Alina Mayakovskaya
Ballerina • Choreographer • Artist
Ballerina • Choreographer • Artist
I create educational programs, stage productions, and art projects that combine classical ballet with contemporary choreography.
Based in Lisbon and Cascais, Portugal. Available for workshops, performances, exhibitions, and creative collaborations across Europe.
Based in Lisbon and Cascais, Portugal. Available for workshops, performances, exhibitions, and creative collaborations across Europe.
About me
I am inspired by art in all its forms. For many years, I have combined dance, teaching, directing, and painting to create projects where movement becomes a language of emotion.
- 25+ years in ballet.
- 13+ years of teaching experience.
- Graduated from the Pedagogical Faculty of the Moscow State Academy of Choreography.
- Prizewinner of international ballet and choreography competitions.
- Founder and artistic director of the MAYAKDANCE studio.
- Director and choreographer of the one-act ballet "Chekhov and Knipper: Love in Decadance".
- Model for the Vyacheslav Zaitsev Fashion House.
- Artist. Author of a solo exhibition in Lisbon.
- My works are held in private collections in Russia and across Europe.
- Featured in an article and interview published by The Portugal News.
Emma, my miniature dachshund, is my loyal companion and a daily reminder that inspiration is often found in the simplest moments.
Traveling, experiencing new cultures, and meeting new people have become a part of my creative process.
Every city leaves its mark on my paintings, dance performances, and stage productions.
Every city leaves its mark on my paintings, dance performances, and stage productions.
A moment turned into eternity.
For me, painting is an extension of movement. Through color, texture, and the rhythm of each brushstroke, I convey emotions that cannot be expressed in words.
Welcome to my world of art.
Welcome to my world of art.
| I founded MAYAKDANCE over 9 years ago. It combines a strong classical foundation, modern choreography and an individual approach to each student. Today, MAYAKDANCE continues to operate in Moscow, while I lead classes and workshops in Portugal and across Europe.
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Stretching by a ballerina
The guide "Stretching from a ballerina"
Do you want to start a collaboration?
Feel free to contact me or my assistant using the details above.
Feel free to contact me or my assistant using the details above.
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Dance is the movement of the body, painting is the movement of color and line.
When I use a palette knife, I feel like I'm still dancing on the canvas.
"Creativity is the honest language of the soul. Through dance or painting, I express my freedom, beauty, and inspiration."
When I use a palette knife, I feel like I'm still dancing on the canvas.
"Creativity is the honest language of the soul. Through dance or painting, I express my freedom, beauty, and inspiration."
Available for:
- Masterclasses in classical and contemporary dance
- Stage direction and choreography
- Art exhibitions & creative projects
- Guest teaching
- Jury member
- Educational programs
- Creative consulting
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