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Era  Chorna

Era Chorna

Montreal,QC

Summary

Era trained at the National Ballet Academy in Kharkiv, Ukraine in Vaganova Style in Class of Tamara Ivannikova and later in class of Theodore Popescu . Soon after , she joined Kharkiv National Opera and Ballet theatre company as soloist, under director Svetlana Koluvanova. She was dancing lid roles in company’s repertoire such as Chosen Girl in “La Sacre du printemps”, Lilac Fairy in “Slipping Beauty” and more.

After winning Second price at International Grigorovich Ballet Competition in Artek, Russia , Era received Scholarship to join Vienna Ballet Conservatory in the class of Professor Evelyn Terri. After She graduated with Honours, she joined National Ballet of Austria company under director Renato Zanella . She performed in Classical and Contemporary repertoire of the company, in both corpse ballet and solo roles such as Spanish dance in “Nutcracker”, Fairy of Courage in Sleeping Beauty and more. At the same time, she won First place at St. Polten International Ballet Competition, where she danced Variation from Ballet Laurencia. She was finalist at the Pierre Lacoste, Paris International ballet competition in the same year, as well as Finalist of Rudolph Nureyev International Ballet Competition in Budapest, where she performed variation of Black Swan from “Swan lake” and Gisele variation.

Though her dancer career, she was blessed to work with International Choreographers such as Alla Rubina ( Ukraine), Horst Muller ( Germany) , Vladimir Malakhov ( Austria ) ,Renato Zanella ( Austria) , Robert Desrosiers ( Canada).

Era had been teaching and choreographing since she stopped dancing. She was invited as an international Ballet Master in China and in Ukraine and was artistic director of “ New Era” Ballet school in Toronto , Canada and “Natalya” Ballet School in Ningbo, China. She choreographed original pieces for Ukrainian ballet academy in Kharkiv and worked as a jazz and ballet master. Currently based in Montreal, Era works at Ballet Divertimento and teaches Adult and Children programs from debutant to advanced level in Classical Vaganova Ballet style . She choreographed multiple pieces for YAGP competitors in Contemporary Solo entries. One of her pieces was placed top 12 in Senior category in 2022.

Era has been singing since she was a child and participated in many International and local art festivals and events. Later, Her passion for Jazz music led her to sing and song-write in Classical and Jazz styles as well as to perform as an actress at Russian Drama Theatre in Toronto, Canada.

She recorded two jazz albums and participated In Jazz Festivals and cultural events in Canada, USA, Croatia , Ukraine and China and Hong Kong.

  • High-performing with substantial experience in dance industry. Adept at executing complex choreography with precision and grace. Skilled at connecting with audience through excellent stage presence and projection.

Overview

25
25
years of professional experience

Work History

Ballet Master

Ballet Divertimento
05.2020 - Current

Work as a Ballet teacher in Vaganova style in Professional Dance Etude program. Teaching Pointe/ Variation classes to sec 1-5 students.

Teaching Adult Ballet and Pointe classes at the evening Adult program. Summer school Jazz intensive program teacher.

Choreographed Solo Contemporary pieces for students performing at YAGP in 2022 and 2023

Won Top 12 Contemporary solo “ Homeland “

In Senior division in 2022.

Choreographer of “Alice in Wonderland” show performed by by young recreational and professional program students of Ballet Divertimento.

Choreographer of Carpathian Dance , performed in theatre Maisonneuve in June 2023.

Private coaching sessions with students in need of improvement and individual training.

Ballet Teacher

Kharkiv National Ballet Academy
01.2016 - 01.2017

Was preparing and running ballet classes program for grade 4 and 5.

Choreographed classical pieces for recitals and other events. Teaching intensive stretching

classes for professional day program students

Artistic Director and Ballet teacher

Natalya Ballet School
01.2018 - 02.2020
  • Children Ballet Theatre performed at Ningbo Cultural Theatre annually
  • City of Ningbo artistic performances preparations
  • Student age group 2 ½ to 14+ teacher
  • Implemented artistic vision to give art purpose and meaning to the process
  • Contributed to creative process through original ideas and inspiration.
  • Created school year program
  • Choreographed Winter Carnival ballet for children
  • Exams in Gymnastic and Ballet preparation
  • Toddler dance program planning

Ballet Teacher and Performing Artist

Amazing Cat Performances
01.2015 - 12.2016


  • Recreational classes for all ages
  • Ballet classes for actors
  • Taught and explained choreography by breaking down steps and demonstrating moves.
  • Planned routines for recitals and performances.
  • Utilized different styles of teaching to accommodate students of all capabilities.

