Our Performers

Derek Brockington is from Holland Michigan, he trained at Grand Rapids Ballet School, Interlochen Arts Academy and attended summer intensives at Ballet West, Pennsylvania Ballet, and Central Pennsylvania Youth Ballet. Professional Experience: Dance Theatre of Harlem (fifth season), Cincinnati Ballet, Grand Rapids Ballet. Repertoire includes works by Claudia Schreier, Robert Garland, Stanton Welch, George Balanchine, Anabelle Lopez Ochoa, and Darrell Grand Moultrie. Along with DTH’s Alexandra Hutchinson, he coordinates DTH Social Media. Joined the International American Ballet in 2021.

​Anastasiia Fedorova was born in Moscow, Russia. While growing up in Moscow, Anastasiia began studying dance at the age of 5 years old. She graduated from the Bolshoi Ballet Academy (MGAH) in 2011. She continued her ballet training at Bolshoi Ballet Academy to acquire her Bachelor Degree (Qualified Bachelor of Choreographic Training and Teaching) in 2014. After graduation Anastasiia was invited to work for Kremlin Ballet Company, where she danced all classical repertoires like: Swan Lake, Nutcracker, Giselle, Le Corsaire, Don Quixote, and many others. While on a world tour with Kremlin Ballet, she experienced the most prestigious stages in various countries like; United Arab Emirates, Greece, China, Italy, Spain, United Kingdom, France, Estonia, Turkey, Lithuania, Latvia and many cities throughout Russia. In 2012, Anastasiia competed in the International Ballet Competition – “Transformation” in St. Petersburg, winning 1st place in two categories: “The Classical Dance Solo” and the “The Folk Dance Solo”. Then in 2015, she competed in the World Ballet Art Competition in New York City, winning 1st place, which got her an invitation to go to the finals in Canada in 2016. Anastasiia was selected to participate in the 2013 G-20 Summit in St. Petersburg, Russia, a multimedia show, during an annual international meeting of world leaders. In attendance of this G-20 Summit was, President of the United States of America; Barak Obama, German Chancellor; Angela Merkel, and British Prime Minister; David Cameron, among other world leaders. Anastasiia’s talent also landed her in a reality show called “Russian Ballet” in 2015 and Russian film directed by Valeri Todorovski. This film called “Bolshoi” featured her as the character Lena Krasnorutskaya, which premiered in 2017. In 2017, Anastasiia went on to take a Summer Intensive with American Ballet Theater through their college program. Anastasiia is distinguished by the purity of her classical and lyrical style of her dance. Currently, Anastasiia is a Principal Dancer with the “International American Ballet” company member with Connecticut Ballet and a guest Principal Dancer with Brighton Ballet Theatre, Gelsey Kirkland Ballet, American Swiss Ballet, Metropolitan Ballet in Minnesota, Victoria Ballet Theatre and American Liberty Ballet. Anastasiia Fedorova an Artistic Director of American Russian Ballet school at Fair Lawn, NJ.
 Joined the International American Ballet in 2021.

Martin Almiron is a ​qualified Tango, folklore and contemporary dancer, educated at the National University of Arts and University of San Martin in Buenos Aires, Argentina. 5 times World Tango Dance Championship finalist in both categories (Salon Tango and Stage Tango), reaching sixth place in Stage Tango category. Metropolitan Tango Dance Championship finalist in all categories (Salon Tango, Milonga and Walts), reaching sixth place in Salon Tango and Milonga. He was part of the Folkloric Ballet and Tango Company of the National University of Arts. He also belonged to the cast of dancers at the University of Buenos Aires. He has danced in the best national and foreign theaters such as New York City Center, John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts, Théâtre du Châtelet of Paris, Presidente Alvear Theater, Cervantes National Theater in Buenos Aires, National Theatre of Panama, Ruben Dario National Theatre of Nicaragua, among others; and worked with renowned choreographers, building a great career with his performances in the prestigious plays like "Evita" in Broadway, "Chantecler", "Azares del Quijote y Gardel", "Evitango" and "Evita Vive". He has been summoned as choreographer for international performances and has also produced and directed his own show in Corrientes Street, Buenos Aires.  

Misa Mochizuki  is originally from Japan, and started dancing at the age of 5 under Sakiko and Yutaka Yoshikawa at Yuki Ballet Studio. She came to NY in 2012 and trained at the Joffrey Ballet School and Ballet Arts. She has danced with multiple companies including Albano Ballet Company, Albany Berkshire Ballet, Benjamin Briones Ballet, Jersey City Ballet, Neville Dance Theater, Staten Island Ballet, The Next Stage Project, Xaoc Contemporary Ballet, and among others, performing in classical and contemporary repertoire.  Joined the International American Ballet in 2021.​

Grigory Gurevich is a mime, sculptor, painter, graphic artist, printmaker, and inventor.
He conducted hundreds of art and mime workshops and performed with his theatre in Russia, U.S.and other countries. He received a Masters Degree in Art from Academy of Fine and Industrial Arts in Leningrad (Sankt Petersburg), Russia and was a professor at St. Johns University, N.Y. and faculty member of Newark School of Fine and Industrial Arts. 
In 2004 his pen and ink drawing "The Tree" had been accepted as a temporary loan to the Gallery of Geraldine R. Dodge Foundation. Mr. Gurevich had watercolors and drawing exhibition in Museum of Savitsky in Penza, Russia in 2008 and 2010
In March, 2016, his sculpture “CLOWN” was exhibited in a group show in RUSSIAN STATE MUSEUM in Saint Petersburg, Russia. ​ Joined the International American Ballet in 2021.

