Biography

Elena was educated at The Vaganova Ballet Academy and graduated with a state diploma as a dancer for ballet, folk dance and musical. In Ireland, while studying at Inchicore College ( 2003 – 2007 ), Elena received qualifications as a Royal Academy of Dance (RAD) Ballet Teacher and Imperial Society of Teachers of Dancing (ISTD) Modern Theatre Dance Teacher. In 2022 Elena was awarded a Postgraduate Certificate in Education in Dance Teaching from The University of Bath.

2004 winner of the Isadora Dance Competition Ireland

Since 2009 Elena holds a diploma in Etiquette Training to children and adults. She continues her professional development and updating her skills on yearly basis to stay up to date with the latest developments in dance, both for her own education and to share with her students. In 2011 she proudly set up the Dublin School of Dance & Etiquette.

In 2022, Elena received the Agility Award from the Arts Council of Ireland for her collaborative work from 2017- 2022 with composer Una Keane.

Teaching

2012 – Choreographer & Teacher
Artistic Gymnastics Club in Coolmine, Dublin and Rhythmic Gymnastics Club in Blanchardstown, D15

2011 – Leonardo Da Vinci Project
Participated as a choreographer in this cultural exchange which culminated in a show by the Irish dance group in the Pacifique Centre in Grenoble, France. This show was also performed to the Irish Project Sponsors in Dublin on the groups return to Ireland.

2024 – Distinction in Special Needs Assisting (level 6)

2004 – to now
Elena has taught in a number of dance schools

Marian Lennon School of Ballet

International Dance Academy (ballet, jazz)

Dublin Russian School

Coolmine Gymnastics

Creative Arts summer project