Soul of Classical Ballet
UKRAINIAN BALLET OF PEACE
About Us
"Dance is the hidden language of the soul of the body".
Martha Graham
The story began in 2006...
Founded in 2006 in the Beautiful Black Sea City of Odessa by distinguished choreographer Vladimir Troshenko on foot of an Invitation to perform Tchaikovsky’s “The Nutcracker” throughout the most prestigious theatres in the USA.
From that moment onwards the company has engaged in International tours throughout the USA and Canada, performing Tchaikovsky’s “The Nutcracker” and “Swan Lake”, as well as successfully touring in its homeland of Ukraine and throughout all of Europe and Asia.
Vladimir Troshchenko
Founder (1954 - 2021)
Vladimir Troshchenko graduated from the St. Petersburg Academy of Dance named after Vaganova in 1973, from the class of legendary teacher Svyatoslav Kuznetsov together with World renowned Ballet Star Mikhail Baryshnikov.He made his first appearance in Pas de deux in the ballet “Giselle” on July 17, 1973.
He became Laureate of the Komsomol Prize in Literature and Art in 1981. Vladimir has received Government Awards of Republics of Tatarstan, Bashkiria and Chuvashia. Honored Artist of Chuvashia (1985). In 1992 Vladimir graduated with merit from the Academy of theatrical art as a director-choreographer and this led him to be a Principal Ballet Dancer on stages across the world.
His repertoire includes the leading parts in such ballets as “Swan Lake”, “Sleeping Beauty”, “The Nutcracker”, “La Bayadere”, “Giselle”, “Don Quixote” and others.
Vladimir toured in more than 10 countries as a member of the “Moscow City Ballet” company, dancing with such great ballet stars as Nadezhda Pavlova – People’s Artist of the USSR, Lyudmila Semenyaka – People’s Artist of the USSR, Galina Mezentseva – People’s Artist of the RSFSR and Elena Pankova.
As a Choreographer, Vladimir created new ballets for the stages of the USA & Europe to include :
1987 – “Mozart and Salieri” (first production)
1990 – “Francesca da Rimini”, “Mercedes”, “The Last Step”
1992 – “Flight to Shanghai”
1993 – “Don Quixote”
1994 – “Carmen Suite”
1995 – “The Sleeping Beauty”
1996 – “Zora”
In 1996 Vladimir performed leading parts in the ballets “Swan Lake” and “Sleeping Beauty” in duet with the renowned People’s Artist of USSR – Nadezhda Pavlova, Prima ballerina of world renowned Bolshoi Theatre.
From 1998 – 2010 Vladimir was the Chief choreographer of the Odessa Academic National Opera and Ballet Theatre. During this period, Vladimir created new versions of: “Swan Lake”, “Sleeping Beauty”, “The Nutcracker”, “Lilea” as well as restored: “Don Quixote” and “La Bayadere”. In the children’s theater – studio, he created ballets “Alice in Wonderland” and “Peter Pan”.
In 2004 Vladimir produced the ballet “La Bayadère” on the stage of the Kharkiv Opera and Ballet Theater. In recent years, he was repeatedly creating ballet divertissements for Government concerts in the Odesa region and the capital Kyiv. With The Ukrainian National ballet he toured in Switzerland, USA, Greece, Russia, Romania, Canada, Mexico.
Since 2005 Vladimir has been a member of the Board of the Union of Choreographers of Ukraine.
2007 — Honorary Award of the Governor of Odesa region for merits in the field of choreography.
2007 – 2021: the Artistic Director and Choreographer of the Soul of Classical Ballet company.
2016 -2021: Vladimir was Acting Assistant Professor of the Choreography Department of the South Ukrainian Pedagogical University named after Ushinsky
Alexandra Fedorina
Artistic Director
Born in Odesa, Ukraine. At the age of 15, after graduating from the Odessa City Ballet School, Alexandra started her career in Odessa Academic National Opera and Ballet Theatre in 1981 immediately taking an active place in the entire ballet and opera repertoire. Aleksandra toured with the theatre in USA, Italy, Spain, Germany, Greece, Switzerland, Hungary and others countries.
In 2009 and 2013 she received awards from the governor of the Odessa region for her significant contribution to the development of national ballet art in the Country.
Aleksandra was at the origins of the company, being the main assistant of its founder, Vladimir Troschenko, also doing all the administrative duties as well as holding all of the rehearsals and stage activities of the group whilst on International tours.
