Faculty

Inna Stabrova - Co Founder

Inna Stabrova, with integrity and remarkable talent, was the honored recipient of the Outstanding Teacher Award of 2003 at the Youth American Grand Prix competition and in 2007 she received an award of Dance Teacher of the Year at the Ohio National Dance Week  for instilling in her students a high standard for technique and artistry in ballet. She was also recognized for encouraging and supporting students possessing a degree of uncommon artistic aptitude in 2001-2002 by the National Foundation for Advancement in the Arts. Not only does she have the reputation of being a gifted teacher, but she was an exceptional dancer as well. Inna was a former principal dancer with the Eifman Ballet of St. Petersburg, Russia; Eifman being one of the most distinguished choreographers in the world today. Her repertoire included both contemporary and classical roles. As a principal dancer in Boris Eifman’s ballet company, she seized the opportunity to travel internationally to perform in over sixteen countries. Another acclaimed milestone in Inna’s professional dancing career was starring as Viola in the ballet-movie of Shakespeare’s Twelfth Night. This movie won best musical film award in London. Inna’s first education, which laid the foundation for which her former career is attributed, began at the Odessa State Choreographic Institute in Ukraine. Later, Inna had the privilege to be accepted to, none other than, The Vaganova State Academy of Ballet and Choreography in St. Petersburg, Russia, where she was taught by a direct line of Vaganova’s students. At this world-renowned institution, she worked diligently towards acquiring a degree. She successfully graduated with her Masters in Choreography. Today Inna embraces the tradition of the Vaganova method as a part of her instructional method while still trying to incorporate some American influences.
            In 1990, Inna moved to the United States in the pursuit of initiating a teaching career, which proved to be extensive. Her credits include: The University of Akron (a seven-year duration as a faculty member), The Dance Institute of the University of Akron, Cleveland School for the Arts, Ohio Youth Ballet (founder artistic director 8 years) the Ohio Conservatory of Dance, Valley Youth Ballet, Ballet South, Canton Ballet, Turning Point School of Dance, Pittsburgh Ballet Theater, N.E. Ohio Dance Festival, Regional Dance America, Media City Ballet, and Central Pennsylvania Youth Ballet Manassas Ballet Theater. In addition to these teaching credits, Inna shared invaluable experiences co-teaching in accordance with such reputable American dancers as Susan Jaffe, Duncan Nobel, Heinz Poll, Margaret Carlson, Laura Alonso, Tarrence Green and many others.
            The product of Inna’s selfless efforts is evident through the lineage of her proficient students who are accredited with reward. Some of her most noteworthy pupils were scholarship recipients to the American Ballet Theater, Pacific North West Ballet, Pittsburgh Ballet Theater, and Butler University. Others joined professional companies such as Colorado Ballet, Nevada Ballet, Ohio Ballet, Ballet Met, and Manassas Dance Company Pacific North West Ballet. In addition to those achievements, several of her dancers were winners of the Youth American Grand Prix of the years 2002, 2003, 2004.
            Aside form instructing, Inna also specializes in choreographing, re-staging work in contemporary, classical, and character styles. She staged her full length ballet “Anna Karenina” for Manassas Dance Company.
             Inna is the founding Artistic Director of the Medina Dance Theatre. She put all of her efforts and time into developing the company because of her love and dedication for the arts despite it's financial struggles from 1998 to 2004. Inna has taken the company to a pre-professional status and is proud to have given the Ohio Youth Ballet a home which enabled her to rehearse, re-stage and choreograph.

Watch Inna on youtbe: movie ballet 12 night 1986 Awards: Golden Fleece ans Arabesque

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qYDl5xZCsGE

Dmitriy Tuboltsev - Co Founder

To say the least, Dimitriy Tuboltsev’s innumerous achievements are like a rare collection that should not go with out recognition. At the peak of his career he was a former principal dancer with the Bolshoi Ballet under the direction of Yuri Grigorovich. Relishing in this prolific career, he was granted the fortuity to dance internationally as a principal dancer in various countries around the world, including the U.S. Some of the companies he danced with include: The Bolshoi Ballet, Kazakhstan National Ballet, Leningrad Ballet Theater, "Russian Ballet" Theater, Ballet Theater of Maryland and Ohio Ballet.

Tracing back his education, Dmitriy received his Master Degree of Teaching and Choreography at the Institute of State Theatrical Arts (GITIS) in 1997. Prior to that he attended both the Vaganova State Academy of Ballet and Choreography in St. Petersburg and the Kazakhstan National Ballet Academy. The latter is where he received his Bachelor degree in choreography. This stellar education allotted him the privilege to be instructed by some of the most proficient professors such as Yahroslav Sehr, Konstantin Sergeyev, Mikhail Lavrovsky, Yuri Vladimirov, Boris Blankov, Alla Shelest, Natalia Dudinskaya, Marina Kondratieva, Zizi Jeanmaire, and others.

