Biography

Ivan Filtchev is a ballet dancer and pedagogue with extensive stage and teaching experience. Born on August 23, 1988, in Balashikha (Moscow Region), he entered the State Ballet Academy in Moscow (under the direction of G. Ledyakh) in 1998.
Already at a young age, he became a prizewinner of the All-Russian Competition of Yuri N. Grigorovich “Young Ballet of Russia.”

Stage Experience
🎭 16 years as a soloist and dancer at the Bolshoi Theatre in Moscow (2006–2022).
🌍 Participation in numerous Russian and international premieres as well as in all major world tours of the theatre (England, France, USA, China, Brazil, Japan, among others).
💃 Leading and solo roles in classical and contemporary productions.

Selected Repertoire

• The Nutcracker (P. Tchaikovsky, choreography: Y. Grigorovich) — Mouse King
• Spartacus (A. Khachaturian, choreography: Y. Grigorovich) — Four Shepherds
• Ivan the Terrible (S. Prokofiev, choreography: Y. Grigorovich) — Boyar
• La Bayadère (L. Minkus, choreography: M. Petipa / Y. Grigorovich) — Slave
• Nureyev (I. Demutsky, choreography: Y. Possokhov, directed by K. Serebrennikov) — First interpreter of the Paris Waltz
• Carmen Suite (G. Bizet — R. Shchedrin) — Flamenco, Corregidor
• The Golden Age (D. Shostakovich) — Waltz / Tango
• Orlando (music by E. Elgar, P. Glass, L. Auerbach, E. Katz-Chernin, choreography: K. Shpuk) — Participation in the world premiere

Teaching Activity

• Teacher of classical pas de deux and choreography at the State Moscow Ballet Academy (under the direction of G. Ledyakh).
• Conducted numerous masterclasses in classical dance in various countries.
• Extensive experience in preparing children for admission to professional ballet schools.

Education
1998–2006 — State Ballet Academy Moscow (specialization: ballet dancer).
2008–2011 — Russian Academy of Finance and Humanities, Moscow (specialization: Public Management).

Skills and Competencies

• Many years of experience on international stages.
• Qualified teacher of classical dance and pas de deux.
• Responsible, communicative, organized, and dedicated.
• Pedagogical ability to instill discipline and stage artistry in students.

Quote

“Ballet is the union of art and discipline. My task as a pedagogue is to pass on the tradition and help children flourish on stage.”

👉 Having such an experienced artist and pedagogue on our team is a great privilege for our school.