St. Petersburg, Russia
RMB Summer Intensive
28 June - 03 August, 2026
Professional (3 weeks)
AIMED AT
students 10-19 y.o. specializing in classical dance
DURATION
3 weeks: 28 June - 19 July
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 2024 and 2025 don't need to pass an audition. Students have a possibility to get scholarship for Russian Masters Ballet Intensives 2026 by results of Live and Online auditions. You can find detailed information in the Auditions for Intensives site section.
THE PROGRAM 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
18 July - Open class/report for parents
18 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 2027
Professional photo and video recording
Translation of classes to English
Free physiotherapy assistance
Small groups up to 16 students per group
Diplomas
And much more…
*All the dates are subject to change.
TEACHERS
Galina Enikeeva - Vaganova Academy current teacher
Elena Bobovnikova (Chmil) - Vaganova Academy current teacher
Ilya Novoseltsev - Vaganova Academy senior teacher
Anastasia Sevostianova - graduate teacher of Vaganova Academy
Aleksandra Lebedeva - current teacher of Eifman Ballet Academy
Kirill Radev - graduate teacher of Vaganova Academy
Sofia Gumerova - current teacher of Eifman Ballet Academy
Evgeniia Chetverikova - progressing Ballet Technique certified
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 Theatre
Veronika Markova - soloist of the Mikhailovsky theatre and nutritionist
Sergey Laletin - Ballet scholar, ballet critic and teacher at Boris Eifman Ballet Academy
Sergey Laletin - Ballet scholar, ballet critic and teacher at Boris Eifman Ballet Academy
*More guests to be confirmed; due to possible changes in theatres’ and institutions’ schedules, some names may vary.
PROGRAM FEE
3 weeks: June 28 - July 19 - 1950 €
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 1300 €. 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 10-19 y.o. specializing in classical dance
DURATION
2 weeks: 20 July - 3 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 2024 and 2025 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
2 August* - Open class/report for parents
2 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 2027
Professional photo and video recording
Translation of classes to English
Free physiotherapy assistance
Small groups up to 16 students per group
Diplomas
And much more…
*All the dates are subject to change.
TEACHERS
Elena Bobovnikova (Chmil) - Vaganova Academy current teacher
Ilya Novoseltsev - Vaganova Academy senior teacher
Polina Rassadina - current teacher of Vaganova Academy
Anastasia Sevostianova - graduate teacher of Vaganova Academy
Angelina Alexandrova - graduate teacher of Vaganova Academy
Sofia Gumerova - current teacher of Eifman Ballet Academy
Evgeniia Chetverikova - progressing Ballet Technique certified
Kristina Chernova - guest choreographer of the 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
Veronika Markova - soloist of the Mikhailovsky theatre and nutritionist
Sergey Laletin - Ballet scholar, ballet critic and teacher at Boris Eifman Ballet Academy
*More guests to be confirmed; due to possible changes in theatres’ and institutions’ schedules, some names may vary.Veronika Markova - soloist of the Mikhailovsky theatre and nutritionist
Sergey Laletin - Ballet scholar, ballet critic and teacher at Boris Eifman Ballet Academy
PROGRAM FEE
2 weeks: July 20 - August 03 - 1450 €
OFFICIAL ACCOMMODATION
The accommodation is available in the official residence of the Vaganova Academy.
The cost of official accommodation for 2 weeks is 900 €. 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.
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
Galina Enikeeva - Vaganova Academy current teacher
Elena Bobovnikova (Chmil) - Vaganova Academy current teacher
Ilya Novoseltsev - Vaganova Academy senior teacher
Anastasia Sevostianova - graduate teacher of Vaganova Academy
Angelina Alexandrova - graduate teacher of Vaganova Academy
Aleksandra Lebedeva - current teacher of Eifman Ballet Academy
Kirill Radev - graduate teacher of Vaganova Academy
Sofia Gumerova - current teacher of Eifman Ballet Academy
Marianna Krivenko - graduate teacher of Vaganova Academy
Polina Rassadina - current teacher of Vaganova Academy
Evgeniia Chetverikova - progressing Ballet Technique certified
Kristina Chernova - guest choreographer of the Vaganova Academy
*Due to possible changes in theaters’ and institutions’ schedules, some names may vary.
