Joffrey Academy of Dance

As a Principal Artist of the internationally acclaimed Moscow Festival Ballet (later the Russian National Ballet) and the Cincinnati Ballet he danced throughout the World with the Russian Stars of the Ballet, Bolshoi Ballet, and the European Stars of the Ballet. He captured the attention of critics and audiences with his precise and tender portrayal in “Giselle”, “Swan Lake”, “Don Quixote”, “Carmen”,  “Lady of the Camellias”, “Three Musketeers”, “Romeo and Juliet”, “Wuthering Heights”, “Butterfly”, “ L’Apres-midi d’un Faune”, “Petrouchka” and in many works by George Balanchine, Frederic Franklin, Val Caniparoli, David Nixon, Mauricio Wainrot, Lila York, Nills Christy and many other acclaimed masters.

Mr. Kremnev received superlative reviews in the “New York Times”, “Los Angeles Times”, and “Dance

Magazine” for the leading roles he danced. He is recipient of the Leonide Massine Award and the Bronze Medal during 1992 International Diaghilev Competition in Moscow. He also claimed an Honorable Diploma in 1996 at the Nureyev International Ballet Competition as well as the 1996 Lifar International Ballet Competition.

As a Principal Guest Artist, Choreographer and Teacher, Mr. Kremnev has worked with many companies, including Northern Ballet Theatre (England, U.K.), Joffrey Ballet, Ballet Met, ballettech of ohio, NGDC, Tulsa Ballet Theatre, Essex Dance (U.K.) and has participated in a Ballet Stars Master Class Series in England and in Germany.

In 1998 and 1999 Mr. Kremnev was featured nationwide in the PBS Holiday Specials “Love is Here to Stay” and “A Family Thanksgiving”.

In August of 2002 the first annual “Gala of International Ballet Stars” was presented in Cincinnati, OH with great success and rave reviews, primarily due to the suggestion, encouragement and artistic leadership of Mr. Kremnev along with Ms. Reznik. The same year, Mr. Kremnev was recognized as the one of the Most Influential People in the Arts in Cincinnati (“City Beat”).

As a Choreographer and Teacher Mr. Kremnev has been praised for his extraordinary ability to work with young generation of dancers and also, for his originality and creativity. In 2004-2006 Mr. Kremnev’s choreography was presented at the legendary Bolshoi Theatre in Moscow and he is a recipient of “The Outstanding Choreographer Award” at YAGP in 2006, 2007, 2009. Under Mr. Kremnev’s leadership the Southold Dance Theater has become, “The Outstanding School” at YAGP in 2008.

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As an impressive artist ANNA REZNIK won the hearts of all who had experienced her delicate, refined performances, treating audiences to many masterful and memorable roles and starring in ballets like “Giselle”, “Don Quixote”, “Swan Lake”, “Butterfly”, “Wuthering Heights”, “Romeo and Juliet”, “Carmen”, “Cinderella”, “Les Sylphides” and in many works by George Balanchine, Frederic Franklin, Val Caniparoli, David Nixon, Mauricio Wainrot, Ben Stevenson and many other acclaimed masters.

Ms.Reznik’s career began at the world famous Moscow Bolshoi Ballet Academy (Degree as a Ballet Artist) and the Moscow Bolshoi Institute of Choreography (Degree in Pedagogy).

As a Principal Artist of the Moscow Festival Ballet (later the Russian National Ballet) and the Cincinnati Ballet Ms. Reznik has toured throughout the World with the Russian Stars of the Ballet, Bolshoi Ballet and the European Stars of the Ballet. Her performances have received rave reviews in the “New York Times,” “Los Angeles Times,” “Dance Magazine” and “Le Dance de Paris.”

She has won numerous prestigious awards in IBC competitions, including a Special Diaghilev Prize, Silver Medal at the 1996 Lifar International Ballet Competition, and Best Non-Competing Partner Awards at the 1996 Nureyev International Ballet Competition and the 1996 International Ballet Competition “Maya”.

As a Principal Guest Artist, Choreographer and Teacher she has worked with many companies, including Northern Ballet Theatre (England, U.K.), Ballet Met, ballettech of ohio, NGDC, Tulsa Ballet Theatre, Essex Dance (U.K.) and has participated in a Ballet Stars Master Class Series in England and in Germany.  In 1998 and 1999 Ms. Reznik was featured nationwide in the PBS Holiday Specials “Love is Here to Stay” and “A Family Thanksgiving.”

In August of 2002 the first annual “Gala of International Ballet Stars” was presented in Cincinnati, OH with great success and rave reviews, primarily due to the encouragement and artistic leadership of Ms. Reznik along with Mr. Kremnev. The same year, Ms. Reznik was recognized as the one of the Most Influential People in the Arts in Cincinnati (“City Beat”).

As a Teacher Ms. Reznik has been praised for her extraordinary ability to work with young generation of dancers. Her thorough knowledge of the most current teaching methods and styles has produced many young dancers who have been accepted into some of the most prestigious dance programs and companies, including the School of American Ballet, American Ballet Theatre, Boston Ballet, Joffrey Ballet, Royal Winnipeg Ballet, Pacific Northwest Ballet, Universal Ballet Academy (formerly Kirov Ballet Academy), Houston Ballet, Cincinnati Ballet, Harid Conservatory and Nutmeg Conservatory.

Ms. Reznik is a recipient of “The Outstanding Teacher Award” at YAGP in 2007. As Associate Artistic Director she has lead the Southold Dance Theater to become, “The Outstanding School” at YAGP in 2008.

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ARIEL CISNEROS was born in Cuba where he received his training at the Professional School of Arts in Havana and Santiago de Cuba. A performer since the age of 10, Cisneros has danced with Ballet Camaguey, National Ballet of Cuba, Teatro Municipal of Rio de Janiero, Cleveland Ballet and Kentucky Ballet Theater. He is a former member of the Joffrey Ballet of Chicago. Mr Cisneros has also appeared as a guest artist throughout the United States, Brazil and Europe. In 2004 he made his debut as a soloist with the Lyric Opera of Chicago in Aida and Carmen. He is also an established ballet teacher in the Chicagoland area, working extensively with companies like Deeply Rooted Dance Theater and Giordano Dance, as well as being a faculty teacher at Columbia College. His work as a teacher also extends to the youth with The Joffrey Education and Community Engagement outreach Program with After School Matters.

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