Irina Ter-Grigoryan

Irina Ter-Grigoryan serves as a Lecturer in the Department of Ballet at Indiana University's Jacobs School of Music, leveraging her dual expertise in ballet instruction and piano accompaniment developed through Soviet-era training.

Educational Background:

• Master of Music (M.M.) from Yerevan State Conservatory
• Bachelor of Music (B.M.) from Azerbaijan College of Music

Her professional focus centers on the symbiotic relationship between musical structure and ballet technique, with specialized knowledge in piano accompaniment for dance rehearsals and performances. This unique interdisciplinary approach bridges classical music training with physical dance instruction, emphasizing how harmonic progression and rhythmic precision directly inform movement quality in ballet.

Professional Timeline:

• Faculty member at Baku State Conservatory (Soviet era)
• Accompanist for Azerbaijan State Theater Opera and Ballet
• Official accompanist for Soviet Union international competitions
• Collaborative pianist for Temple Square Concert Series (Salt Lake City)
• Accompanist for University of Utah and Ballet West
• Collaborative pianist at DePauw University