ANATOLIY KAZATSKIY was born in 1974 in Kharkov, Ukraine. In 1992 he graduated from Voronezh State Choreography College and was invited to Kharkov State Academic Opera and Ballet Theater. Anatoliy participated in many ballet tours in countries: Russia, Estonia, Europe, Latin America, South Korea, United Arab Emirates, etc. Working in the Kharkov Theatre, Anatoly received several awards of city and regional administrations. He is the Winner of the International Ballet Competition "SERGE LIFAR 2002". In 2004 he graduated from Kiev National University of Culture and Arts with specialization director – choreographer. In 2008 he graduated from the Kharkov State Academy of Culture as a choreographer of classical and contemporary choreography. In January 2008 Anatoliy created The Royal Russian Ballet - touring theater, which soon gained international recognition. In 2009 Anatoliy Kazatskiy was nominated for the title of Honored Artist of Ukraine. Full biography of Anatoly Kazatskiy placed here.
MIKHAIL BEZZUBIKOV - Main coach of the theater, Honored Artist of Russia. Mikhail Bezzubikov was born in 1949 in Perm, Russia. After his graduating from Perm State Choreography College in 1968, he was invited to Saratov State Academic Opera and Ballet Theater as Premiere Soloist. During 20 years of his artistic career he worked in ballet troupes of Saratov, Kazan State Theaters (Russia) and Kharkov Academic Opera and Ballet Theater (Ukraine). He toured a lot in Republics of past Soviet Union, sharing his art to thousands of enthusiastic appreciative audience in hundreds of theaters. Performing repertoire of the artist counts more than 30 main parts of different classical and modern ballets. Most clearly talent and skill of the artist embodied in such parts: Albrekht in “Giselle”, Prince Ziegfrid in “Swan Lake”, Prince Desire in “Sleeping Beauty”, Basil in “Don-Quixote”, Vatslav in “Bakhchisarai’s Fountain”. Mikhail took part in All-Union Ballet Dancers’ Competition in Moscow and in International Ballet Competition in Varna (Bulgaria). Twice he won Diplomas. In 1977 Mikhail Bessubikov awarded with The Honored Artist of Russia title. In 1988 Mikhail begins to share his skill and experience with young dancers in Kharkov Academic Opera and Ballet Theater and in Kharkov Ballet College. Since 2001 to 2007 he worked by contract in China, in South Yangtze State University. In 2008 Mikhail joined The Royal Russian Ballet as main coach.
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ALENA KONDRATIEVA - was born in 1986. In 2005 she graduated from Dan’kevitch Odessa State Art and Culture College. Her main teacher was famous Ukraine ballerina People Artist of Ukraine Natalia Barysheva. Since 2004 Alena works in Odessa National Opera and Ballet Theatre as Prime Ballerina. Alena ‘s repertoire: Clara in “Nutcracker”, Princess Aurora in “Sleeping Beauty”, Giselle, Girl in “Les Silphides”, “Valpurghis Night”, “La Silfide”. Also she performs Pas de deux from these ballets, Pas de deuxs from “Don-Quixot”, “Le Corsaire” and several contemporary compositions as concert pieces. She tours a lot in such countries as: Ukraine, Russia, Spain, Romania, France, Greece, Tunisia, Netherlands, USA and Canada. Alena was taking part in IBCs: SERGE LIFAR IBC – 2004 in Kyiv, YURII GRIGOROVITCH IBC-2004 in Sochi. In 2005 Alena Kondratieva owned “YOUNG TALENT” Odessa Municipal Special Prize.
NATALIA KAZATSKA was born in 1986 in Frunze, Kyrgyzstan. In 2006 she graduated from Kharkov State Culture College. Her main teachers were famous dancers People Artists of Ukraine Svetlana Kolivanova and Teodor Popesku. Since 2008 - works as a soloist in the Royal Russian Ballet. Natalia's repertoire: Clara in "Nutcracker", Lady in "Hooligan and Lady", Mirta in "Gizelle", Paquita in "Paquita", Pas-de-deux from: "Spartacus", "Scheherazade", "Carmen-Suite" and "Swan Lake". Natalia toured a lot in foreign countries: Spain, Germany, France, Poland, Russia, Philippines, Taiwan and South Africa Republic.
KARYNA SHATKOVSKAYA was born in 1984 in Kharkov, Ukraine. In 2000 she graduated from Kharkov State Culture College as professional Ballet Dancer. In 2000 Karina won 2nd Prize of International Ballet Competition "Fouette of Artek". In 2001 Karina won Prize of "Ballet Youth" International Ballet Competition in Kharkov, Ukraine. Since 2008 - works as a soloist in the Royal Russian Ballet. Karyna's repertoire: Princess Aurora in "Sleeping Beauty", Clara in "Nutcracker", Nikia in "La Bayadere", Kitry in "Don-Quixote", Silfide in "Les Silfides", Snow White in "Snow White and 7 Dwarts", Swanilde in "Coppelia", Paquita in "Paquita", Carmen in "Carmen-suite", Pas-de-deux from "Swan Lake", "Sheherezade", "Le Corsaire" and several concert pieces. Karyna toured a lot in European countries and USA.
