Education
1975 - 1983
Bolshoi Ballet Academy, Moscow, Russia
- 8 years of Classical Ballet, Gymnastics, Historic Dance,
Character Dance, Modern, Jazz, Pas De Deux.
- Performed 3 full length ballets per year on the stage of Bolshoi Ballet.
- Piano classes.
French language.
History of Dance.
1989 - 1992
Bolshoi Ballet Academy
- 3 years of study in Russian Method of teaching Classical Ballet.
- Character, Modern, Music, Repertoire, History of Dance.
- Study and Comparison of Teaching Methods.
- Choreography (Styles, History, Methods)
1992 - Present
USA
- America afforded me the opportunity to learn more about teaching
the average student and understanding the career path of the
professional dancer.
- Taught ballet classes and workshops at different schools across
the USA.
- Master classes in Florida (Miami, Ft. Lauderdale, Coral Springs),
Illinois (Chicago, Peoria), and
Tennessee (Memphis, Nashville),
1994 - 2000
USA
- In 1994 I opened my own school of ballet in Memphis, TN.
During 6 years I taught students from 8 years old to
adult, from the casual teen to the serious student (some of my
advanced students received scholarships to such summer programs
like Boston, Vail, Washington Vaganova Academy, ABT and Harid).
- My ballet school gave me more experience about teaching,
rehearsing and making choreography for all ages.
- During this 6 years I staged and choreographed Nutcracker,
Paquita, Les Sylphides and other classical and contemporary works.