Summer Intensive 2025 Faculty
Marina Osipova,
Ph.D.
Founder & Artistic Director
Marina Osipova, Ph.D., is a renowned Russian ballet instructor, choreographer, and artistic director with a distinguished career in the world of classical ballet. She is recognized as one of the world’s leading specialists and methodologists in the Vaganova method, a testament to her profound expertise and dedication to the art of ballet.
Marina Osipova's journey in ballet began in 1984 when she enrolled at the prestigious Vaganova Ballet Academy, where she studied in the Performing Faculty with a specialty in Ballet Dancing. She graduated in 1992, marking the start of her professional journey in classical ballet. After her graduation, Marina joined the Russian Ballet Company, where she performed from 1992 to 1997. She then joined the Opera and Ballet Theater. M.P. Mussorgsky, where she danced until 2005, further honing her skills and artistry. In 2000, Marina was accepted into the pedagogical faculty of the Vaganova Ballet Academy, specializing in the Methodology of Teaching Classical Dance. She graduated in 2005 with the highest scores in the Vaganova Method of Education. Her commitment to academic excellence continued as she pursued postgraduate education from 2005 to 2010, specializing in the Theory and Methodology of Professional Education. She completed her thesis, "Professional Preparation of Future Ballet Dancers for the Execution of Jumping Movements," and earned the degree of Candidate of Pedagogical Sciences from the State Pedagogical University of Russia Al Herzen in 2011.
Marina Osipova has over 23 years of teaching experience, including her roles at the Vaganova Ballet Academy and the Boris Eifman Dance Academy, where she served as Deputy Artistic Director and Head of the Department of Classical Dance. Her contributions to ballet education are vast, including authoring methodical manuals and numerous scientific articles on classical dance. Her notable book, "Professional Training of Future Ballet Dancers for Performing Jumping Movements," is held in the Library of Congress of the United States.
Marina Osipova is the Founder and Artistic Director of the Osipova Ballet Academy (OBA). Under her leadership, OBA has become a beacon of excellence in ballet education. Since its founding, her students have achieved remarkable success, winning prestigious awards at esteemed competitions such as the Youth America Grand Prix (YAGP). Her students have been honored with accolades including the coveted Youth Grand Prix and Top 12 Junior Women in the World at the NYC International Finals.
As a member of the International Dance Council (UNESCO), Marina Osipova has played a critical role in developing dance instruction worldwide. She has served as a jury member for international ballet competitions and collaborated on the organization and methodological support of educational and creative processes. Her expertise extends to the design, development, and writing of educational programs and study plans, influencing ballet education globally.
Marina Osipova's illustrious career, marked by her dedication to the Vaganova method and her significant contributions to ballet education, continues to inspire and shape the future of classical ballet dancers around the world.
Anastasia Vasilieva, Ph.D.
Classical & Character Dance Instructor
Guest Teacher/Choreographer
IIn 1991, Anastasia Vasilieva graduated with honors from the Vaganova Academy of Russian Ballet in St. Petersburg. Russia from the class of the famous Natalia Dudinskaya, who was a student of Agrippina Vaganova herself. In 2005, Anastasia graduated with honors from the pedagogical department of Vaganova Academy of Russian Ballet as a teacher of classical, historical. and character dance. In 2009, she finished her post-graduate stud at the Vaganova Academy of Russian Ballet and later in 2015 she received her Candidate of Sciences (Ph.D). For more than 20 years, Anastasia Vasilieva served as a ballet dancer at the prestigious Mariinsky Theatre in St.
Petersburg, Russia. She danced various roles from the Theatre's repertoire in both the corps de ballet & as a soloist. She toured with the theatre and was part of its many premieres all over the world. In 2012, Anastasia was awarded the prestigious diploma of the Ministry of Culture of the Russian Federation, a highly regarded honor. Anastasia teaches masterclasses in the classical, character, and historical dance disciplines in theaters and dance schools all over the world including Finland, Great Britain, Italy, France, South Korea, and United States of America. As of now, Ms. Anastasia works as an Associate Professor at the Department of Methodology of Character, Historical Dance and Acting at the prestigious Vaganova Academy of Classical Ballet in St.
Petersburg, Russia. Anastasia Vasilieva is the author of numerous works and papers as well as the author of various books specializing in the methodology of ballet. Since the opening of Osipova Ballet Academy in 2021, Ms. Anastasia Vasilieva has been a leading advisory and consultant for Osipova Ballet Academy.