In June 2021 Aleksandra graduated from the Academy of Music, Theatre and Fine Arts in Chisinau as a Master of choreography. During the years of the Covid epidemic Aleksandra has devoted herself to improving the repertoire of the Company and preparing new star performers of the future.
Following the death of Vladimir Troshenko in 2021, she was appointed as Artistic Director of the company.
Kateryna Floria
Prima Ballerina
Born in Mariupol, Ukraine and trained as a dancer at the Vadim Pisarev’s ballet school, where she graduated in 2003.
Kateryna joined the Donbass Opera (Donetsk State Academic Opera and Ballet Theatre named after Solovyanenko) same year and was promoted to the rank of Prima Ballerina in 2005). Being very young, Kateryna performed most of leading roles, including Aurora in The Sleeping beauty and double role of Odette/Odile in Swan Lake.
In 2016 Floria joined Mariinsky ballet company (Primorsky brunch) as a First Soloist. Her repertoire at the Primorsky stage of Mariinsky includes most of title and solo roles in classical ballets as:
Odette-Odile “Swan Lake”,
Gamzatti “La Bayadère”,
Giselle and Myrtha “Giselle”,
Aurora, Lilac Fairy “Sleeping Beauty”,
Sugar Plum Fairy “Nutcracker”,
Street Dancer and Queen of Dryads in “Don Quixote” etc.
Also her repertoire includes neoclassical works of Fleming Flindt’s Phaedra, the Death in “Le Jeune homme et La Mort », the Tsar-maiden in Alexei Ratmansky’s “The little Humpbacked Horse”, Carmen , Chloe ; George Balanchine’s ballets “Apollo” and “The Prodigal Son”.
Since 2022 being a member of Luxembourg ballet company Kateryna performed “Carmen” by Volha Kastsel, “Servant of the Muse” staged by Volha for Gala des Étoiles 2023, and “Don Juan” piece at Capri Ballet gala 2023.
In 2023 Kateryna was the part of “Great Gatsby” project dancing Jordan Baker (Dwight Rhoden’s choreography).
With Ukrainian ballet team, Floria performed on the stage of the London Peacock Theater and together with her partner Artem Shoshin, was very highly appreciated by London critics.
Since beginning of 2024 Kateryna is Prima Ballerina in Ukrainian Dance company “Soul of Classical Ballet” (Ukrainian Ballet of Peace)
Karyna Shatkovska
Prima Ballerina
Born on 29th of January, 1984 in Kharkiv, Ukraine.
In 2000 graduated from the Kharkiv State Choreographic School, and in 2004 — from Kharkov State College of Culture.
In 2006 Karyna graduated from Kharkiv State Academy of Culture (Classical Choreography Faculty). She took part in children and youth competitions «Fouettés d’Artek» — 2000, Ukraine (II prize), «Youth of the Ballet» (Diploma), Ukraine, Ballet Competition in Astana 2009 (Diploma), Serge Lifar Competition in Donetsk, Ukraine — 2012 and Rudolf Nureyev International Ballet Competition (RNIBC) in Budapest, Hungary — 2013 (Diploma).
In 2002, Karyna joined Kharkiv Academic Opera and Ballet Theatre.
She dances the leading roles in such ballets as:
— Sleeping Beauty (Aurora)
— Don-Quixote (Kitri)
— The Nutcracker (Masha)
— Les Sylphides (a maiden)
— Swan Lake ( Odette, Odile)Rose
— Snow White and the 7 Dwarfs (Snow White).
— La Bayadère (Nikia)
— Coppelia (Swanilda)
— Walpurgis Night (Bacchante)
— Еsmeralda (Notre Dame de Paris)
— Aegina (Spartacus)
She has taken part in gala concerts, and numerous tours over Europe, USA, Canada, China, Latin America, South Africa.
Karyna worked as Guest Star in Ukrainian Classical Ballet and Ballet Classico International.
Since beginning of 2023 Karyna is Prima Ballerina in Ukrainian Dance company “Soul of Classical Ballet” (Ukrainian Ballet of Peace).
Olena Pechenyuk
Honored Artist of Ukraine
Prima Ballerina
Born in 1987, in Dnipro (formerly Dnipropetrovsk), Ukraine.
“A Ballerina with a special gift and an Individual style”
At the age of 14, Olena made her debut in the role of Lisa in Hertel’s “Vain Caution” and received general recognition in the Ukrainian Ballet world, as well as a Diploma Award. Then successful performances at the All-Ukrainian Ballet competition “Youth Ballet-97” in Donetsk and a first place at the International Ballet Competition “Youth Ballet-2000” on the stage of the National Opera in Kyiv was the start of a successful journey for Olena.
