Tatiana Stepanova (Ballerina)
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Tatiana Stepanova, also Tetyana Stepanova, (born, Odessa
, Ukraine
then Soviet Union
) is a highly accomplished ballerina
and choreographer. She is now the Artistic Director of Stepanova Ballet Academy and Toronto International Ballet Theatre. As Prima Ballerina of the Odessa State Ballet Company, she was awarded the honorary title of People's Artist of Ukraine
for her excellence in the art of ballet.
. Upon completion of her training, she returned to her native home in Odessa, where she was invited to perform as Principal Dancer for the Odessa State Ballet Company. It was here that Mme. Stepanova was given the opportunity to dance the Principal Roles in an extensive classical, contemporary, and modern repertoire. As an exceptionally talented dancer, she was honored with the status of Prima Ballerina. She was later recognized for her talents, by being awarded as a People's Artist of Ukraine
, an honor given to those whose merits were exceptional in the sphere of development of the performing arts.
Her combination of unique style, technique, and dramatic excellence, led to Mme. Stepanova's invitation to perform and work with the legendary Ballet Russes. She was given the opportunity to work with such great artists as: Natalia Krassovska, George Zoritch
, and Irina Baronova
. Mme. Stepanova's international travels involved performing in many countries throughout the world including, Japan, Italy, Malta, Finland, Hungary, Bulgaria, Taiwan, Romania, and many cities across North America.
Mme. Stepanova was inspired by such great artists as, Galina Ulanova
, Marina Semyonova, and Maya Plitsetsaya just to mention a few who shaped and enriched Mme. Stepanova's knowledge of traditional Russian Ballet.
Under the Artistic Direction of Mme. Stepanova, Toronto International Ballet Theatre, has successfully put on 6 professionally staged productions of the Nutcracker.
Odessa
Odessa or Odesa is the administrative center of the Odessa Oblast located in southern Ukraine. The city is a major seaport located on the northwest shore of the Black Sea and the fourth largest city in Ukraine with a population of 1,029,000 .The predecessor of Odessa, a small Tatar settlement,...
, Ukraine
Ukraine
Ukraine is a country in Eastern Europe. It has an area of 603,628 km², making it the second largest contiguous country on the European continent, after Russia...
then Soviet Union
Soviet Union
The Soviet Union , officially the Union of Soviet Socialist Republics , was a constitutionally socialist state that existed in Eurasia between 1922 and 1991....
) is a highly accomplished ballerina
Ballerina
A ballerina is a title used to describe a principal female professional ballet dancer in a large company; the male equivalent to this title is danseur or ballerino...
and choreographer. She is now the Artistic Director of Stepanova Ballet Academy and Toronto International Ballet Theatre. As Prima Ballerina of the Odessa State Ballet Company, she was awarded the honorary title of People's Artist of Ukraine
People's Artist of Ukraine
People's Artist of Ukraine is an honorary and the highest title awarding to outstanding performing artists whose merits are exceptional in the sphere of the development of the performing arts ....
for her excellence in the art of ballet.
Biography
Mme. Tatiana Stepanova completed her training at the world-renowned Bolshoi Ballet Academy in MoscowMoscow
Moscow is the capital, the most populous city, and the most populous federal subject of Russia. The city is a major political, economic, cultural, scientific, religious, financial, educational, and transportation centre of Russia and the continent...
. Upon completion of her training, she returned to her native home in Odessa, where she was invited to perform as Principal Dancer for the Odessa State Ballet Company. It was here that Mme. Stepanova was given the opportunity to dance the Principal Roles in an extensive classical, contemporary, and modern repertoire. As an exceptionally talented dancer, she was honored with the status of Prima Ballerina. She was later recognized for her talents, by being awarded as a People's Artist of Ukraine
People's Artist of Ukraine
People's Artist of Ukraine is an honorary and the highest title awarding to outstanding performing artists whose merits are exceptional in the sphere of the development of the performing arts ....
, an honor given to those whose merits were exceptional in the sphere of development of the performing arts.
Her combination of unique style, technique, and dramatic excellence, led to Mme. Stepanova's invitation to perform and work with the legendary Ballet Russes. She was given the opportunity to work with such great artists as: Natalia Krassovska, George Zoritch
George Zoritch
George Zoritch was a dancer born in Moscow. He joined the Ballet Russe de Monte Carlo in 1935 and toured with them in the United States after WWII...
, and Irina Baronova
Irina Baronova
Irina Mikhailovna Baronova , FRAD was a Russian ballerina who was one of the Baby Ballerinas of the Ballet Russe de Monte Carlo, discovered by George Balanchine in Paris in the 1930s...
. Mme. Stepanova's international travels involved performing in many countries throughout the world including, Japan, Italy, Malta, Finland, Hungary, Bulgaria, Taiwan, Romania, and many cities across North America.
Mme. Stepanova was inspired by such great artists as, Galina Ulanova
Galina Ulanova
Galina Sergeyevna Ulánova is frequently cited as being one of the greatest 20th Century ballerinas. Her flat in Moscow is designated a national museum, and there are monuments to her in Saint Petersburg and Stockholm....
, Marina Semyonova, and Maya Plitsetsaya just to mention a few who shaped and enriched Mme. Stepanova's knowledge of traditional Russian Ballet.
Stepanova Ballet Academy
In 2004, Mme. Stepanova founded Stepanova Ballet Academy, located in Thornhill, Ontario, Canada. Under the artistic direction of Mme. Tatiana Stepanova, Stepanova Ballet Academy has quickly been placed among the premier ballet/dance schools in Ontario.Toronto International Ballet Theatre
In 2007, Mme. Stepanova founded Toronto International Ballet Theatre. By bringing together young talented dancers with international stars, to perform in professional productions with spectacular sets and beautiful choreography Mme.Stepanova seeks to attract and expose Toronto's diverse community to the wonder and value of the art form of dance.Under the Artistic Direction of Mme. Stepanova, Toronto International Ballet Theatre, has successfully put on 6 professionally staged productions of the Nutcracker.
Choreographic work
- Cinderella
- Alice in Wonderland
- Coppelia
- Graduation Ball
- Chippolino
- Hansel & Gretel
- Pinocchio
- My Way
- Thumbelina
- Snow White
- The Nutcracker
External links
- http://www.stepanovaballet.com
- http://www.tibt.org