Riccardo Riccardi
Classical & Character Dance Instructor
Guest Teacher/Choreographer
Riccardo began his studies in the Neapolitan school of Gino Lemaire, the former soloist of the San Carlo Theater and trained under Zarko Prebil, a student of N. Tarasov. He danced with the company of the San Carlo Opera House in Naples, Italy from 1985 to 2022 working with Carla Fracci, Vladimir Vasilyev, Ekaterina Maksimova, Rudolf Nureyev, Roland Petit, etc. He studied ballet with renowed dancers such as Zarko Prebil, Sulamith Messerer, Michail Messerer, Anatoliy Nisnievitch, Michail Lavrovsky, Alla Sisova.
In 1995 he graduated as maitre de ballet at the Vaganova Ballet Academy in St. Petersburg, Russia. Riccardo started organizing instructional courses for ballet teachers in the Vaganova Method across Italy soon after. In 2007, Mr. Riccardi translated and published the book “The Russian School of Classical Dance“ of V.S.Kostrovitskaya, A.A. Pisarev (Gremese 2007).
Starting in 2011, in collaboration with the international trade and show dance event “Danzainfiera“ (Italy) Riccardo organizes Ballet Master Classes with the Vaganova Ballet Academy. In 2015 he collaborated with the Vaganova Ballet Academy on publication of the book Maestro Enrico Cecchetti.
In 2017, 2018 and 2019 Riccardo was invited to the prestigious Forum of Cultures organized by the Ministry of Russian Culture. 2018 marked the year when he published the book “I temps lies del metodo Vaganova“ (Joker 2018) with reface by Nikolai Tsiskaridze and Marina Vasilyeva. In 2018 and 2019 he participated in the Update Courses of the Vaganova Academy for courses lower, intermediate and higher. From 2019 Mr. Riccardo started teaching at the Kirov Ballet Academy in Washington as a guest master teacher.
Victoria Golubeva
Classical & Contemporary Dance Instructor/Choreographer, Esteemed Artist, Seoul International Ballet Competition Jury Member
Guest Teacher/Choreographer
Victoria Golubeva is an internationally acclaimed choreographer and ballet master with decades of experience in performance, education, and choreography. She began her dance career after graduating from the Voronezh Ballet School in 1984, when she joined the St. Petersburg State Academic Ballet Theater (Eifman Ballet Company) as a dancer.
Her exceptional talent quickly earned her the rank of soloist. Victoria later became a kory at the Mussorgsky State Academic Opera and Ballet Theater in St. Petersburg.
Throughout her career, Victoria performed on prestigious stages worldwide. She was a soloist at the National Musical Theatre in Olomouc, Czech Republic, where she performed for five years. Upon returning to Russia, she continued her career in the State Ballet Theatre's celebrated "Choreographic Miniatures." In 2000, Victoria expanded her career into choreography and pedagogy, completing her training at the renowned Vaganova Balle Academy in St. Petersburg. Since then, she has held prominent roles, including Ballet Maste at the State Ballet School in Poland and choreographer for celebrated productions such a:
Tribute to Chopin (2010) and The Seasons (2011). From 2014 to 2016, she served as Ballet Master at the Russian Choreographic Academy in Melbourne, Australia, where she staged the critically acclaimed ballet Malachite Flower.
Victoria is also the co-founder of the Hibiscus Dance Company in South Korea. Her recent works include Out of the Frames (2020), Inspiration (2022), and Dance Kaleidoscope
(2024), which she choreographed and directed. Her work continues to inspire audiences and dancers alike through her visionary approach to storytelling and artistry. In addition to her creative endeavors, Victoria has served as a jury member for the Seoul international Dance Competition (SIDC) in 2022. She is also the co-author of the textbook Modern Dance: Manual for Beginners (2007), further cementing her influence on the next generation of dancers and educators.
Victoria Golubeva's exceptional career reflects her unwavering passion for ballet and her dedication to shaping the future of dance.
Vadim Domark
Classical & Contemporary Dance Instructor/Choreographer, Distinguished Professor of Dance at Keimyung University & Korea National University of Arts, International Dance Competition Jury Member
Guest Teacher/Choreographer
Vadim Domark is an internationally recognized ballet master, educator, and author with a distinguished career spanning over three decades. A graduate of the prestigious Vaganova Ballet Academy in St. Petersburg, Vadim began his professional career with the St. Petersburg State Academic Ballet Theater (Eifman Ballet Company), where he performed for 20 years and rose to the rank of soloist.
In 2000, Vadim transitioned into teaching and choreography, earning his diploma as a Ballet Master and tutor from the Vaganova Ballet Academy. Since then, he has shared his expertise with dancers around the world. In 2005, he joined the State Men's Ballet in St. Petersburg as a soloist and Ballet Master. He later held key positions at institutions such as the State Ballet School in Lodz, Poland, and the Liaoning Ballet Company and Ballet School in Shenyang, China. Vadim's global influence continued as he returned to Russia to serve as Ballet Master at the St. Petersburg State Academic Ballet Theater and the Eifman Ballet Company from 2012 to 2014. He then spent two years working with the Russian Choreographic Academy in Melbourne, Australia. In 2016, Vadim became a Professor of Dance at Korea National University of Arts in Seoul, South Korea and Keimyung University in Daegu, South Korea.
