We hand-pick the teachers we collaborate with to ensure we always work with the best and most aspirational professionals available.
ALEXANDER ZHEMBROVSKYY
The founder and principal teacher, Alexander, makes the art of ballet accessible to the broader public via the Zhembrovskyy school.
His training methodology has been polished by his years of success as a professional ballet dancer and teacher. Alexander has worked as a soloist and principal dancer around the world in various ballet companies like the Bavarian State Ballet, Slovenian National Ballet and the Dutch National Ballet.
In 2012 he founded the Zhembrovskyy school, which is today his principal outlet for sharing his passion and joy for dance and movement.
CHARMAINE DU MONT
Charmaine is a former professional dancer at companies like Sachsische Semper Oper Dresden, Cairo National Opera House and Compania Nacional de Bailado Lisbon. She received her training at the National Ballet Academie in Amsterdam and HBO at Academie Princess Grace Monaco. At Zhembrovskyy she teaches Ballet for both Adults and Kids, Pointe, Floor Barre, ZhemFit and Private classes.
"The best thing about working at Zhembrovskyy - except for the great working conditions - is that the students are so enthusiastic, eager to learn, and super nice. There is always a good and friendly work atmosphere!
My passion is to be good in what I love most, to inspire people, to bring joy and help them reach their goals or bring them closer to their goals."
CLAUDIA LANTINI
Claudia is a ballet teacher and received her training at CODARTS Rotterdam Dance Academy, and Mimma Testa in Rome where she was born. She has professional experience from companies like International Dance Theater of Amsterdam and stichtingEns. Alongside her current jobs at stichtingEns and Zhembrovskyy, she collaborates together with international choreographers such as Laura Bernasconi.
She was previously working with us as a guest teacher and we are happy to announce she has accepted a permanent position as a Ballet teacher.
“Dance has always been my passion, and I love sharing my passion with others. To transfer my knowledge to someone else, and then see them go home smiling, is simply the greatest feeling. It’s as if l just gave them a little piece of myself, and it makes both me and them happy!”
DEBORA REGOLI
Debora is a ballet teacher from Italy and works as Junior Assistant Director for the National Opera and Ballet. She received her training at the International Dance Theater Academy and International Dance Academy Rome Bartolomei in Italy, Peridance Capezio Center in New York, and Kibbutz Contemporary Dance Company in Israel.
She has previously collaborated with Zhembrovskyy as a guest teacher and we are happy to add her to a permanent position as a Ballet teacher.
“Joining the Zhembrovskyy team is such a great opportunity for me as a dancer, teacher and person. I am always surrounded by enthusiastic and passionate students. It’s a joy to see them develop their skills, and for me to feel I improve alongside them.”
VERA TSYGANOVA
Vera is originally from Russia and currently works as a professional ballerina at the Dutch National Ballet. She has previously collaborated with Zhembrovskyy as a guest teacher and we are happy to announce she has accepted a permanent position as teacher with us for classes in Ballet and ZhemFit.
“Seeing my students’ passion for ballet really gives me inspiration and motivation!!!
I truly enjoy sharing my knowledge and supporting my students on their journey. I feel very honoured that so many people come to my classes and want to learn from me.”
MEGAN ZIMNY KAFTIRA
Before joining Zhembrovskyy, Megan worked as a ballerina for eight years at the Dutch National Ballet (2010-2018) and prior to that at the Boston Ballet (2004-2010).
Megan is originally from the US and have received awards from Helsinki International Ballet Competition (Bronze), Rudolf Nureyev Education Fellowship, and Princess Grace Nominee 2006.
“Losing my ability to dance due to injury was devastating. Teaching helped me heal in many ways and has enabled me to continue my passion of expressing emotion and meaning through movement in a new way. I live with a mindful and holistic approach and love helping others find joy and value in movement by exploring musicality, coordination, and intention combined with aesthetics.
Zhembrovskyy is a warm, safe, and inspiring environment to explore and grow in, in both body and mind. The possibility to learn, cultivate, and flourish is accessible to all.”
