Hello dear friend!

I was born in St. Petersburg, Russia and my journey into the ethereal world of ballet began at the prestigious Vaganova Ballet Academy. I was immersed in the rigorous training regimen, honing her skills under the tutelage of esteemed teachers.

Eager to further refine my art skill I pursued a master's degree in choreography, delving deeper into the artistry and storytelling aspects of dance.

I have started  my career in Mikhailovsky theatre in 2008 and one year later  I won  international ballet competition held in Riga.

I was very lucky professionally. Since childhood, I was surrounded by outstanding people, famous ballerinas, first-class teachers at the Vaganov Academy and later at the Mikhailovsky Theater.

Being inspired and "restless" in a good way, I tried to develop myself in various directions. I have another education in the fashion industry, I have created and published two books for children about ballet, participated in the opening of a ballet school as an art director. It so happened that I started teaching early and I was lucky enough to hold my master classes in the States, Europe and Australia.

In addition to my passion for ballet and teaching, I also have a deep love for drawing. My main focus lies in interior paintings, illustrations, and graphics.

My passion in art drawing brought me to creating of my own book about ballet. It is called “I’m a ballet dancer”. It is suitable for both children and adults who want to start learning ballet. You can find it in my shop on this website.

Beyond the world of dance, I'm fascinated by the intricacies of the human body and consciousness, delving into various awareness practices such as the Access  Consciousness, Kabbalah. Incorporating a game approach into teaching and infusing an element of "play" into daily tasks has been a cornerstone of my approach. I've developed a three-day immersive training program called "Play" specifically designed to cultivate and enhance awareness of one's own body.

With a curiosity to explore the vast and deep world from various perspectives, I find endless inspiration in the richness of life's experiences.

Now I live in Melbourne, Australia and in 2024 I have created my own project “Swan Story”, an online platform, where you can join my ballet courses, study ballet from zero to pro, and experience timeless art of dancing. You can purchase my courses on this website.

Best wishes,

Nina