St. Petersburg, Russia
RMB Summer Intensive
27 June - 18 July, 2027
Professional (3 weeks)
AIMED AT
students 10-19 y.o. specializing in classical dance
DURATION
3 weeks: 27.06 – 18.07
SCHEDULE
Mon-Fri 9:30-17:30
Sat - short day 09:30-14:00
*Subject to change
Sat - short day 09:30-14:00
*Subject to change
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 2025 and 2026 don't need to pass an audition. Students have a possibility to get scholarship for Russian Masters Ballet Intensives 2027 by results of Live and Online auditions. You can find detailed information in the Auditions for Intensives site section.
THE PROGRAM INCLUDES
Ballet Classes
Points / Male technique
Classical Repertoire
Pas de Deux
Acting
Character
Contemporary
Gymnastics
Final Gala rehearsals
IN ADDITION
Ballet nutrition classes
Master classes and meeting with the invited guests
Lectures, ballet projects and workshops given by invited professionals
17.07 - Open class/report for parents
17.07 - Final Gala at Vaganova Academy School Theatre
Official audition for Vaganova Academy International Trainee Program
Possibility to get scholarship for Russian Masters Ballet Camp 2027/28
Professional photo and video recording
Translation of classes into English
Free physiotherapy assistance
Small groups up to 16 students per group
Diplomas
And much more…
*All the dates are subject to change.
TEACHERS
Svetlana Ivanova - Current Teacher of Vaganova Academy
Natalia Permyakova - Current Teacher of the Vaganova Academy
Galina Enikeeva - Current Professor of the Vaganova Academy
Elena Bobovnikova (Chmil) - Current teacher of the Vaganova Academy
Anastasia Sevostianova - Vaganova Academy Certified Ballet Teacher
Ilya Novoseltsev - Current Senior Teacher of the Vaganova Academy
Aleksandra Lebedeva - Vaganova Academy Certified Ballet Teacher
Dmitry Pykhachov - Current Teacher of Vaganova Academy, Vaganova Academy Certified Ballet Teacher
Sofia Gumerova - Current Teacher of Vaganova Academy & Eifman Dance Academy
Marianna Krivenko - Permanent RMB Faculty Teacher, Vaganova Academy Certified Ballet Teacher
*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
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
2 050 €
OFFICIAL ACCOMMODATION
The accommodation package is available for students aged 14 and over in an historical residence for students of Vaganova Ballet Academy Vaganova Academy Residence. Also other intensive entertainments are available under the guidance of experienced and friendly counselors.
EXTRAS
Airport transfer is available for unaccompanied students only.
Individual photo sessions with official photographers.
All extra services are available for the booking after 01 of March.
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 - 3 weeks
SCHEDULE
Mon-Fri 9:30-17:30
Sat - short day 09:30-14:00
*Subject to change
Sat - short day 09:30-14:00
*Subject to change
BALLET FACILITIES
ACCOMODATION
not provided
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.
ACCESS to all program classes: Ballet Classes, Male Technique, Repertoire, Character Dance, Acting, Gymnastics
IN ADDITION
Translation of classes into English
Certificates of attendance
TEACHERS
Svetlana Ivanova - Current Teacher of Vaganova Academy
Natalia Permyakova - Current Teacher of the Vaganova Academy
Galina Enikeeva - Current Professor of the Vaganova Academy
Elena Bobovnikova (Chmil) - TCurrent eacher of the Vaganova Academy
Anastasia Sevostianova - Vaganova Academy Certified Ballet Teacher
Ilya Novoseltsev - Current Senior Teacher of the Vaganova Academy
Aleksandra Lebedeva - Vaganova Academy Certified Ballet Teacher
Dmitry Pykhachov - Current Teacher of Vaganova Academy, Vaganova Academy Certified Ballet Teacher
Sofia Gumerova - Current Teacher of Vaganova Academy & Eifman Dance Academy
Marianna Krivenko - Permanent RMB Faculty Teacher, Vaganova Academy Certified Ballet Teacher
*Due to possible changes in theaters’ and institutions’ schedules, some names may vary.
PROGRAM FEE
1 week (6 days’ assistance): 200 €
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• Permanent RMB Faculty teacher
• Former soloist of Eifman Ballet Company
• Graduated as a teacher from the Vaganova Academy
• Former soloist of Eifman Ballet Company
• Graduated as a teacher from the Vaganova Academy
Ballet dancer and teacher.
Born in Kiev. From the age of 5, she began to study at the Deryugins' Gymnastics School in Kiev.
