About
ABOUT A-BALLET
A-Ballet brings together inspiring ballet education and unforgettable ballet shows — helping more people discover beauty, experience meaningful art and open their hearts to hope, love and Jesus Christ.
Our faith is the quiet foundation behind everything we create. We believe beauty is a gift from God and that art has a gentle power to touch the heart, bring people together and give deeper meaning to an experience.
BALLET EDUCATION FOR EVERYONE
A-Ballet School welcomes children and adults of different ages, backgrounds and levels.
We combine strong ballet foundations with artistry, musicality, coordination, strength and beautiful movement. Our students learn in a warm and encouraging atmosphere where they can grow with confidence, enjoy the process and discover what they are capable of.
For children, ballet supports discipline, creativity, development and stage experience.
For adults, it offers a beautiful way to become stronger, improve posture and wellbeing, gain confidence and sometimes fulfil a dream they have carried since childhood.
Whether a student takes their first steps or prepares for a professional path, our purpose is the same:
to help each person grow better, stronger and more beautiful through ballet.
BALLET SHOWS THAT STAY IN THE HEART
A-Ballet creates performances built on the beauty, story and emotional power of ballet.
We bring together expressive movement, original music, light, visual art and modern technology to give fresh life to beloved classical ballets and create new original productions.
Our shows are designed not only to be watched, but to be felt.
Through stories inspired by faith, the Bible, love, kindness, courage and hope, we aim to create experiences that remain in the heart long after the curtain falls.
Beautiful to see. Meaningful to experience.
CREATED THROUGH COLLABORATION
A-Ballet is open to new ideas and artistic possibilities.
We collaborate with dancers, musicians, composers, singers, designers, visual artists, schools, theatres and creators from different disciplines. By bringing talented people together, we can create richer worlds, stronger stories and new ways to experience ballet.
MEET THE FOUNDERS
The people behind the vision
Artistic Director
Aliya Tanykpayeva
An internationally acclaimed Prima Ballerina shaped by leading European stages and renowned ballet masters, Aliya is the artistic heart of A-Ballet.
Her experience and vision form the foundation of the A-Ballet teaching method and guide every teacher in the school. From a child’s first class to working with professional dancers and creating productions, Aliya develops technique, musicality, artistry and beautiful movement - while helping every artist grow with confidence, purpose and individuality.
She believes that excellence should always be accompanied by encouragement, care and the opportunity to grow both as an artist and as a person.
Director and Producer
Dmitry Timofeev
An internationally experienced ballet artist, director and producer, Dmitry shapes the creative vision and wider development of A-Ballet.
He works with students, professional artists and creative teams, bringing together movement, storytelling, original music, visual art, light and technology into one clear artistic direction. From education to stage productions, his goal is to create experiences that are beautiful, memorable and meaningful.
Guided by Christian faith, Dmitry believes that great art can touch hearts, unite people and bring them closer to beauty, hope and Jesus Christ.
BECOME PART OF THE STORY
A-Ballet is growing through every class, every performance, every partnership and every person who believes in the mission.
You can become part of this journey by joining a class, attending a show, sharing our work, collaborating creatively or supporting the development of new productions.
For sponsors, venues, cultural organisations and partners, your support can help us:
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educate and develop young artists;
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create original ballet shows and music;
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produce costumes, scenery and visual worlds;
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provide more stage opportunities;
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bring meaningful artistic experiences to new audiences and communities.
Whether you support one student, one production or the wider vision of A-Ballet, you help bring more beauty, hope and meaningful art into the world.
There is a place for you in this story.