Tatyana Popova is a Dancer, choreographer, educator and actress. A versatile artist, she hails from the multicultural city Almaty, Kazakhstan, located in the heart of Central Asia. Tatyana is a bachelor degree holder from different universities of dance, and has trained in prestigious dance academies including the J. Elebekov Music and Dance Academy in Almaty, Kazakhstan. She was awarded a scholarship by ICCR (Indian Consul of Cultural Relationships) to study Bharat Natyam for six years in Chennai, India at the University of Fine Arts Rukmini Devi Arundale “Kalashetra” (under the tutelage of Prof. A. Janardhanan, Smt. Jyolsana Menon).
Tatyana completed a diploma course in “Kalapeetam “school of accompaniment for the dance (nattuvangam) at Chennai, India under a legendary Guru, Carnatic singer and music composer Bhagavatula Seetharama Sharma. Tatyana have been fortunate to be part of the performing company of   Shrimati Krishnaveni Lakshmanan.
Tatyana holds certificate from “Bolshoi Ballet” for teaching classical ballet. She completed the “Matilde Coral School of Dance” for classical Spanish dance and flamenco in Seville, Spain.  By special invitation Tatyana was selected to become a member of the international Dance Council (CID)under UNESCO in Paris, France.
A critically – acclaimed performer Tatyana choreographed, produced and toured with theatrical dance productions “Journey across the Globe” in Spain. This was recognized as best dance production of year 2012 in Barcelona, Spain by major newspaper. In 2017 Tatyana produced, choreographed and performed a show “Gypsies” that was named by Time Out as a top pick for May 2017.
Tatyana has over 18 years of teaching experience. Since 2013 Tatyana is a leading dance instructor of Bharatanatyam at Nritya creations Academy of dance in New Jersey. Tatyana is a dance instructor and choreographer at Joffrey Ballet NYC. Tatyana is a dance instructor in discipline of Indian classical dance Bharatanatyam at YICG (Young Indians Cultural Group) .  Joined the International American Ballet in 2021.

Genaro Freire was born and raised in Guayaquil, Ecuador, where he started dancing at age 17 and attended Escuela de Ballet Inge Bruckman del Teatro Centro de Arte. In 2013 he moved to NYC to dance with the Joffrey Ballet Concert Group, with which he toured the East Coast, Canada, and China, performing in dances by Gerald Arpino, George Balanchine, and Robert Battle and new works by Africa Guzman, Tyler Gilstrap, and Gabrielle Lamb, and appearing with dancers from Complexions in work by Dwight Rhoden. He has danced as a guest artist in Delta Festival Ballet’s The Nutcracker in New Orleans for four seasons in multiple soloist and principal roles. He danced with NYTB from 2018 to 2020, performing in works by Keith Michael, Merce Cunningham, Donald Mahler, Pam Tanowitz, and Robert La Fosse. During 2022 he worked along The Sebastians and Cristopher Caines Dance. He also joined Tabula Rasa Dance Theater to participate in the world premiere of Oedipus Rex. Next year he will be starting his third season with Alison Cook Beatty Dance and this is my first season with “the International American Ballet”

Yoko Yamashita is a singer and performer, based in NY area. She started acting at the age of 3, appeared in TV shows, films, Opera and Musical Theater in Japan.
Yoko is trained in Japanese Traditional dance. As a dancer, she has performed in Opera and concerts, also dance performances at the United Nations, Japan Day at Central Park, the New York Public Library, Alvin Ailey Theater, as well as schools and hospitals throughout New York.
She has also worked with many opera companies not only as a singer and dancer but also as a choreographer, Japanese consultant, movement coach, as well as a certified kimono dresser.
Her credits include On Site Opera’s world premier opera “Murasaki’s Moon” at Metropolitan Museum, Madama Butterfly with Long Island Opera, and Regina Opera. Joined the International American Ballet in 2021.
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Cooper Everson has been recognized for his strong blend of the classical techniques and a dynamic and creative understanding of contemporary work. He began his dance career in Northeast Connecticut at the age of 10 when he joined the competition team at his local studio. From there he would go on to travel and compete at conventions and competitions such as JUMP, NUVO, and NYCDA where he would be recognized with many regional and National scholarships.
Everson would then study at Cary Ballet Conservatory under the directorship of Mariaelena Ruiz and Heather Iller as part of the Professional Training Program. While performing with the Cary Ballet Company Everson was regularly featured as a principal artist dancing leads in The Nutcracker, Spring Works shows, and other performances.
Everson then danced with BalletMet as a trainee where he performed principal roles in ballets such as Balanchine’s Serenade and La Bayadère with BalletMet Academy before joining BalletMet II for the 2019/2020 season. While there Everson performed works by Edwaard Liang and Alexander Ekman, and was able to learn works by Annabelle Lopez Ochoa and Gustavo Ramirez Sansano. Everson is now a New York City based freelance artist where he has worked with artists and creators such as Venus Williams, Maria Konrad, Maleek Washington, Marc Kimelman, Analia Farfan, CityDanceNY, and many more. Everson joined the International American Ballet in 2022.

