Teachers
Sabina Yapparova
Founder & Artistic Director
Sabina Yapparova
She grew up and studied in Ufa, where she graduated with honors from the Rudolf Nureyev Bashkir Ballet College with a degree in choreography and performing arts. From the very beginning of her career, her talent and hard work were evident.
In 2001, Sabina became the principal dancer of the St. Petersburg Konstantin Tachkin Ballet Theatre. She performed leading roles during tours in the UK, Japan, Australia, and South Korea. In 2007, she joined the Mikhailovsky Theatre in St. Petersburg, where she has been a soloist ever since. On the stage of the Mikhailovsky Theatre, she has performed numerous iconic roles, including Giselle in "Giselle" "Cinderella" "The Sleeping Beauty" "Romeo and Juliet" Cupid in "Don Quixote" Gulnara in "Le Corsaire" and many other parts in ballets such as "Swan Lake" "Spartacus" "The Nutcracker" and ballets by Nacho Duato.Her performances have captivated audiences not only in Russia but also abroad during tours in the USA, Japan, the UK, Germany,Italy,Australia,South Korea,Estonia,Finland,France,Spain,Hungary,Greece and China.
Sabina has also proven herself to be a talented teacher, starting in 2014, by teaching classical ballet at the Children's Ballet School of Ilya Kuznetsov in St. Petersburg. She imparts her experience and knowledge to the younger generation of dancers, inspiring them to achieve high results in ballet.
For her outstanding achievements, Sabina has received numerous awards. Among them is the highest theatre award in St. Petersburg, the "Golden Sofit," for the best female role, which she received three times:
in 2009 for the role of Juliet in "Romeo and Juliet," in 2012 for the role of Cello in "Multiplicity. Forms of Silence and Emptiness," and in 2013 for the role in "Na Floresta." In 2021, she participated in the XXXIV International Ballet Festival named after Rudolf Nureyev in Kazan.
Besides her main work, Sabina actively participates in creative projects. Since 2019, she has been a soloist in MAD Company under the direction of Yury Smekalov, participating in experimental projects such as "Three Comrades" and "1234." Her teachers and mentors have been legendary figures in the ballet world – Alla Osipenko, Oleg Vinogradov, Farukh Ruzimatov, and Nikita Dolgushin.
Sabina possesses many qualities that make her not only an outstanding dancer but also a remarkable teacher. She is responsible, communicative, with a positive attitude and a creative approach. Fluent in Russian and English, she easily connects with students and colleagues from all over the world. Sabina Yapparova is a shining example of dedication to ballet, combining talent, hard work, and passion for her craft.
Konstantin Tkachuk
FOUNDER & ARTISTIC DIRECTOR
FORMER DANCER OF THE MARIINSKY & MIKHAILOVSKY THEATRES
DANCER AT THE NATIONAL BALLET OF CANADA
Konstantin Tkachuk is an experienced ballet dancer and soloist, laureate and prize-winner of several international ballet competitions. He was born in Ukraine. He graduated with honors from the Kyiv State Ballet College class V.Denisenko in 2010 and earned his Bachelor's and Master's degrees in Choreography and Performing Arts from Kherson State University.
Konstantin began his professional career in 2010 with the Eifman Ballet in Saint Petersburg, where he rehearsed solo and principal roles under the guidance of maestro Boris Eifman. In subsequent years, he performed with the Mariinsky Theatre and the Saint Petersburg Tachkin Ballet Theatre, taking on leading roles in productions such as "Swan Lake," "The Nutcracker," and "The Sleeping Beauty."
He is also a proud member of the Canadian Actors’ Equity Association, representing Canada’s leading professional artists in theatre, opera, and ballet.
Since 2014, Konstantin has been a demi-soloist with the Mikhailovsky Theatre, where he continues to shine in key roles in the theatre's repertoire, including works by renowned choreographers like Nacho Duato and Mikhail Messerer. Throughout his career, he has participated in international tours, performing on the world's most prestigious stages, including the Bolshoi Theatre, London Coliseum, Théâtre des Champs-Élysées, and the Kremlin Palace.
Konstantin has also worked with B. Eifman, M. Messerer, F. Ruzimatov, L. Sarafanov, N. Duato, A. Sidorov, and Zh. I. Ayupova. He is extremely grateful for the experience he had with them and for the invaluable lessons he learned from each of these distinguished artists.
Since 2022, Konstantin has been working with the National Ballet of Canada in Toronto, where he continues to develop his skills and make significant contributions to the company's repertoire.
