Classical Ballet Teacher | Vaganova Methods of Teaching | Variation Coaching | Classical Solo Choreography | Vaganova Character Dance
Hanna Lazarieva
Senior Classical Ballet Teacher
Two decades of Vaganova training, performance and pedagogy, brought to Melbourne from Kharkiv.
With over two decades of professional training, performance, and teaching experience, Hanna Lazarieva brings exceptional depth, discipline, and artistry to Jiayin MasterClass.
Hanna completed her classical ballet training at the prestigious Kharkiv State Choreographic School in Ukraine, followed by advanced academic studies in Dance Education and Choreography at the Kharkiv National Pedagogical University of G.S. Skovorody, where she earned both her Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees. Her education uniquely combines rigorous classical technique with a strong foundation in pedagogy, early childhood development, and teaching methodology.
As a professional dancer, Hanna performed with the Kharkiv National Ballet Theatre, gaining valuable stage experience that continues to inform her teaching with authenticity and artistic insight. Her teaching career spans theatre schools, dance studios, and specialised sports and choreography institutions, where she has worked extensively with children and young dancers across a wide range of ages and abilities.
Her areas of expertise include classical ballet, Ukrainian national stage dance, stretching and acrobatics, with a strong emphasis on safe technique, musicality, and expressive movement. Since 2017, Hanna has also served as a judge for choreography competitions, reflecting her high professional standing within the international dance community.
Hanna joined Jiayin MasterClass in May 2022, immediately after relocating to Melbourne from Ukraine. She teaches Vaganova Classical, Pointe, Stretching & Conditioning in the Vaganova method, and Classical Variation Coaching. Hanna also has considerable experience in classical solo choreography, preparing young dancers for competitions including BTW, AICD and YAGP.
Known for her clear communication, leadership, and nurturing yet disciplined teaching style, Hanna is deeply committed to developing strong technical foundations, confidence, and a genuine love of ballet in every student she teaches. She is the one who can make a stretching and conditioning class full of classical beauty and elegance. Because of her, Jiayin MasterClass has strengthened not only our authentic Vaganova training methods, but also authentic Ukrainian character dance.
