An ever-expanding team of master teachers, guest artists, and collaborating organizations create a conservatory atmosphere at Emerald Ballet Theatre.
ARTISTIC DIRECTOR
Viktoria Titova is a rare combination of world-class performer, dynamic choreographer, and dedicated teacher. Trained by masters of the Russian Vaganova style, Ms. Titova began touring with the Bolshoi Ballet Grigorovich Company at age 17, performing solo and ensemble roles on some of the world’s most famous stages.
In the Pacific Northwest she continues to expand her talents. She was formerly the Artistic Director for Ballet Bellevue, where she staged and performed in numerous classical ballets, and choreographed original contemporary ballets. Over the past 15 years at Emerald Ballet Theatre, she has set the bar for professional and artistic excellence ever higher – with more performances, beautiful dancing, celebrated guest performers, live orchestral music, interesting collaborations, and gorgeous costumes and sets. Ms. Viktoria particularly enjoys nurturing the next generation of dancers. She has inspired and mentored countless students, many of whom have won awards and scholarships and gone on to join professional dance companies.
Emerald Ballet Theatre is proud to have Viktoria Titova as its Founding Artistic Director. She is a proven leader.
ASSISTANT TO THE ARTISTIC DIRECTOR
Erin McEachran has been teaching ballet to students of all ages and levels since 2005. She trained on full scholarship at Pacific Northwest Ballet for 14 years. She also studied at San Francisco Ballet School and Central Pennsylvania Youth Ballet. After graduating from high school, Ms. Erin moved to Pittsburgh to dance with Pittsburgh Ballet Theatre. She toured with PBT to the Hollywood Bowl in Los Angeles, Wolftrap Performing Arts Center in Virginia, and The Joyce Theatre in New York City.
As Assistant to the Artistic Director, Ms. Erin oversees EBT outreach and special events, the Teaching Institute, and master classes with guest instructors. She also assists with casting and scheduling.
At Emerald Ballet Academy, Ms. Erin is a teacher, choreographer, rehearsal assistant and private coach. She was promoted to School Principal in 2023.
FACULTY
Viktoria Titova, Erin McEachran, Roman Zinovyev, Tatiana Liabina, Eli Ruane, Tomoko Chun, Megan Hong
STAFF
Jenn Munson – Director of Administration
Leah Parman – Marketing/Communications & Grants
Xandy Coddington – Volunteer Coordinator & Theatre Assistant
Dawn Liu – Volunteer Coordinator & Theatre Assistant
David Waltman – Orchestra Music Director
Marisa Hartman – Orchestra Manager
Gaby Cavalcanti – Photography
Wade Heninger – Photography
Chrissy Ellsworth – Graphic Design
Board of Directors
The EBT Board of Directors oversee and advise on the day-to-day business of the company.
Jay Laughlin
Oona Leung
James McEachran
Kim Oakes
Viktoria Titova
Are you passionate about the arts? EBT is seeking new Board Members to support and guide our mission. For more information, contact info@emeraldballet.org.
Consultants
Yelena Zrazhevskaya, M.D., PhD. – Naturopathic physician
Sergey Zrazhevski, MD., LMP – Manual therapist
GUEST FACULTY
Over the years, we have had the pleasure of hosting so many amazing instructors at our studio and on Zoom. Recent guest faculty include Bennyroyce Royon, Joshua Grant, Barry Kerollis, David Prottas, Karel Cruz, Lindsi Dec, Caitlin Hakes, Angelina Sansone, Peter LeBreton Merz, Domenico Luciano and Matthew Pawlicki-Sinclair.