In 2024, Alina Krasovskaya and Alexander Romanchikov assumed ownership and leadership of the academy, continuing its tradition of providing high-quality instruction and upholding the highest standards of Russian ballet. This dedication is reflected in the many international and national awards, company contracts, and college acceptances RKCBA students have earned.
We currently offer training in ballet, jazz, contemporary, and character technique. We are also home to the Orange County Ballet Theater (OCBT), which offers students performance opportunities throughout Orange County. Furthermore, RKCBA students have the opportunity to train with WESTSIDE DANCE PROJECT, a pre-professional contemporary company based at RKCBA and directed by Cory Barnette & Troy Herring.
In 2024, Alina Krasovskaya and Alexander Romanchikov assumed ownership and leadership of the academy, continuing its tradition of providing high-quality instruction and upholding the highest standards of Russian ballet. This dedication is reflected in the many international and national awards, company contracts, and college acceptances RKCBA students have earned.
We currently offer training in ballet, jazz, contemporary, and character technique. We are also home to the Orange County Ballet Theater (OCBT), which offers students performance opportunities throughout Orange County. Furthermore, RKCBA students have the opportunity to train with WESTSIDE DANCE PROJECT, a pre-professional contemporary company based at RKCBA and directed by Cory Barnette & Troy Herring.
- ALINA KRASOVSKAYAAlina, a native of St. Petersburg, began her journey in ballet at the age of 10 when she enrolled at the prestigious Vaganova Ballet Academy. During her time at the academy, she actively participated in numerous productions at the Mariinsky Theatre and performed leading roles in her graduation performances.
Upon completing her education, Alina joined the Mariinsky Ballet Company, where she performed solo roles in classical ballets and participated in numerous theatre productions, concerts, and festivals. Her work with renowned contemporary choreographers further enriched her artistic experience. As a member of the company, Alina toured internationally throughout the USA, Japan, China, Germany, Italy, Spain, Great Britain, Brazil, and other countries.
In 2020, Alina reached another milestone in her professional development, earning a master’s degree in choreography from the Vaganova Ballet Academy. During this time, she also participated in “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 faculty of Dmitri Kulev Classical Ballet Academy and has taught master classes at various ballet schools and companies. Additionally, Alina has managed and produced her own choreographic projects and created contemporary works for competitions.
She has also performed in numerous productions, taking on roles such as the Sugar Plum Fairy in The Nutcracker, Gamzatti in La Bayadère, Juliet in Romeo and Juliet, and Aurora in The Sleeping Beauty, among others. - ALEXANDER ROMANCHIKOVAlexander Romanchikov was born in Krasnodar, Russia. His journey in dance began in Moscow with the Loktev Song and Dance Ensemble. He continued his ballet education at Ledov Ballet Academy before joining the prestigious Vaganova Ballet Academy.
During his studies, Alexander regularly participated in Mariinsky Theatre productions and danced principal roles in his graduation performances. After graduating, he was invited to join the Mariinsky Ballet Company, marking the beginning of his professional career. His talent and dedication led to his promotion to the rank of Soloist in 2008.
Since 2006, Alexander has participated in renowned festivals, including White Nights, the Mariinsky Festival, and the Easter Festival. His contributions to the theatre’s repertoire include a wide range of classical, character, and dramatic roles in ballets such as Swan Lake, La Bayadère, The Sleeping Beauty, Don Quixote, and The Stone Flower, as well as works by choreographers including Fokine, Preljocaj, Balanchine, Gusev, Lavrovsky, and Ashton. His ability to embody a wide range of characters and styles reflects his versatility and artistry as a dancer.
As a member of the company, Alexander toured internationally throughout the USA, Japan, China, Germany, Great Britain, Austria, France, Brazil, and other countries, performing for audiences around the world.
In 2020, Alexander furthered his expertise by graduating as a ballet master from the St. Petersburg Conservatory, named after N. A. Rimsky-Korsakov.
In 2022, he began a new chapter in his career by moving to California. He continues to perform principal roles in ballet productions and collaborate with contemporary choreographers. He joined the faculty of Dmitri Kulev Classical Ballet Academy, where he continues to inspire and educate students by sharing his extensive professional experience and knowledge.
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ALINA KRASOVSKAYA
Alina, a native of St. Petersburg, began her journey in ballet at the age of 10 when she enrolled at the prestigious Vaganova Ballet Academy. During her time at the academy, she actively participated in numerous productions at the Mariinsky Theatre and performed leading roles in her graduation performances.
Upon completing her education, Alina joined the Mariinsky Ballet Company, where she performed solo roles in classical ballets and participated in numerous theatre productions, concerts, and festivals. Her work with renowned contemporary choreographers further enriched her artistic experience. As a member of the company, Alina toured internationally throughout the USA, Japan, China, Germany, Italy, Spain, Great Britain, Brazil, and other countries.
In 2020, Alina reached another milestone in her professional development, earning a master’s degree in choreography from the Vaganova Ballet Academy. During this time, she also participated in “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 faculty of Dmitri Kulev Classical Ballet Academy and has taught master classes at various ballet schools and companies. Additionally, Alina has managed and produced her own choreographic projects and created contemporary works for competitions.She has also performed in numerous productions, taking on roles such as the Sugar Plum Fairy in The Nutcracker, Gamzatti in La Bayadère, Juliet in Romeo and Juliet, and Aurora in The Sleeping Beauty, among others.
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ALEXANDER ROMANCHIKOV
Alexander Romanchikov was born in Krasnodar, Russia. His journey in dance began in Moscow with the Loktev Song and Dance Ensemble. He continued his ballet education at Ledyah Ballet Academy before joining the prestigious Vaganova Ballet Academy.
During his studies, Alexander regularly participated in Mariinsky Theatre productions and danced principal roles in his graduation performances. After graduating, he was invited to join the Mariinsky Ballet Company, marking the beginning of his professional career. His talent and dedication led to his promotion to the rank of Soloist in 2008.
Since 2006, Alexander has participated in renowned festivals, including White Nights, the Mariinsky Festival, and the Easter Festival. His contributions to the theatre’s repertoire include a wide range of classical, character, and dramatic roles in ballets such as Swan Lake, La Bayadère, The Sleeping Beauty, Don Quixote, and The Stone Flower, as well as works by choreographers including Fokine, Preljocaj, Balanchine, Gusev, Lavrovsky, and Ashton. His ability to embody a wide range of characters and styles reflects his versatility and artistry as a dancer.
As a member of the company, Alexander toured internationally throughout the USA, Japan, China, Germany, Great Britain, Austria, France, Brazil, and other countries, performing for audiences around the world.
In 2020, Alexander furthered his expertise by graduating as a ballet master from the St. Petersburg Conservatory, named after N. A. Rimsky-Korsakov.In 2022, he began a new chapter in his career by moving to California. He continues to perform principal roles in ballet productions and collaborate with contemporary choreographers. He joined the faculty of Dmitri Kulev Classical Ballet Academy, where he continues to inspire and educate students by sharing his extensive professional experience and knowledge.
dance@dkcba.com
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dance@dkcba.com
(949) 360-4233