Artistic Director and Ballet, Jazz Teacher

New Era School of Dance and Music
01.2011 - 01.2014


  • Providing Ballet and Jazz Classes for different age groups
  • Toddler , kids, teens and young adults. Individual Coaching in Classical Vaganova style Ballet

Competitive team in Jazz , Acro and Lyrical

Dancer

Robert Desrousiers Dance Company
01.2004 - 12.2004
  • Robert Desrosiers dance company production in ON Canada
  • Contemporary and Neoclassical style original dance choreography
  • Roy Thomson Hall performances with Symphony orchestra

Ballet Dancer

National Ballet Of Austria
05.2001 - 06.2004
  • Austria
  • Corp de Ballet , Demi solo
  • Performing in dance repertoire of the company, including world classics like“Romeo and Juliet”,“Swan Lake”,“Spartacus”,“Sleeping
  • Beauty”, “Amadeus”, “Cinderella ”, “Manon” and more.
  • Performed multiple roles and attended daily rehearsals, rehearsals and company tours.
  • Progressed quickly by mastering challenging choreography and routines.
  • Developed professional relationships with different dance professionals, choreographers, and performers by actively listening and effectively communicating.

Guest Ballet Dancer

Nuremberg Modern Dance Theatre
02.1999 - 05.1999
  • Contemporary guest dancer
  • Nuremberg Contemporary theater, Nuremberg Germany;,
  • Guest dancer for (original) ballet productions
  • “Our faces should smile” Choreography by Horst Muller
  • Performing Principal role in “Fire Bird” by Alla Rubina , music by Igor Stravinsky

Professional Ballet Dancer

Kharkiv National Ballet And Opera Theater
09.1998 - 06.1999

Joined Kharkiv National Ballet company at the early age while graduating Ballet Academy and winning Second place at Grigorovich International youth Ballet Competition in Russia with “Flame de Paris” pas de deux.

Performed Principal Role in Ballet

“The Rite of Spring” as well as Lillac Fairy in Sleeping beauty.

Education

Degree - Event Planner

Academy of Learning College
Toronto, ON
05.2016

Degree - Classical Ballet

Vienna Conservatory
Vienna, Austria
06.2002

Diploma - Classical Vaganova Ballet

Kharkiv Ballet Academy
1998

Skills

  • Classical Ballet Vaganova style teacher
  • Jazz teacher
  • Choreographer
  • Certified Yoga teacher
  • Jazz Singer
  • Performer
  • Event planner
  • Classical repertoire rehearsing master
  • Choreography Creation
  • Performance Preparation
  • Ballet Foundation
  • Individual Instruction
  • Professional Relationships

Languages

English
Full Professional
Russian
Native or Bilingual
Ukrainian
Native or Bilingual
German
Limited Working
Mandarin
Elementary

Timeline

Ballet Master

Ballet Divertimento
05.2020 - Current

Artistic Director and Ballet teacher

Natalya Ballet School
01.2018 - 02.2020

Ballet Teacher

Kharkiv National Ballet Academy
01.2016 - 01.2017

Ballet Teacher and Performing Artist

Amazing Cat Performances
01.2015 - 12.2016

Artistic Director and Ballet, Jazz Teacher

New Era School of Dance and Music
01.2011 - 01.2014

Dancer

Robert Desrousiers Dance Company
01.2004 - 12.2004

Ballet Dancer

National Ballet Of Austria
05.2001 - 06.2004

Guest Ballet Dancer

Nuremberg Modern Dance Theatre
02.1999 - 05.1999

Professional Ballet Dancer

Kharkiv National Ballet And Opera Theater
09.1998 - 06.1999

Degree - Event Planner

Academy of Learning College

Degree - Classical Ballet

Vienna Conservatory

Diploma - Classical Vaganova Ballet

Kharkiv Ballet Academy
Era Chorna