Saniya Abilmajineva is a former Principal Ballerina with Canada’s Ballet Jörgen and an accomplished ballet educator specializing in the Vaganova method.

Originally from Tashkent, Uzbekistan, Saniya received her professional training at the Tashkent State Academy of National Dance and Choreography before continuing her studies in Russia. She later studied ballet pedagogy in Moscow, specializing in junior, senior, and advanced levels.

As a professional dancer, Saniya performed as a First Soloist with the Natalia Sats Moscow Children’s Musical Theatre before joining Canada’s Ballet Jörgen in 2009, where she became a Principal Ballerina. Her repertoire includes leading roles in Swan Lake, Giselle, Sleeping Beauty, Cinderella, Romeo and Juliet, Coppélia, and The Nutcracker.

Saniya’s achievements include Gold and Silver medals at the Tanzolymp International Dance Festival in Berlin, finalist placements at international ballet competitions in Shanghai and New York, and a semi-finalist placement at the International Ballet Competition at the Bolshoi Theatre in Moscow.

Since 2014, Saniya has taught ballet technique, repertoire, master classes, and summer intensives throughout Ontario, including extensive work with Canada’s Ballet Jörgen and George Brown College. Following her retirement from the stage in 2018, she has focused fully on ballet education and coaching.

Her teaching emphasizes strong classical foundations, clean technique, musicality, artistry, and stage presence, while preparing dancers for advanced training, auditions, competitions, and professional performance.