Sabina is originally from Kazakhstan, where she received most of her education. She began her ballet and professional cello training at a young age and later performed with the Kazakh-Russian National Junior Company, specializing in both ballet and character repertoire.

Academically driven, Sabina pursued a Bachelor’s and Master’s degree in English and Italian Philology. She then moved to Ankara, Turkey, where she taught English at top-tier language schools while also dancing with a contemporary ballet company.

In 2013, Sabina relocated to Calgary, where she earned her 200-hour Yoga Instructor certification through Sunshine Yoga Academy. She furthered her dance education by becoming a certified teacher in the Vaganova method through The Society of Classical Ballet and obtaining certification as a Progressive Ballet Technique (PBT) instructor.

Sabina has also performed as a guest dancer in various productions, with notable roles including:

• Coppélia – Czardas Soloist

• Sleeping Beauty – White Cat

• The Nutcracker

She has also participated in choreography by Yukichi Hattori.

Certifications & Affiliations:

• Conservatory-trained cellist

• Master’s degree in English and Italian Philology

• Affiliate member of The Society of Classical Ballet (Vaganova Method)

• Certified Yoga Instructor (Yoga Alliance – Sunshine Yoga Academy)

• Certified Progressive Ballet Technique (PBT) Instructor

Sabina Zhetpissova

Teacher