Tanya Weinstein (born in
Saint-Petersburg,
Russia) is a stage director, actress, and tutor. She is a co-founder and creative director of
Skorokhod Venue as well as the International Theatrical Centre "
Lyogkiye Lyudi". She is a member of the Drama Instructors Guild and Stage Directors Guild.
Tanya works with documentary theatre, verbatim theatre, contemporary dance, performance art. As the instructor in acting, psychophysical training and stage movement leads theater workshops in Russia and in
Europe, heads classes in International Theatrical Centre "Lyogkiye Lyudi". As a creative director, she chose the best projects and teams (international or local) to show the audience of Saint-Petersburg the most unusual, modern and beautiful performances.
Biography
2003-2008 Saint-Petersburg State Theatrical Academy, Puppet Theatre Department, area of expertise: stage director.
What about an extended education: since 1999 to 2003 – Saint-Petersburg State University, Department of History. Qualifications: ethnography and anthropology.
From 2004 to 2005 – Derevo Theater company courses. Next year - Arts Academy,
Turku,
Finland. Qualifications: puppet and objects theatre, choreography.
In 2013 – up to now master's degree program in modern choreography of Vaganova Russian Ballet Academy.