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Anais Chalendard
Anaïs Chalendard is a former international principal dancer and esteemed teacher, coach, and
artistic collaborator. She began her professional career at age 17 after completing her training at
the École Nationale de Danse de Marseille Roland Petit. Over the span of her acclaimed stage
career, she danced with major companies including Deutsche Oper am Rhein, Berlin Ballet,
Badisches Staatstheater Karlsruhe, English National Ballet, and Boston Ballet.
Renowned for her dramatic depth and pristine classical line, Chalendard performed an extensive
repertoire of leading roles, among them Juliet in the Nureyev, Cranko, and MacMillan productions
ofRomeo and Juliet; Odette/Odile; Marguerite in Lady of the Camellias; Giselle; Aurora; Manon; the
Sugar Plum Fairy; and the Sylph in La Sylphide. She was frequently featured in works by George
Balanchine, including Apollo, Donizetti Variations, and Violin Concerto, and embraced a wide
range of contemporary creations by Jorma Elo, William Forsythe, and Yury Yanowsky. She
originated major roles including Gamzatti in Terence Kohler’s Temple Tänzerin and the title role
in Anna Karenina, and appeared as a guest artist across Europe, Russia, and South Africa.
Since retiring from the stage in 2019, Chalendard has dedicated her career to nurturing the next
generation of artists. Passionate about the future of the art form, she is committed to upholding the
rigor of classical technique while fostering curiosity, individuality, and artistic growth in the dancers
she mentors. She works internationally at both the educational and professional levels, serving as
a choreographic assistant to Yury Yanowsky and Maria Konrad, staging classical and contemporary
works for professional companies, and acting as a rehearsal director. In these roles she manages
casting, rehearsal planning, scheduling, and production coordination, bringing to each project her
exacting eye, deep musicality, and profound understanding of the emotional and technical
demands of the repertoire.
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Maria Mosina
Grand Premier Ballet Mistress: GPI Technique and Performance Boot Camp
Maria Mosina was born in Moscow and graduated from the Bolshoi Ballet Academy in Russia. Upon graduation, Maria joined the Bolshoi Ballet Grigorovich Company and immediately was chosen for principal roles. She toured the world appearing on all major European, American, African and Asian stages. In 1995, Maria was invited by Colorado Ballet to join as a leading principal dancer. She performed all major parts in classical productions and had the chance to show her talent in neoclassical, modern and contemporary choreographed master pieces. Maria was a featured dancer on the cover of Dance Magazine and has been featured in other magazine articles. She holds a bachelor's degree in methodology and pedagogy from the Moscow State Academy of Choreography. She is also an active ballet instructor throughout the United States. She participated as a master teacher and judge for the Youth American Grand Prix. Maria performed leading roles in all major productions as a member of the Company, as well as a guest artist with many other festivals, galas, and companies. After 21 seasons as a principal dancer with Colorado Ballet, she retired at the end of the 2016/2017 season. She has now joined the artistic staff of the company.
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Victor Smalley
GPI Premier Contemporary Master
Victor is the artistic director and owner of Stars Dance Company, one of the top dance studios in the United States. Before opening Stars, Victor was a Top 12 finalist on Season 6 of FOX's So You Think You Can Dance. Along with his business partner Angel Armas, Victor has trained and developed some of the top young dancers in America over the last ten years. These dancers have gone on to be winners at at the top dance competitions in the world, featured on numerous national and international television shows, and students at some of the world's top dance institutions. Victor has also trained SYTYCD winner Ricky Ubeda and SYTYCD finalists Derek Piquette, Daniela Avanzini, and Logan Hernandez, and NBC's World of Dance competitors Diana Pombo, Nick Daniels, and Vivian Ruiz. In 2012, Victor and his studio were featured on Life Time TV Show Dance Mom’s Miami. STARS has grown to include dance convention, Liberate the Artist, and Non-Profit organization STARS for Artists. Victor brings his love for dance and artistry around the world, having taught over 750 Master Classes in 43 states and 4 countries.
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Brittany Lents
Brittany Lents
Brittany Lents is a professional dancer, choreographer, and master teacher with an extensive career spanning the commercial dance industry, television, and elite dance education. Originally from Boca Raton, Florida, Brittany began her professional career performing at Walt Disney World before relocating to New York City to continue her training at the prestigious Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater. She went on to become a world-renowned Radio City Rockette in 2002, launching a career that has taken her around the globe.
Throughout her career, Brittany has performed and worked alongside some of the entertainment industry’s biggest artists, including Beyoncé and Jennifer Lopez. She also served as a choreographer and coach on NBC’s World of Dance, where she helped develop the next generation of elite performers.
As an educator, Brittany is recognized for her ability to blend technical excellence with performance quality and artistry. Her students have earned some of the dance industry’s highest honors, including New York City Dance Alliance Outstanding Dancer titles and The Dance Awards Best Dancer, with many continuing on to train with prestigious institutions such as American Ballet Theatre and pursue successful professional careers.
