Irenie Rogers Classical Ballet Academy

The I.R.C.B.A. (Facebook: Ballet Academy Swansea), was founded by Irenie and Paul Rogers in 2008 and it has been based at Swansea Grand Theatre since 2010.  At I.R.C.B.A. we offer high standard ballet classes for ages 3+ - Adults, of the renowned Russian Vaganova Style Ballet, taught by Irenie, a former professional ballet dancer with Georgia State Opera & Ballet Theatre and also, the only Russian classical ballet company in Great Britain, Ballet Russe, where Irenie was a soloist dancer and acted as their only Education officer for many years. I.R.C.B.A. gives annual Gala Performances at Swansea Grand Theatre, which have proved to be very successful with our local audiences and we take pride in bringing profound classical ballet repertoire to the stage, engaging all our pupils including our adult classes (photographs & videos can be viewed on Facebook).

Her first steps in ballet Irenie made in Mr.George Balanchine's (renowned chreographer) homeland where in 1997 she graduated with Honours from Georgia State Ballet Academy, founded & directed by Mr. V. Chabukiani, one of world's most celebrated ballet dancers and choreographers. In 1997 Irenie joined Georgia State Opera and Ballet Theatre where she performed in the major classical and modern repertoire: Swan Lake, Don Quixote, La Sylphide, Giselle, La Fille Mal Gardee, La Bayadere, Gayaneh, Gorda, Symphonic Dances, Dramatic Ballets, various Gala Concerts, etc. In 1999 Irenie was awarded a scholarship (UK) and she successfully qualified for The Royal Academy of Dance and Imperial Society of Teachers of Dancing accreditations in England.

The Georgian Television made a 45min long telecast entitled 'Masters' about Irenie in November 2001. Irenie joined Russian ballet company Ballet Russe in 1999 and she performed and taught with Ballet Russe all over Great Britain for many years. Her repertoire included: Cinderella, Swan Lake, The Nutcracker, Giselle, Don Quixote, Coppelia, Les Sylphides, Paquita, La Vivandiere, various Gala Concerts, etc. Irenie is passionate about passing down her knowledge and experience to her pupils ensuring continuity of the classical ballet tradition.