Elena Kunikova is a graduate of Vaganova Ballet Academy (the Kirov Ballet School), in St. Petersburg, Russia. At Maly Theatre, where Elena started her career, she performed more than thirty principal and soloist roles in classical and contemporary ballets including Swan Lake, Nutcracker, Giselle, Paquita, Serenade (by Balanchine), and many others.

Over the past few years, Elena was active in staging of classical repertoire. Most recently Elena staged and rehearsed a number of pieces for The Ballet Trocadero. As a result, "The Trocks" popularity has grown considerably. Flattering press in NYC, London and Tokyo would always mention choreographic and stylistic authenticity accentuated by a healthy dose of irreverent humour in their performances. Stagings included full-length productions of Don Quixote, Giselle, Sleeping Beauty and Les Sylphides as well as Grand Pas from Paquita, Little Humpback Horse, Esmeralda, Harlequinade, Pas de Quatre, Pas des Odalisque and other staples of Russian classical ballet.

Robert Garland is a former Principal Dancer with the Dance Theatre of Harlem and their first official Resident Choreographer, creating dances for the Dance Theatre of Harlem Company and their School Ensemble. He has also choreographed for the New York City Ballet, The Royal Ballet, and the Oakland Ballet among many others.