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Born in Kazan, Emil Makarychev began dancing at the age of eight, starting with ballroom dance before entering the Kazan Choreographic School, where he completed his professional training.

After graduation, he performed with several ballet companies, dancing both solo and corps de ballet roles from the classical repertoire. His roles have included character and virtuoso parts in productions such as Swan Lake, The Sleeping Beauty, The Nutcracker, Romeo and Juliet, and Cipollino.

His dream is to build a strong and loving family.

To his younger self, Emil would say: Never listen to those who do not understand your profession — and always keep studying your craft more deeply.

Born in Krasnodar, Anastasia Shemetova began studying ballet at the age of three and graduated from the Krasnodar Choreographic School.

Anastasia has performed extensively in the classical repertoire, including leading and solo roles in major productions such as Romeo and Juliet, La Bayadère, Raymonda, and The Sleeping Beauty, as well as numerous corps de ballet works. Throughout her career, she has worked with both resident and touring companies internationally.

Her dream is for what she keeps quietly in her heart to come true.

Her favorite fairy-tale character is The Little Prince — for his purity and sincerity.

Among Anastasia’s favorite ballets are Romeo and Juliet (Juliet) and The Legend of Love.

To her younger self, she would say: “Everything happens for the best. Never lose hope, no matter what.”

Born in Minsk, Lizaveta Usovich discovered her love for dance in early childhood — creating her own routines, stretching for hours, performing at school concerts, and feeling completely at home on stage.

At ten, she entered the Belarusian State Choreographic College and later continued her studies at the Belarusian State University of Culture and Arts, where she studied cultural theory and broadened her artistic perspective.

After graduating, she joined the Bolshoi Theatre of Belarus, where she danced for eight years, performing nearly the entire repertoire and touring internationally.

She is most inspired by roles that allow her to fully embody a character and tell a story through movement, while short, static roles feel less creatively fulfilling.

To her younger self, she would say:
“Dream boldly, believe in yourself, and keep moving forward — even when the path feels difficult. Every effort makes you stronger.”

Diana Chemilevskaya was born in the Republic of Bashkortostan, Russia, in the town of Dyurtyuli. She began dancing at the age of five, focusing on classical ballet from the very beginning.

At ten, she was accepted into the Boris Eifman Dance Academy in Saint Petersburg. During her training, she performed on the stages of the Mariinsky and Alexandrinsky Theatres. After six years of study — despite strong academic results — Diana made the independent decision to leave the Academy in order to explore her own artistic path.

While studying, she discovered contemporary dance and developed a deep interest in physical expression and storytelling through movement. She later worked with the Hermitage Theatre, collaborated with Yuri Smekalov’s MAD Company, and served as an assistant choreographer at the Bolshoi Theatre in Moscow.

Diana’s dream is to communicate ideas, emotions, and stories through the language of the body and to connect with audiences across cultures.

Her favorite contemporary ballet is Shoot the Moon by NDT, and her favorite classical ballet is The Master and Margarita (Edward Clug’s version), especially the character of Behemoth the Cat.

To young ballet dancers, she advises honest self-evaluation, openness to feedback, and the courage to seek guidance. To herself, she would say: continue doing what you truly love — and never be afraid of bold life changes.

Valentina Dergacheva began dancing at the age of seven in a local ballet studio and later entered the Novosibirsk State Choreographic College.

After graduation, she joined the Yekaterinburg Opera and Ballet Theatre, performing corps de ballet roles in Swan Lake, La Bayadère, and other classical productions, and toured with the company in Thailand. She later continued her career at the Novosibirsk Opera and Ballet Theatre, performing both corps de ballet and solo roles in The Sleeping Beauty, La Bayadère, Swan Lake, Spartacus, Giselle, Cinderella, The Nutcracker, Coppélia, Cipollino, Anyuta, and many others, touring internationally in Thailand and Hungary.

Her favorite fairy-tale character is Winnie-the-Pooh — for his love of sweets, his ability to enjoy life’s simple moments, and his loyalty to friends. A little clumsy and endlessly curious, she admits she relates to him quite a bit.

To her younger self, she would say: “We will never be younger than we are right now. Think ahead, try, make mistakes, set goals — and never doubt yourself.”

Born in Ukraine, Lina Sheveleva began dancing at the age of five in her mother’s dance studio.

She trained at the National College of Choreography of the Republic of Moldova and later at the Academy of Music, Theatre and Fine Arts in Moldova.

Throughout her career, she has performed with the Maria Bieșu National Opera and Ballet Theatre in Moldova, and the Bolshoi Theatre of Russia.

Her dream is simple and heartfelt — a home filled with sunlight on a warm shore by the sea.

One of the most challenging roles Lina has danced was the Corps de Ballet of the Shades in La Bayadère — breathtakingly beautiful, yet physically demanding and among the most difficult parts of her career.

Lina’s favorite ballet is Romeo and Juliet, and the role of Juliet holds a special place in her heart, as it was the first major production of her artistic career. The Italian passion and Prokofiev’s unforgettable music make it impossible not to love.

To her younger self, she would say: be braver, and celebrate every day — even the smallest victories.

Alexei Shmetoev was born in Saint Petersburg and began his training in acrobatics at the age of three.
He earned the title of Candidate for Master of Sports before entering the Vaganova Ballet Academy at ten.

His artistic interests are inspired by the character of Dorian Gray and the ballet The Flames of Paris, particularly the role of Philippe for its dramatic depth and emotional intensity.

Alexei’s advice to his younger self would be: “Don’t be afraid of challenges—always keep moving forward. Ballet is a path full of trials, but every obstacle you overcome makes you stronger. Believe in yourself, continue working hard, and never forget that the most important thing is your love for dance.”