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ALEXEI KREMNEV'S career as Ballet Artist, Choreographer and Teacher began with training at the world famous Moscow Bolshoi Ballet Academy and studying pedagogy and choreography at the Russian Academy of Theatrical Art (GITIS) and the Moscow State Academy of Choreography. As a Principal Dancer of the internationally acclaimed Moscow Festival Ballet (later the Russian National Ballet) he danced in GALA tours throughout Europe, Japan, Korea and the U.S. with the Russian Stars of the Ballet, the Bolshoi Ballet, and the European Stars of the Ballet.
Mr. Kremnev received superlative reviews in the "New York Times", "Los Angeles Times", and "Dance Magazine" for the leading roles he danced. As a Principal Dancer with the Cincinnati Ballet (1997-2001) he captured the attention of critics and audiences with his precise and tender portrayal in "Lady of the Camellias", "Swan Lake", "Carmen", "Three Musketeers", "Romeo and Juliet" and in many works by George Balanchine, Frederic Franklin, Val Caniparoli, David Nixon, Mauricio Wainrot, Lila York, Nills Christy and many other acclaimed masters.
He is recipient of the Leonide Massine Award and the Bronze Medal during 1992 International Diaghilev Competition in Moscow. He also claimed an Honorable Diploma in 1996 at the Nureyev International Ballet Competition as well as the 1996 Lifar International Ballet Competition.
As a Principal Guest Artist, Choreographer and Teacher, Mr. Kremnev has worked with many companies, including Northern Ballet Theatre (England, U.K.), Ballet Met, ballettech of ohio, NGDC, Tulsa Ballet Theatre, Essex Dance (U.K.) and has participated in a Ballet Stars Master Class Series in England and in Germany. In 1998 and 1999 Mr. Kremnev was featured nationwide in the PBS Holiday Specials "Love is Here to Stay" and "A Family Thanksgiving."
In August of 2002 the first annual "Gala of International Ballet Stars" was presented in Cincinnati, OH with great success and rave reviews, primarily due to the suggestion, encouragement and artistic leadership of Mr. Kremnev along with Ms. Reznik and Mrs. Barrett of ballettech ohio. The same year, Mr. Kremnev was recognized as the one of the Most Influential People in the Arts in Cincinnati ("City Beat").
In 2003 Evansville Dance Theatre, IN offered Mr. Kremnev his first role as Artistic Director. During his tenure Mr. Kremnev was credited with an impressive improvement in all aspects of EDT's operation, including school programming, enrollment, repertoire, administration and community relations.
As a Choreographer and Teacher Mr. Kremnev has been praised for his extraordinary ability to work with young generation of dancers and also, for his originality and creativity. In 2004 Mr. Kremnev's choreography was presented for the first time at the legendary Bolshoi Theatre in Moscow and he is a recipient of "Outstanding Choreographer Award" at YAGP in Chicago in 2006, 2007.
Currently, Mr. Kremnev is Artistic Director of the Joffrey Ballet's Academy of Dance, official school of the Joffrey Ballet.
Under Mr. Kremnev's leadership the Joffrey Ballet's Academy of Dance has become "The Outstanding School" at YAGP in 2010.
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Ms. Reznik's career began with eight years of studying with the world famous Moscow Bolshoi Ballet Academy and studying pedagogy at the Moscow Bolshoi Institute of Choreography from 1992-1996.
Ms. Reznik has toured as a Principal Dancer in GALAS with the ''Russian Stars of the Ballet", the "Bolshoi Ballet" and the "European Stars of the Ballet" throughout Europe, Japan, Korea and the U.S. Also, Ms. Reznik was a Principal Dancer of the Moscow Festival Ballet (later the Russian National Ballet) and Principal Dancer of the Cincinnati Ballet from 1997-2001.
Her performances have received rave reviews in the "New York Times", the "Los Angeles Times", "Dance Magazine" and "Le Dance de Paris". She has won numerous prestigious awards in IBC competitions, including a Special Diaghilev Prize, Silver Medal at 1996 Lifar International Ballet Competition, and Best Non-Competing Partner Award at 1996 Nureyev International Ballet Competition and 1996 International Ballet Competition "Maya".
As a Principal Guest Artist, Choreographer and Teacher she has worked with many companies, including Northern Ballet Theatre (England, U.K.), Ballet Met, ballettech of ohio, NGDC, Tulsa Ballet Theatre, Essex Dance (U.K.) and has participated in a Ballet Stars Master Class Series in England and in Germany.
In 1998 and 1999 Ms. Reznik was featured nationwide in the PBS Holiday Specials "Love is Here to Stay" and "A Family Thanksgiving."
In August of 2002 the first annual "Gala of International Ballet Stars" was presented in Cincinnati, OH with great success and rave reviews, primarily due to the encouragement and artistic leadership of Ms. Reznik along with Mr. Kremnev and Mrs. Barrett of ballettech ohio. The same year, Ms. Reznik was recognized as the one of the Most Influential People in the Arts in Cincinnati ("City Beat").
In 2003 Evansville Dance Theatre offered Ms. Reznik and Mr. Alexei Kremnev their first role as Ballet Mistress and Artistic Director. During their tenure Ms. Reznik and Mr. Kremnev were credited with an impressive improvement in all aspects of EDT's operation, including school programming, enrollment, repertoire, administration and community relations.
As a Teacher Ms. Reznik has been praised for her extraordinary ability to work with young generation of dancers. Her thorough knowledge of the most current teaching methods and styles has produced many young dancers who have been accepted into some of the most prestigious dance programs, including American Ballet Theatre, Boston Ballet, Joffrey Ballet, Pacific Northwest Ballet, Universal Ballet Academy (formerly Kirov Ballet Academy) and Nutmeg Conservatory. Ms. Reznik is a recipient of "2007 Outstanding Teacher Award" at YAGP.
Currently Ms. Reznik is Artistic Director with the Joffrey Ballet's Academy of Dance, official school of the Joffrey Ballet.
Under Ms. Reznik's leadership the Joffrey Ballet's Academy of Dance has become "The Outstanding School" at YAGP in 2010.
Click here for an interesting article on their earlier years; see the interview by Kathy Valin of CityBeat (Cincinnati) for the December 1, 1997 edition.