Tatiana Stepanova
Tatiana Stepanova | |
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| Born | Tatiana Victorovna Stepanova |
| Occupation(s) | Prima Ballerina, Artistic Director Stepanova Ballet Academy, Toronto International Ballet Theatre |
Tatiana Victorivna Stepanova, (Russian: Татьяна Викторовна Степанова; Ukrainian: Тeтяна Степанова Вікторівна, Tatiana Victorovna Stepanova) (born Odessa, Ukraine then Soviet Union) is a Prima Ballerina,Choreographer, Artistic Director and a Master Teacher of Ballet.
Biography
Mme. Tatiana Stepanova completed her training at the word-renowned Bolshoi Ballet Academy in Moscow.
Upon completion of her training, she returned to her native home in Odessa, Ukraine, where she was invited to perform as Principal Dancer for the Odessa State Ballet Company. It was there that Mme. Stepanova was given the opportunity to dance the principal roles in an extensive classical, contemporary, and modern repertoire. It was her amazing artistry and talent that then gave her the status of Prima Ballerina for Odessa State Ballet Company. Mme. Stepanova was also awarded the status of People's Artist of Ukrainian SSR.
Her combination of unique style, technique, and dramatic excellence, ultimately led to an invitation to perform (and work) with the legendary Ballet Russes. There, she was given the opportunity to work with some of the best artists the world over: Natalia Krassovska, George Zoritch, and Irina Baronova. Mme. Stepanova's international travels took her across the globe, from Japan, Italy, Malta, Finland, Hungary, Bulgaria, Taiwan, Romania, to a number of cities across North America.
Master Teacher, and Choreographer, Mme. Stepanova was inspired by such great artists as, Galina Ulanova, Marina Semyonova, and Maya Plitsetsaya, all of which shaped and enriched her knowledge and skill of traditional Russian Ballet.
At present Mme. Stepanova is the Artistic Director at Stepanova Ballet Academy and Toronto International Ballet Theatre.
Choreographic work
Stepanova Ballet Aacdemy
- Alice in Wonderland
- Chipollino
- Cinderella
- Coppelia
- Graduation Ball
- Hansel & Gretel
- Pinocchio
- Snow White
- Thumbelina
Toronto International Ballet Theatre
- The Nutcracker
References
[1] Official page of Odessa Opera and Ballet Theater.
[2] Official page Stepanova Ballet Academy
[3] Official page Toronto International Ballet Theatre