DIRECTOR OF DEVELOPMENT
Sergei Vanaev Assistant Artstic Director, Resident Choreographer
Sergei Vanaev is recognized internationally as an accomplished dancer, teacher
and Artistic Director. He assumed the position of Assistant Artistic Director
and Resident Choreographer of Mystic Ballet and the School of Mystic Ballet
in 2007.
Born in Russia, Vanaev began his dance training at the age of ten with the Bolshoi
Ballet Academy in Moscow. In 1985, he graduated with Masters and honors. At
the age of eighteen, he launched his dance career and immediately began performing
soloist and principal roles, with Moscow Classical Ballet for six years. In
1991, Vanaev moved to Germany where he performed with Deutsche Opera Rhein in
Dusseldorf, Oper Der Sadt Bonn, Theater Der Stadt Dortmund - where he held the
position of principal dancer for eleven years. During Vanaev's performance career
his vast repertoire ranged from classical to contemporary works. In 2002, Vanaev
was appointed ballet master and co-director of the Theater Dortmund, Germany.
In 2004, Vanaev was appointed Artistic Director of Stadttheater Bremerhaven
Ballet, Germany. As Artistic Director of Bremerhaven Ballet, Vanaev has defined
the Company's image with his own classical and neo-classical works, ranging
from full-length ballets to contemporary works and world premiers. As a guest
choreographer his works are performed throughout Europe, North America, and
Japan.
As Assistant Artistic Director, Vanaev will create numerous world premieres
for Mystic Ballet during his tenure as Resident Choreographer. He will also
stage various works for the Company and work with Mystic Ballet School, teaching
classical ballet, partnering, modern and choreography.