Konstantin’s repertoire with the National Ballet includes “The Nutcracker” “Romeo and Juliet” “Cinderella " “Onegin” “The Passion” "Emma Bovary" “Suite en Blanc” by Serge Lifar “Jewels” "Don Quixote" " Alice in Wonderland" "Swan Lake" "Giselle" "The Leaves are Fading" "Anna Karenina"
In addition to his ballet career, Konstantin is passionate about photography, cinema, fashion, literature, and traveling. He continues to develop his talents and passion for the arts, inspiring a new generation of dancers.
Anastasiia Zaberezhna
Ballet Instructor | Professional Ballet Dancer
Born in Kyiv, Ukraine, Anastasiia Zaberezhna is a distinguished ballet professional with over 15 years of performance experience on the world’s leading stages, including:
• The National Ballet of Canada (Toronto)
• Boris Eifman Ballet Theatre (St. Petersburg)
• National Opera of Ukraine (Kyiv)
As a dancer with the Boris Eifman Ballet Theatre, Anastasiia toured extensively across Europe, North and South America, Canada, Australia, Japan, China, and the United Arab Emirates. These experiences enriched her artistic perspective, which she now shares with her students.
Her teaching experience spans ages 5 through pre-professional levels, including choreographing for Egypt’s National Rhythmic Gymnastics Team. For Anastasiia, the greatest reward is witnessing her students’ progress and guiding them to reach new heights—both on stage and in life.
Abby Hanson
Ballet Instructor | Contemporary dance artist
Abby Hanson (she/her) is an emerging contemporary dance artist from Edmonton, AB, currently based in Toronto, ON. She is a 2023 graduate of Dance Arts Institute Canada (formerly The School of Toronto Dance Theatre), where she worked with artists Amanda Acorn, Tia Ashley Kushniruk, Peggy Baker, and Tilman O’Donnell, each of whom has profoundly influenced her improvisational and choreographic processes.
Her movement research is deeply informed by modern dance techniques such as Graham, Horton, and Limon, which have cultivated an embodied understanding of spiral and extension, visible in her love for highly physical, expansive dancing. Abby is invested in exploring pathways toward efficiency in movement, seeking to release unnecessary muscular tension while sustaining the strength and reactivity essential for fast-twitch dynamics.
She has performed in both the Toronto and Edinburgh Fringe Festivals, as well as in educational settings, sharing her work with a wide range of audiences. Over the past decade, Abby has trained, performed, competed, and taught across multiple dance idioms, including ballet, modern, jazz, contemporary, and hip-hop. This breadth of experience underpins her enduring passion for performance, research, and collaborative creation with fellow artists.
Larkin Miller
Principal Dancer, The National Ballet of Canada Guest Faculty, T&Y Ballet Studio
Born in Los Angeles, California, Larkin Miller trained at two of the most prestigious ballet institutions in the United States — The School of American Ballet and the American Ballet Theatre’s Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis School in New York City.
In 2016, Larkin joined The National Ballet of Canada as an RBC Apprentice. Demonstrating exceptional artistry, technical mastery, and stage presence, he steadily rose through the company’s ranks, and in 2025 was promoted to the position of Principal Dancer.
Larkin has captivated audiences with his portrayals of some of ballet’s most iconic roles. His debut as Eugene Onegin in Onegin was praised for its depth and emotional nuance, while his interpretation of Raj/The Caterpillar in Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland showcased his versatility and theatrical flair. His repertoire includes Peter/The Nutcracker in The Nutcracker, Prince Charming in Cinderella, Maurice Blackburn/Vincent Warren in Frame by Frame, as well as leading roles in Swan Lake, The Sleeping Beauty, Romeo and Juliet, Don Quixote, The Winter’s Tale, Nijinsky, Anna Karenina, The Merry Widow, Pinocchio, A Streetcar Named Desire, MADDADDAM, Emma Bovary, Angels’ Atlas, The Dream, Diamonds, Serenade, Concerto, Suite en Blanc, Passion, Elite Syncopations, The Collective Agreement, Crepuscular, Being and Nothingness and On Solid Ground.
Beyond his stage career, Larkin is a dedicated mentor and educator. As Guest Faculty at T&Y Ballet Studio, he brings world-class expertise, refined technique, and an inspiring artistic vision to the next generation of dancers. His teaching combines the precision of classical ballet with the expressive freedom of contemporary movement, encouraging students to find their own voice within the art form.
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