After graduating from ballet school in Dnipro, Olena continued her education in advanced classes at the Ballet Academy named after John Cranko in Stuttgart (2004–2005).
In 2005 Olena returned to Dnipro Academic Opera and Ballet Theatre and became Prima Ballerina.
Her repertoire includes the main role in “Sleeping Beauty” (Aurora) and “Giselle”, “Romeo & Juliet” (Juliet), “Pakhita”, “The Nutcracker” (Masha), “Carmen”, “Cinderella”, “Corsair” (Medora), “Don Quixote” (Kitri), “Swan Lake” (Odetta – Odile) and many others.
One of the bright national choreographic heritages was the ballet “Princess Olga” to the music of Stankovich. The role of Princess Olga was performed by Olena. Her character turned out to be gentle, lyrical, sensual, but determined and strong-willed. The ballerina harmoniously combined the epic scale of the historical character with the sincere insight and depth of the image.
An intense creative life gives Olena the opportunity to express herself not only in complex parts of the classical repertoire, but also in modern choreography. As an Honored Artist of the Ukraine, the Prima Ballerina enthusiastically supports the bold ideas of ballet masters. “Lady with Camellias”
In 2017 Olena received the prize for the best female role in the visual performance “Carmen&Jose”.
Each performance with the participation of Olena is invariably a great success with the public and is worth attending. Each of the creative works confirms Olena’s undeniable right to the status of the first ballerina in the company.
Since 2022 Olena is Prima Ballerina in Ukrainian Dance company “Soul of Classical Ballet” (Ukrainian Ballet of Peace).
Renato De Leon
Principal Guest Dancer
Born in 1995 in El Paso, Texas, USA.
After graduating from the Kirov Academy of Washington, D.C. in 2014, Renato moved to Houston, Texas, to dance with Houston Ballet II. In Houston, he had the opportunity to dance with the main company and danced in ballets by Stanton Welch and Ben Stevenson.
Renato then moved to Europe to dance with the Polish National Ballet in Warsaw, Poland, and the Czech National Ballet in Prague, Czech Republic. In the latter companies, he performed prestigious pieces by world-renowned choreographers such as Jiri Kylian, Krzysztof Pastor, John Cranko, George Balanchine, and John Neumeier, to name a few. While in these companies, he attended tours around Europe, China, Russia, and Europe.
After almost a decade of working with professional ballet companies, Renato moved to Berlin, Germany, to pursue a freelance career. During his freelance career, he has participated as a guest artist and principal dancer for European tours, dancing leading roles such as the Prince in Swan Lake, Nutcracker, and Firebird. In addition to his ballet career, Renato has participated in several music videos, T.V. series, films, and commercials as a dancer and actor. He continuously runs his ballet collective, which combines his passion for electronic music with classical ballet.
In season 2024-2025 Renato is Principal Guest Dancer in Ukrainian Dance company “Soul of Classical Ballet” (Ukrainian Ballet of Peace).
Kostiantyn Maiorov
Principal Dancer
Born in 1988 in Kryvyi Rih, Ukraine.
Since childhood Kostiantyn was fond of drama theater and pantomime. At the age of 16 he started to learn ballet.
He graduated from Kiev City Ukrainian Academy of Dance founded by Serge Lifar and in 2009 Kostiantyn joined Odessa National Opera and Ballet Theater. Whilst there he has shown strong skills in partnering and continued developing in various opportunities such as a Young Man in Chopiniana or Bacchus in Walpurgis Night.
Kostiantyn has also a large touring experience. He has danced in the USA, Japan, France, Germany, Ireland, Spain and many other countries. In 2021 he returned to Ukraine and joined Kyiv Opera as ballet soloist.
For many years Kostiantyn worked as Guest Principal Dancer with the Ukrainian Dance Company «Soul of Classical Ballet» (Ukrainian Ballet of Peace) and since 2022 has become Principal Dancer in the company on an ongoing basis.
