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Biography
2012-2013
I received an academic russian-style education in Moscow. In 2012 I graduated from School of Classical Dance under direction of former Bolshoi principal dancer Gennadiy Ledyah and his wife Larissa Ledyah.
Straight after graduation I joined Russian National Ballet Theatre, where I was given an opportunities to perform my first solo roles as a professional dancer: title role in Nutcracker (I. Belsky), Jester in Swan Lake (A. Gorsky/L. Ivanov), Blue bird in Sleeping beauty (M. Petipa)
With Russian National Ballet Theatre I did more then 140 performances on company's tours to Australia, Japan, Chine, as well as in Moscow.
Coppelia pas-de-deux, graduation performance
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2014-2017
Spring 2014 I'm joining "Ballet de Moscu", a Spain-based company led by artistic director Timur Fayziev. During 3,5 years in the company I was perfroming at the most prestigious venues of Spain and on annual tour to Taiwan.
In 2014 I had been taking part in international ballet competitions Arabesque (Perm) and Grand-Prix Siberia (Krasnoyarsk).
My repertoire with the company included solo roles in classical ballet legacy: Giselle, Romeo and Juliette, Sleeping beauty, Nutcracker, Swan lake and Don Quixote
Jester, swan lake
Together with my wife Vera Lenskaya we started producing our own ballet performances in Moscow and Saint-Petersburg.
2017-2020
I joined Estonian National Ballet for the season 2017/2018, where I was working under direction of world ballet star Thomas Edur. In Tallinn I had a chance to dance in productions by world famous choreographers such as Ben Stevenson, Marina Kesler and Gianluca Schiavone.
After time spent in Estonia I returned to international touring, performing in Germany, Italy, Norway and countries of Central America in 2018-2020.
Backstage, pas-de-trois, swan lake
2020-2021
I spent my next season in Moscow Stanislavsky Ballet under direction of former Paris Opera star dancer Laurent Hilaire. In this famous company I was performing repertoire by legendary choreographers like Rudolf Nureyev, Kenneth MacMillan and Natalya Makarova.
Next step as producer was organising two gala performances with international ballet stars in Moscow in 2020 and 2021
2021-2023
I joined the Israel Ballet in 2021 as a first soloist. With the company I had an opportunity to perform principal roles in classical ballet (Nutcracker, Sleeping beauty, Snow White) as well as pieces by world renowned choreographers (Sharon Eyal, Andonis Fonadiakis, George Williamson).
Performing at gorgeous venues like Tel Aviv Opera House and Suzanne Dellal Center were definitely a highlights of this period.
sleeping beauty pas-de-deux
2023-present time
As a producer, I have organized performances for various events in Paris (Opéra Garnier), Barcelona (Llotja de Mar), and Madrid (Casino de Madrid).
At the end of 2023, I moved to Spain, where I continue my artistic career.
As a guest principal dancer, I perform in gala concerts and full-length productions, constantly expanding my repertoire. I have taken part in international ballet galas in Spain, Peru, and Italy, performing alongside world-renowned ballet stars.
I also work as a guest teacher, giving masterclasses for young dancers in different ballet schools across Spain.
Diana And ACTEON pas-de-deux
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