Alexandra “Sasha” Zakharchenko began her pre-professional training at New Jersey Dance Theatre Ensemble under the direction of Nancy Turano. In addition to studying more traditional styles of dance, she also studied character dance with Riverdance Soloist Andrij Cybyk and rhythmic gymnastics under Russian Master of Sport, Natalia Ejova. In 2019 she was awarded the New Jersey Governor’s Award in Arts Education for Artistic Excellence and Leadership in Dance. During the summers of 2022, 2023 and 2025 she had the exciting opportunity to collaborate with professionals from all over the U.S., to put on shows with Terpsicorps Theatre of Dance. Since joining Alabama Ballet in 2021, her favorite repertoire includes Wendy in Peter Pan by Christopher Stuart, Dew Drop in George Balanchine’s The Nutcracker® , and Not Fade Away Girl in Christopher Bruce’s Rooster. Alexandra is looking forward to an incredible season filled with passion and growth as she goes into her third season as a company member with Alabama Ballet.