Repertoire
Ballet ire necesse est…
Swan Lake
Sleeping Beauty
Nutcraker
Carmen Suite
Gallery
Peek in nostro mundo
Behind the curtain…
and on stage…
Tours
Season 2024-2025
Italy
Swan Lake
France 03.12.2024 — 30.01.2025
Nutcracker
Swan Lake
Sleeping Beaiuty
Ireland 01.02 — 09.02.2025
Nutcracker
Season 2023-2024
Finland
Swan Lake
14.10.2023 Kotka Satama Areena
15.10.2023 Helsinki Kulttuuritalo
16.10.2023 Hyvinkää HyvinkääSali
17.10.2023 Turku Konserttitalo
18.10.2023 Hämeenlinna Verkatehdas
19.10.2023 Jyväskylä Paviljonki
20.10.2023 Oulu Madetojan Sali
21.10.2023 Rovaniemi Korundi (mat)
21.10.2023 Rovaniemi Korundi
23.10.2023 Mikelli Mikaeli
France
Swan Lake
05.01.2024 TOULOUSE Casino Barrière
06.01.2024 BORDEAUX Théâtre Fémina
09.01.2024 BRESSUIRE Bocapole
11.01.2024 LE MANS Palais des Congrès et de la Culture
12.01.2024 SAINT-BRIEUC L’Hermione
14.01.2024 SAINT MALO Palais du Grand Large
16.01.2024 BOURGES Palais d’Auron
17.01.2024 TOURS Palais des Congrès
18.01.2024 POITIERS Palais des Congrès du Futuroscope
19.01.2024 CHATEAUROUX M.A.CH 36
20.01.2024FOUGERES L’Aumaillerie
23.01.2024 CLERMONT-FERRAND Maison de la Culture
24.01.2024, mat TALANT L’Écrin
24.01.2024, eve TALANT L’Écrin
27.01.2024ROUBAIX Le Colisée
28.01.2024 Espace Pierre Bachelet
31.01.2024 LYON Bourse du Travail
02.02.2024 BOURG LES VALENCE Théâtre Le Rhône
03.02.2024 MARSEILLE Le Silo
04.02.2024 BEZIERS Zinga Zanga
07.02.2024 AIX LES BAINS Centre des Congrès
08.02.2024 DOLE La Commanderie
Nutcracker
07.01.2024 BORDEAUX Théâtre Fémina
10.01.2024 SAINT GREGOIRE EMC2
21.01.2024 NEUILLY-SUR-SEINE Théâtre des Sablons
25.01.2024 CHALON-SUR-SAONE Salle Marcel Sembat
30 .01.2024 BELFORT Maison du Peuple
01.02.2024 SAINT-ROMANS-SUR-ISERE Théâtre des Cordeliers
06.02.2024 CLUSES Les Allobroges
Switzerland
Nutcracker
09.02.2024 GENEVA Bâtiment Des Forces Motrices
Poland
Swan Lake
12.02.2024 POZNAN Sala Ziemi
13.02.2024 WROCLAW Hala Stulecia
14.02.2024 OSTROW WIELKOPOLSKI Arena Ostrow
15.02.2024 KRAKOW ICE
17.02.2024 LODZ Klub Wytwórnia
Ireland
SLeeping Beauty
22.02.2024 DROGHEDA TLT
23.02.2024 LIMERICK UCH
24.02.2024, matinee WATERFORD Theatre Royal
24.02.2024, evening WATERFORD Theatre Royal
25.02.2024, matinee GALWAY Town Hall Theatre
25.02.2024, evening WATERFORD Town Hall Theatre
27.02.2024 AMAGH Marketplace Theatre
03.03.2024, evening CORK Theatre Royal
03.03.2024, matinee CORK Opera House
Season 2022 - 2023
Finland
Swan Lake
16.12.2022 Mikelli Mikaeli
18.12.2022 (mat) Helsinki Kulttuuritalo
22.12.2022 Oulu Madetojan Sali
France & Switzerland
Swan Lake
07.01.2023 BATIMENT DES FORCES MOTRICES, GENÈVA
10.01.2023 PALAIS DES CONGRES ET DE LA CULTURE, LE MANS
17.01.2023 THEATRE SEBASTOPOL, LILLE
21.01.2023 THEATRE DE THIONVILLE, THIONVILLE
25.01.2023 BOURSE DU TRAVAIL, LYON
28.01.2023 LE SILO, MARSEILLE
04.02.2023 ESPACE AVEL VOR, PLOUGASTEL-DAOULAS
Republic of Ireland
Swan Lake
25.02.2023 Theatre Royal, Waterford
01.03.2023 UCH, Limerick
Netherlands & Luxembourg
Swan Lake
18.03.2023 Hoogezand, Kielzog
01.04.2023 Middleburg, Schouwburg Middleburg
15.03.2023 Steenwijk, Theater de Meenth
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