About us
Platform Art Valencia is an academy of theatre and musical arts in Valencia. We believe theatre is more than a stage: it is voice, body, soul and heart brought together in one space.
Here children, teenagers and adults learn to express themselves through acting, singing, choreography and stage movement.
Our students go on stage and perform in shows, on tour and at international festivals. We raise performers who know how to speak — and sing! — so that they are heard.
What a theatre studio gives you
01Emotional intelligenceUnderstanding and expressing feelings, empathy and inner resilience.
02Self-confidenceDeveloping voice, body awareness, freedom of movement and courage on stage.
03CommunicationWorking as a team, listening and trusting.
04Creativity and imaginationFinding unexpected solutions and creating new worlds.
05Discipline and responsibilitySteady work on a role, respect for the craft and for partners.
About us
Platform Art Valencia is an academy of theatre and musical arts in Valencia. We believe theatre is more than a stage: it is voice, body, soul and heart brought together in one space.
Here children, teenagers and adults learn to express themselves through acting, singing, choreography and stage movement.
Our students go on stage and perform in shows, on tour and at international festivals. We raise performers who know how to speak — and sing! — so that they are heard.
What a theatre studio gives you
- 01Emotional intelligenceUnderstanding and expressing feelings, empathy and inner resilience.
- 02Self-confidenceDeveloping voice, body awareness, freedom of movement and courage on stage.
- 03CommunicationWorking as a team, listening and trusting.
- 04Creativity and imaginationFinding unexpected solutions and creating new worlds.
- 05Discipline and responsibilitySteady work on a role, respect for the craft and for partners.
Our team
Marina Sukontseva
Founder and artistic director of the studio. Choreographer and stage director, director, theatre and film actress.
Nominee and winner at international competitions and festivals. She has directed and staged more than 65 shows and musicals in professional theatres, led workshops and masterclasses, and taken part in artistic exchanges and tours in Russia, Ukraine, France and Poland.
In the three years of Platform Art Valencia, the team has produced 15 shows, taken part in 5 festivals and run three seasons of summer camps with 65 children. Today 130 children and teenagers train at the studio.
Education
- Moscow State Institute of Culture, Faculty of Choreography (2018–2020).
- L. V. Sobinov Saratov State Conservatory, Faculty of Theatre: theatre and film actress and director (2000–2005).
Experience
- Choreographer and stage director at Moscow theatres:
- Theatre of Music and Poetry directed by Elena Kamburova (2013–2018)
- Benefis Drama Theatre (2009–2013)
- School of Modern Drama Theatre (2007–2008)
Classes
- Dance
- Musical theatre
Nikolai Pokotylo
Musical theatre director.
Education
- GITIS, Russian Institute of Theatre Arts (Moscow), Faculty of Musical Theatre.
Experience
- Artistic director of the Krasnoyarsk Musical Theatre and the Musical Theatre of the Republic of Karelia; stage director of the Moscow Region Philharmonic.
- More than 40 productions in musical and drama theatres in Russia and other CIS countries, from musicals to opera and drama: the musicals “Vinyl”, “Viy”, “The Great Gatsby”, “The Mousetrap” and “The Captain's Daughter”, and the operas “Turandot” and “Carmen”.
- His productions have received theatre awards; several were nominated and long-listed for Russia's main national theatre award.
Classes
- Acting
Anna Serdyuk
Choir conductor and teacher of singing and solfège. She works individually with each student, developing their musical skills through singing and solfège classes for different ages.
Education
- Berdyansk Pedagogical University (2006–2011): children's choir conductor, music teacher, teacher of music theory.
- Donetsk Music College (2000–2004): choir conducting.
Experience
- Chorister, Ukrainian Radio Choir, Kyiv (2019–2022).
- Children's choir director, Transfiguration Cathedral, Kyiv (2012–2019).
- Director of the sacred music ensemble, “Metallurg” House of Culture, Donetsk (2007–2011).
Classes
- Singing
- Choir
- Solfège
Stanislav Serdyuk
Baritone, opera singer, soloist and singing teacher.
Education
- S. Prokofiev Donetsk Conservatory (2007–2011): diploma as solo singer and singing teacher.
Experience
- More than 20 years as an opera singer and soloist, in leading and supporting baritone roles in opera productions across Europe.
