IRINA ROIZIN
Founder and executive director
Founded BBT in 1987
In 1987, Irina founded BBT as a school of classical ballet for the local community in Brighton Beach. Since that time, BBT has expanded its range of dance class offerings, created Theater for the young audience, developed well-respected Arts in Education programs, and held performances in all five of New York City's boroughs. By emphasizing original choreography and attracting a world-class teaching faculty, Irina has transformed BBT into a center of excellence in dance and one of the premiere cultural institutions in New York City. For her devotion to the local community, Irina has been recognized by a number of prominent New York City politicians. Irina has received many awards for her service to the community.
As the executive director at BBT, Irina Roizin has helped to produce, write and design over 20 productions, including a number of classic ballets ("The Nutcracker," "The Sleeping Beauty"), folk dances, and modern dance productions (Russian cabaret "The Empress"). Each year, the Millennium Theater in Brighton Beach is the venue for two BBT productions, the "World of Dance" and "A Winter Fairy Tale," that highlight new choreography as well as traditional folk dances from the Russian, Ukrainian, Georgian, Uzbek, Indian, African and Spanish cultures.
In addition, Irina is the creative force behind the spectacular costume creations in all of BBT's full-length productions. Based on her childhood experience as a daughter of a professional fashion designer and seamstress, costume design is Irina’s second passion after dance. She created and collaborated in designing costumes for various BBT theater productions. She has overseen the development of BBT Costumes, which features authentic folk costumes from Russian and Ukraine, as well as new creations for children and adults that are glamorous, fantastic, and whimsical.
Irina’s life’s work is still dedicated to growing Brighton Ballet Theater in order to become a world renowned institution and leaving a legacy with her curriculum and the principle of Unity through dance.
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