COURSE FEE
1-week program assistance: 200 €
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
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.
Victoria Omelnitskaya• Teacher of the Vaganova Academy
• Former soloist of the Mikhailovsky Theatre
• Graduated as a teacher and artist from the Vaganova Academy
• Former soloist of the Mikhailovsky Theatre
• Graduated as a teacher and artist from the Vaganova Academy
Victoria Omelnitskaya graduated from the Vaganova Academy in 1999 (class of E. V. Evteeva).
From the same year, Victoria has been in the Mariinsky Theatre company. Her repertoire included solo and leading parts in such performances as The Fountain of Bakhchisarai (Maria), Don Quixote (Street Dancer), Giselle (Myrtha), Prodigal Son (Siren), George Balanchine's Rubies, etc.
From 2009 to 2016, Victoria was part of the Mikhailovsky Theater company and performed solo parts in the performances: La Bayadère (Gamzatti), Corsaire (Medora), Sleeping Beauty (Princess Florine, Diamond Fairy), Raymonda (Henrietta); and also performed Sleeping Beauty (Lilac Fairy), Nunc Dimittis, Prelude (choreography of Nacho Duato).
Victoria Omelnitskaya got Masters degree as a teacher and got her postgraduate studies at the Vaganova Academy.
Since 2019, Victoria has been teaching at the Vaganova Academy such disciplines as "Ballet Heritage and Repertoire", "Methodology of Teaching Acting" and classical dance.
From the same year, Victoria has been in the Mariinsky Theatre company. Her repertoire included solo and leading parts in such performances as The Fountain of Bakhchisarai (Maria), Don Quixote (Street Dancer), Giselle (Myrtha), Prodigal Son (Siren), George Balanchine's Rubies, etc.
From 2009 to 2016, Victoria was part of the Mikhailovsky Theater company and performed solo parts in the performances: La Bayadère (Gamzatti), Corsaire (Medora), Sleeping Beauty (Princess Florine, Diamond Fairy), Raymonda (Henrietta); and also performed Sleeping Beauty (Lilac Fairy), Nunc Dimittis, Prelude (choreography of Nacho Duato).
Victoria Omelnitskaya got Masters degree as a teacher and got her postgraduate studies at the Vaganova Academy.
Since 2019, Victoria has been teaching at the Vaganova Academy such disciplines as "Ballet Heritage and Repertoire", "Methodology of Teaching Acting" and classical dance.
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.
Kirill Radev• Contemporary choreographer, teacher and ballet artist
• Former soloist and choreographer of numerous theatres
• Graduated as an artist from the Vaganova Academy
• Former soloist and choreographer of numerous theatres
• Graduated as an artist from the Vaganova Academy
Kirill Radev is a renowned ballet dancer and choreographer whose works combine classical tradition and contemporary dance style. He graduated as an artist from the Vaganova Academy, then graduated from the choreography department and the musical composition and orchestral styles department of the Moscow State Academy of Choreography.
Upon graduation from the Academy, he became a leading soloist of the Imperial Russian Ballet, and from 2007 to 2013 he worked as a soloist and choreographer in the Spanish Corella Ballet under the direction of Angel Corella. From 2010 to 2012, he was a choreographer at the Barcelona Ballet, where he created such ballet performances as Facing the Light, Sombras ajenas and Suspended in Time in collaboration with A. Corella and R. Dakker.
Kirill Radev has won several prestigious international competitions. He is the winner of the Grand Prix at the VII International Ballet Competition in Luxembourg, the first prize and the audience award at the Context - Diana Vishneva choreographers' competition (2019), and a laureate of the Dance Symphony XXI International Competition (2021). In 2021, he was nominated for the XXIIII Premis de la Critica de les Arts Escèniques award in Barcelona for best choreography and for the Golden Mask national theater award for the ballet Pilgrim.
