Mironova Classical Ballet Academy

About Mironova Classical Ballet Academy

Elena Mironova, Director

Extraordinarily experienced pedagogue and an expert in the Vaganova technique, training methods, and performance style. She received her training in Russia, at the State Ballet School in Khabarovsk, and went on to dance professionally in St. Petersburg and Khabarovsk. She continued her studies of classical ballet at the University of Humanitarian Arts in St. Petersburg, where she earned a master’s degree in ballet education, performance, choreography, character, and historical dance. She started her teaching career in 1998 at the Bolshoi Ballet Academy in Seoul, Korea, and was invited to teach master classes throughout Korea. Since moving to San Diego in 2008 she taught at the San Diego Academy of Ballet and the California Ballet Program. Several of her students from these schools are now dancing professionally in Korea, USA and Russia. She founded Mironova Classical Ballet Academy in 2021, where she is dedicated to providing authentic Vaganova method ballet training in a nurturing and supportive environment.

Competition Results

Feb 2020 YAGP semi-final San Diego Top 5 Ensemble/ Duet (received invitation to YAGP Final)

"Naida and the Fisherman" - Sophie Jennings & Charlotte Zheng

Feb 2022 YAGP semi-final San Diego Top12 Pre-Competitive Classical Category

"Variation from Paquita" - Charlotte Zheng

March 2022 YAGP semi-final San Diego Top 12 Pre-Competitive Classical Category

"Variation from Paquita" Charlotte Zheng

2023 California Dance Classics Ensemble Category Top 3

"Naida and the Fisherman" - Yeema Liu & Cienna Huang

2023 ICON San Diego Top 10 Classical Category

- Dorothy Yan

2023 SPERA International BalletCompetition Germany

Category Point (Age13-14) Top 8 "Variation from Paquita" - Sophie Jennings

March 2025 YAGP semi-final San Diego Top 24 Pre-Competitive Classical Category

“Variation from Fairy Doll” - Claire Ding