- International productions and tours in Europe and Japan; solo performances in theatre projects.
Classes
- Singing: vocal technique, breathing and correct voice placement
Svetlana Loiman
Higher education in Economics, Advertising and Marketing, and Pedagogy. More than 25 years in education, culture and creative projects. She speaks four languages and plays the piano and guitar.
Education
- Engineer-economist, State Textile Academy (1995).
- Advertising marketing and copywriting, Higher School of Advertising (2003).
- Further training in interior design, computer design and German.
Experience
- Teacher at the state institution “Trubetskoy Estate in Khamovniki”, Moscow, since 2003.
- Artistic director of the floral studio “Radosti”, whose work won gold and silver medals at the World Exhibition Expo Flowers.
- Founder of the Argentine tango school “Avantango” in Moscow; author of books and articles about China and Tibet.
- At Platform Art Valencia she creates her own educational programmes.
Classes
- Cultural studies
- Art
- Russian
- Science club
Polina Golousova
Psychologist and educator with more than 20 years of experience with children and teenagers. Skilled dressmaker specialising in stage costumes, props and set elements.
Education
- Psychology and pedagogy.
- Dressmaking: stage costumes, props and set elements.
Experience
- Organising and coordinating educational, creative and cultural activities, and supporting children, teenagers and families.
- Uses play and creativity as tools for development; has run workshops, art activities and small children's shows.
Classes
- At Platform Art Valencia she creates the sets, costumes and props for our shows and projects
Pavel Ushakov
Theatre and film actor and acting teacher.
Education
- Samara State Institute of Culture (Russia), Drama and Film, graduated with honours.
Experience
- Three years in professional repertory theatre, in productions of various genres.
- As a teacher he works with children and teenagers using acting, improvisation and creative expression techniques.
- Counsellor at children's and youth camps: theatre workshops, art activities and group games.
Classes
- Acting, children's group
Leonid Morozov
Theatre and film actor and teacher of acting and singing, with more than three years of professional work in repertory theatre.
Education
- Samara State Institute of Culture (Russia), Drama and Film, graduated with honours.
- Further training in web design and Figma.
- Currently studying for a Higher Technical Diploma in International Trade in Valencia.
Experience
- As an actor he has taken part in many drama and musical productions of different genres.
- As a teacher of acting and singing he works with children and young people.
Classes
- Theatre for schoolchildren
Liya Safonova
Choreographer, professional dancer, dance teacher and artistic director, with a degree in culture and arts.
Education
- Belgorod State Institute of Arts and Culture.
- Children's Art School, dance and choreography.
Experience
- Experience in theatre, circus, philharmonic, musical shows and television in Russia and Colombia.
- Deputy director of the “Vysota” Dance Theatre; dancer at the Belgorod State Philharmonic; dancer, assistant choreographer and artistic director of the show ballet of the Great St Petersburg State Circus.
- Has worked with Valery Leontiev and Sergey Lazarev.
Classes
- Modern dance (Moderno)
Natalia Mukantaeva
Architect, set designer, theatre decorator and props specialist, interior and landscape designer, graphic designer and creative director. More than 25 years in architecture and design.
Education
- Yuri Gagarin State Technical University of Saratov: architect, designer.
Experience
- Founder and designer of the fashion and accessories brand LaVaKi (over 10 years): collections from idea and sketches to production; fashion shows and projects in Russia and Europe.
- Founder and head of a children's modelling and aesthetic development school.
- Set design, theatre decoration, props and original stage costumes; architecture and landscape projects.
Classes
- Art Fashion
- Set design and props
Oksana Karimskaya
Theatre and film actress, stage director, qualified speech therapist and teacher of acting and voice and speech technique. More than 25 years in theatre, teaching and speech development.
Education
- St Petersburg State Academy of Theatre Arts: theatre and film actress.
- Speech therapy: professional qualification and further training.
Experience
- Actress, director and teacher; founder and head of the children's theatre studio “ARTLAND” in St Petersburg.
- Works with children and adults, including bilingual children: speech development, diction, voice placement, public speaking.
Classes
- Acting
- Speech technique
- Speech therapy
Maria Spiridonova
Child and adolescent psychologist, educator and teacher of music and dance activities for children.
Education
- Child and adolescent psychology, pedagogy.
- Dance training.
