Severna Park
Summer is in full swing with days at the shore and languid evening sunsets but for young dancers this season is filled with chasing dreams, long hours in the studio, and dedication to their art. Sofia Volkov (17), a native of Severna Park begin her dance training at age 4 and has spent the summer chasing her dream.
Sofia was accepted to the Orlando Ballet School summer intensive and traveled from her home studio The Dance Academy in Severna Park 5 weeks ago hoping to become a full time trainee with Orlando Ballet. This week that dream was realized, with only 6 trainee spots available she made the cut. Her accolades and experiences range from competition at Youth America Grand Prix and Universal Ballet Competition to The Bolshoi & Pacific Northwest Ballet summer intensives. She has trained and performed locally with her studio, with Chesapeake Ballet Company as a lead dancer, and as a member of the Severna Park High Dance Company. Sofia said,"I'm so grateful for my family and friends, my studio, the teachers, everyone that supported and believed in me and especially Mrs. Ninel (Cherevko) and Mr. Dmitri (Malikov)."
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Director of The Dance Academy, Noelle Reese said, "It is a proud but bittersweet moment as an educator to see your students go on to the next level." adding that, "I will miss seeing her everyday but am so excited for Sofia to continue the journey towards a career in dance." Sofia has trained for 13 years with the desire to become a professional ballerina and the adventure is just beginning. Keep an eye out for this rising star on the big stage.