His major works include the ballet Three Poems (2014, Ballet Moscow), Metamorphosis based on the story by F. Kafka (2017, New Ballet), the opera Oedipus Rex (2017, Alexandrinsky Theatre), as well as the plastic performance Ballad for a Madman (2019, KoRPo Dance Project), dedicated to the life and work of Vaslav Nijinsky.
In 2022, he created the one-act ballet Singularity for the Context. Diana Vishneva festival, and in 2023 - Lacrimae. In August 2024, the premiere of the two-act ballet Blind Forgiveness took place at the Astana Ballet Theatre with the participation of Julian Mackay. In 2025, he staged the one-act ballet Bolero for the Ballet Moscow Theatre.
The founder of the international platform KoRPo Dance Project, Kirill Radev actively conducts master classes in contemporary dance, collaborating with theatres and educational institutions around the world. His works are distinguished by the depth of artistic conception and the author's, plastic language of movement.
Upon graduation from the Academy, he became a leading soloist of the Imperial Russian Ballet, and from 2007 to 2013 he worked as a soloist and choreographer in the Spanish Corella Ballet under the direction of Angel Corella. From 2010 to 2012, he was a choreographer at the Barcelona Ballet, where he created such ballet performances as Facing the Light, Sombras ajenas and Suspended in Time in collaboration with A. Corella and R. Dakker.
Kirill Radev has won several prestigious international competitions. He is the winner of the Grand Prix at the VII International Ballet Competition in Luxembourg, the first prize and the audience award at the Context - Diana Vishneva choreographers' competition (2019), and a laureate of the Dance Symphony XXI International Competition (2021). In 2021, he was nominated for the XXIIII Premis de la Critica de les Arts Escèniques award in Barcelona for best choreography and for the Golden Mask national theater award for the ballet Pilgrim.
His major works include the ballet Three Poems (2014, Ballet Moscow), Metamorphosis based on the story by F. Kafka (2017, New Ballet), the opera Oedipus Rex (2017, Alexandrinsky Theatre), as well as the plastic performance Ballad for a Madman (2019, KoRPo Dance Project), dedicated to the life and work of Vaslav Nijinsky.
In 2022, he created the one-act ballet Singularity for the Context. Diana Vishneva festival, and in 2023 - Lacrimae. In August 2024, the premiere of the two-act ballet Blind Forgiveness took place at the Astana Ballet Theatre with the participation of Julian Mackay. In 2025, he staged the one-act ballet Bolero for the Ballet Moscow Theatre.
The founder of the international platform KoRPo Dance Project, Kirill Radev actively conducts master classes in contemporary dance, collaborating with theatres and educational institutions around the world. His works are distinguished by the depth of artistic conception and the author's, plastic language of movement.
Polina Rassadina• Character teacher of the Vaganova Academy
• Former character roles soloist of the Mariinsky Theatre
• Graduated as a teacher and artist from the Vaganova Academy
• Former character roles soloist of the Mariinsky Theatre
• Graduated as a teacher and artist from the Vaganova Academy
Due to her spectacular curriculum and teaching experience Polina is the best representative of professional ballet environment to transmit Character Dance.
Polina is also a tutor and lecturer in Vaganova Academy in Saint Petersburg, as well as character dance soloist of the Mariinsky Theatre, considered one of the leading ballet theaters.
Her work in our intensiveы marked a turning point in our students. This discipline is vital and crucial for a ballet artist. It has its origin and development in Russia but in Europe unfortunately there are not many well formed specialists. Dance character usually marks a fundamental difference between one dancer and another, and can even decide their fate.
During the Russian Masters courses Polina teaches Character Dance to all professional groups.
Some notes about her professional activity:
Polina was born in St. Petersburg. In 1994 she graduated from the Vaganova Academy in the class of NATALIA DUDINSKAYA y ALISA STROGOYA, prominent legends in the history of ballet.
More information on Vaganova Academy website.
