svetlana's dance academy temecula, ca

Svetlana's Dance academy
& Inland Valley Classical Ballet Theatre

Svetlana Waisman, Artistic Director

Born in the Ukraine, Svetlana trained in the best traditions of Russian classical ballet. After completing an eight year program of formal studies in ballet and character dance in 1985, she graduated with honors from Voronezh State School of ballet and choreography. Svetlana then danced professionally with the Voronezh Opera and Ballet Theatre and later became principal with Don Cossaks Dance Ensemble. In between world tours she also served as choreographer and teacher of classical ballet and character dance for the Rostov Cultural Academy. With over twenty years of professional experience, she provides instruction that molds young dancers into beautiful budding artists that reflect her exclusively Russian style, poise, grace, and technique.

George Ortiz George recieved his formal training at the Edge Performing Arts Center in Hollywood in jazz, hip hop and ballet. He began his career working with LA's leading choreographers in Film, television, commercials, music videos and tours. Television appearances include Friends, Six Feet under and The Drew Cary Show. Film appearances incluce The Sweetest Thing, Flinstones Viva Las Vegas, and Three to Tango. Videos include Matchbox 20, Bare Naked Ladies, Jennifer Lopez, Ricky Martin, Offspring, Smashmouth and Michael Jackson. He went on world tours with Ricky Martin and Jennifer Lopez, and was featured in GAP and Carl's Jr. commercials. He's performed before live audiences on the Oprah, Jay Leno, Rosie O'Donnell, Today Show, Latin Billboard Awards, World Music Awards, VH1 Fashion Awards, and Blockbuster Music Awards

Vitaliy Nechay Joined the faculty last season. Vitaliy Nechay graduated from the Ukraine Ballet School in Kiev. He was a soloist with the National Ballet of Kiev, and is currently a principal with California Ballet. He has performed in Giselle, Don Quixote, Swan lake, Nutcracker, Cinderella, and many others.

Natalia Morales

Is a graduate from Cal State Fullerton with a B.A in dance and a Masters in Education with an emphasis in dance and Higher Education from Cal State Northridge. Natalia is well versed in Teaching, Choreographing and Performing. Natalia has performed in various shows such as MTV Movie Awards, The Super Bowl, and the Lakers Fiesta Party just to name a few. She has choreographed for many rising rap artists here in the U.S. and pop artist from Europe.

Emily Lotherington

Emily loves to dance and loves to teach Ballet. She has performed in IVCBT's productions for 5 years.

Vicki Miller