In addition to his teaching and mentoring roles, Vadim is a co-founder of the Hibiscus Dance Company, where he continues to contribute to innovative choreography. He has served as a jury member for the Seoul International Dance Competition (SIDC) in 2021, 2022, and 2024, further showcasing his influence in the international dance community.
Vadim is also a published author, having written Classical Dance: Reflections of a Ballet Teacher. Master Class of a Male Theater Lesson (2010), a book that highlights his insights and expertise in ballet pedagogy. With his extensive experience and dedication to nurturing talent, Vadim Domark remains a vital force in the global dance world, inspiring generations of dancers and shaping the future of ballet.
Tatiana Ulitina
Classical & Character Dance Instructor
Tatiana Ulitina was born in Leningrad, Russia. She received her training at the prestigious Vaganova Academy of Russian Ballet in St. Petersburg, Russia graduating from the class of the legendary professor Natalia Dudinskaya who was a student of Agrippina Vaganova herself. Soon after graduating, Ms. Tatiana danced with The Leningrad Maly Theatre Ballet, presently known as the Mikhailovsky Ballet Theatre, performing ballet lead roles and touring all over the world. In 2003, Ms. Tatiana graduated from the Pedagogical Department of the Vaganova Academy of Russian Ballet (class of professor Liudmila Safronova) as a teacher of Classical Dance, Character Dance, and Historical Dance. From 2002-2012, Ms. Ulitina was a teacher at the Classical Dance Department at the Vaganova Academy of Russian Ballet. During the years of 2016-2017, Ms. Ulitina taught at the Boris Eifman Dance Academy as a teacher of Classical Dance. Her students went on to dance at some of the world's most renowned stages & theaters such as the Mariinsky Theatre, Bolshoi Ballet, Eifman Ballet, National Opera of Budapest & The Joffrey Ballet; to name a few. Ms. Ulitina's students include - Olga Smirnova (Prima Ballerina of Dutch National Ballet, Former Prima Ballerina of the Bolshoi Ballet in Moscow, Russia), Maria llyushkina (First Soloist of the Mariinsky Theatre), Anastasia Lukina (Soloist of the Mariinsky Theatre), Vlada Borodulina (Soloist of the Mariinsky Theatre), Nika Tskhvitaria (Soloist of the Mariinsky Theatre), Alisa Rusina (Soloist of Character Dance at the Mariinsky Theatre) & many more. Ms. Tatiana’s students won top prizes at international and national competitions, including YAGP and California Dance Classics. Ms. Tatiana is well respected & loved by all her students. She has changed & touched the lives of many young dancers on their ways to becoming professional dancers.
Anastasia Pavlova
Classical, Contemporary & Character Dance Instructor
Anastasia was born in Saint Petersburg, Russia, where her journey into the world of sports began at a tender age. Introduced to ice skating at four, she swiftly transitioned to gymnastics before discovering her true passion in ballet at nine. Following the successful completion of the two-year preparatory ballet program, Anastasia was admitted to the professional training program at the prestigious Vaganova Ballet Academy.
Throughout her academic journey, Anastasia pursued additional education at the Finnish National Opera Ballet School, culminating in her graduation with honors after a successful exchange year. She completed her bachelor's degree at the Vaganova Ballet Academy under the mentorship of Nikolay Tsiskaridze, graduating from the class of Yulia Kasenkova in 2019.
Alongside her formal education, Anastasia performed on renowned stages such as the Mariinsky and Mikhailovsky theatres (Saint-Petersburg, Russia). In her final years, she was invited to join the Saint Petersburg Ballet Theatre of Konstantin Tachkin, performing on stages not only in Saint Petersburg, Russia but also around the world, including the Mikhailovsky Theatre, Aleksandrynsky Theatre, Heritage Theatre, London Coliseum and Theatre des Champs-Elysees.
Joining Canada's Royal Winnipeg Ballet as a trainee marked a new chapter in Anastasia's career, touring in the USA for the first time. She continued to collaborate with ballet companies globally, performing on prestigious stages across the United Kingdom, France, Italy, Japan, Finland, Spain, South Africa, Mexico, and the United States. One of Anastasia's significant engagements took place in the United States, where she joined the World Ballet Series ballet company. Throughout her contract with WBS, Anastasia’s artistic contributions extended beyond performances as she not only performed as a dancer but also conducted classes and rehearsals with company members.
