XI International Dance Competition

Boris Akimov is one of those renowned Bolshoi dancers whose names are firmly associated with the phenomenon known as the "golden age" of the Bolshoi Ballet.
Boris AKIMOV – People's Artist of the USSR, USSR State Prize Laureate, Soloist of the Bolshoi Theater of Russia, Professor, and Artistic Director of the Moscow Choreographic School of Dance at the Moscow State Academic Theatre of Dance "Gzhel."
Boris Borisovich worked as a ballet teacher at many theaters around the world: Covent Garden (London), La Scala (Milan), Asami Maki Ballet (Tokyo), the Vienna, Hamburg, and Bavarian State Operas (Munich), the Royal Danish Ballet (Copenhagen), the Mariinsky Theater (St. Petersburg), the Basel Ballet (Switzerland), the Dutch National Ballet (Amsterdam), and the Royal Ballet School of London.
To this day, every weekend Boris Borisovich teaches a class for Bolshoi soloists.

Galina Shlyapina is an outstanding ballerina and teacher. She won the Russsian Glinka State Prize for her roles in the ballets Romeo and Juliet by S. Prokofiev and The Servant of Two Masters by M. Chulaki (staged at Perm Tchaikovsky Opera and Ballet Theater). Being a soloist of the Moscow Classical Ballet, she performed a number of significant roles. She starred in the TV movie concert "Dancing Galina Shlyapina". At the moment she is a teacher-tutor of the Kremlin Ballet Theater, passing on skills and professional traditions to the younger generation of artists. 
Galina Shlyapina is a favorite member of the jury for her numerous students, many of whom also became renowned ballerinas. During the round tables, they catch her every remark and advice. Galina Shlyapina's expert opinion is worth a lot.

Alexander Abritalin – Member of the Union of Theatre Workers of the Russian Federation, member of the International Dance Council of UNESCO (CID), guest teacher of the Bulgarian Dance Sport Federation and the Austrian National Rhythmic Gymnastics Team, and teacher at the BEREG contemporary dance platform. He has performed in productions by Ksenia Mikheeva and Mariam Nagaychuk.
Alexander is a graduate of the Perm Choreographic School and a former soloist with the Musa Jalil Kazan_Opera Ballet and the Boris Eifman Academic Theater of Contemporary Dance. His extensive stage and teaching experience form the basis of his online school, "Secrets of Mastery." His signature program, "Strengthening the Muscular Framework for All Dance Styles" also helps students develop their bodies without injury and reach new heights.
Alexander will be happy to answer any questions from participants and teachers and offer valuable feedback!

Sasha Pertsev is a Russian dancer, a participant in the 5th season of the show "Dancing on TNT," and a contemporary dance teacher. He is a sought-after figure in the contemporary dance scene as a jury member and competition participant thanks to his unique style, which blends various styles and genres. His qualifications and experience make his opinion valuable to aspiring dancers. Pertsev combines the grace of ballet with the energy of street dance. He often draws inspiration not only from traditional sources (music and dance), but also from literature, cinema, and everyday life. He incorporates many elements not typically found in classical dance. Thanks to his unique style, his dances reach a new level of perception as a contemporary art form.

Anastasia Sintsova is a dancer, choreographer, teacher, and video artist. Education: Faculty of Contemporary Dance (Yekaterinburg), Faculty of Pedagogy at the Vaganova Academy of Dance (St. Petersburg), and Contemporary Dance Pedagogy at the Moscow State Institute of Cinematography (Moscow). She has completed the Vertigo (Israel), SHARE Intensive (Paris), and Codarts (Amsterdam) programs, as well as master classes in Flying Low, Gaga, Contact Improvisation, and Mindful Movement.
She has worked at the Sasha Kukina Theater (St. Petersburg) and the Evgenia Sizmina Dance Project. Her choreographic works include "Herbal Collection," "Come Tomorrow," "After the Curtain," "Atlas," and the dance film "Sisters."

President of the international association Balkan Alliance (Serbia)