Polina is also a tutor and lecturer in Vaganova Academy in Saint Petersburg, as well as character dance soloist of the Mariinsky Theatre, considered one of the leading ballet theaters.
Her work in our intensiveы marked a turning point in our students. This discipline is vital and crucial for a ballet artist. It has its origin and development in Russia but in Europe unfortunately there are not many well formed specialists. Dance character usually marks a fundamental difference between one dancer and another, and can even decide their fate.
During the Russian Masters courses Polina teaches Character Dance to all professional groups.
Some notes about her professional activity:
Polina was born in St. Petersburg. In 1994 she graduated from the Vaganova Academy in the class of NATALIA DUDINSKAYA y ALISA STROGOYA, prominent legends in the history of ballet.
Between 1994 and 1996 - Polina was a soloist in the ballet company "Ballet Camara".
Since 1996 Polina Rassadina has been working in the ballet company of the Mariinsky Theatre.
In 2008 she received the title of "professor and tutor of ballet" in the Pedagogical Faculty at the Vaganova Academy.
And from 2012 Polina combines her work at the Mariinsky Theatre with her work as a character dance teacher.
More information on Vaganova Academy website.
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.
Anna Solovyeva• Current teacher of the Eifman Dance Academy
• Former deputy artistic director of the Seoul Youth Ballet Company
• Graduated as a dancer from the Vaganova Academy
• Former deputy artistic director of the Seoul Youth Ballet Company
• Graduated as a dancer from the Vaganova Academy
Anna Solovyova is a distinguished classical dance educator and ballet master with over three decades of experience in the Vaganova method. Her career spans prestigious academic institutions in Russia and South Korea, where she has been instrumental in training professional dancers and serving as a judge for major international competitions.
Education
Anna’s foundation in ballet began at the Vaganova Academy of Russian Ballet, where she studied from 1985 to 1992. Seeking to deepen her expertise in pedagogy and choreography, she attended the St. Petersburg State University of Culture and Arts (1992–1996), graduating as a Pedagogue of Choreography and Ballet Master.
To further her specialization in coaching elite performers, she completed her studies at the N.A. Rimsky-Korsakov St. Petersburg State Conservatory (1996–2001). She studied in the masterclass of the legendary Gabriella Komleva, earning her qualification as a Ballet Master-Repetiteur (Tutor).
Professional Career in Russia
Anna began her pedagogical career in St. Petersburg at her alma mater, the University of Culture and Arts, where she served as a Classical Dance Pedagogue at the Department of Choreography from 1999 to 2004.
International Experience (South Korea)
From 2004 to 2022, Anna worked extensively in South Korea, becoming a prominent figure in the country’s dance education system. She held teaching positions at Dongduk Women's University and Kyung Hee University, where she taught:
• Classical Dance
• Character Dance
• Methodology of Classical Dance
In 2021, she was appointed Deputy Artistic Director of the Seoul Youth Ballet Company, overseeing the artistic development of young talents.
International Jury and Artistic Influence
Due to her expertise in the Vaganova method and her international reputation, Anna is frequently invited to serve as a jury member for prestigious global competitions, including:
• Seoul International Ballet Competition (SIBC)
• Pusan World Ballet Grand Prix
• Singapore World Ballet Grand Prix
Current Role
In 2023, Anna Solovyova returned to St. Petersburg to join the faculty of the Boris Eifman Dance Academy, where she currently serves as a Teacher of Classical Dance, passing on the rich traditions of Russian ballet to the next generation of artists.
Education
Anna’s foundation in ballet began at the Vaganova Academy of Russian Ballet, where she studied from 1985 to 1992. Seeking to deepen her expertise in pedagogy and choreography, she attended the St. Petersburg State University of Culture and Arts (1992–1996), graduating as a Pedagogue of Choreography and Ballet Master.
To further her specialization in coaching elite performers, she completed her studies at the N.A. Rimsky-Korsakov St. Petersburg State Conservatory (1996–2001). She studied in the masterclass of the legendary Gabriella Komleva, earning her qualification as a Ballet Master-Repetiteur (Tutor).
