Artistic Directors - Youth America Ballet

Tatiana Kasatsky (Lovrova) was born in Russia where she began classical studies at six years of age. In 1978, she graduated from Moscow Classical Academy and was chosen Prima Ballerina for the "Rite of Spring" with the Moscow Classical Ballet. As Principal Dancer with the Moscow Classical Ballet (1978-1990), and the Moscow Festival Ballet (1990-1991), her repertory included: Creation of the World, Rite of Spring, Romeo & Juliet, Swan Lake, Carmen Suite, Don Quixote, La Bayadere, Giselle, and many more. In 1991, Mrs. Kasatsky moved to the United States with her husband, Victor Kasatsky. Together they danced in the Mark Twain Musical Drama and with the Los Angeles Classical Ballet (1991-1993). 

Victor Kasatsky was born in Russia. He graduated from the Moscow Academy of the Bolshoi in 1968. As Principal Dancer with the Moscow Classical Ballet (1968-1990) and the Moscow Festival Ballet (1990-1991) his repertory included Creation of the World, Rite of Spring, Romeo & Juliet, Swan Lake, Carmen Suite, Giselle, and many more. In 1991, Mr. Kasatsky moved to the United States with his wife, Tatiana. Together they danced in the Mark Twain Musical Drama and with the Los Angeles Classical Ballet (1991-1993). He also danced in The Glory of Christmas and was Ballet Master for the Los Angeles Classical Ballet. 

The Kasatskys have been teaching in Orange County for the past ten years. Their students have been accepted to nationally recognized ballet schools around the world including Houston Ballet Academy, American Ballet Theater, Kirov Academy, Pacific Northwest Ballet, Bolshoi Ballet, The Vienna Opera Ballet School, and many others. 

PCAD FACULTY 2007-08
 
Beth Blackaby 
David Blair
Shanna Buffamonte
Wendy Gallagher
Nicole Howard
Natalie Jameson
Tatiana Kasatsky
Victor Kasatsky
Amanda Kuhn 
William Lu
Carol Reeder 
Marie Smith BA 
Sharon Spalenka 
Claudia Struble
Karen Woo