Alina, a native of St. Petersburg, began her journey in ballet at 10 when she enrolled at the prestigious Vaganova Ballet Academy. Her time at the academy was marked by active participation in numerous productions at the Mariinsky Theatre, where she assumed leading roles in her graduation performances. Upon completing her education, Alina became a member of the Mariinsky Ballet Company, showcasing her talent through solo performances in classical ballets and contributing to various theatre productions, concerts, and festivals. Collaborating with renowned contemporary choreographers further enriched her experience at the theatre.As part of the troupe, Alina toured with the Mariinsky company across the USA, Japan, China, Germany, Italy, Spain, Great Britain, Brazil, and other countries.

In 2020, Alina’s international journey in Ballet reached a new milestone as she attained a master’s degree in choreography from the Vaganova Ballet Academy. This achievement coincided with her involvement in the «The Workshop of Young Choreographers» as part of the prestigious “Mariinsky” festival.

In 2022, Alina moved to California and continued her career as a dancer, teacher, and choreographer. She joined the Dmitri Kulev Classical Ballet Academy faculty and has conducted master classes at various ballet schools and companies. Additionally, Alina has managed and produced her own choreography projects and created contemporary pieces for competitions. She also has performed in numerous productions, taking on multiple roles, such as Sugarplum in "The Nutcracker," Gamzatti in "La Bayadere," Juliette in "Romeo and Juliette," and Aurora in “Sleeping Beauty,” among others.

Amanda De Oliveira is a Brazilian-American dance artist, choreographer, and educator. She trained at ABT's JKO school on a full-merit scholarship. Upon graduating in 2011, she was offered 5 professional contracts before accepting her position with ABT. While at ABT, she was awarded the Marjorie Isaacs Dancer Award. She has performed with ABT and NYCB at the Lincoln Center in NY and the Kennedy Center in DC and as a principal guest artist in countries including England, France, Italy, Spain, Brazil, Lebanon, and the United States. She has taught master classes for top universities such as Yale, Stanford, and Princeton. She has choreographed for the Columbia University MFA program, Westchester Ballet Company, DKCBA, and YAGP (where her work has been awarded top prizes).

Alexander graduated from the Vaganova Academy in St. Petersburg in 2010 with a Bachelor's degree. He worked as a ballet dancer at the Mariinsky Theatre from 2010 to 2016. From 2016 to 2018, he performed as a guest soloist in Europe, specifically in Bratislava, Slovakia, and Essen, Germany.
Since 2020, Alexander has been making his mark on the global stage, pursuing a solo career that has taken him to prestigious venues and events worldwide. His performances at Classics on Palace Square and Andrea Bocelli’s concert hall in St. Petersburg highlight his success around the world. As a principal soloist, he has toured across Italy, Spain, Kazakhstan, the USA, Canada, and Brazil, showcasing his talent and passion for ballet on a truly global scale.

Additionally, since 2021, he has been actively teaching in Russia, Brazil, and the USA. He is an esteemed jury member, an expert in ballet school exams and competitions, and an organizer and participant in numerous master classes and workshops.

In 2024, Alexander moved to California, joining the Dmitri Kulev Classical Ballet Academy faculty.

Originally from Taipei, Taiwan, Rob received his undergraduate degrees in Communication Theory, Dance Performance, and his Doctorate in Physical Therapy from Chapman University In Orange, CA.

As a performing arts physical therapist, Rob’s experience includes supporting movement artists across the life-span in their healing and training – from youth/adolescent, pre-professionals, and collegiate students in their training to professionals in the concert, commercial, and theme park work environments.

Rob's educational philosophy is centered around the human behind the dancer. Having extensively worked with the youth and adolescent population, Rob's approach to education and training emphasizes providing a safe space to center health and wellness for longevity in career and in life.
Rob has previously served as the resident physical therapist for the UC Irvine Department of Dance, served on faculty at Chapman University’s Department of Physical Therapy, and guest lectured at dance institutions and dance medical conferences, both domestic and international.

Dawson Walker, is a dedicated professional with a passion for contemporary movement, creation, and theater performance. With 17 years of training, he has honed his expertise in contemporary, ballet, jazz, and modern. After completing his education at Orange County School of the Arts he studied abroad at Nuova Officina de la Danza in Italy. Since being overseas, Dawson has been teaching, choreographing, and performing all over Southern California and most recently toured with Micaela Taylor's The TL Collective. Beyond being a dance artist, Dawson also pursues acting, photography, guitar, and bouldering.