CASEY HERD
Casey is originally from the US and has worked as a principal dancer and guest artist with many world renowned companies including San Francisco Ballet, English National Ballet, Royal New Zealand Ballet, Dutch National Ballet and more.
Casey is teaching Ballet, Pointe, ZhemFit and Stretching classes.
“There is a wonderful sense of community at Zhembrovskyy Studio.
I’ve really enjoyed working with the people who come there, both regularly and onetime walk-ins. It’s a great atmosphere where people love to work hard and get everything they can out of the classes but also have fun and engage with everyone else at the studio.
It’s just a fun place to work.”
CHANQUITO VAN HOEVE
Chanquito is a former professional dancer at companies like The Dutch National Ballet and Opera Ballet Vlaanderen. He received his training at The Dutch National Ballet Academy in Amsterdam & graduated there at the HBO as well. He has also been a choreographer for certain projects like New Moves at the Dutch National Ballet and for videoclips of certain artists like Douwe Bob
At Zhembrovskyy he is teaching classes like Stretching and Modern Dance.
"After having dealt with several injuries which made me have to stop my dancing career my passion shifted towards teaching.
I am truly grateful to join the team & grow at Zhembrovskyy. It is such a privilege to see students grow and develop their skills, and to be surrounded by so many enthusiastic people that share their passion for dance."
VINCE KOFFIJBERG
Vince Koffijberg started working on his career as a professional ballet dancer from the age of nine. He studied for ten years at the National Ballet Academy and after completing his training, he continued his career with the Hong Kong Ballet.
Due to an injury, unfortunately his career as a professional dancer came to an end, and after having found other passions, he is now working as a teacher and personal trainer.
“I think that, once you’re a (professional) ballet dancer, you will always somehow stay connected with the art form. If I would no longer be working with dance and fitness, I would probably still spend my free time dancing or at the gym.
I expect (and hope) that my clients/students enjoy every moment of the class. They are in such a safe space, I want them to take the opportunity to discover themselves and reach for their ultimate potential. That is something I find important and enjoy very much, watching each person work to be the best artist they can be and to reach their goals.”
SAMUELE NINCI
Samuele is a professional dancer from Italy. He received his training from La Scala Ballet School in Milan, and has worked with companies such as the Royal Swedish Ballet and the Bordeaux Opera Ballet, where he danced in the classical and contemporary repertoire. He currently works as a freelance dancer and teacher.
"Teaching at Zhembrovskyy has been a true joy. Seeing the students getting so inspired by this beautiful art form has been my main drive. It's so rewarding to see them develop, improve, and find their own unique expression in my classes."
ANASTASIIA LISEVYCH
Anastasiia is originally from Ukraine, but was educated at the Moscow Ballet School. She began teaching at the age of 17 and after two years as a ballet dancer, she decided to pursue a career as a teacher.
”Being on the Zhembrovskyy team is an incredible opportunity for me as a teacher and choreographer. I am very happy to work with the fantastic teachers who are all professionals in their field.
Not only do I want to share my knowledge and teach new movements, but I also find it important to ignite in a person the desire to study and delve into the world of dance, to understand their body, to enjoy every movement both in class, as well as on stage and in life.”
Guest teachers
DAREEN HASAN
Dareen Hasan is a Syrian independent journalist, film director, artist, and Orient dance teacher. She moved to the Netherlands after the war in Syria where she worked as a journalist in RNW.
Dareen will teach our newly added Belly Dance classes.
MATILDE BONANNI
Originally from Italy, Matilde is a dancer and choreographer with formal training in Contemporary Dance from Atzewi Dance Company (APAD, Modena, Italy). Matilde has taught already a few classes at Zhembrovskyy’s, and we are happy to announce that she will take on a more permanent guest teacher role.
ANNA STOIANOVA
Anna has a Yoga Alliance certification as a Hatha/Vinyasa teacher and 1000+ hours of teaching experience. A former dancer, she came to yoga around 10 years ago to build strength – and trust in the body came along.
"My practice thrives from the Iyengar school, one of the leaders of modern yoga. The approach of B.K.S. Iyengar gave me insight into asanas (postures) and pranayama (shortly saying, breathing) as therapeutic methods.”
