About
About
Masha is a choreographer, dancer, and director based in L.A. She grew up training in classical ballet in Southern California with ballet masters from New York City Ballet, Bolshoi and Mariinsky Theatres.
Masha is a choreographer, dancer, and director based in L.A. She grew up training in classical ballet in Southern California with ballet masters from New York City Ballet, Bolshoi and Mariinsky Theatres.
Her professional dance career was based in Russia at the Novosibirsk Theatre of Opera and Ballet where she shared the stage with world ballet stars as Natalia Osipova, Denis Rodkin, Evgenia Obraztsova; and toured international cities in China, Russia, France, and the Netherlands.
Her professional dance career was based in Russia at the Novosibirsk Theatre of Opera and Ballet where she shared the stage with world ballet stars as Natalia Osipova, Denis Rodkin, Evgenia Obraztsova; and toured international cities in China, Russia, France, and the Netherlands.
In August of 2022, Masha was unexpectedly diagnosed with Acute Myeloid Leukemia (AML) which forced her to leave her dancing position in Russia and return home to California to endure chemotherapy treatments. During her treatment, Masha began creating gestural movement phrases as a form of expression and healing. These early explorations culminated in her first choreographic and performance art piece.
Since this performance, Masha periodically returns to her cancer diagnosis to discover new themes and ideas in the form of dance. She is a guest choreographer and teacher with the OncoBallet Foundation—bringing dance to cancer patients and survivors as an outlet for mental and physical healing.
Based in L.A., Masha choreographs, directs, and leads dance classes across the city. She's worked with musical artists, fashion brands, and creatives to choreograph and coach stellar performances. Her work has also been featured at esteemed venues across L.A.
Masha is currently a guest teacher at the Youth American Grand Prix (the largest international ballet competition) in addition to her private clientele.
In August of 2022, Masha was unexpectedly diagnosed with Acute Myeloid Leukemia (AML) which forced her to leave her dancing position in Russia and return home to California to endure chemotherapy treatments. During her treatment, Masha began creating gestural movement phrases as a form of expression and healing. These early explorations culminated in her first choreographic and performance art piece.
Since this performance, Masha periodically returns to her cancer diagnosis to discover new themes and ideas in the form of dance. She is a guest choreographer and teacher with the OncoBallet Foundation—bringing dance to cancer patients and survivors as an outlet for mental and physical healing.
Based in L.A., Masha choreographs, directs, and leads dance classes across the city. Her work has been performed at esteemed venues such as the L.A. Dance Project, The Carpenter Performing Arts Center, the Irvine Barclay, and others. Masha has worked with musical artists Laufey and Magdalena Bay, choreographing for their music videos. And she has collaborated with fashion designers and brands including John Elliott, RAEANA, Venia Collection, and others.
Masha is currently a guest teacher at the Youth American Grand Prix (the largest international ballet competition) in addition to her private clientele.
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Masha Cherezova offers private ballet training for discerning clients seeking elegance, discipline, and transformation.
Drawing on her career with leading ballet companies in Russia, Masha’s personalized sessions combine classical artistry with modern body conditioning — designed exclusively for high-profile individuals who value privacy, precision, and grace.
Masha Cherezova offers private ballet training for discerning clients seeking elegance, discipline, and transformation.
Drawing on her career with leading ballet companies in Russia, Masha’s personalized sessions combine classical artistry with modern body conditioning — designed exclusively for high-profile individuals who value privacy, precision, and grace.
