Val Salnikov has performed both nationality and internationally with the Kirov Ballet at the Mikhailovsky Theatre St. Petersburg, Russia, Italy, Japan, and nearly every state in the U.S.
In his performing career he accomplished choreographies of Maurice Béjart, Marius Petipa, Leonid Jacobson, Boris Eifman, and George Balanchine.
He has worked with renowned musicians Mstislav Rostropovich and Winton Marsalis.
He has produced ballets including "From Russia with Ballet," "The Nutcracker," "Carmen," "Don Quixote" and more.
Mr. Salnikov is the Owner/Director of "The Stage".
He has been teaching for over 30 years, and many of his students, such as Sarah Mearns, Joseph Phillips, and Bo Busby now perform on the biggest stages in the U.S. and Europe.
He is also an avid painter and pianist.