Professional Career in Russia
Anna began her pedagogical career in St. Petersburg at her alma mater, the University of Culture and Arts, where she served as a Classical Dance Pedagogue at the Department of Choreography from 1999 to 2004.
International Experience (South Korea)
From 2004 to 2022, Anna worked extensively in South Korea, becoming a prominent figure in the country’s dance education system. She held teaching positions at Dongduk Women's University and Kyung Hee University, where she taught:
• Classical Dance
• Character Dance
• Methodology of Classical Dance
In 2021, she was appointed Deputy Artistic Director of the Seoul Youth Ballet Company, overseeing the artistic development of young talents.
International Jury and Artistic Influence
Due to her expertise in the Vaganova method and her international reputation, Anna is frequently invited to serve as a jury member for prestigious global competitions, including:
• Seoul International Ballet Competition (SIBC)
• Pusan World Ballet Grand Prix
• Singapore World Ballet Grand Prix
Current Role
In 2023, Anna Solovyova returned to St. Petersburg to join the faculty of the Boris Eifman Dance Academy, where she currently serves as a Teacher of Classical Dance, passing on the rich traditions of Russian ballet to the next generation of artists.
Angelina Alexandrova• Teacher of the Boris Eifman Dance Academy
• Former soloist of the Mariinsky Theatre
• Graduated as a teacher from the Vaganova Academy
• Former soloist of the Mariinsky Theatre
• Graduated as a teacher from the Vaganova Academy
Angelina Aleksandrova was born in 1965 in Izhevsk.
In 1984, she graduated from the Perm State Choreographic College as ballet dancer. From 1984 to 2012 she was a ballet soloist, and from 1991 to 1998 she was a soloist of the Mariinsky Theater.
In 2008, Angelina Aleksandrova graduated from the Vaganova Academy of Russian Ballet, as teacher-choreographer and worked from 2012 to 2015 as a ballet tutor at the Rostov State Musical Theater.
Since 2019 and to the present days, Angelina Aleksandrova has been a classical dance teacher at the Boris Eifman Dance Academy.
She had several tours around the USA, England, Australia, South Africa, Germany and other countries and has been invited to South Korea to conduct master classes.
In 1984, she graduated from the Perm State Choreographic College as ballet dancer. From 1984 to 2012 she was a ballet soloist, and from 1991 to 1998 she was a soloist of the Mariinsky Theater.
In 2008, Angelina Aleksandrova graduated from the Vaganova Academy of Russian Ballet, as teacher-choreographer and worked from 2012 to 2015 as a ballet tutor at the Rostov State Musical Theater.
Since 2019 and to the present days, Angelina Aleksandrova has been a classical dance teacher at the Boris Eifman Dance Academy.
She had several tours around the USA, England, Australia, South Africa, Germany and other countries and has been invited to South Korea to conduct master classes.
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.
Evgeniia Chetverikova• Former soloist of the Mikhailovsky Theatre, Czech National Ballet, Perm Opera and Ballet Theatre
• Graduated as a dancer and pedagogue from the Perm State Choreographic School
• Progressing Ballet Technique certified
• Graduated as a dancer and pedagogue from the Perm State Choreographic School
• Progressing Ballet Technique certified
Evgeniia Chetverikova is an acclaimed ballet soloist and pedagogue, renowned for her versatile artistry across classical and contemporary repertoire. With a distinguished career spanning major ballet companies in Russia and Europe, her meticulous training and dynamic stage presence have captivated audiences worldwide.
Education
Evgeniia's foundational training began at the L.A. Tikhomirova Olympic Reserve Sports School (1993-2001), specializing in rhythmic gymnastics, which instilled exceptional physical discipline and grace. She then honed her classical technique at the prestigious Perm State Choreographic School (2001-2007). Furthering her academic pursuits, she attended the Perm State Academy of Arts and Culture (2011-2014), deepening her understanding of dance theory and pedagogy. Evgeniia also holds a certification in Progressing Ballet Technique (PBT) (2025), reflecting her commitment to contemporary teaching methodologies.
