Sultanov Russian Ballet Academy

Specialties

Professional ballet training for children ages 5 and up. Also offering dance classes in Russian Character, Modern and Contemporary.

History

Established in 2012.

Sultanov Russian Ballet Academy, founded by Artur Sultanov and wife, Cynthia, fosters an appreciation for ballet as an art form and provides superior classical ballet training. Mr. Sultanov is currently a Principal Dancer with Oregon Ballet Theatre. His professional career spans over thirteen years beginning in his hometown of St. Petersburg, Russia. Our academy’s goal is to train dedicated, young students seeking a career in dance. Artur Sultanov’s teaching method is designed to encourage dancers to develop their individual strengths, help them build their technique, and inspire artistic interpretation. Graduating students of Russian Ballet Academy will be guided through the process of obtaining a profession in dance. Our rigorous training program promises to produce dancers of the highest quality, both technically and artistically. We welcome students of all ages and skill levels and seek to provide professional training in a fun, nurturing environment.

Meet the Business Owner

Artur S.

Business Owner

Mr. Sultanov was born and raised in St. Petersburg, Russia. He trained at Vaganova Ballet Academy and at age 17, joined the Kirov ballet where he danced a classical repertoire. In 2000 he moved to San Francisco to join Alonzo King’s Lines Ballet. There, he worked closely with Mr. King on creating original contemporary ballets. In 2003 Artur joined Oregon Ballet Theatre. His principal roles at OBT include the Prince in Swan Lake, Ivan in Firebird, and the Cavalier in the Nutcracker, among others. He has performed on the stages of the Metropolitan Opera House, Kennedy Center, Bolshoi Ballet Theatre, and the Mariisnky Theatre in his native city of St. Petersburg. In the past eight years, Mr. Sultanov has taught and choreographed for the school of Oregon Ballet Theatre and Lines Contemporary Ballet School of San Francisco. He is excited to be a part of the Portland dance community and is looking forward to inspiring a new generation of dancers.