Anna Bielova, Andrey Glazshneyder, standing behind two adorably cute little girls wearing tutus and smiling.

Meet Andrey Glazshneyder
and Anna Bielova

Welcome to our ballet family! We're thrilled to share our passion for dance and look forward to guiding you on your journey to grace, strength, and artistic expression. Let's create beautiful moments together!

Andrey Glazshneyder & Anna Bielova
Andrey Glazshneyder, elegantly dressed in a suit, is smiling sympathetically into the camera.

Andrey
Glazshneyder

Andrey Igorevich Glazshneyder, born on October 26, 1966, in Budapest, is a prominent figure in international ballet and is listed in the Encyclopedia of Russian Ballet .

Andrey Glazshneyder, as Mercutio in V.V. Vasiliev's 1990 production, standing between ballerinas, with an epee in his hand.

Education

He received his formative education at the Moscow State Academy of Choreography (Bolshoi Ballet Academy) from 1980 to 1986, under the guidance of A.I. Bondarenko . After graduating, he joined the prestigious Stanislavski and Nemirovich-Danchenko Theater in Moscow in 1986 as the principal dancer.

Andrey Glazshneyder during a pas de deux on stage

Repertoire

Glazshneyder particularly made a name for himself as the first interpreter of the role of Mercutio in V.V. Vasiliev's production in 1990. His repertoire includes an impressive list of roles in classic ballet pieces such as Basil in Don Quixote, Birbanto in Le Corsaire, James in La Sylphide, Figaro in Bravo Figaro, Albert in Giselle, Siegfried in Swan Lake, as the Prince in The Nutcracker and Cinderella, Prince Désiré in Sleeping Beauty, as well as the Jester in Swan Lake and Bacchus in Walpurgis Night.

As a guest soloist, he performed at the "Ballet Moscow" theater.

Andrey Glazshneyder raising his hands up in a triumph during a performance on stage.

International Acclaim and Collaboration

Glazshneyder was honored as a laureate at international competitions. He worked with famous names such as V.V. Vasiliev , M.L. Rostropovich , D.A. Bryantsev , L.I. Semenyako , Anna Plisetskaya , Natalya Ledovskaya , Margarita Drozdova , and Galina Kropivina . His career took him on tours through Japan, the USA, South America, Europe, and China, where he delighted his audience with his art.

Andrey Glazshneyder in a group photo with the students of his advanced ballet class

From Leading Soloist to Teacher

From 2000 to 2004, he was the leading soloist at the Lviv National Academic Opera and Ballet Theater Krushelnytska and simultaneously engaged in the education of young talents.

He continued his pedagogical career from 2004 to 2008 at the State Ballet Academy in Lviv and from 2008 to 2022 at the Kyiv Choreography College as well as the Dynamo Ballet Kyiv School, where he passed on his extensive experience and knowledge to the next generation of ballet dancers, preparing them to enter higher education in various countries around the world.

Some video excerpts from Andrey Glazshneyder's
performances and teaching:

Anna Bielova, dressed in a dance costume, sitting on the floor backstage, putting on her pointe shoes.

Anna Bielova

Anna Dmitrievna Bielova, born on November 10, 1991, in Ukraine, completed her ballet education at the Kyiv Choreography College, where she studied from 2009 to 2013.

Anna Bielova, in a cat dress, performing a stunning Grand Jeté on stage.

After her graduation, Bielova went on tour with the National Opera of Ukraine at their invitation.

In 2014 she joined the Kyiv Modern Ballet under the direction of Radu Poklitaru , where she stayed until 2016 and further developed her skills in contemporary ballet.

Anna Bielova standing next to Kimin Kim, both in their dance dresses.

From 2017 to 2020, Bielova was part of the St. Petersburg Ballet, Ballet on the Neva and Moscow Classical Ballet, where she honed her classical ballet skills.

From 2020 to 2021 she danced in the International Festival Ballet, the Magical Ballet USA, and many other ballet companies in Ukraine. Her international tours took Bielova through the USA, South America, Europe, Taiwan, Malaysia, Australia, and China.

Repertoire and Collaboration

Bielova performed as a demi-soloist in Swan Lake, The Nutcracker, La Bayadere, Sleeping Beauty, Romeo and Juliet, Giselle, Don Quixote and others.

She worked on stage with Kimin Kim , Okasana Bondareva , Alexey Popov , Ernest Latypov , Ekaterina Borchenko , Andrey Yachnuk, Artem Belov and many others.

Anna Bielova kneels next to a little girl who is doing the splits in front of the mirror.

Pedagogical Activity

In addition to her stage career, Bielova also dedicates herself to teaching. From 2021 to 2022, she was a teacher at the Dynamo Ballet Kyiv School, where she passed on her knowledge and experience to young dancers.

Her work as a choreographer, especially in preparing children and artists for international competitions, has nurtured and inspired numerous talents.

Anna Bielova and Andrey Glazshneyder standing together behind two little girls in tutus on the stage. The girls are proudly presenting their awards.

Andrey Glazshneyder and Anna Bielova have joined forces to bring their extensive experience and passion for ballet to their own school. Together, they are dedicated to providing high-quality ballet education and fostering a supportive environment for all students. They are excited to welcome new dancers and help them achieve their full potential. Join us and become part of our growing ballet community!

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