Olga Mirza
Founder & Principal teacher
Olga Mirza is an internationally recognized Ballet Master Teacher and Lecturer, with expertise in ballet pedagogy and teaching methodology.
She received her professional ballet training at the Belarusian State Ballet School (Minsk, Belarus) and joined the Belarusian State Academic Musical Theatre as a classical dancer and soloist of character dance. She later earned an Honor degree in ballet teaching and choreography from the Bolshoi Ballet Academy (Moscow, Russia), where she worked from 2013 to 2021.
In 2018, she became Master Teacher at the Faculty of Supplementary Education at the Bolshoi Ballet Academy and began lecturing on “Methodology of Teaching Choreography” at the Faculty of Ballet Pedagogy. Over her tenure, she developed 8 proprietary ballet programs in collaboration with leading professors and led teacher training courses as the main teacher and academic advisor.
Olga’s contributions to the arts were recognized by the Minister of Culture of the Republic of Tuva, who awarded her Gratitude from the Parliament in 2018 for her work in advancing choreographic art.
Olga is currently pursuing her PhD in Pre-professional Ballet Education and has published four scientific articles on ballet pedagogy and dance history.
Ms. Mirza served as a Pedagogical Advisor at the Royal Danish Ballet School in 2022-2023 (Copenhagen), where she contributed to the development of the educational syllabus for the Pre-ballet section. From 2021 to 2025, she was Principal Teacher and, later, Vice Artistic Director at Tivoli Ballet School (Copenhagen), where she was responsible for teacher education and the development of a unified pedagogical system. During her time there, she created six educational programs that were integrated into the school’s curriculum.
In 2025 Olga Mirza established OlgaMirza.Ballet, her own Proprietary Ballet School in Copenhagen.
Máire Elizabeth New
Teacher
Máire Elizabeth New is the first Alaskan graduate of the Bolshoi Ballet Academy.
She has performed in the Bolshoi Theatre and worked as a principal dancer throughout Russia, Europe, and the United States with companies including Det Ny Teater (Copenhagen), Moscow Classical Ballet, Astrakhan State Theatre of Opera & Ballet, Samara Academic Theatre of Opera & Ballet, Ido Tadmor Ballet, and Michigan Ballet Theatre.
Trained extensively in the Vaganova method, Máire has studied under master pedagogues including Irina Kolpakova and Ludmila Morkovina, pupils of Agrippina Vaganova herself.
Máire has also choreographed award-winning pieces for the Bolshoi Ballet Academy and Youth America Grand Prix (YAGP), and has worked as principal pedagogue and choreographer for Li’s Ballet Academy, Yale University, and New Canaan Academy of Dance.
Her students have received high awards at international ballet competitions including YAGP, as well as scholarships and invitations to world-renowned ballet academies, including the Bolshoi Ballet Academy, Vaganova Ballet Academy, John Cranko School, Paris Opera Ballet School, San Francisco Ballet School, and American Ballet Theatre’s Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis School.
OMB is proud to have such highly qualified Teacher, sharing her knowledge and experience with all of our students!
Karla Amalie Ovesen
Teacher's assistant
Ever since she was little, Karla had loved the theatre. After seeing everything from musicals to operas, it was ballet that truly stood out from the others.
Karla started ballet when she was 9 years old, doing very well in class and on stage. When she turned 12, she already began assisting ballet classes, helping to teach and organize children aged 3 to 10, where she showed a natural talent for guiding and supporting others.
For the last 4 years, Karla has permanently been learning ballet in Olga´s classes, where she proved herself not only as a strong hardworking graceful dancer, but also as a talent for teaching.
With exceptional organizational skills and a mature, responsible approach, she supports our classes with dedication and enthusiasm. She focuses on creating a positive learning environment, where she helps others to feel confident and encouraged.
Currently, Karla goes through the Teachers’ education under Olga´s guidance, continuing to grow her knowledge and skills.
Karla’s passion for ballet and her kind, reliable presence makes her an important part of the OlgaMirza.Ballet team. We are excited to see her growth as a ballet teacher!