Mme. Tatiana Stepanova completed her training at the world-renowned Bolshoi Ballet Academy in Moscow.

Upon completion of her training, she returned to her native home in Odessa, Ukraine, where she was invited to perform as Principal Dancer for the Odessa State Ballet Company. It was there that Mme. Stepanova was given the opportunity to dance the principal roles in an extensive classical, contemporary, and modern repertoire.

Her combination of unique style, technique, and dramatic excellence, ultimately led to an invitation to perform (and work) with the legendary Ballet Russes. There, she was given the opportunity to work with some of the best artists the world over: Natalia Krassovska, George Zoritch, and Irina Baronova. Mme. Stepanova's international travels took her across the globe, from Japan, Italy, Malta, Finland, Hungary, Bulgaria, Taiwan, Romania, to a number of cities across North America.

Mme. Stepanova's worldwide reputation as Prima Ballerina is often described as nothing short of legendary. Master Teacher, and Choreographer, Mme. Stepanova was inspired by such great artists as, Galina Ulanova, Marina Semyonova, and Maya Plitsetsaya, all of which shaped and enriched her knowledge and skill of traditional Russian Ballet.

Among her many successes, Mme. Stepanova has single-handedly choreographed the following masterpieces:

• Alice in Wonderland
• Cinderella
• Graduation Ball
• Hansel & Gretel
• My Way
• Snow White
• Thumbelina 21st Century
• Coppelia
• Chipollino
• Pinocchio

Mme. Tatiana Stepanova brings with her an incredible wealth of both International and North American experience, which is shared with the audience. She has taught both in instructor training courses and given Master Classes at several colleges and universities throughout Canada and the United States.