Experience
- For eight years she ran a children's centre and an art studio: educational programmes, creative activities, classes and children's shows.
- Individual and group work with children and teenagers.
Classes
- Dance, music and early development activities
Maxim Kurmaev
Gymnast and trampoline coach.
Achievements
- Spanish trampoline gymnastics champion (2024).
- Silver medal at the Spanish Championship (2025).
- Member of the Spanish trampoline gymnastics team.
Experience
- “10 Puntos Tumbling” Gymnastics and Jumping Academy: professional and recreational training in trampoline, acrobatics and tumbling for children and adults.
Classes
- Gymnastics and acrobatics
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Marina Sukontseva
Founder and artistic director of the studio. Choreographer and stage director, director, theatre and film actress.
Nominee and winner at international competitions and festivals. She has directed and staged more than 65 shows and musicals in professional theatres, led workshops and masterclasses, and taken part in artistic exchanges and tours in Russia, Ukraine, France and Poland.
In the three years of Platform Art Valencia, the team has produced 15 shows, taken part in 5 festivals and run three seasons of summer camps with 65 children. Today 130 children and teenagers train at the studio.
Nominee and winner at international competitions and festivals. She has directed and staged more than 65 shows and musicals in professional theatres, led workshops and masterclasses, and taken part in artistic exchanges and tours in Russia, Ukraine, France and Poland.
In the three years of Platform Art Valencia, the team has produced 15 shows, taken part in 5 festivals and run three seasons of summer camps with 65 children. Today 130 children and teenagers train at the studio.
Education
- Moscow State Institute of Culture, Faculty of Choreography (2018–2020).
- L. V. Sobinov Saratov State Conservatory, Faculty of Theatre: theatre and film actress and director (2000–2005).
Experience
- Choreographer and stage director at Moscow theatres:
- Theatre of Music and Poetry directed by Elena Kamburova (2013–2018)
- Benefis Drama Theatre (2009–2013)
- School of Modern Drama Theatre (2007–2008)
Classes
- Dance
- Musical theatre
Nikolai Pokotylo
Musical theatre director.
Education
- GITIS, Russian Institute of Theatre Arts (Moscow), Faculty of Musical Theatre.
Experience
- Artistic director of the Krasnoyarsk Musical Theatre and the Musical Theatre of the Republic of Karelia; stage director of the Moscow Region Philharmonic.
- More than 40 productions in musical and drama theatres in Russia and other CIS countries, from musicals to opera and drama: the musicals “Vinyl”, “Viy”, “The Great Gatsby”, “The Mousetrap” and “The Captain’s Daughter”, and the operas “Turandot” and “Carmen”.
- His productions have received theatre awards; several were nominated and long-listed for Russia’s main national theatre award.
Classes
- Acting
Anna Serdyuk
Choir conductor and teacher of singing and solfège. She works individually with each student, developing their musical skills through singing and solfège classes for different ages.
Education
- Berdyansk Pedagogical University (2006–2011): children’s choir conductor, music teacher, teacher of music theory.
- Donetsk Music College (2000–2004): choir conducting.
Experience
- Chorister, Ukrainian Radio Choir, Kyiv (2019–2022).
- Children’s choir director, Transfiguration Cathedral, Kyiv (2012–2019).
- Director of the sacred music ensemble, “Metallurg” House of Culture, Donetsk (2007–2011).
Classes
- Singing
- Choir
- Solfège
Stanislav Serdyuk
Baritone, opera singer, soloist and singing teacher.
Education
- S. Prokofiev Donetsk Conservatory (2007–2011): diploma as solo singer and singing teacher.
Experience
- More than 20 years as an opera singer and soloist, in leading and supporting baritone roles in opera productions across Europe.
- International productions and tours in Europe and Japan; solo performances in theatre projects.
Classes
- Singing: vocal technique, breathing and correct voice placement
Svetlana Loiman
Higher education in Economics, Advertising and Marketing, and Pedagogy. More than 25 years in education, culture and creative projects. She speaks four languages and plays the piano and guitar.
Education
- Engineer-economist, State Textile Academy (1995).
- Advertising marketing and copywriting, Higher School of Advertising (2003).
- Further training in interior design, computer design and German.
Experience
- Teacher at the state institution “Trubetskoy Estate in Khamovniki”, Moscow, since 2003.
