Associate Artistic Director and Principal Dancer
Alexsandra Krukova
Aleksandra “Sasha” Krukova is an internationally celebrated principal dancer whose career spans major ballet companies across Europe and the United States. Born in Belarus, Sasha received her formal training at the prestigious Minsk Ballet Academy, founded by Nina Mladinskaya, the first student of Agrippina Vaganova. A certified professional ballet dancer and teacher, she brings more than fifteen years of performance experience and a deep understanding of classical technique. She further expanded her training through a six month internship in Manchester, UK.
Sasha has performed as a principal artist with renowned companies such as the Minsk State Theatre of Opera and Ballet, the Russian National Ballet, and Manassas Ballet Theatre in Virginia. Her extensive repertoire includes many of ballet’s most iconic leading roles, including Odile Odette in Swan Lake, Kitri in Don Quixote, Princess Aurora in The Sleeping Beauty, Giselle in Giselle, Cinderella in Cinderella, Mary in The Nutcracker, and numerous others. She is especially recognized for her dynamic and fiery interpretation of Kitri, where her strong classical foundation meets bold musicality and expressive storytelling.
In addition to her distinguished performance career, Sasha is a dedicated teacher and choreographer. She has taught at respected ballet schools throughout San Antonio, served as a jury member for Ballet Championship of America, and regularly leads master classes across the United States. Her teaching blends Vaganova precision with an encouraging, artist-focused approach that helps students build both technical excellence and creative confidence.
Sasha is honored to join Alamo City Arts as a Master Instructor and Associate Artistic Director. She looks forward to sharing her artistry, experience, and passion with the dancers of Alamo City Arts Academy and the wider San Antonio community.
Sasha has performed as a principal artist with renowned companies such as the Minsk State Theatre of Opera and Ballet, the Russian National Ballet, and Manassas Ballet Theatre in Virginia. Her extensive repertoire includes many of ballet’s most iconic leading roles, including Odile Odette in Swan Lake, Kitri in Don Quixote, Princess Aurora in The Sleeping Beauty, Giselle in Giselle, Cinderella in Cinderella, Mary in The Nutcracker, and numerous others. She is especially recognized for her dynamic and fiery interpretation of Kitri, where her strong classical foundation meets bold musicality and expressive storytelling.
In addition to her distinguished performance career, Sasha is a dedicated teacher and choreographer. She has taught at respected ballet schools throughout San Antonio, served as a jury member for Ballet Championship of America, and regularly leads master classes across the United States. Her teaching blends Vaganova precision with an encouraging, artist-focused approach that helps students build both technical excellence and creative confidence.
Sasha is honored to join Alamo City Arts as a Master Instructor and Associate Artistic Director. She looks forward to sharing her artistry, experience, and passion with the dancers of Alamo City Arts Academy and the wider San Antonio community.
