Portfolio

This portfolio reflects a choreographic practice rooted in storytelling, musicality, and cultural lineage. Spanning original one-act ballets, intimate choreographic miniatures, folk dances, stagings of iconic works, and choreography for musical theater, each work is shaped by clarity of movement, expressive intent, and respect for tradition.

Across forms and styles, choreography serves narrative, character, and atmosphere—whether conveying myth, history, humor, or human connection. Classical structure, folk vocabulary, and theatrical sensibility intersect fluidly, allowing movement to respond organically to music and story while remaining grounded in performance integrity.

Together, these works represent an ongoing dialogue between past and present, honoring inherited forms while bringing them vividly to life on today’s stage.

Ballets

These one-act ballets distill narrative, character, and emotion into immersive, self-contained performances. Each work blends story, music, and choreography to create vivid worlds—timeless fairytales, historical dramas, and cultural legends—capturing the imagination and leaving lasting impressions.

An American in Paris

A young American arrives in Paris, chasing dreams and romance. Amid nightclubs and adventure, she finds love and confidence that linger, carried by Gershwin’s timeless, luminous melodies.

Capriccio Espagnol

Spain ignites in color and rhythm as dancers bring Rimsky-Korsakov’s music to life. Celebration, romance, and joy unfold in vibrant, spirited movement that dazzles and delights.

Cinderella Abstraction

Cinderella’s timeless story reimagined through classical, jazz, and Slavic folk dance. Love, trust, and transformation bloom in choreography flowing with Prokofiev’s expressive score.

Elizabeth

Saint Elizabeth Ann Seton’s life unfolds through dance—love, loss, and faith illuminating the stage. Respighi’s music reflects her grace, resilience, and the healing presence she shared.

Kotyhoroshko

Born from a pea-pod, Kotyhoroshko wields courage and strength to battle evil and rescue a princess, celebrating heroism, friendship, and the magic of Ukrainian legend.

Macbeth

Ambition, guilt, and the supernatural collide as dancers embody Shakespeare’s tragedy. Strauss’s music drives a tense, haunting ballet of fate, darkness, and human desire.

The Little Slippers

Vakula braves witches, devils, and royal whimsy to win love in this playful Gogol tale. Tchaikovsky’s sparkling score moves with mischief, humor, and theatrical charm.

The Nutcracker (Abridged)

Holiday wonder unfolds: Drosselmeyer’s gifts, Snow Pas de Deux, and Waltz of the Flowers. Tchaikovsky’s music sweeps the stage, evoking joy, magic, and festive delight.

Vasyl Avramenko

A tribute to Vasyl Avramenko that weaves in elements of his original choreography. The ballet honors his legacy while bringing dynamic, flowing movement and vivid storytelling to the stage.

Choreographic Miniatures

These concise works capture emotion, story, and cultural essence in focused, expressive dances. Each miniature distills narrative, tradition, and character into vivid movement, revealing choreographic vision with clarity, energy, and artistic precision.

A Storm is Rising

A mother bids farewell to her son as he departs for war. She inspires his courage while weighing the cost of separation, and he promises to return, carrying her hopes into a future of freedom.

Carmen Rose Promo

Carmen’s allure ignites desire and obsession as Don Jose and a Toreador vie for her heart. Bizet’s melodies, reimagined by Bezborodko, guide a passionate ballet of love, rivalry, and longing.

Forest Song

Mavka, a playful forest spirit, and Lukash, a village youth, share a tender, soul-deep connection. Amid folklore and rivalry, love, innocence, and longing unfold in this lyrical Ukrainian tale.

Friends

Gogol and Kotliarevsky’s leading ladies leap from page to stage, comforting their heartbroken friend. Friendship, humor, and loyalty unfold in lively, character-driven choreography.

Hutsulka Ksenia

A brief romance blooms in the Carpathians through a Tango infused with Hutsul dance. Vibrant imagery, playful passion, and cultural heritage intertwine in this spirited, joyful miniature.

La Danza del Amor

Inspired by Kahlil Gibran’s poem, this duet explores love’s freedom and balance. Partners move in harmony, honoring individuality while celebrating the transcendent power of shared hearts.

On St. John's Eve

On the eve of Ivana Kupala, young women engage with fire, water, and the elements. Wreaths float, love is hoped for, and ancient folk traditions celebrate nature, fertility, and community.

Roksolana

Roksolana’s journey from a Ukrainian village to the Ottoman court unfolds. Charm, resilience, and strategic brilliance illuminate her rise as a powerful, historical figure shaping love and legacy.

Shchedryk

The swallow heralds renewal and prosperity as dancers embody Shchedryk’s timeless melody. A poetic pas de deux evokes hope, continuity, and the joyous spirit of the New Year.

Spring of Fate

A poignant romance blossoms in springtime, echoing Ivasyuk’s ballad. Red nods to iconic songs, as love and memory intertwine with dance, evoking hope, longing, and the enduring spirit of Ukraine.

Tales From Dykanka

Gogol’s beloved characters leap from page to stage, sharing joyful encounters with Taras Bulba in Dykanka. Humor, folklore, and spirited dance bring these Ukrainian stories to vivid life.

Taras Bulba

Scenes from Gogol’s epic unfold with drama and adventure. Heroes, battles, and loyalty are rendered in kinetic choreography, evoking courage, legend, and the enduring spirit of Cossacks.

