• Current Teacher of Classical Dance at the Vaganova Academy
• Ex Head of the Classical Dance Department at the Boris Eifman Ballet Academy
• Ex 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).
