Angelina loves ballet for its vivaciousness. She was born in Pleshenitsy – a small town in Belarus- and took up gymnastics when she was six, then gradually moved on to ballet by age ten. Angelina received her training at the Belarusian State Choreographic Gymnasium-College, and she also graduated from the Belarus State University of Arts and Culture with a degree in Cultural Studies.

Angelina’s least favorite parts are those rather static roles which require more walking than dancing. She enjoys herself the most when moving and expressing herself in various characters and styles. The most challenging dance moves for her are the ones that require turnout – Angelina had to work hard on her turnout from an early age.

A piece of advice to her younger self: Always find good use for your free time. Keep improving, and never doubt yourself. You can do it!