Faculty

Dmitri Kulev received his fine arts diploma from the prestigious Bolshoi Ballet School in
Moscow, Russia where he trained with the distinguished teacher Peter Pestov. After graduating
in 1992, he was invited to join the Bolshoi Ballet Theatre under the direction of Yuri Grigorovich.
During this time, he performed in over 12 countries including France, Greece, Egypt , Japan ,
England and the US . After touring the US , Mr. Kulev decided to stay and join Ballet Arizona .
Since then he went on to perform as a principal dancer with the Fort Worth Dallas Ballet,
Pittsburgh Ballet Theatre and Ballet Concerto. Mr. Kulev possesses a charismatic teaching
philosophy that leaves students eager to return each day. He focuses on core strength and
technique in the Vaganova method.

Jennifer Langenstein Kulev recently retired from her professional career as principal dancer
with the Pittsburgh Ballet Theatre. She received her early training from Harvey Hysell and
Maestro Vincenzo Celli in New Orleans . Ms. Kulev later studied at the School of American
Ballet as a scholarship student. She has a strong background in Russian technique and
Balanchine's neo-classical style. Her performing repertoire includes principal roles in Giselle,
Coppelia, Don Quixote, The Nutcracker, Madame Butterfly, Cinderella, Concerto Barocco,
Valse Fantasie and Serenade. She also danced with the New Orleans Ballet, Dallas Ballet and
Fort Worth Dallas Ballet and Ballet Concerto in Fort Worth, TX. Ms. Kulev focuses on precise
technique, turnout and artistry in her classes.