Dimitriy has even participated in many international competitions and festivals. He was a silver medalist in Malika Sabirova’s National Competition, and at the 7th Moscow International Ballet Competition he received the award of "Best Partner." Likewise, he partook in the Greece International Dance Festival in Athens and in the International Festival of Art in Spoleto, Italy, two exceedingly famous dance festivals. Additionally, he has danced in other prominent galas and concerts such as “40 Years of Victory”, “Day of Dance” (Bolshoi Theater), “Memory of Versaladze”, and “250 Years of Vaganova Academy.” Furthermore, Dmitriy was a member of a cultural delegation of Federal Secretaries of Culture in a signing act between Bulgaria and the new government of Russia.

In reference to his performing career, Dmitriy’s roles were as follows: (Swan Lake) Pas de trios, Price Siegfried; (Sleeping Beauty) Prince Desire; (The Fountain of Bakhchisarai) Vatslav; (“Ober’s Grand Pas Classique”) Pas de Deux; (Romeo and Juliet) Tybalt; (The Golden Age) Boris, fisherman; (Lady with Camellias) Alfred; (Junona and Avos) Count Ryazanov; (La Fille Mal Gardee) Collen; (The Card Game) Card Figure; (Coppelia) France; (Nutcracker) Prince; (Le Corsair) Conrad; (La Bayadere) Solor; (Spartacus) Crass; (Giselle) Albert; (Don Quixote) Basil; (Paquita) principal role; (Les Sylphides) principal role; (Rite of Spring) Shaman; (Dracula) Count Dracula.

As for his career in the U.S., Dmitriy performed amidst such American stars as, Amanda McKerrow, Wendy Whelan, Charlie Askihart, Zippora Katz, Robert Hill, and many others. In the U.S. he also collaborated along side reputable choreographers like Eddie Stuart, Geoffrey Hughes, Steven Mils, and Septim Weber.

To cast light upon Dmitriy’s success and longevity as an instructor, his credits are comprised of: The Ohio Conservatory of Dance, Substitute teaching (University of Akron), Goucher College, Baltimore School for the Arts, School “Royal Ballet” (Columbia,MD), School of Ballet Theater of Maryland, Ballet School of Quakertown (Quakertown, PA), Aesthetics Dance Studio (Ellicott City, MD), Philadelphia Dance Conservatory (Philadelphia, PA), Royal Ballet School (Orlando, Fl), Greensburg School of Dance (Greensburg, PA), Cuyahoga Valley Youth Ballet (Akron, OH), Ballet South (Savannah, GA), Dance Arts Studio (Macon, GA), Media City Ballet (Burbank, CA). In conjunction with his instructional work he has re-staged and choreographed full length ballets for a myriad of youth companies throughout the U.S.

Watch Dmitiry perform: http://www.facebook.com/#/pages/Ohio-Conservatory-of-Ballet/144374898187?ref=ts

Mitchel Federan

My mom taught my first tap class at Center Stage when I was two years old. I now take classes in jazz, lyrical, ballet, hip hop, acro, tap, and contemporary. I started competing for Center Stage at the age of 5. But at age 7, I stopped competing and started a professional career as an actor, dancer, and singer in the Radio City Rockette Christmas Spectacular. Since then, my stage credits have included the National Tour of Annie Get Your Gun, The Music Man on Broadway, and The Boy From Oz on Broadway. I also had a recurring role on ABC’s All My Children. For the past 3 years I’ve been concentrating on my teaching and choreography, as well rejoining our competitive groups. I’ve had the tremendous experience of winning numerous regional and national titles, and will continue to enjoy competing through this next year. Currently, I’m 18, living with my family in Solon, OH. I teach recreational and competitive classes for all age levels, along with teaching the boy’s classes. This year I have also been hired to choreograph for other studios and students who live too far to attend our studio. I plan on graduating high school this year, and would then like to move to LA to continue pursuing my dance and choreography career. But I will never be too far from home, as I want to come back every year and continue to help choreograph dances for, what I consider, the best dance studio there is! Visit my website for more information: www.MitchelFederan.com

Shauna Thomas- Conzaman was born in Ravenna, Ohio and received most of her dance training at the University of Akron’s Dance Institute. Every summer she studied at other schools, including, The Rock School of Pennsylvania Ballet, Joffrey Ballet School, Cleveland Ballet School, and Pittsburgh Youth Ballet. Shauna danced professionally for four seasons with the Ohio Ballet and five seasons with the Eisenhower Dance Ensemble (Michigan’s premiere contemporary dance company). She toured all over the U.S. with these companies and has also guest performed with Groundworks Dance Theatre and Michigan Ballet Theatre. She has been teaching dance since 1996 and spent six years as the assistant director of a performing arts school in Michigan. Shauna is married to a wonderful man and
has two amazing daughters who are the light of her life.
Monica Dascenzo

I’m bringing 17 years teaching experience to Center Stage Dance Studio, along with a genuine love of dance. I live in Canton with my husband and two children. I have degrees from The University of Akron in Dance and Business Management. Before relocating to Canton where I taught for the Canton Ballet and Avondale Dance Centre, I had my own studio for nine years in the Warren area. I’ve also judged for numerous dance competitions and have been choreographing for competition dance teams for several years. Now I teach at Center Stage two days a week, one in Northfield, and the other at the new studio in Green.

