Dasha Derkach

At just five years old, Dasha began her ballet training under the guidance of Georgi Rusafov at Premier Ballet Conservatory. After twelve years of dedicated study and artistic development with Mr. Rusafov, she joined the School of Ballet Arizona’s Studio Company in 2024. Since then, Dasha has distinguished herself as a versatile and expressive performer, earning featured roles in numerous School of Ballet Arizona productions. In addition to her work with the Studio Company, she has performed alongside Ballet Arizona’s main Company dancers in several acclaimed productions, including Swan Lake, The Sleeping Beauty, Alice (in Wonderland), and The Nutcracker. Dasha is honored to continue her artistic journey with Ballet Arizona and looks forward to further growing as a performer while sharing her passion for dance with audiences across Arizona.