Mihail Sosnovschi

A distinguished principal dancer and choreographer with international acclaim, Mihail brings decades of classical ballet mastery to the heart of Vienna. His artistic vision shapes every aspect of the academy's professional training philosophy.

Mihail Sosnovschi was born in Chișinău, Moldova. He received his ballet education at the Ballet Academy in Moldova and later at the Vienna Conservatory.

In 2000 he joined Le Jeune Ballet de France. In 2001 he became a member of a prestigious Vienna ballet company, where he was promoted to Half-Soloist in 2003 and to Soloist in 2010.

His repertoire includes the most important classical leading roles as well as numerous contemporary works. Mihail has performed as a guest artist throughout Europe and overseas, becoming a public favourite.

He is widely known for his frequent appearances at the Vienna Philharmonic New Year's Concert (17 times) and the Vienna Opera Ball (14 times).

Since 2003 he has been a board member of the Association of Ballet Dancers, becoming Deputy Chairman in 2008 and President in 2019. In this role he organises national and international ballet events, including major ballet galas, international guest performances and prestigious Viennese balls.

At the Wiener Ballettakademie he leads the artistic direction and the professional training programme, shaping the academy's approach to stage education and performance preparation.