Olivia Posladek - Assistant Director of Ballet Program

Olivia has trained under Inna Stabrova, Dmitriy Tuboltsev and Sergeiy Fokin, at the Ohio Conservatory of Ballet, for more than 11 years. She has also had the opportunity to be a member of youth ballet company, The Medina Dance Theatre, under the Artistic Direction of Inna Stabrova, where she has performed solos and corps de ballet pieces from ballets including; a pas de trois from “Sleeping Beauty;” solos and corps de ballet in “Paquita;” the pas de trois (Odalisques) from “Le Corsaire;” Waltz of the Snow, Waltz of the Flowers, Chinese, a Dancing Doll, and Russian from “The Nutcracker;” the lead and corps of the Jug Dance, the Leaf Dance, and a duet of Party Guests from “La Bayadere;” as well as many other classical and contemporary choreography. Olivia has attended Orlando Ballet School’s Summer Intensive, and was also accepted to Boston Ballet School’s summer program. She has attended many master classes from professional companies such as ABT, Houston Ballet, Pennsylvania Ballet, Cincinnati Ballet, and Kirov Ballet. In 2008, she received two platinum medals and received placement in the top 10 from the National Dance Authority Competition. Olivia is attending the University of Akron, under scholarship, majoring in Dance and Pre-Physical Therapy. She has choreographed classical ballet pieces for stage performances, and currently teaches ballet classes at Elite Dance Academy. Olivia has also taught private lessons to award winning students, as well as assisting and rehearsing at studios including The Ohio Conservatory of Ballet.

Mary Rothman has an unique talent for dancer and teacher she began her ballet training as a young child at the Pennsylvania Academy of Ballet. She is a graduate of Skidmore College with a Bachelor of Arts degree in dance. Her studies included classical ballet performance, methods and materials of teaching dance, choreography, a special workshop with Twyla Tharp. Mary has performed with the Lake George Opera Company in New York state and North Atlantic Ballet in Boston. After returning to Pennsylvania she spent several years studying and performing flamenco and Hawaiian dance. Mary is the mother of two young girls who enjoy dancing with her.
Mary has a great gift to understand a child needs she helps every child to achive their goals.

Anne Schillig

Anne Schillig has more than six years of dance teaching experience throughout NE Ohio. She has taught ballet, jazz, hip hop, creative movement, pre-ballet, stretch and strength, and Pointe for students aged 3-18 throughout the area. Additionally, she has choreographed and rehearsed various jazz and ballet pieces for the stage. She studied under Vaganova graduate and Leningrad Ballet Theatre ballerina Inna Stabrova for more than eight years. In 2006, Ms. Schillig graduated Summa cum Laude from the University of Akron with degrees in both English and Integrated Language Arts (7-12 Education). After graduation, she served with the Peace Corps in the Republic of Macedonia for two years, teaching English as a Foreign Language and doing community development activities ranging from women’s yoga classes to cooperatively teaching in a local high school. Since returning to the United States of America, Ms. Schillig has been substitute teaching with Akron Public Schools and guest teaching ballet at area studios. This past summer, she has been honored to teach ballet at Starmaker Performing Arts Center, and she looks forward to working with its students this upcoming school year.

Sara Gaydash

Sara is a company member with Manassas Ballet Theatre. Originally from Ohio, Ms. Gaydash was recognized as “Gifted in the Arts” and graduated as high school Valedictorian. She has studied with Inna Stabrova, Dmitry Tuboltsev, and Sergei Fokin, and was the Junior Youth Grand Prix winner in Chicago in 2003. She has received full scholarships to summer programs such as the School of American Ballet and American Ballet Theatre. During 2006-2008 seasons Sara performed numerous principle and soloist roles such as Nutcracker, Dracula, Midsummer Night’s Dream, Grand Pas La Classic, Metimofrse, numerous divertesments. Also Sara teaches at Manassas Ballet Academy, diciplins such as Ballet, Hip Hop, Jazz, Lyrical, and Modern. She also coached students for Youth America Grand Prix. We are happy to have Sara as a visiting instructor for Ohio Conservatory of Ballet.

How to choose a teacher

The teacher you select should have a list of professional credentials that establish his or
her lineage and competence and indicate the type of technique to be taught. He or she may
also have a college degree. A parent should feel free to ask questions and discuss the
focus and approach that guides them. Children initially learn by imitating their teachers, so
it is important that they exhibit a clean body line free of mannerisms. Teachers should hold
themselves properly, demonstrate the movements and offer correction. This gives
testimony to the training they have received. Lastly the teacher should be able to explain the
French terminology used in the class and to fully engage the attention of their pupils.

The ideal teacher should possess:
1. Credentials from a recognized institution: a professional school, professional company (daner) and college.
2. Professional experience.
3. A patient but not pampering attitude.
4. Comfort with the material, and ability to organize the material logically.
5. An ability to inspire.
6. A critical eye for making appropriate criticism in an encouraging manner.
7. An ability to maintain concentration and discipline at all times.
8. Above all, the love of dance and un unselfish desire to see the student improve.