Elena Glurjidze is a senior principal ballerina at the English National Ballet.

Elena Glurjidze
Born
Education
Occupation(s)Ballet dancer, ballet teacher
Years active2002- actual
SpouseKakhaber Abashidze
ChildrenAlexander Glurjidze
Career
Former groupsEnglish National Ballet
Websiteelenaglurjidze.com

Biography

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Elena was born into the family of Georgian scientist L. Glurjidze. From an early age she showed a passion for the arts and ballet. She started training at the School of Choreography in Tbilisi, Georgia, and later trained in St. Petersburg at the Vaganova Ballet Academy. She joined English National Ballet in 2002, and was voted "Best Female Dancer" in 2007.[1]

References

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  1. ^ "Ballet UK". February 2008. Archived from the original on 2009-02-21.
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