Known for her high-energy classes, innovative choreography, and commitment to developing versatile, industry-ready dancers, Brittany is a highly sought-after guest faculty member, mentor, and choreographer throughout the United States. She continues to inspire dancers to pursue excellence while preparing them for both the commercial and concert dance worlds.
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Andrea Astuto
Andrea Astuto is an award-winning choreographer and contemporary dance educator whose work is recognized for its emotional depth, musicality, and distinctive movement language. She currently serves as Assistant Director of Odasz Dance Theatre in Rochester, New York, where she is also the company choreographer and Director of the Contemporary Dance Program.
Ms. Astuto earned her BA in Dance with concentrations in Choreography and Education from Slippery Rock University in 2012. She is an twelve-time recipient of the Youth America Grand Prix Outstanding Choreographer Award, and was also presented the Outstanding Choreographer award at the YAGP International Finals in 2021 and 2024, The World Ballet Competition Finals in 2026 and at the 2019 WBAC Canadian Grand Prix Finals.
Her choreography has been featured in multiple Youth America Grand Prix Stars of Today Meet the Stars of Tomorrow Galas, the Nervi Festival in Genoa, Italy, and the International Contemporary Ensemble Gala in Tel Aviv, Israel. Her works have earned numerous gold and silver medals at the YAGP Finals in both the Ensemble and Contemporary Pas de Deux divisions.
In addition to her concert work, Ms. Astuto was a featured choreographer on Season 4 of NBC’s World of Dance, collaborating with the contemporary-ballet duo Styles and Emma. Her choreography also appears in pop artist Natalie Taylor’s music video For a Reason.
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Grace Buckley
Grace Buckley is a highly sought-after dancer, choreographer, and educator known for her dynamic contemporary jazz style that seamlessly blends technical precision with musicality, storytelling, and authentic movement. Based in New York City, she is a longtime faculty member with New York City Dance Alliance (NYCDA) and Steps on Broadway, where she has inspired dancers from across the country with her energetic and expressive approach to training.
Grace toured internationally as Ballet Mistress, Dance Captain, and performer with Rasta Thomas’ Rock the Ballet and Romeo & Juliet, productions celebrated for combining classical ballet with contemporary and commercial movement. Her professional performance credits also include Season 2 of The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel, while her choreography has been featured on NBC’s World of Dance.
As an educator, Grace is passionate about developing versatile artists who move with confidence, intention, and individuality. Her classes emphasize strong technical foundations, performance quality, musical interpretation, and emotional connection, encouraging dancers to take risks while discovering their own unique artistic voice. Her contemporary jazz choreography is recognized for its athleticism, fluidity, and ability to connect deeply with both dancers and audiences.
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Megan Goldstein
Megan Goldstein, born and raised in Orange County, California, now lives and works in Los Angeles, where she has built a diverse career in the entertainment industry. Her credits span film, television, music videos, and live performances, including notable projects like Love, Death, and Robots (S3 E9 “Jibaro”), NBC’s This is Us (S5), The World’s Best (S1), Tate McRae’s music video “Stupid,” Lanco’s “You’ll Always Be” music video, and Swan Lake Reimagined at the Walt Disney Concert Hall. In 2022, Megan toured with the artist BANKS, performing at iconic venues like Radio City Music Hall, Lollapalooza, and the Chicago House of Blues.
Megan began her dance journey at age 9, training in Russian Vaganova Ballet under the guidance of Dmitri and Jennifer Kulev at Dmitri Kulev Classical Ballet Academy. She performed in numerous classical works such as Valse Fantasies, Serenade, The Nutcracker, Giselle, Swan Lake, and Cinderella. Her contemporary training flourished with the pre-professional company Westside Dance Project, where she worked with renowned choreographers like Jessie Riley, Spenser Theberge, Jermaine Spivey, and Peter Chu, among others.
Having grown up attending conventions and earning the title of Teen Best Dancer herself, Megan is thrilled to now connect with young dancers, sharing her passion and experience with the next generation.
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Iryna Yemengulov - Farfalla Stretch Master Class
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Iryna Yemengulova is a former professional rhythmic gymnast from Ukraine, a Master of Sports, and the creator of the Farfalla Stretch Method. Based in San Diego, California, she is widely recognized as a specialized flexibility, strength, and technique coach for dancers and athletes.
- Grew up in Ukraine and trained at the Chernomorec school in Odessa.
- Competed internationally as part of national rhythmic gymnastics teams in Ukraine, Bulgaria, and other regions.
- Finished her competitive career in the early 2000s having earned the official title of Master of Sports.
Entertainment & Professional Performance
- Coached internationally for five years following her competitive retirement.
- Relocated to the United States in 2005.
- Performed for nine total years as the main character, Aurora, in SeaWorld's Blue Horizon show in Orlando, Florida and San Diego, California.
- Performed in high-profile commercial venues, including major NBA and MLB halftime shows.
The Farfalla Stretch Method
- Founded a dedicated training program focused on injury prevention, correct technique, and safe joint mobility.
- Established her specialized coaching operation in San Diego in 2014 to train young athletes, cheerleaders, gymnasts, and ballet dancers.
- Frequently serves as a master clinician and guest instructor for national dance conventions and elite ballet intensives.
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