Russian Masters Ballet Camp

Meet Mariinsky Prima Ballerina Maria Ilyushkina 👑✨🦢

On July 25th, Alicante will bear witness to the absolute pinnacle of classical ballet. We are deeply honored to introduce the mesmerizing Maria Ilyushkina, Prima Ballerina of the world-renowned Mariinsky Theatre! 💎

Maria is one of the most radiant stars of the contemporary ballet world. Blessed with exquisite lines, flawless technical precision, and profound musicality, she embodies the purest academic traditions of the St. Petersburg school.

🏆 A Career of Ultimate Triumphs:
• Mariinsky Prima Ballerina (2025): Elevated to the theater’s highest rank following a swift, critically acclaimed ascent.
• Gold Medal & First Prize: XIV Moscow International Ballet Competition (2022) — the «Olympics» of ballet.
• Winner: The prestigious «Bolshoi Ballet» television project on Russia-Kultura (2024, paired with Even Capitaine).
• «Soul of Dance» Prize: Awarded by Ballet magazine in the «Ballet Star» category (2025).

A distinguished graduate of the Vaganova Academy, Maria’s artistry combines rigorous academicism with a deeply soulful, poetic stage presence.

Do not miss this rare opportunity to see her live in Spain! 🇪🇸🕊️

📅 July 25 | 20:00
📍 Teatro Principal de Alicante
🎟️ Tickets are selling fast! Secure your seats via the link

https://www.teatroprincipaldealicante.com/obra/stars-gala/

Our incredible RMB Director Asiya Lukmanova in Brussels yesterday for 🇧🇪🩰


Sometimes we travel not for meetings, projects, or business, but simply to support people we respect.

Yesterday was one of those days.

It was a pleasure to visit Brussels, to see the work that Anderson Santana is building, to watch the students of Ola Yakovlevskaia on stage, and to meet many familiar faces from the RMB family

Seeing our former students happy, progressing, and finding their own path is always one of the greatest rewards of this profession. It was especially wonderful to see so many of them growing in a positive environment, surrounded by people who genuinely care about their development.

A special joy was watching Jaime Almaraz on stage — once an RMB student, now a dancer with the Paris Opera Junior Ballet. Seeing young artists take their next steps into the professional world is a beautiful reminder of why we dedicate so much energy to supporting the next generation.

Thank you, Anderson, for your hospitality and for your commitment to creating opportunities for young dancers. Building these opportunities takes enormous effort, but it truly changes lives.

Wishing all the students continued growth, inspiration, and many beautiful moments on stage.

Alicante on our minds... 💭🇪🇸✨

Remembering the beautiful energy, the sunlit studios, and the passion of our Alicante Summer Intensive in 2025. 🐚🩰

This place holds such a special place in our hearts, and we are so excited to start a brand new summer journey there very soon! 🌟🕊️

Who is ready to join the adventure this year? Let us know below! 👇

From RMB Student to International Star: Evgeniya Victory Gonzalez

We are beyond proud to welcome home one of our own! On July 25th, the radiant Evgeniya Victory Gonzalez will take the stage at the Stars Gala in Alicante. 🇪🇸✨

Evgeniya’s journey is a true inspiration to our students. After attending our Russian Master Ballet Intensives, she has carved out a spectacular career across Europe’s most prestigious stages:
✨ St. Petersburg: Born in the heart of ballet and a former artist of the legendary Mariinsky Theatre.
✨ Munich: Former artist of the Bavarian State Opera.
✨ Prague: Currently a shining Soloist of the Czech National Ballet.

A Grand Prix winner in France and a prize-winner in Sweden, Evgeniya returns to the RMB family to show that dreams—plus hard work and the right training—really do come true. 🕊️💎

Don’t miss her homecoming performance!

📅 July 25 | 20:00
📍 Teatro Principal de Alicante
🎟️ Tickets available via the link

https://www.teatroprincipaldealicante.com/obra/stars-gala/

The Honor of Learning from the Best ❤️🦢

Behind every great dancer is an extraordinary teacher. ✨ Today, we shine a spotlight on **Galina Enikeeva**, pictured here after a successful classical dance exam with her junior students at the **Vaganova Academy**.

Galina Enikeeva’s teaching is rooted in the finest academic traditions. After a brilliant career as a First Soloist, she dedicated her life to pedagogy, earning her classical ballet teaching degree from the Vaganova Academy in 1998.

Since then, she has shaped generations of dancers, teaching both at the Academy and preparing children for the historic stage of the **Mariinsky Theatre**. 🎭💎

We are incredibly proud that Galina Enikeeva will be sharing her vast knowledge, precise methodology, and warm dedication with our students this summer in St Petersburg.

A Tradition of Celebration: The Final Gala! 🌟

At Russian Masters Ballet, we believe every journey of hard work, sweat, and dedication deserves a grand finale. That’s why we always host a spectacular Final Gala to close our intensives! 🏆✨

Looking back at these beautiful stage rehearsal moments from our Burgas intensive last summer. Watching our students step into the spotlight and transform weeks of rigorous Vaganova training into pure stage magic is the ultimate reward.

There is nothing quite like the energy of the theatre right before the curtain rises! 💎

Who is ready to shine on stage with us this summer? Let us know in the comments! 👇

Introducing the Radiant Svetlana Bednenko

We are thrilled to welcome the versatile and internationally acclaimed Svetlana Bednenko to our Stars Gala stage in Alicante this July 25th! 🇪🇸✨

From her early start as a prodigy in Donetsk to her stellar principal roles across the world’s most prestigious stages, Svetlana is a true force of nature in the ballet world. 🕊️💎

✨ A World-Class Journey:
• Eifman Ballet: Soloist (2011–2013), touring the globe from Australia to the USA.
• Mikhailovsky Theatre: First Soloist (2013–2021), dancing iconic leads in *Swan Lake, Le Corsaire, La Bayadère*
• Deutsche Oper am Rhein: Principal Artist (2021–2026), interpreting the works of Jerome Robbins, Demis Volpi, and Hans van Manen.

Beyond the stage, Svetlana is a passionate educator, the founder of Bednenko Ballet, and an inspiring mentor at our Russian Masters Ballet intensives! 🙌✨

Join us for an unforgettable evening of art at the Teatro Principal de Alicante

📅 July 25 | 20:00
🎟️ Tickets available now

https://www.teatroprincipaldealicante.com/obra/stars-gala/