At the age of 10 she entered the Kiev Choreography School. Danced solo parts in the ballet "Theme with Variations" staged by V. Kovtun, The great classical pas from the ballet "Paquita", Pas de six from the ballet "Markitanka", Naina from the opera "Ruslan and Lyudmila", "Revived frescoes" from the ballet " Humpbacked Horse ", pas de deux from the ballet" The Venetian Carnival "," Classical pas de deux "by D. Balanchine.
After graduation, she came to St. Petersburg. From 1995 to 2010 she worked at the Academic Ballet Theater of Boris Eifman.
She took part in all theater performances (Russian Hamlet, Giselle (girlfriends), Pinocchio (Fox Alice, Red Giselle, Tchaikovsky, Requiem, My Jerusalem, Don Juan And Moliere "," Karamazov "," Seagull "," Anna Karenina "...).
In 2010-2011 she worked at the Helen Prokopieva DanceTheater "The Fortress Ballet". Danced in the performances "Attempt of tenderness", "Wait for an Angel", "Singing in July".
Marianna participated in the theatrical project "Lessons of Tango and Love" in which the People's Artist of the USSR Alisa Freindlikh, Varvara Vladimirova and the Dance Theater "The Fortress Ballet" took part. Producer and choreographer of the play is Elena Prokopyeva.
She graduated from the Russian Ballet Academy of Vaganova specializing in "Pedagogy of the ballet".
She taught classical dance at the St. Petersburg Music Hall Theater. From 2011 to the present she is a teacher of choreography at the Academy of figure skating. She also teaches classical dance lessons at the DAR Dance Academy.
Born in Kiev. From the age of 5, she began to study at the Deryugins' Gymnastics School in Kiev.
At the age of 10 she entered the Kiev Choreography School. Danced solo parts in the ballet "Theme with Variations" staged by V. Kovtun, The great classical pas from the ballet "Paquita", Pas de six from the ballet "Markitanka", Naina from the opera "Ruslan and Lyudmila", "Revived frescoes" from the ballet " Humpbacked Horse ", pas de deux from the ballet" The Venetian Carnival "," Classical pas de deux "by D. Balanchine.
After graduation, she came to St. Petersburg. From 1995 to 2010 she worked at the Academic Ballet Theater of Boris Eifman.
She took part in all theater performances (Russian Hamlet, Giselle (girlfriends), Pinocchio (Fox Alice, Red Giselle, Tchaikovsky, Requiem, My Jerusalem, Don Juan And Moliere "," Karamazov "," Seagull "," Anna Karenina "...).
In 2010-2011 she worked at the Helen Prokopieva DanceTheater "The Fortress Ballet". Danced in the performances "Attempt of tenderness", "Wait for an Angel", "Singing in July".
Marianna participated in the theatrical project "Lessons of Tango and Love" in which the People's Artist of the USSR Alisa Freindlikh, Varvara Vladimirova and the Dance Theater "The Fortress Ballet" took part. Producer and choreographer of the play is Elena Prokopyeva.
She graduated from the Russian Ballet Academy of Vaganova specializing in "Pedagogy of the ballet".
She taught classical dance at the St. Petersburg Music Hall Theater. From 2011 to the present she is a teacher of choreography at the Academy of figure skating. She also teaches classical dance lessons at the DAR Dance Academy.
Sofia Gumerova• Current RMB teacher
• Current 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
• Current 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
“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• Current RMB teacher
• 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.
Natalia Permyakova• Current Teacher of Classical Dance at the Vaganova Academy
• Former Head of the Classical Dance Department at the Boris Eifman Ballet Academy
• Former Head of the Classical Dance Department at the Boris Eifman Ballet Academy
Natalia Permyakova is an esteemed ballet pedagogue and former leading soloist with over 20 years of experience in professional ballet education. Holding the highest qualification category, she represents the elite lineage of the Vaganova method, having trained under the legendary N. Dudinskaya.
Education and Academic Background
• Vaganova Ballet Academy: Post-graduate studies (2008). Currently a Doctoral Researcher (PhD applicant) in the Department of Art History (since 2022).
• Vaganova Ballet Academy: Graduated in 2004 as a Ballet Master-Repetiteur and Teacher of Choreographic Disciplines.
• Vaganova Ballet Academy (Internship): Completed a specialized internship (1981–1982) in the class of the legendary Natalia D.
• Baku Choreographic School: Graduated in 1980 from the class of G. Almaszadeh.
Professional Performance Career
Natalia performed as a leading soloist in major academic theaters in Baku, Yekaterinburg, and St. Petersburg. Her extensive repertoire included:
• Leading Roles: Giselle, The Sleeping Beauty (Aurora), Swan Lake (Odette/Odile), Chopiniana (Les Sylphides), and more.
• L. Yacobson Ballet theatre: Featured soloist in the celebrated works and miniatures of L. Yacobson.