​Nadine Azoulay trained at The School of Dance in Canada, the Royal Netherlands Conservatory in The Hague, The Washington School of Ballet, and Accademia Dell’Arte in Italy. Azoulay completed her B.F.A in Dance and Choreography at Virginia Commonwealth University and danced for The Latin Ballet of Virginia. She is New York based, and danced for Balasole Dance, Intersection Dance Collective, The Pink Tutu ballet, ChoreoNova. She choreographed festivals such as, National Choreography Month at Mark Morris Dance Center, The Wired Arts Festival, New York City Dance Parade, HATCH, and DUMBO Dance Festival. Azoulay joined Marie-Christine Giordano and performed at BAM Fisher in Brooklyn for a season. In 2022 Azoulay joined The American Liberty Ballet and the “International American Ballet”.

Victoria Barysheva was born in Omsk, Russia and started dancing at the age of 7. Victoria’s first introduction to dance came in the form of traditional character dance. She later enrolled into Omsk College of Arts and Omsk State University, Faculty Culture and Arts, studying contemporary, modern, and character dance. Victoria is attending Broadway Dance Center, NYC via the International Student Visa Program. This is her third year performing with the American Liberty Ballet company and her first year performing with the “International American Ballet” .

Marcos Vedovetto Dancer and choreographer, Marcos Vedovetto began his studies in Brazil with renowned teachers at Ballet Art Sandra Godoy and Ballet & Cia. He has performed in numerous dance festivals, in film and on TV. He has also performed as backup dancer for popular singers including Sandy and Junior, and in 2017, worked as a PRO Dancer on the Brazilian version of the TV show “Dancing with the Stars.”
Recently Mr. Vedovetto became a US citizen, having resided in the United States for the past 15 years. In the US, he has performed with Dance Theatre of San Francisco, Connecticut Ballet, and Santa Clara Ballet Company, among others. He is currently a Corps dancer at San Francisco Opera and has been a soloist with Sarah Berges DANCE since 2014. As a choreographer, Mr. Vedovetto has created pieces for Dance Theatre of San Francisco, Connecticut Ballet, CelloPointe, and Santa Clara Ballet Company.
Mr. Vedovetto joined The International American Ballet as a Guest Artist and Guest Choreographer in 2022.

​Elisabet Torras Aguilera was born and raised in Barcelona, earned her B.A. in Spanish Dance/Flamenco from the Conservatory of Dance and Theater and continued her studies in Madrid. She is trained in all forms of Spanish Dance, The Emma Maleras Castanets Method, Ballet and Contemporary Dance. Elisabet was a guest artist at Flamenco Festivals around the world, performed with Manolo Carrasco, Javier Latorre’s Somorrostro Dansa Flamenca and Rojas & Rodriguez Company and performed across the USA solo and with Flamenco companies such as Soledad Barrio & Noche Flamenca, Flamenco Vivo Carlota Santana, Omayra Amaya Flamenco Dance Company, A Palo Seco Flamenco Company. In 2017 she was a guest artist/choreographer with Dance Heginbotham. Elisabet also appeared in the lead role in Paloma, an award winning short film by Sophia Conger. For the last 4 years, she has been the featured dancer for the Annual Gala of Zarzuelas at Carnegie Hall performing Escuela Bolera and Classical Spanish dances and a guest artist at the Hudson Valley Flamenco Festival. Elisabet received the Award to Outstanding Artistic Career 2019 at Homenaje a la Prensa Internacional. In 2022 she presented her last choreographies at the Thalia Spanish Theatre, NY with the show “Mosaico Flamenco” for Danza España. And is a guest teaching artist with Ensemble Español Spanish Dance Theatre, IL and performed with the company in the American Spanish Dance and Music Festival’22 alongside La Lupi and Curro de María.
Elisabet resides in New York City since 2013 where she performs, teaches and lectures Flamenco and Spanish Dance." Elisabet joined the International American Ballet in 2022.

Dariusz Horvath-Krol is a Professional Dancer and Instructor based in New York City. 
With more than 20 years of dance experience, he specializes in Ballroom/Latin, Hip-Hop, Flamenco, and Ballet. He has also spent 7 years performing and working with Dancing With The Stars professionals. Dariusz has received full bronze, full silver, and gold awards from The Dance Vision International Dance Association. Dariusz joined the International American Ballet on 2021 .