Professional Career
Evgeniia's distinguished career as a soloist spans leading ballet companies in Russia and Europe:
• Mikhailovsky Theatre (Soloist, 2019-2025)
• Czech National Ballet Národní divadlo (Soloist, 2018-2019)
• Perm Opera and Ballet Theatre (Soloist, 2007-2018)
Repertoire
Her extensive and diverse repertoire highlights her remarkable versatility and artistic depth, encompassing major classical roles, neoclassical masterpieces, and cutting-edge contemporary works:
Classical & Narrative Roles:
• Marie (The Nutcracker – in productions by V. Vainonen, A. Miroshnichenko)
• Medora (Le Corsaire)
• Kitri (Don Quixote)
• Pas de Trois (Swan Lake – in productions by N. Makarova, A. Miroshnichenko, J. Cranko)
George Balanchine Repertoire:
• Duet (Rubies)
• Tarantella
• Serenade
• Symphony in Three Movements
Jerome Robbins:
• Ballerina (Chopin Concerto)
• Autumn (The Seasons)
Kenneth MacMillan:
• Irina (Winter Dreams)
Frederick Ashton:
• Trio (Speed Skaters)
Jiří Kylián:
• Les Noces
• Symphony of Psalms
William Forsythe:
• The Second Detail
Contemporary Works:
• Solo roles in ballets by renowned choreographers including A. Miroshnichenko, V. Varnava, Gayetano Soto, Luca Vijetti, Douglas Lee, and Nacho Duato.
Recognitions
Evgeniia is a Laureate of various prestigious international ballet competitions, recognizing her exceptional talent and artistry.
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.
Kristina Chernova• Contemporary choreographer and teacher
• Guest choreographer of the Vaganova Academy and the Mikhailovsky theatre
• Winner of prestigious awards
• Guest choreographer of the Vaganova Academy and the Mikhailovsky theatre
• Winner of prestigious awards
Kristina Chernova is a graduate of the Astrakhan College of Culture and the Herzen University, Faculty of Music, Theatre and Choreography, in the departments of Choreography and Pedagogy.
Kristina Chernova is a choreographer and director of the theatre department of the Elena Obraztsova International Academy of Music. She has collaborated with such theatres as the Baltic House, the BDT and the Mikhailovsky Theatre. She is a guest choreographer of the Vaganova Academy of Russian Ballet and the Ilze Liepa Russian National Ballet School.
Kristina Chernova is a winner of Russian and international competitions in choreography, the winner of a scholarship in the New York "Synthesis Dance" Company. Winner of three prizes and a bronze medal in the "Choreographers" category at the International Youth Ballet Competition "Grand Prix of Hopes" in Moscow (2024) and second prize and a silver medal at the E. Maximova "ARABESQUE" Ballet Competition (2024).
Her recent achievements:
2024 - Astrakhan, the concert performance "My Tchaikovsky", director of the dramatic duet on the theme "Tchaikovsky and Von Meck" (Tchaikovsky - Mikhailovsky Theater principal Ivan Zaitsev; Von Meck - Kristina Chernova);
2024 - winner of the Creative Workshop of the People's Artist of Russia Ilze Liepa "Russian Ballet Forever" festival;
2024 - 2nd prize, silver medal in the "Choreographers" category; ARABESQUE 2024 / Perm;
2024 - 3rd prize, bronze medal in the nomination "Choreographers" in the International Youth Ballet Competition "Grand Prix of Hopes", Moscow;
2024 - Russian National Ballet School of Ilze Liepa, invited choreographer - director of the children's performance "Sleeping Beauty" (several parts);
2023 - director of the New Year's show (choreographic block, several parts) "Christmas Cards" (GazpromArena, St. Petersburg);
2023 - Russian National Ballet School of Ilze Liepa, invited choreographer - director of the children's performance "Chipallino" (separate parts);
2023 – Mikhailovsky Theatre, assistant choreographer, performance “Bright Stream”.
