Photography

My name is Alexandra Koltun,  I am the Founding Artistic Director of Koltun Ballet Boston.

After graduating from the Vaganova Ballet Academy in St. Petersburg, I joined the Mariinsky Ballet and went on to perform as a Principal Dancer with Deutsche Oper Ballet (Düsseldorf), Bavarian State Theater (Munich), and Boston Ballet. Following my stage career, I served on the faculty of Miami City Ballet and later became Artistic Director of The Royal Ballet School of Antwerp. In 2012, I founded Koltun Ballet Boston, where I continue to teach and mentor young dancers.

Having spent countless hours in the studio throughout my dancing and teaching career, I developed a deep passion for photography. Over the years, I have captured endless moments of movement and artistry, and I have now expanded this passion into a new professional venture — dance photography. With my understanding of both technique and timing, I strive to create images that perfectly capture the essence of ballet movement.

I have built a professional photo studio at my school, where I offer private photo sessions for dancers — including audition photos, headshots, Nutcracker portraits, fine art photography, and special projects.

Because many dancers are always in need of updated, high-quality photos, I am now offering the opportunity to visit dance schools across the country and bring these professional sessions directly to your students.