Grigori Tchitcherine

Grigori Tchitcherine is a classical and character dance teacher at the Dutch National Ballet Academy (NBA), part of the Academy of Theatre and Dance (ATD), since 2001. He previously danced with the Kirov Ballet (now Mariinsky Ballet) and Het Nationale Ballet (1994–2005). In 2008, he earned a Bachelor Degree in Art of Ballet from the Vaganova Ballet Academy.

• Education: Vaganova Ballet Academy (St. Petersburg), Bachelor Degree in Art of Ballet (2008)
• Professional Background: Kirov Ballet (early career), Het Nationale Ballet (principal dancer, 1994–2005), NBA (teacher, 2001–present)

His teaching focuses on classical ballet techniques and character dance, informed by his extensive performance experience. He has also been invited as a guest teacher by his former company in St. Petersburg.

• Current Roles: Classical and character teacher at Dutch National Ballet Academy