CALISTA PRINCE
With over seven years of experience in the dance and entertainment industry, Calista brings a deep passion for teaching and a commitment to fostering artistic growth in students of all ages and skill levels.
Calista’s approach to dance is grounded in the belief that it is a powerful medium for emotional expression and self-discovery. Her classes are designed to offer an artistic escape, while being inclusive and enjoyable for dancers at any stage of their journey.
Calista will teach Feminine Dance and Broadway Jazz at Zhembrovskyy.
MARIA RIBAS
Originally from Portugal, Maria has experience working as a professional dancer in various European countries. Today she is based in the Netherlands. While undertaking her Master’s in Dance and Movement Therapy at Codarts in Rotterdam, she is also working as a freelance dancer and dance teacher.
Maria will teach Ballet and Stretching at Zhembrovskyy.
We also work with an extended team of professionals with whom we arrange guest classes, workshops & events.
Maia Makhateli - Ballet, Stretching & Floor Barre Teacher, Principal Dancer at the Dutch National Ballet
Anna Tsygankova - Ballet Teacher, Principal Dancer at the Dutch National Ballet
Andrew Greenwood - Ballet, Contemporary & ZhemFit Teacher
Naira Agvanean - Ballet & ZhemFit Teacher, Soloist at the Dutch National Ballet
Maria Chugay - Ballet & Contemporary Teacher, Soloist at the Dutch National Ballet
Ksenia Korobchanskaya - Ballet Teacher
Elena Kobeleva - Ballet, Pointe, Stretching & ZhemFit Teacher
Robin van Zutphen - Ballet & Contemporary Teacher
Jordi Hulshof - ZhemFit, Pilates & Ballet Teacher
Dario Elia - Ballet & ZhemFit Teacher
Henry Labrada Rodriguez - Ballet & ZhemFit Teacher
Ahmad Joudeh - Ballet, Contemporary & ZhemFit Teacher
Sasha Mukhamedov - Ballet & ZhemFit Teacher
Chao Shi - Ballet, Contemporary, Pilates & ZhemFit Teacher
Matthew Golding - Ballet & Contemporary Teacher
Lauren McGee - Contemporary Dance & ZhemFit Teacher
Milena Sidorova - Ballet, Contemporary & ZhemFit Teacher
Peter Leung - Ballet & Contemporary Teacher
Rohan Dunham - Ballet & Contemporary Teacher
Ainara Garcia Navarro - Ballet, Contemporary & ZhemFit Teacher
Eirini Greenwood - Ballet, Contemporary & ZhemFit Teacher
Bernard Courtot de Bouteiller - Ballet & Contemporary Teacher
Stéphen Delattre - Ballet & Contemporary Teacher
Nadia Yanowsky - Ballet, Contemporary & ZhemFit Teacher
Martine Willems - Ballet, Contemporary & ZhemFit Teacher
Fiorella Veneruso - Ballet & Contemporary Teacher
Danielle de Wildt - Essentrics Master Trainer
Monique Duurvoort - Ballet & Contemporary Teacher
Sandra Turcinovic - Ballet & Contemporary Teacher
Taylor Geiger - Ballet, Contemporary & ZhemFit Teacher
Marialuisa Lattene - Ballet, Contemporary, Pilates & ZhemFit Teacher
Veronica Perez - Ballet, Contemporary & Spanish Dance Teacher, Yoga Instructor
Linda Provenza - Contemporary & Modern Fusion Teacher
Soraya Sanchez - Ballet & Contemporary Teacher
Masha Chernova - Ballet, Contemporary & ZhemFit Teacher
Natasja Lucassen - Ballet, Contemporary & ZhemFit Teacher
Monique Richards - Ballet, Contemporary & ZhemFit Teacher
Maya Pevzner - Ballet Dancer & Teacher
Veronika Kolomaznikova - Ballet Dancer & Teacher
Maiko Tsutsumi - Ballet Dancer & Teacher
Sandrine Cassini - Ballet Dancer & Teacher