Who is creating the Alina 2026 Festival? Behind this vibrant show are people who merge different art forms and help participants express themselves in a new way.
Their approach, experience, and creative signature shape the artistic world of the Alina festival.
Meet the festival's choreographers and staging directors — Irina Zenovka and Aleksandr Mogilev.
Read the cards to learn more about the people behind the choreographic part of the show:
Choreographer‑director of the 2026 Alina festival
— Honored Coach of Russia, choreographer for the Russian national rhythmic gymnastics team.
— Has been working on productions for the Alina festival since 2009.
— Participated in the production of the routines “Heroes of the Rear”, “Flowers”, “Courage. A Warrior Named Zoya”, “Heroes of Sport” for the Alina‑2025 festival.
What else in interesting
- She performed for the USSR national team in group exercises.
- Since 1996, she has been creating programs for gymnasts on the Russian national team.
- Her mentor was Dmitry Begak, a soloist at the Bolshoi Theatre.
"I’m so happy to be working with everyone; I’m really enjoying it."
Choreographer‑director of the 2026 Alina festival
— Choreographer, dancer, artistic director and director of “ETO,” a Russian contemporary dance company.
— Winner of the TV project “Dance” on Channel One, laureate of the “Soul of Dance” award.
— Has been working on productions for the Alina festival since 2025.
— Participated in the production of the pieces “Young Guard” and “Swallows. Heroes of the Siege” for the Alina‑2025 festival.
What else in interesting
— A member of the jury for the “Big and Small” project on the Russia‑Culture TV channel, a member of the jury for the “ARABESQUE” ballet competition.
— Founder and director of the Russian contemporary dance festival “PROBA No.” and the “Man the Dancing” competition‑award for contemporary choreography.
"My task is to preserve the girls’ individuality while ensuring that everything runs smoothly and, at the same time, that their full potential is showcased."