), The Legend of Love (harlequin and five harlequin, people of the second and third acts), Sleeping Beauty, Petrushka, The Wedding, Raymonda (Saracen dance, panaderos), Anyuta, Copelia, Walpurgis Night, Don Quixote (Gamache, gypsy solo dance), The Young Lady and the Hooligan, Giselle (Hans), The Corsair (Birbanto).
Aleksandra Lebedeva• Character dance teacher at the Boris Eifman Dance Academy
• Current dancer of the Mariinsky Theatre
• Graduated as a teacher and artist from the Vaganova Academy
• Current dancer of the Mariinsky Theatre
• Graduated as a teacher and artist from the Vaganova Academy
Aleksandra Lebedeva has been recommended specifically by the Vaganova Academy to teach the character dance for our students. Currently Alexandra Lebedeva works as a character dance teacher at the Boris Eifman Dance Academy.
Graduated from the Vaganova Academy as artist and teacher, she works in the Mariinsky Theatre as a dancer since 1997. Since 2018 she also conducts rehearsals of the students from the Vaganova Academy from time to time.
She acquired 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 character dance, students may study and get familiar with the following dances from the 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 as artist and teacher, she works in the Mariinsky Theatre as a dancer since 1997. Since 2018 she also conducts rehearsals of the students from the Vaganova Academy from time to time.
She acquired 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 character dance, students may study and get familiar with the following dances from the 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.
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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.
Alexander OmarArt director of the Novosibirsk state opera and ballet theatre
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
Alexander Omar graduated from the Vaganova Ballet Academy in 2004 and the same year he joined the Mikhailovsky Ballet Company.
He was also an acting teacher of the Vaganova Academy.
Alexander Omar's 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).
He was also an acting teacher of the Vaganova Academy.
Alexander Omar's 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 is an art director of the Novosibirsk state opera and ballet theatre and also 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.
Ivan ZaytsevPrincipal artist of Mikhailovsky theatre
Former principal artist of Eifman Ballet
Special RMB partner in the ballet intensive course organisation in Saint Petersburg
Former principal artist of Eifman Ballet
Special RMB partner in the ballet intensive course organisation in Saint Petersburg
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.
Margarita KullikBallet Master of the Mariinsky Theatre
Former principal dancer of the Mariinsky Theatre
Graduated as a teacher and artist from the Vaganova Academy
Former principal dancer of the Mariinsky Theatre
Graduated as a teacher and artist from the Vaganova Academy
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.
Veronika MarkovaNutritionist
Soloist of the Mikhailovsky theatre
Graduated from the Vaganova Ballet Academy
Graduated from the FPA (Association of Fitness Professionals in Moscow)
Soloist of the Mikhailovsky theatre
Graduated from the Vaganova Ballet Academy
Graduated from the FPA (Association of Fitness Professionals in Moscow)
Beautiful, light and very technique dancer Veronika Markova in 2010 graduated from the Vaganova Ballet Academy and in 2012 joined the Mikhailovsky Ballet Company. Her repertoire includes solo, corps de ballet and character roles in the ballets Giselle, ou Les Wilis, Swan Lake, La Bayadère, Don Quixote, La Sylphide, Coppélia, Le Corsaire, Laurencia, The Flames of Paris, Cipollino, The Sleeping Beauty, The Nutcracker, Prelude, and others.
In 2020 Veronika graduated from the FPA (Association of Fitness Professionals in Moscow) as nutritionist (nutrition specialist) and started to provide individual consultations, master classes, webinars, and seminars in person and remotely. She is mainly working with ballet dancers, children of different ages and adult artists. Veronica patiently helps to plan the diet wisely, enjoy food, lose weight and solve related problems.
In 2020 Veronika graduated from the FPA (Association of Fitness Professionals in Moscow) as nutritionist (nutrition specialist) and started to provide individual consultations, master classes, webinars, and seminars in person and remotely. She is mainly working with ballet dancers, children of different ages and adult artists. Veronica patiently helps to plan the diet wisely, enjoy food, lose weight and solve related problems.
Sergey LaletinBallet scholar, ballet critic
Teacher at Boris Eifman Ballet Academy
Associate Professor of the Department of Ballet Master Education at the Vaganova Academy
Teacher at Boris Eifman Ballet Academy
Associate Professor of the Department of Ballet Master Education at the Vaganova Academy
Passionate about his work, Sergei Laletin, being a dancer at St Petersburg theatre “Russian ballet”, graduated from the Vaganova Academy as a ballet critic and later became Associate Professor of the Department of Ballet Master Education at the Vaganova Academy.
He is a teacher at Boris Eifman Ballet Academy and Lecturer at the St. Petersburg Institute.
Senior researcher at the St. Petersburg State Museum of Theatre and Musical Art and Chairman of the Youth Association of the Council on Ballet and Choreography of the St. Petersburg Branch of the Union of Theatre Workers of the Russian Federation.
Author-compiler of the album series "Legends of Russian Ballet". Author of articles in the magazines "Ballet", "Stage", "Ballet ad libitum", "PRO Dance", scientific collections and newsletters.
He is a teacher at Boris Eifman Ballet Academy and Lecturer at the St. Petersburg Institute.
Senior researcher at the St. Petersburg State Museum of Theatre and Musical Art and Chairman of the Youth Association of the Council on Ballet and Choreography of the St. Petersburg Branch of the Union of Theatre Workers of the Russian Federation.
Author-compiler of the album series "Legends of Russian Ballet". Author of articles in the magazines "Ballet", "Stage", "Ballet ad libitum", "PRO Dance", scientific collections and newsletters.
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 ballerina with L. Yakobson theatre
Former ballerina 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.
Elena KarstenPermanent makeup artist of the Mikhailovsky Theatre
For more than 30 years Elena Karsten has been preparing dancers to go on stage. Elena does makeup of the most varied complexity: from Fairy Carabosse from “The Sleeping Beauty” and the Brahmin from “La Bayadère” to Rothbart from “Swan Lake” and the Tsar from “The Little Humpbacked Horse”.
Despite her high professionalism, one of her duties is to lift the mood of the dancer, regardless of what happened before. She worked with such ballet idols as Farukh Ruzimatov, Nikita Dolgushin, Nikolai Tsiskaridze, Roberto Bolle, Nacho Duato and others. Elena did hairstyles, did makeup, prepared for the stage and tuned many of our favorite artists for a specific role, such as Ivan Vasiliev, Ivan Zaytsev, Denis Rodkin, Vladimir Shklyarov, Kimin Kim and others.
“The make-up artist at the Mikhailovsky Theatre is also a psychologist, maybe even first by profession, and then a make-up artist,” jokes Elena. “The artists come to me and sit in my chair right before going on stage, before the start of the performance. It’s so important to lift their spirits and convince them that they are the best in this world.”
Despite her high professionalism, one of her duties is to lift the mood of the dancer, regardless of what happened before. She worked with such ballet idols as Farukh Ruzimatov, Nikita Dolgushin, Nikolai Tsiskaridze, Roberto Bolle, Nacho Duato and others. Elena did hairstyles, did makeup, prepared for the stage and tuned many of our favorite artists for a specific role, such as Ivan Vasiliev, Ivan Zaytsev, Denis Rodkin, Vladimir Shklyarov, Kimin Kim and others.
“The make-up artist at the Mikhailovsky Theatre is also a psychologist, maybe even first by profession, and then a make-up artist,” jokes Elena. “The artists come to me and sit in my chair right before going on stage, before the start of the performance. It’s so important to lift their spirits and convince them that they are the best in this world.”
