Erlan Mederbekov, a native of Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan, discovered his passion for dance at the age of 11 when he began his training at the Bishkek Choreographic School. During his studies, Erlan completed an internship at the Kyrgyz State Opera and Ballet Theater, where he danced in all the theater’s repertoire performances. In 2018, he graduated from the college and joined the troupe of the Astrakhan State Opera and Ballet Theater, where he became a corefey in 2020, working until 2022.

Erlan’s repertoire includes a variety of roles from “The Nutcracker” to “Don Quixote,” “La Bayadere,” “Swan Lake,” “The Godfather,” “Romeo and Juliet,” “La Sylphide,” and “Le Corsaire,” Erlan has captivated audiences with his performances.

Dreaming of showing the whole world to his parents, Erlan finds inspiration in Mufasa from “The Lion King,” admiring his selflessness and dedication to his family. While he doesn’t have a favorite move, Erlan admits to disliking the daily warm-up routine. His favorite role is Hans from the ballet “Giselle,” appreciating the character’s authenticity and lack of pretense.

Erlan would advise his younger self to be true to his principles and values, emphasizing the importance of staying authentic and true to oneself in the world of ballet.