Among the finest ballet teachers in the world
Our Faculty
Every professor at Russian Masters Ballet brings decades of professional experience on the international stage.
Training with them is not just a class it is access to a living tradition.
Anna Podlesnaya
Trained by Ludmila Safronova one of the last students of Agrippina Vaganova herself Anna graduated summa cum laude as both ballerina and teacher at the Vaganova Academy. Known as "Vaganova's granddaughter," she brings the St. Petersburg school in its purest, most authentic form. After an acclaimed career as Principal Dancer, she joined the Boris Eifman Dance Academy for over 7 years before becoming a permanent RMB faculty teacher.
Sofia Gumerova
Honored Artist of Russia and former soloist of the Mariinsky Theatre for over 20 years. Her repertoire spans more than 30 roles in the grand classical canon. She teaches classical heritage at the St. Petersburg Conservatory and conducts master classes worldwide.
Dmitry Shevtsov
Graduated with honors from the Vaganova Academy under Ludmila Safronova, who recognized him as one of her finest students. He built his performing career at the Theatre of Boris Eifman and other companies, and has taught at the Boris Eifman Dance Academy for over 7 years.
Anastasia Sevostianova
Daughter and disciple of the legendary Tatiana Sevastianova, Anastasia graduated with honors from the Vaganova Academy as both artist and teacher. Her soloist career spanned companies across Russia and Europe, including the prestigious Ballet L. Yakobson.
Marianna Krivenko
After 15 years as a dancer with the Boris Eifman Ballet Theatre, Marianna earned her pedagogy degree from the Vaganova Academy. She currently teaches classical dance and choreography at the Academy of Figure Skating and DAR Dance Academy.
Roman Petukhov
A Vaganova Academy graduate in Ballet Pedagogy, Roman combines an active performing career at the Mikhailovsky Theatre with teaching character dance at the Boris Eifman Dance Academy. He has toured internationally to Japan, the USA, Spain, Italy, and beyond.
Olga Pavlova
Trained at the Perm Ballet School and former soloist of the Perm Opera and Ballet Theatre, Olga holds a teaching degree from the Bolshoi Theatre Academy. Now based in Spain, she dedicates herself fully to teaching all RMB programs.
Anton Valdbauer
A Vaganova Academy graduate and Pina Bausch Prize recipient, Anton danced with the Netherlands Dance Theatre and Royal Swedish Ballet before devoting himself to choreography and teaching. His collaborators include Jiří Kylián, Ohad Naharin, and Crystal Pite.
Denis Untila
One of Europe's most distinctive contemporary choreographers, Denis trained at the Vienna Conservatory and built his career as a soloist at the Aalto Ballet Essen. Winner of the Aalto Stage Prize 2012, his work spans full-length ballets and interdisciplinary performance.