VLADIMIR TKACHENKO was born in 1987 october, 31 in Kharkov, Ukraine. In 2006 graduated from Perm Ballet School. After graduation he was invited to Cremlin ballet, Moscow, Russia, where danced: Chinese dance (Nutcracker), Quasimodo (Esmeralda), Arabian dance (Ruslan and Ludmila), Joker (Swan Lake). Since 2008 Vladimir works as a soloist in the Royal Russian Ballet. Repertoire: Franz (Coppelia), Basil (Don Quixote), Prince (Nutcracker), Prince (Snow White & 7 Dwarts), Goldman (La Bayadere), Joker (Swan Lake), Vladimir had taken part in Astana Ballet Competition, where got a diploma. He had taken part in tours through China, England, Europe.
KLUYUEVA IRYNA In 2001 Iryna graduated from Kharkov Choreographic College in class of Ukrainian National Artists famous Ukrainian ballet masters Svetlana Kolivanova and Teodor Popesku. In 2002 has taken master classes in Vienna Opera House. In 2002-2003 - soloist dancer in Art Ballet Budapest. Iryna Has got the diploma at "Premio Roma" International Ballet Competition. Repertoire: "Swan Lake" - Odette - Odille, "Giselle" - Giselle, "Don Qihot" - Kitri, "Karmen - suite" - Karmen, "La Bayadere" - Gamzatti, "Paquita" - Paquita , "Sleeping Beauty" - Fairy Lilac, "Snowwhite and 7 dwarts" - Stepmother. Successfully performing in Europe, USA, etc. Since 2008 - works as a soloist in the Royal Russian Ballet.
ANATOLIY HANDAZHEVSKY was born in 1990, November, 17 in Donetsk, Ukraine. In 1999 he started his choreographic education in Donetsk Choreographic School. In 2006 Anatoliy graduated from the school, dancing Pas de deux from the ballet "The Pharaoh's Daughter". Since 2006 he worked in the Solovyanenko Donetsk Opera and Ballet Theater. In 2007 Anatoliy entered Kiev Serge Lifar Municipal Ukrainian Academy of Dance. During the period of study Anatoliy danced such roles: France in "Coppelia", "Classical Pas de deux Aubert," Pas d'esclave from "Le Corsaire". At the graduation concert Anatoliy danced Pas de deux "Flames of Paris". From January 2008 until the present time, Anatoly worked as a soloist in the Royal Russian Ballet.
ANTONINA RADIEVSKAIA was born in 1982. She graduated from Kharkov Culture College in 2001. Her main teachers were famous dancers People Artists of Ukraine Svetlana Kolivanova and Teodor Popesku. In 2001 Antonina started her career as teacher of choreography in Kharkov Art Liceum. In 2008 Antonina graduated from Kharkov State Academy of Choreography as Magister of Choreography. Repertoire: Kitry in "Don-Quixote", Princess Aurora in "Sleeping Beauty", Clara in "Nutcracker", Giselle in "Giselle", Lady in "The Hooligan and Lady", Snow White in "Snow White & 7 Elves", Paquita in "Paquita", Firebird in "The Firebird", Girl in "Le Spectre de la Rose", Svanilde in "Coppelia" and "Tarantella" as concert piece. Antonina took part in "Cristal Shoe" International Ballet Competition in Kharkov. Antonina tours a lot in foreign countries. From 2008 until the present time, Antonina worked as a soloist in the Royal Russian Ballet.
VLADIMIR BORISOV was born Dec. 13, 1986 in Odessa, Ukraine. He graduated from Kiev Choreographic College in 2008. Vladimir's repertoire - "Swan Lake" Joker, "Raymonda" Grand Pas Four Cavalier, "Esmeralda" Kings, "Walpurgis Night" Pan, "The Nutcracker" Chinese and Fritz, "Underground" solo, "Ferochi Partita" deuce, "Romeo and Juliet" Benvolio, "Thumbelina" Elf, "Hopak" (Ukraine dance"), "Flower Festival". "Pas d'esclaf from "Le Corsaire". Competitions: "Odessa Ballet" - the first place, "Youth Ballet" - a diploma, "Serge Lifar" - diploma. The tours - USA, Canada, Spain, Italy, France, Turkey, Korea, Russia, Serbia, Portugal, Tunisia. Since 2008 Vladimir works as a soloist in the Royal Russian Ballet.