After moving across the continent from her home on the far eastern Russian peninsula of Kamchatskiy Krai to St. Petersburg, Irina studied at the renowned Vaganova Academy of Russian Ballet. Upon her graduation in 2011, she was invited to join the Mariinsky Ballet, one of the world’s most distinguished ballet companies. She appeared in countless productions and toured the world with the company, performing throughout Europe, Asia, and the United States before branching out on her own. She participated in the Closing Ceremony of the 2014 Olympic Games in Sochi, and her independent work as a neoclassical choreographer has earned critical acclaim.
Irina's master class will be open to Jitterbug ballet dancers (junior and intermediate). The first one will be November 25, 2021.
Hunter jaCkson
Hunter Jackson began his Hip Hop training at the age of 10. Since then he has continued his focus in the Urban and Hip Hop realms of Dance. - Hunter trained with various choreographers such as Luther Brown, Show Tyme, and Shabba Doo as well as dance related projects including music videos, Sweet Charity (Theatre Production) and Tribulations (Dance Production choreographed by Hannah Joelle). He has won multiple awards through his many competitions and trained in LA, Las Vegas and performed in Toronto Canada. - Due to his love of Hip Hop, Hunter now shares he’s passion and knowledge of dance through teaching. He hopes to expand his career whilst also sharing it with others.
Hunter will be holding several master classes for us throughout the year, and will also be working with Miss Emma to create an amazing competitive number!
Sadie stratford
Sadie Stratford is a ballet teacher and choreographer from Toronto, Ontario. She is currently in her third and final year in the National Ballet School’s Teacher Training Program. She trained competitively in various genres prior to transitioning into teaching as well as directed and choreographed for the Northumberland Players Youth Theatre Programs. She is well versed in several genres of dance but specializes in ballet. Ms. Sadie is also a huge advocate for body positivity in the dance community and tries to incorporate the idea of self love into all of her dance classes.
Ms. Sadie will also be giving Master Classes in ballet, as well as helping teach the pre-pointe and pointe program!