In 2020, Anastasia returned to her roots in Saint Petersburg, Russia, embracing contemporary dance with the Kononov Concept while also dedicating herself to teaching. With a commitment to nurturing the next generation of dancers, she shares her expertise in ballet technique, repertoire, character dance, stretching and Pilates with students of all ages. Anastasia also completed official Pilates training during this period.
In 2022, Anastasia went on a transformative journey to Costa Rica, where she led ballet masterclasses and portrayed the role of Aurora with the Nacional Ballet de Costa Rica in "Sleeping Beauty."
Ms. Anastasia’s students won top prizes at international and national competitions, including YAGP and California Dance Classics.
Daniel Rubin
Classical & Contemporary Dance Instructor/Choreographer, YAGP Jury Member
Guest Teacher/Choreographer
Daniel was born and raised in Cupertino, California, USA. After training locally, Daniel studied at the Kirov Academy of Ballet of Washington, DC, and later, under the wing of Tamara Statkoun. Daniel continued his studies of classical ballet at the Moscow State Academy of Choreography (Bolshoi Ballet Academy).
Upon graduation in 2015, Daniel joined the Eifman Ballet of St. Petersburg. After having performed the entire corps de ballet repertoire at the theatre, he was promoted to soloist in 2018, and to leading soloist in 2020. In 2022, Daniel joined Boston Ballet. He was promoted to second soloist the following year.
At Eifman Ballet, Daniel Rubin originated the following roles: Konstantin Treplev in The Seagull. A Ballet Story, Louis XIV, Old Molière, and the Commander in Molière Passion, or The Mask of Don Juan, and the Angel in The Pygmalion Effect. Among his other roles in Boris Eifman’s repertoire: George Balanchine in Musagète, Alexei Karamazov in Beyond Sin, the Heir in Russian Hamlet, Tchaikovsky, Prince, Lensky, and Joker in Tchaikovsky. Pro et Contra, Molière in Molière Passion, or The Mask of Don Juan, Lensky in Onegin, The Young Man in Requiem, Claude Debussy in Roden, Her Eternal Idol.
In 2022, Daniel won the “Golden Spotlight” in the category “Best Male Role in a Ballet Performance” for his role in The Seagull. A Ballet Story. He was awarded the St. Petersburg State Prize in the realm of Culture and Fine Art for 2021, for the creation of the ballet The Seagull. A Ballet Story. In 2021, he was also nominated for the “Golden Spotlight” in the category “Best Male Role in a Ballet Performance” for his roles in Molière Passion, or The Mask of Don Juan.
His Boston Ballet repertoire includes featured roles in Nanine Linning's La Mer, Jiří Kylián's Bella Figura, Ken Ossola's The Space Between, Rudolf Nureyev's Don Quixote (Espada, Don Quixote), Mikko Nissinen's The Nutcracker (Arabian, Drosselmeyer) and Raymonda (Lead Czardas), Marius Petipa's The Sleeping Beauty (Carabosse, Lilac Fairy Cavalier), and Helen Pickett's 月夜 Tsukiyo.
As a dancer with Boston Ballet and the Eifman Ballet, Daniel has performed in some of the most renowned theatres in the world, including New York City Center, Lincoln Center (NYC), Tokyo Bunka Kaikan, Theater am Potsdamer Platz (Berlin), Dubai Opera, Théâtre des Champs-Elysées, Palais des congrès (Paris), the Bolshoi Theatre (Moscow), Place des Arts (Montreal), Royal Opera House (Muscat), Dorothy Chandler Pavilion (Los Angeles), Segerstrom Center for the Arts (Costa Mesa), London Coliseum, Meridian Hall (Toronto), National Centre for the Performing Arts (Beijing), Gran Teatre del Liceu (Barcelona), Shanghai Oriental Art Center, among many others.
Daniel has taken part in the ballet-films Tchaikovsky. Pro et Contra, The Pygmalion Effect, and Molière Passion, or The Mask of Don Juan.
He was a guest artist at the 30th Anniversary Gala of the prestigious Benois de la Danse competition in 2022.
In addition, Daniel has choreographed over 25 original pieces for competitions, galas, and film. His works have earned their dancers prestigious awards, such as Top 12 at the NYC Finals, Youth Grand Prix, and 1st and 2nd places in small and large ensembles (Youth America Grand Prix), as well as gold, silver, and bronze awards in various categories (California Dance Classics). He has served as a judge and masterclass teacher at YAGP.
Daniel holds a Bachelor of Arts in Performing Arts from Saint Mary's College of California (2023; summa cum laude). He is currently pursuing a Master's in Global Studies and International Relations with a Concentration in Diplomacy at Northeastern University. Daniel is a graduate of the Crossover Into Business program for professional athletes at Harvard Business School (2023).