When My Draft Card Arrived

A young man faces impending departure with longing and reflection. Classical, folk, and modern styles intertwine in a poignant narrative of love, family, and the heartache of war.

Excerpts

These selections showcase moments from classical, dramatic, and fairytale ballets, distilled into expressive, self-contained dances. Each excerpt captures the essence of story, character, and music, offering glimpses of narrative richness and choreographic artistry.

A Midsummer Night's Dream

Magic and mischief unfold as lovers and fairies navigate whimsy and fate. Mendelssohn and Weber’s music guides a lyrical pas de deux and nocturnal dreamscapes.

Billy the Kid

A Waltz from Billy the Kid evokes the American West: rebellion, longing, and unrepentant spirit, as Copland’s score conjures wide-open landscapes and romanticized frontier life.

Cinderella

Cinderella’s journey of love, trust, and transformation is expressed in lyrical dance. Excerpts include Mazurka, Jesters’ Dance, Spanish Dance, and Cinderella’s poignant variations.

Coppelia

Delibes’ enchanting music accompanies the Ballad of the Wheat, Slavic Variations, Waltz of the Hours, and La Paix pas de deux, blending charm, humor, and technical elegance.

Hamlet

Hamlet’s soliloquy “To Be or Not To Be” is embodied in a dramatic, expressive variation, exploring doubt, reflection, and inner turmoil.

Masquerade

A spirited Mazurka from Masquerade brings rhythm, elegance, and playful theatricality to the stage.

The Little Mermaid

The unrequited love of the Little Mermaid and the Prince is captured in a lyrical pas de deux, evoking longing, innocence, and tender emotion.

The Red Poppy

The Sailor Dance unfolds with strength, precision, and dramatic flair, bringing Glière’s powerful score vividly to life.

The Snow Queen

A variation for the Princess captures elegance and storytelling magic, inspired by Andersen’s timeless tale and a richly layered score.

Tale of the Stone Flower

A Roma girl’s dance unfolds from lyrical grace into wild frenzy, guided by Prokofiev’s stirring score, capturing the dramatic arc and spirit of this late fairytale ballet.

Folk Dances

Rooted in the vibrant traditions of Ukraine, these folk dances celebrate regional styles, seasonal rituals, and spirited courtship. From Carpathian highlands to Central Ukraine, each piece embodies movement, music, and cultural heritage with lyrical vitality.

Bukovynian Spring Duet

In the Carpathian foothills of Bukovyna, a young couple greets spring with playful, flirtatious dance. Mimicking birds and animals, their rhythmic, stomping steps weave joy, courtship, and the vibrant life of the region into a spirited folk duet.

Hutsul Suite

A medley of Hutsul dances bursts with the colors, rhythms, and traditions of Ukraine’s Carpathian highlands. Each movement captures the region’s folk energy, blending spirited steps, lively tempo, and the distinct voice of its musical heritage.

SOD Koz

Central Ukrainian tradition comes alive as the male dancer displays strength and agility while the female embodies delicate lyricism. Expansive horizontal patterns fill the stage, blending power, grace, and the iconic spirit of the Kozak dance form.

Horseshoes

“Horsehoes” spring to life as a young couple engages in playful courtship. Stamping, prancing, and bounding steps echo the Kozak spirit, blending flirtation, youthful energy, and the vibrant rhythm of Central Ukrainian folk tradition.

Stagings

These works present iconic Ukrainian folk dances by master choreographers, thoughtfully adapted and staged for contemporary ensembles and professional ballet companies. While honoring original structure and style, each staging emphasizes musical clarity, regional character, and performance integrity, allowing tradition to live vividly on stage.

Lark

The male dancer emerges like a jubilant lark, breaking the restraint of Lent to invite spring’s arrival. Joy, vitality, and virtuosic energy unfold, celebrating renewal, community, and the exuberant spirit of Bukovynian tradition.

Pleskach

Village maidens delight in a playful “paddy-cake” game. Virsky’s signature style is preserved with quick, graceful movements, imbuing each gesture with lyricism, charm, and open-hearted joy.

CORRECT_SoD Podolyanochka

Adapted from Virsky, this staging captures Ivana Kupala traditions as young women float flowered wreaths, hoping their destined match will find them. Courting, ritual, and anticipation flow through the lyrical choreography.

Transcarpathian Duet

A dance from Ukraine’s Zakarpattia region, drawn from Myroslav Vantuch’s choreography and reimagined as a duet. Intimate and finely detailed, it highlights regional character through precise partnering, rhythmic clarity, and expressive folk movement.

We Are From Ukraine

Virsky’s iconic multi-regional welcome dance, scaled for a smaller ensemble. Colorful, celebratory, and rich in gesture, it culminates with Bread and Salt, embodying hospitality, goodwill, and Ukrainian pride.

Musicals

Created in service of theatrical storytelling, these choreographic works support narrative, character, and rhythm within the musical form. Movement is shaped to enhance pacing, comic timing, and emotional clarity, integrating dance seamlessly into the dramatic fabric of the production.

Chaplin, The Musical

Rooted in physical comedy and expressive gesture, this choreography draws on silent-film tradition to tell story through movement. Rhythm, nuance, and character shape the narrative, blending humor and poignancy while supporting the musical’s theatrical flow.

Nonsense

Playful and theatrical, this choreography uses rhythm and character-driven movement to support storytelling. Dance enhances the musical’s wit and energy, shaping comic timing and theatrical flow while serving narrative clarity.