Professional Russian Dance Teacher

Ilya began his dancing career when he entered the Moiseyev Dance academy on a Scholarship at the age of 13yrs. Training predominantly in traditional world folk dance, Ilya also obtained professional qualifications in Classical ballet, jazz, and all dance disciplines.

Upon graduation from the academy, at the age of 18years, Ilya was one of only a few to be employed as a professional performer with the 'Moiseyev Dance Company' in Moscow, Russia. He went on to perform as a both a soloist and troupe member on world tours, which saw him performing to World leaders and Royalty on some of the worlds most famous stages.

Press Release

Dance Master, Whitley Bay News Guardian, 25 October 2007
Russian Dance Master, Evening Chronicle
Dancer's Welcome, Weekender Newspaper

In 1996, Ilya departed Russia to join the Irish dance phenomenon 'Riverdance The Show.', touring internationally as part of the 'Liffey Company', Ilya took on the role as Dance captain for the 'Moscow Folk Ballet Company' a role which involved choreography changes, performing, leading rehearsals for new and existing company members and teaching ‘port de bras’ classes to the Irish principal dancers.

Whilst performing in Auckland, New Zealand public demand led to Ilya producing, choreographing and performing in his own 'Moscow Folk Ballet Company' show to a sell out audience.

Since retiring from performing Ilya has earned a reputation as one of the regions most successful and respected teachers. Working with students of all ages and abilities he has worked at a number of establishments across the N.E including Newcastle College, Northumbria University, Dance City, British Gymnastics Academy as well as a number of private dance schools. He has also led workshops across the UK and held the position of ballet master for North-East based professional company 'BalletLorent'.

Ilya's professional background and soviet training gives him a unique style of teaching methods and anyone who has ever been taught by him will agree that the results which ensue are worth the effort.

It is Ilya's aspiration as a teacher to enable local talent to have the opportunities he did, not only to be taught by the best but to be able to do it on your doorstep.