T&Y Ballet Studio · Toronto

Elite Ballet Training.Timeless Tradition.Real Artistry.

Structured classical ballet training in Toronto for dancers who value discipline, artistry, and individual guidance.

Training programs

ChildrenAges 3–10Little Dancers and Junior Ballet: music, movement, and classical foundations.Teens & Advanced TrainingAges 11+Intermediate Ballet and the Pre-Professional Ballet & Competition Program.Adult BalletAges 18+Classical technique, musicality, and individual progress.Private Ballet CoachingIndividual sessionsFocused work on technique, repertoire, and stage preparation.

Professional Ballet Training

Where Professional Experience Shapes the Next Generation.

At T&Y Ballet Studio, classical training is rooted in the Vaganova tradition and guided by the experience of professional ballet artists. Our approach combines academic technique, individual coaching, classical repertoire, pointe work where appropriate, conditioning, musical interpretation, and stage preparation.

Beyond technical precision, we place particular emphasis on movement quality, artistic intelligence, musical sensitivity, and the ability to communicate through dance. Students benefit from the direct involvement of the artists who founded the school, alongside our experienced ballet faculty.

Our objective is not simply to develop technically accomplished dancers, but to cultivate thoughtful, expressive artists with a lasting foundation in classical ballet.

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The Artists Behind T&Y

Guidance Shaped by the Stage.

T&Y Ballet Studio was founded by Sabina Yapparova, former First Soloist of the Mikhailovsky Theatre in St. Petersburg, and Konstantin Tkachuk, a former professional ballet artist whose 16-season career included Eifman Ballet, the Mariinsky Theatre, the Mikhailovsky Theatre, and the National Ballet of Canada. With more than 25 years of experience in ballet, Sabina brings a distinguished performing background, including leading roles in classical and contemporary repertoire. Konstantin concluded his performing career at the National Ballet of Canada in November 2025.

Sabina’s extensive command of classical repertoire and experience in leading roles are central to the school’s artistic identity. Together with our experienced ballet educators, the founders bring genuine theatrical knowledge, demanding technical standards, and attentive individual guidance into the studio. Their complementary experience informs the teaching and artistic direction of T&Y Ballet Studio.

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Sabina Yapparova

Konstantin Tkachuk

Where Training Leads

A Young Studio. A Strong Foundation. Remarkable Progress.

Entering its third season, T&Y Ballet Studio has already earned recognition through its students’ achievements at respected international ballet competitions. Founded by experienced professional artists and rooted in the Vaganova tradition, our school combines rigorous classical training with individual artistic guidance.

In just two seasons, our dancers have earned first-place distinctions at ADC IBC and Global Dance Open, podium placements at Youth America Grand Prix, and recognition across classical ballet and contemporary categories in Canada and the United States.

These achievements reflect focused training, consistent mentorship, and the dedication of our students and families.

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