| Nikolai Kabaniaev was trained at the famed Vaganova School in St. Petersburg, Russia. He performed with the internationally renowned Kirov Ballet for seven years during which time he danced principal and soloist roles. In 1989, he joined the Oakland Ballet as a principal dancer. He has also performed with Smuin Ballet. Mr. Kabaniaev has taught master classes and has choreographed for numerous companies and schools in the Bay Area, Hawaii and Mexico. Since joining Diablo Ballet in March 1994 as an original founding member, he has performed many memorable roles including George Balanchine’s Apollo. In September 1995, Mr. Kabaniaev together with one of Diablo Ballet's female dancers won fourth place at the International Ballet Competition in Osaka, Japan. In October 1996, Mr. Kabaniaev was named Associate Artistic Director of Diablo Ballet and Co-Artistic Director in September 2002. In September 1996, he appeared on national television performing one of his original works on the Jerry Lewis Labor Day Telethon. Mr. Kabaniaev has choreographed over twenty-five new works and six story ballets for the Company. Many of them are now seen in repertoires of ballet companies across the country. |
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