Sergei Zolotarev

Sergei Zolotarev is a true successor to the traditions of authentic classical ballet and began his training at the early age of 5. He is a graduate of the Kharkov School of Ballet and the Kiev State Ballet School (Ukraine), prestigious institutions where professional training was strictly rooted in the canonical Vaganova method. He later perfected his artistry under the guidance of leading masters and choreographers in Moscow and St. Petersburg.

Sergei’s extensive international career spans performances across every continent, including major tours in Europe, the United Kingdom, Australia, Japan, China, South Korea, Taiwan, the United States, Brazil, and North Korea. Prior to his work at the Primorsky Stage of the Mariinsky Theatre, he was a Principal Dancer with the Moscow City Ballet, performing leading roles of the global classical repertoire, and danced with the Natalya Sats Musical Theatre and the Russian National Ballet Theatre. Following the completion of his performance career at the Mariinsky Theatre, Sergei transitioned into a creative leadership role, working as a Rehearsal Director (Ballet Master) for 6 years and staging productions that remain in the theatre’s permanent repertoire today. He also serves as a Guest Faculty member for the University of South Carolina Summer Dance Conservatory.