- Artistic director of the floral studio “Radosti”, whose work won gold and silver medals at the World Exhibition Expo Flowers.
- Founder of the Argentine tango school “Avantango” in Moscow; author of books and articles about China and Tibet.
- At Platform Art Valencia she creates her own educational programmes.
Classes
- Cultural studies
- Art
- Russian
- Science club
Polina Golousova
Psychologist and educator with more than 20 years of experience with children and teenagers. Skilled dressmaker specialising in stage costumes, props and set elements.
Education
- Psychology and pedagogy.
- Dressmaking: stage costumes, props and set elements.
Experience
- Organising and coordinating educational, creative and cultural activities, and supporting children, teenagers and families.
- Uses play and creativity as tools for development; has run workshops, art activities and small children’s shows.
Classes
- At Platform Art Valencia she creates the sets, costumes and props for our shows and projects
Pavel Ushakov
Theatre and film actor and acting teacher.
Education
- Samara State Institute of Culture (Russia), Drama and Film, graduated with honours.
Experience
- Three years in professional repertory theatre, in productions of various genres.
- As a teacher he works with children and teenagers using acting, improvisation and creative expression techniques.
- Counsellor at children’s and youth camps: theatre workshops, art activities and group games.
Classes
- Acting, children’s group
Leonid Morozov
Theatre and film actor and teacher of acting and singing, with more than three years of professional work in repertory theatre.
Education
- Samara State Institute of Culture (Russia), Drama and Film, graduated with honours.
- Further training in web design and Figma.
- Currently studying for a Higher Technical Diploma in International Trade in Valencia.
Experience
- As an actor he has taken part in many drama and musical productions of different genres.
- As a teacher of acting and singing he works with children and young people.
Classes
- Theatre for schoolchildren
Liya Safonova
Choreographer, professional dancer, dance teacher and artistic director, with a degree in culture and arts.
Education
- Belgorod State Institute of Arts and Culture.
- Children’s Art School, dance and choreography.
Experience
- Experience in theatre, circus, philharmonic, musical shows and television in Russia and Colombia.
- Deputy director of the “Vysota” Dance Theatre; dancer at the Belgorod State Philharmonic; dancer, assistant choreographer and artistic director of the show ballet of the Great St Petersburg State Circus.
- Has worked with Valery Leontiev and Sergey Lazarev.
Classes
- Modern dance (Moderno)
Natalia Mukantaeva
Architect, set designer, theatre decorator and props specialist, interior and landscape designer, graphic designer and creative director. More than 25 years in architecture and design.
Education
- Yuri Gagarin State Technical University of Saratov: architect, designer.
Experience
- Founder and designer of the fashion and accessories brand LaVaKi (over 10 years): collections from idea and sketches to production; fashion shows and projects in Russia and Europe.
- Founder and head of a children’s modelling and aesthetic development school.
- Set design, theatre decoration, props and original stage costumes; architecture and landscape projects.
Classes
- Art Fashion
- Set design and props
Oksana Karimskaya
Theatre and film actress, stage director, qualified speech therapist and teacher of acting and voice and speech technique. More than 25 years in theatre, teaching and speech development.
Education
- St Petersburg State Academy of Theatre Arts: theatre and film actress.
- Speech therapy: professional qualification and further training.
Experience
- Actress, director and teacher; founder and head of the children’s theatre studio “ARTLAND” in St Petersburg.
- Works with children and adults, including bilingual children: speech development, diction, voice placement, public speaking.
Classes
- Acting
- Speech technique
- Speech therapy
Maria Spiridonova
Child and adolescent psychologist, educator and teacher of music and dance activities for children.
Education
- Child and adolescent psychology, pedagogy.
- Dance training.
Experience
- For eight years she ran a children’s centre and an art studio: educational programmes, creative activities, classes and children’s shows.
- Individual and group work with children and teenagers.
Classes
- Dance, music and early development activities
Maxim Kurmaev
Gymnast and trampoline coach.
Achievements
- Spanish trampoline gymnastics champion (2024).
- Silver medal at the Spanish Championship (2025).
- Member of the Spanish trampoline gymnastics team.
Experience
- “10 Puntos Tumbling” Gymnastics and Jumping Academy: professional and recreational training in trampoline, acrobatics and tumbling for children and adults.
Classes
- Gymnastics and acrobatics