Karina Laura Leškin

As a choreographer and dancer, she infuses each performance with innovation and grace.

EDUCATION
TALLINN BALLET SCHOOL 2011-2018
-during my studies I got the opportunity to participate in the Youth America Grand
Prix. I joined the semifinals in Paris, won 2nd place with Pas De Deux of ’’La
Sylphide’’ and got accepted into the finals In New York City where I was awarded
3rd place with the same Pas De Deux.
- On the year of graduation I also participated in a Rīgas Pavasaris competition
where I took 1st place with a Pas De Deux ’’Flower festival in Genzano’’
WORK EXPERIENCES
Estonian National Opera 2018–Present
- Alice in Wonderland- choreography of Gianluca Schiavoni (roles: Alice friend,
easter hare, corps de ballet)
- Serenade - staged by Viki Psihoyos
- Anna Karenina - choreography of Marina Kesler, in the role of Betsy
- Swan Lake - choreography of Toomas Edur (corps de ballet, bride)
- The Nutcracker - choreography by Ben Stevenson (corps de ballet, Mirlitons)
- The nutcracker - choreography by Gyula Harangozó, in the role of Russian
Dance
- Corsaire - choreography by Jose Martinez
- Carnival of the Animals - choreography by Marina Kesler in the lead role of The
Sister
- Tango - choreography by Jevgeni Grib
- Suite en Blanc - La sieste
SKILLS
Professional dancer, aspiring choreographer, created two short ballets within a
year: “Fragile girl” and “night @ the cafe”. I consider myself very resilient, hard
working and always open to new experiences. Natural harmony in movements,
talent in inner rythm, musical hearing and very expressive body language. I value
teamwork, open communications and positivity.
WORKSHOPS
- Orsolina28 summer of 2023- with Juliano Nunes, Alice Klock and Florian
Lochner
- Ballet Workshop Estonia summers of 2019/2021- worked with Konstantin
Keykhel, Fabrice Edelman (Nacho Duato), Viki Psihoyos

She is a dynamic presence in the dance world, seamlessly blending creativity and elegance in her captivating performances.
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