Meet the Nutcracker! Audition Directors
NUTCRACKER! Magical Christmas Ballet’s Vaganova-trained Soloists and Audition Directors are integral to the success of the “Dance with Us” student dancers who perform beside the pros! These accomplished soloists audition and rehearse over 5,000 local ballet students annually in cities on the tour, helping to prepare them for their debut alongside NUTCRACKER! Magical Christmas Ballet’s company of 40 professional international artists.
Ludmila Hložková
Ludmila Hložková is an accomplished classical and contemporary ballet dancer from Prague, Czech Republic, known for her expressive artistry, refined musicality, and precise technique. She received her professional training at the prestigious Dance Conservatory Prague, graduating in 2025.
Maria Guillaume
Maria Guillaume is a Ukrainian ballet artist with extensive professional trained in the Vaganova method. Graduating with honors from the Kyiv State Ballet School, she has performed a repertoire of classical, neoclassical, and contemporary works collaborating across Europe and Japan.
Maria Molotsiyan
Step into a world of enchantment with Maria Molotsiyan, a remarkable ballet artist and teacher who has captivated audiences worldwide with her exquisite talent and passion for the art of dance. A true luminary in the realm of choreography, Maria carries an impressive resume that speaks volumes of her dedication and expertise.
Anna Trofimova
Ballerina Anna Trofimova was born in 1994 and at just 8 years old she was invited to study at the Vadim Pisarev School of Choreographic Mastery.