Education

Academy of Music, Dance and Theatre Arts – Plovdiv.

Specialization

Choreographic Directing and Pedagogy.

Work Experience

• NSA "V. Levski" - since 1997
• National Palace of Children – 1985 – 1997
• State Folklore Ensemble "Trakia" – 1981 -1985

Scientific Publications

Monographs:

• A Brief History of Bulgarian Folklore Choreography, S., 2008
• Bulgarian Dances as a Form of Animation, S., NSA-Press, 2015

Teaching and Methodological Guides:

• Practical Guide on Rhythmics and Dance. NSA-Press.S., 2003

Scientific Articles

1. On the Role of Rhythmic Sense in Sports and Dance Activities. Sport and Science, no.1, 1999
2. Basic Principles of Work in Processing Dance Lexicon. Sport and Science, no.3, 2001
3. Defining Criteria and Creating a Unified Classification Scheme of Bulgarian Dances. Coll. Sport, Society, Education. vol. VIII, 2003
4. The Olympic Shine of Bulgarian Dances. Olympic Horizons, no.3, 2003 and Coll. Sport, Society, Education. vol. IX, 2004
5. Historical Stages in the Development of Bulgarian Folklore Choreography - Sport and Science, Special Issue 2, 2007
6. Processing Dance in Bulgarian Choreography. - Sport and Science, Special Issue 3, 2008

Participation in Scientific Conferences

1. NSA "V. Levski" – 1998, 1999, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2007, 2008, 2012, 2015
2. VSU "Chernorizets Hrabar" – Varna – 2002, 2003.

Creative Work – Choreography and Productions

Choreography of Operas:

• "Patilantsi" - music by Alexander Yosifov - NDK

Choreography of Musicals:

• "101 Dalmatians" - music by Toncho Rusev - NDK
• "Don't Cross on Red" - music by Toncho Rusev – NDK
• "The River" – music by Ventsislav Yankov - NDK

Choreography of Mass Dance Compositions:

• Composition "Children of the World" at the "World Folklore" Festival – France, Confolens, 2000
• Composition - Opening of Winter Universiade – Sofia, 1991
• Compositions for the Opening and Closing of the European Figure Skating Championships - Sofia, 1991
• Folklore Composition "60 Years of NSA "V. Levski" – 2002
• Composition for the 60th Anniversary of WWII – NDK, 2005
• Member of the creative team for the shows for the 70th, 75th, 80th, and 85th anniversaries of NSA.

1. Dance Productions:

1. Vidin Jokes
2. Boys
3. Macedonian Dance
4. Graovo Dance
5. By Force
6. Photo for Memory
7. Magarishari
8. On the Ice Rink

Teaching and Public Activity

• Artistic Director of the Ensemble "ROSNA KITKA".
• Chairman of the Association "Dance Workers" at the Union of Bulgarian Music and Dance Workers. /2003 – 2008/.
• Member of the Jury of the National Contest "Orpheus Spring" – 2002, 2015, 2016.
• Member of the Jury of the VII National Contest for Children's Dances - Razgrad – 2003.
• Choreographer and participant in over 140 episodes of "Ide Nashesnkata Muzika" - BNT (2007-2009).

Awards and Distinctions

1. First Prize for Authorship from the National Contest for Children's Dances – Razgrad, 2005 and 2014
2. Second Prize for Authorship from the V National Contest for Children's Dances – Razgrad, 1999.
3. First Prize for Authorship from the First National Contest for Children's Dances – Razgrad, 1991.
4. Second Prize for Authorship from the National Contest for Chamber Dances – G. Oryahovitsa, 1990.