- Alina KrasovskayaCo-Artistic Director / BalletAlina, 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 RomanchikovCo-Artistic Director / BalletAlexander 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 Ledyakh 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.
- Mackenzie AugerJazz, Ballet
Mackenzie Auger is a multi-faceted dancer with training in both concert and commercial dance techniques. She was a company member of Westside Dance Project here at DKCBA before attending Tisch School of the Arts at New York University in 2020. Last year, she received her BFA in dance and BA in Business of Entertainment/Media at NYU. She has had the privilege of performing works by Kyle Abraham, Andrea Miller, Sofia Nappi, Billy Griffin, Nicholas Palmquist, and more. Currently based in LA and NYC, Mackenzie is a pro assistant with Jump Dance Convention and a company member of Articulate Dance Co. She continues to also freelance from coast to coast to perform, choreograph, and teach throughout diverse dance communities.
- Dominique Clemente HolmesBallet, Jazz
Dominique began her training with Dmitri Kulev Classical Ballet Academy at the age of 4, where she studied Vaganova ballet technique as well as contemporary, jazz, and tap. During her time there she competed in many well renowned ballet competitions including Youth America Grand Prix, where she won second and third place titles, and was invited to perform in ‘The Stars of Today Meet the Stars of Tomorrow’ gala. Dominique was the 2015 Elite Dance Tournament Joffrey/Complexions Award Winner, and she has received numerous scholarships that include Miami City Ballet, Joffrey Chicago, Bolshoi, and Ballet West. She has worked with Choreographers such as Lindsey Matheis, Joseph Kudra, Lillian Rose Barbeito (Body Traffic), and Robyn Mineko Williams (Hubbard Street).
When Dominique graduated in 2016, she joined the DKCBA faculty as a teacher and choreographer. In her time, she choreographed numerous contemporary solos and ensembles that placed at Youth America Grand Prix and advanced to finals. Her passion to create and innate eye for detail is what makes her a strong and imaginative choreographer.
- Alexander SavelievBallet
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.
- Robert TsaiPerformance Prehab Training
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.
- Alina KrasovskayaCo-Artistic Director / BalletAlina, 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 RomanchikovCo-Artistic Director / BalletAlexander 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 Ledyakh 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.
- Mackenzie AugerJazz, Ballet
Mackenzie Auger is a multi-faceted dancer with training in both concert and commercial dance techniques. She was a company member of Westside Dance Project here at DKCBA (now RKCBA) before attending Tisch School of the Arts at New York University in 2020. Last year, she received her BFA in dance and BA in Business of Entertainment/Media at NYU. She has had the privilege of performing works by Kyle Abraham, Andrea Miller, Sofia Nappi, Billy Griffin, Nicholas Palmquist, and more. Currently based in LA and NYC, Mackenzie is a pro assistant with Jump Dance Convention and a company member of Articulate Dance Co. She continues to also freelance from coast to coast to perform, choreograph, and teach throughout diverse dance communities.
- Dominique Clemente HolmesBallet, Jazz
Dominique began her training with Dmitri Kulev Classical Ballet Academy at the age of 4, where she studied Vaganova ballet technique as well as contemporary, jazz, and tap. During her time there she competed in many well renowned ballet competitions including Youth America Grand Prix, where she won second and third place titles, and was invited to perform in ‘The Stars of Today Meet the Stars of Tomorrow’ gala. Dominique was the 2015 Elite Dance Tournament Joffrey/Complexions Award Winner, and she has received numerous scholarships that include Miami City Ballet, Joffrey Chicago, Bolshoi, and Ballet West. She has worked with Choreographers such as Lindsey Matheis, Joseph Kudra, Lillian Rose Barbeito (Body Traffic), and Robyn Mineko Williams (Hubbard Street).
When Dominique graduated in 2016, she joined the DKCBA faculty as a teacher and choreographer. In her time, she choreographed numerous contemporary solos and ensembles that placed at Youth America Grand Prix and advanced to finals. Her passion to create and innate eye for detail is what makes her a strong and imaginative choreographer.
- Alexander SavelievBallet
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.
- Robert TsaiPerformance Prehab Training
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.
