Teachers
Professional artists and teachers for whom ballet is a true calling.
Valeriia Matsehora
Valeriia Matsehora is a professional ballet artist and instructor who has been teaching Classical Ballet, Body Ballet, and Barre since 2018. She works with children and teenagers of all ages and experience levels, helping them build strong technique, musicality, coordination, confidence, and a genuine appreciation for the art of ballet.
Valeriia began her dance journey at the age of four with rhythmic gymnastics before discovering classical ballet at the Vadym Pisarev School of Choreographic Excellence, where she received her professional ballet training.
At the age of seventeen, she joined the Donetsk National Academic Opera and Ballet Theatre named after A. B. Solovyanenko as a professional ballet artist, performing with the company for eight years in both classical and contemporary productions.
Alongside her performing career, Valeriia earned a degree from the Luhansk State Academy of Culture and Arts named after M. Matusovsky, graduating as a qualified dance teacher and director of dance ensembles.
In 2022, Valeriia joined The United Ukrainian Ballet Company in the Netherlands. Founded to bring together professional Ukrainian ballet artists, the company has become internationally recognised for its performances and cultural projects presented on some of the world’s leading stages.
Stages and tours
- The Netherlands — premieres and numerous productions in Amsterdam, The Hague, Rotterdam and other cities;
- The United Kingdom — the production of Giselle at the London Coliseum;
- The United States — touring with the company, including a performance at the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts in Washington, D.C.;
- Australia — the international Swan Lake tour across Sydney, Melbourne, Adelaide and other cities;
- Singapore — as part of the company’s international touring programme;
- The Opening Ceremony of the Eurovision Song Contest 2023 alongside the Ukrainian singer Jamala, performing ‘1944’.
Since 2018, Valeriia has been dedicated to teaching and inspiring the next generation of dancers, sharing the knowledge, discipline, and artistic values gained throughout her professional career. Her teaching philosophy combines strong technical foundations with an individual approach, encouraging every student to develop safely, build confidence and discover the joy of dance.
For Valeriia, ballet is about far more than technique. It is about helping every child grow, express themselves through movement, and experience the confidence, discipline and beauty that dance can bring.
Teaching Experience
- Teaching Classical Ballet, Body Ballet & Barre since 2018;
- Working with children and teenagers of all ages and abilities;
- Individual approach tailored to each student’s needs;
- Strong focus on technique, body awareness, musicality and quality of movement.
Education and Professional Experience
- Luhansk State Academy of Culture and Arts named after M. Matusovsky — Dance Teacher and Director of Dance Ensembles;
- Vadym Pisarev School of Choreographic Excellence;
- Ballet Artist, Donetsk National Academic Opera and Ballet Theatre named after A. B. Solovyanenko (2014–2022);
- Ballet Artist, The United Ukrainian Ballet Company, The Netherlands (2022–2026).
Olga Kisele
Olga Kisele is a professional pianist and ballet accompanist with many years of experience in music education and dance training.
She graduated from Daugavpils Pedagogical University, specialising in Piano and Choral Conducting, and has dedicated her career to teaching music and supporting young dancers and musicians through live performance.
For more than 20 years, Olga taught music and rhythmics in primary and secondary schools, where she also directed the school music theatre and vocal ensemble, helping children develop confidence, creativity and a lifelong appreciation for the arts.
For 24 years, Olga worked as a ballet pianist, providing live piano accompaniment for classical ballet classes. In addition to ballet, she accompanied folk dance classes, worked with vocalists, and spent four years performing as the pianist of a vocal and instrumental ensemble.
Under her musical guidance, children’s groups regularly participated in regional, national, and international competitions and festivals, receiving numerous awards and honours.
Live piano accompaniment plays an important role in classical ballet training. It helps students develop a stronger sense of rhythm, musicality, and artistic expression while creating a more dynamic and inspiring learning environment.
Education and Professional Experience
- Daugavpils Pedagogical University — Piano and Choral Conducting;
- More than 20 years of teaching music and rhythmics;
- 24 years as a ballet pianist for classical ballet training;
- Accompanist for classical ballet and folk dance classes; work with vocalists;
- Pianist in a vocal and instrumental ensemble (4 years);
- Music director and counsellor at children’s creative summer camps.
Daria Udalova
Daria Udalova is a highly qualified coach with 15 years of professional experience, specialising in adult stretching and ballet flexibility training for children. She is a Candidate for Master of Sports in Aesthetic Group Gymnastics and has extensive knowledge of body mechanics and physical training.
Daria graduated from the Faculty of Medical Physics at Saint Petersburg State University (SPbU). Her scientific background allows her to approach the training process from an evidence-based perspective, creating safe, effective, and personalised programmes that take into account each student’s anatomical and physiological characteristics.
She worked with the Swedish national rhythmic gymnastics team, coached athletes in Bavaria, Germany, and conducted professional master classes in Egypt, Barcelona, Moscow and Saint Petersburg.
Education and Professional Experience
- Saint Petersburg State University (SPbU), Faculty of Medical Physics;
- Candidate for Master of Sports (CMS) in Aesthetic Group Gymnastics;
- Nearly 15 years of professional coaching experience, including extensive work with children;
- Teaching adult stretching classes and ballet flexibility training for children;
- Coaching experience with the Swedish national rhythmic gymnastics team;
- International coaching experience in Bavaria, Germany;
- International and national-level master classes (Egypt, Barcelona, Moscow, Saint Petersburg).
