Elena Tiuriakulova
Philadelphia,PA
Summary
Former leading ballerina in the Soviet Union, danced professionally there for 17 years. Currently a ballet instructor with 20 years of experience, teaching all ages and abilities.
Overview
58
58
years of professional experience
Work History
Ballet Instructor
Pennsylvania Academy Of Ballet
Narberth, PA
06.2022 - Current
- Instruct beginners and advanced adult students.
- Work with intermediate students in summer program
- Class
- Pointe
Ballet Instructor
Gwendolyn Bye Dance Center
Philadelphia, PA
09.2012 - Current
- Instruct intermediate and advanced students
- Pointe
- Variations
- Summer program
Ballet Instructor
Wissahickon Dance Academy
Philadelphia, PA
01.2003 - 06.2023
- Beginning, intermediate and advanced Instruction
- Pointe
- Variation
- Adult Classes
- Summer Intensive Program
- Planned and choreographed ballet pieces for performance
Ballet Instructor. Choreographer
International Ballet Exchange
01.2003 - 06.2023
- Instructed students in proper technique, form, and posture during classes
- Planned and choreographed ballet pieces for performance
Ballet Instructor
Kristina Pulcini Ballet Academy
01.2011 - 01.2012
- Advanced and Intermediate Instruction
- Pointe
- Variation
Principal Dancer
Kyrgyz State Theater of Opera and Ballet
01.1975 - 01.1992
- Danced leading roles in classical ballets, including:
- Swan Lake -Odette/Odile
- Don Quixote - Kitri
- Sleeping Beauty - Aurora
- La Bayadère - Nikiya
- La Fille Mal Gardée - Lisa
- Many others
- Tours in Moscow, St. Petersburg, Kiev, Japan, Switzerland and Tunisia
Student
Kirov Theatre and Mikhailovsky Theatre of Opera and Ballet
01.1967 - 01.1975
- Received practical training in various productions of the Kirov Ballet Company and Mikhailovsky Theatre
Education
Vaganova Ballet Academy
St. Petersburg, Russia01.1975
Skills
- Proficient in Vaganova method
- Group Instruction
- Rehearsal Direction
- Private Lessons
- Performance Coaching
- Competition Preparation
- Technique improvement
- Lesson preparation
- All levels, beginners to adults
- Student assessment
- Flexibility techniques
Awards
- Laureate of the Prize of Youth Union of Kyrgyzstan for Excellence in Performance for Swan Lake, Sleeping Beauty and Mother's Field, 1980
- Honored Artist of Ballet of the Kyrgyz Republic for outstanding performance and accomplishments, 1982
Timeline
Ballet Instructor
Pennsylvania Academy Of Ballet
06.2022 - Current
Ballet Instructor
Gwendolyn Bye Dance Center
09.2012 - Current
Ballet Instructor
Kristina Pulcini Ballet Academy
01.2011 - 01.2012
Ballet Instructor
Wissahickon Dance Academy
01.2003 - 06.2023
Ballet Instructor. Choreographer
International Ballet Exchange
01.2003 - 06.2023
Principal Dancer
Kyrgyz State Theater of Opera and Ballet
01.1975 - 01.1992
Vaganova Ballet Academy
Student
Kirov Theatre and Mikhailovsky Theatre of Opera and Ballet
01.1967 - 01.1975
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