• Leading Roles: Giselle, The Sleeping Beauty (Aurora), Swan Lake (Odette/Odile), Chopiniana (Les Sylphides), and more.
• L. Yacobson Ballet theatre: Featured soloist in the celebrated works and miniatures of L. Yacobson.
Pedagogical and Leadership Experience
Natalia has held senior positions at Russia’s most prestigious dance institutions:
• Vaganova Ballet Academy (2025–Present): Teacher of Classical Dance.
• Boris Eifman Ballet Academy (2016–2023): Teacher of Classical Dance and Head of the Department of Classical and Pas de Deux Dance (2016–2022).
• Moscow State Ballet Theatre "Gzhel" & College (2004–2016): Teacher of Classical Dance and Ballet Master-Repetiteur for the professional company.
• Institute of Dance (Moscow State University): Associate Professor of the Choreography Department (2008–2016).
• Enana Academy and Theatre (Dubai, UAE): Guest Ballet Master (2010–2024).
• Sirius Educational Center (Sochi): Faculty member for specialized ballet programs (2017–2022).
• Vaganova Ballet Academy (2025–Present): Teacher of Classical Dance.
• Boris Eifman Ballet Academy (2016–2023): Teacher of Classical Dance and Head of the Department of Classical and Pas de Deux Dance (2016–2022).
• Moscow State Ballet Theatre "Gzhel" & College (2004–2016): Teacher of Classical Dance and Ballet Master-Repetiteur for the professional company.
• Institute of Dance (Moscow State University): Associate Professor of the Choreography Department (2008–2016).
• Enana Academy and Theatre (Dubai, UAE): Guest Ballet Master (2010–2024).
• Sirius Educational Center (Sochi): Faculty member for specialized ballet programs (2017–2022).
International Masterclasses
A sought-after international expert, Natalia has conducted masterclasses in classical dance worldwide, including:
• Italy (Genoa), Qatar (Doha), UAE (Dubai), Oman (Muscat), and Sri Lanka.
• Italy (Genoa), Qatar (Doha), UAE (Dubai), Oman (Muscat), and Sri Lanka.
Student Achievements and Success
Natalia has successfully graduated five professional classes (two at "Gzhel" and three at the Boris Eifman Academy). Her students currently perform in the world's most renowned companies:
• The Bolshoi Theatre
• The Stanislavsky and Nemirovich-Danchenko Moscow Academic Music Theatre
• The Eifman Ballet of St. Petersburg
• The Bolshoi Theatre of Belarus
• "Russian Ballet" Theater (under V. Gordeev)
• The Bolshoi Theatre
• The Stanislavsky and Nemirovich-Danchenko Moscow Academic Music Theatre
• The Eifman Ballet of St. Petersburg
• The Bolshoi Theatre of Belarus
• "Russian Ballet" Theater (under V. Gordeev)
Award-Winning Students:
Her pupils have consistently won top honors at major competitions, including:
• Nina Koloskova: Grand Prix (Riga), 1st Place (Spoleto), 2nd Place (Sochi - "Young Ballet of the World"), 3rd Place (Moscow - All-Russian Competition).
• Ekaterina Varlamova: 2nd Place (Sochi), 2nd Place ("Russian Ballet" Moscow), 3rd Place (International Ballet Competition, Moscow).
• Anastasia Ershova & Elizaveta Nazimova: Laureates of the International Ballet Competition in Spoleto, Italy.
Her pupils have consistently won top honors at major competitions, including:
• Nina Koloskova: Grand Prix (Riga), 1st Place (Spoleto), 2nd Place (Sochi - "Young Ballet of the World"), 3rd Place (Moscow - All-Russian Competition).
• Ekaterina Varlamova: 2nd Place (Sochi), 2nd Place ("Russian Ballet" Moscow), 3rd Place (International Ballet Competition, Moscow).
• Anastasia Ershova & Elizaveta Nazimova: Laureates of the International Ballet Competition in Spoleto, Italy.
Methodological Work
Natalia is the author of several comprehensive educational programs for professional ballet schools, covering:
• Classical Dance curriculum for grades 1-5 and professional courses 1-3.
• Strategic creative and cultural development programs for the Boris Eifman Ballet Academy.
Natalia is the author of several comprehensive educational programs for professional ballet schools, covering:
• Classical Dance curriculum for grades 1-5 and professional courses 1-3.
• Strategic creative and cultural development programs for the Boris Eifman Ballet Academy.
Awards and Honors
• Medal for Contribution to Choreographic Art: Awarded at the International
Theatre Festival in Nepal (2011).
• Letter of Gratitude from the Mayor of Moscow: For excellence in the field of culture and education (2015).
confirmed guests
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.
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.
