An unusually creative and sociable Elena Kotolkina is a graduate of Kazan Choreography School, graduated from A.M. Gorky Literature Institute. Elena was a ballet dancer of Smirnov-Golovanov Theater of Classical Ballet, assistant to the artistic director. She conducts lessons of classical dance, learns new parts with artists, and leads rehearsals with soloists and corps de ballet.

At the International Center of Ballet Elena teaches:

• Classical dance for 5-7-year-old children
• Classical dance for 7-9-year-old children
• Classical dance for 12-15-year-old children