Meet Our Faculty

Our Faculty

Hanna Franchuk

Hanna Franchuk Choreographer, Instructor

For Career-Oriented Students Ages: 3+ years old.

Hanna Franchuk – Choreographer, Instructor

Education & Training:

  • Graduated from the Choreographic School in the Republic of Belarus (1990–1998)

  • Completed professional training at the School-College of Arts (1998–2001), earning qualifications as a choreographer, dance teacher, and ensemble performer

  • Attended master classes at the Belarusian State Choreographic Gymnasium in Minsk (2001–2006)

  • Earned a degree in Pedagogy and Arts Management from the Institute of Contemporary Knowledge, Minsk (2006)

Professional Experience:

  • Taught classical ballet to junior levels at the School-College of Arts (1999–2001)

  • Choreographer and staging director for the Belarusian KVN League

  • Served as Director of the House of Culture (2006–2010)

  • Internship experience at the International Arts Festival “Slavianski Bazaar” and National Television of Belarus

Production & Fashion:

  • Worked in Moscow as a producer and choreographer for fashion events, including Moscow Fashion Week and Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week

  • Taught fundamentals of choreography at the ArtFashion Modeling Agency in Moscow

U.S. Experience:

  • Private dance instructor, preparing students for competitions and choreographing for weddings and special events

  • Former instructor at California Ballet Conservatory

Hanna brings extensive experience in classical ballet, performance production, and choreography for both stage and events. Her international background and deep commitment to dance education make her a valuable addition to the Universal Academy of Ballet faculty.

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What students gain?

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Develop Exceptional Technique, Confidence and Experience

Through our complete class syllabus and instruction, Universal Academy of Ballet graduates will become confident, experienced, and successful dancers sought after by the most prestigious collages and dance companies.
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Master The Vaganova Method

Graduates of Universal Academy of Ballet will have a full grasp of the Vaganova Method, considered one of the best training systems in the world.
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Become a World Class Dancer!

A graduate of Universal Academy of Ballet will follow in the footsteps of ballet legends like George Balanchine, Mikhail Baryshnikov, Natalia Makarova, and many others who student the Vaganova system.

Our Ballet Teachers

Killi Stephens

BALLET | Contemporary | Principal Teacher

Hanna Franchuk
Hanna Franchuk

BALLET | Guest Teacher

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BALLET | Principal Teacher

Killi Stephens

BALLET | Principal Teacher

Contemporary
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BALLET | Principal Teacher

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BALLET | Principal Teacher

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BALLET | Principal Teacher

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BALLET | Principal Teacher

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