Kristina Chernova is a choreographer and director of the theatre department of the Elena Obraztsova International Academy of Music. She has collaborated with such theatres as the Baltic House, the BDT and the Mikhailovsky Theatre. She is a guest choreographer of the Vaganova Academy of Russian Ballet and the Ilze Liepa Russian National Ballet School.
Kristina Chernova is a winner of Russian and international competitions in choreography, the winner of a scholarship in the New York "Synthesis Dance" Company. Winner of three prizes and a bronze medal in the "Choreographers" category at the International Youth Ballet Competition "Grand Prix of Hopes" in Moscow (2024) and second prize and a silver medal at the E. Maximova "ARABESQUE" Ballet Competition (2024).
Her recent achievements:
2024 - Astrakhan, the concert performance "My Tchaikovsky", director of the dramatic duet on the theme "Tchaikovsky and Von Meck" (Tchaikovsky - Mikhailovsky Theater principal Ivan Zaitsev; Von Meck - Kristina Chernova);
2024 - winner of the Creative Workshop of the People's Artist of Russia Ilze Liepa "Russian Ballet Forever" festival;
2024 - 2nd prize, silver medal in the "Choreographers" category; ARABESQUE 2024 / Perm;
2024 - 3rd prize, bronze medal in the nomination "Choreographers" in the International Youth Ballet Competition "Grand Prix of Hopes", Moscow;
2024 - Russian National Ballet School of Ilze Liepa, invited choreographer - director of the children's performance "Sleeping Beauty" (several parts);
2023 - director of the New Year's show (choreographic block, several parts) "Christmas Cards" (GazpromArena, St. Petersburg);
2023 - Russian National Ballet School of Ilze Liepa, invited choreographer - director of the children's performance "Chipallino" (separate parts);
2023 – Mikhailovsky Theatre, assistant choreographer, performance “Bright Stream”.
Marina Nikolaeva• Teacher at the Boris Eifman Dance Academy
• Active dancer with the Mikhailovsky Theatre
• Graduate of the Pedagogical and Performance Faculties of the Vaganova Ballet Academy
• Active dancer with the Mikhailovsky Theatre
• Graduate of the Pedagogical and Performance Faculties of the Vaganova Ballet Academy
Marina Nikolaeva was born in 1986 in Leningrad.
In 2005, she graduated from the Performance Faculty of the Vaganova Ballet Academy (teachers: I. A. Sitnikova, A. M. Stroghaya, A. S. Khamzin, A. A. Stepin).
Since the same year, she has been a member of the Mikhailovsky Theatre ballet company.
Over the years, she has performed solo, corps de ballet, and character roles in classical productions, and has also danced in ballets by Nacho Duato.
In 2010 and 2018, she participated in the Dance Open festival.
She has toured internationally with the Mikhailovsky Theatre and other ballet companies.
In 2016, she graduated from the Pedagogical Faculty of the Vaganova Academy (Bachelor’s degree with honors),
and in 2023 she earned a Master’s degree in Ballet Pedagogy.
Since 2022, she has been teaching folk-stage and historical-social dance at the Boris Eifman Dance Academy.
In 2005, she graduated from the Performance Faculty of the Vaganova Ballet Academy (teachers: I. A. Sitnikova, A. M. Stroghaya, A. S. Khamzin, A. A. Stepin).
Since the same year, she has been a member of the Mikhailovsky Theatre ballet company.
Over the years, she has performed solo, corps de ballet, and character roles in classical productions, and has also danced in ballets by Nacho Duato.
In 2010 and 2018, she participated in the Dance Open festival.
She has toured internationally with the Mikhailovsky Theatre and other ballet companies.
In 2016, she graduated from the Pedagogical Faculty of the Vaganova Academy (Bachelor’s degree with honors),
and in 2023 she earned a Master’s degree in Ballet Pedagogy.
Since 2022, she has been teaching folk-stage and historical-social dance at the Boris Eifman Dance 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.
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.
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.”
