Diana Stetsenko was born on April 17, 2001, in Kyiv, Ukraine. She began her professional ballet training at the age of seven at the School of Arts in Kyiv, where her early talent, discipline, and natural musicality quickly became evident. At the age of twelve, she entered the Kyiv State Choreographic School, one of Ukraine’s most respected classical ballet institutions, and graduated in 2019.

After graduation, Diana joined the Lviv National Opera, beginning her professional career in one of Ukraine’s leading opera and ballet theaters. In 2020, she continued her artistic development at the National Opera of Ukraine, performing in classical repertoire and gaining valuable experience within a major national ballet company.

In 2022, Diana received a contract with Semperoper Dresden in Germany, further expanding her international professional experience by touring and appearing before audiences across Europe, Australia, New Zealand, and North America.

In 2025, Diana joined the ballet troupe of Classical Arts Entertainment, where she now performs as a Principal Dancer with The United European Ballet Company. Her work with the company continues to highlight her elegant classical line, expressive interpretation, and strong command of both lyrical and technically demanding roles. Classical Arts Entertainment lists Diana Stetsenko among its Principal Dancers.

Diana’s repertoire includes Mavka in Forest Song, Clara in The Nutcracker, Gerda in The Snow Queen, Aurora in The Sleeping Beauty, Odette in Swan Lake, as well as featured roles including Little Swans, Pas de Trois, Brides, Cupid, Street Dancer, Myrtha, and Peasant Pas de Deux.

Her performance as Gerda in The Snow Queen was noted in The Harvard Crimson, which identified her as one of the production's central performers. In Australia, Australian Arts Review wrote about Diana’s performance as Mavka in Forest Song, noting the stylish quality of the choreography and the impressive partnering and lifts in the production.

Diana Stetsenko has toured in Germany, Italy, Sweden, Denmark, Switzerland, Australia, New Zealand, the United States, the Czech Republic, Lithuania, Latvia, Finland, Iceland, and Estonia. Her international career reflects the discipline, resilience, and artistic strength of a new generation of Ukrainian ballet artists.

Today, Diana continues to perform as a Principal Dancer with Classical Arts Entertainment / The United European Ballet Company, captivating audiences with her grace, emotional sensitivity, refined technique, and dedication to the classical ballet tradition.

Diana Stetsenko began her professional ballet education at the age of seven at the School of Arts in Kyiv. At the age of twelve, she entered the Kyiv State Choreographic School, one of Ukraine’s leading institutions for classical ballet training. She graduated in 2019, completing a strong academic foundation in classical ballet technique, stage discipline, and performance practice.

Diana began her professional career with the Lviv National Opera after graduating from the Kyiv State Choreographic School. In 2020, she joined the National Opera of Ukraine, where she continued developing her classical repertoire. In 2022, she received a contract with Semperoper Dresden in Germany. Since 2023, she has performed as a leading dancer with The State Ballet Theatre of Ukraine, and in 2025, she joined Classical Arts Entertainment / The United European Ballet Company as a Principal Dancer.

Forest Song — Mavka
The Nutcracker — Clara
The Nutcracker — Chinese Doll
The Nutcracker — Spanish Doll
The Snow Queen — Gerda
The Sleeping Beauty — Aurora
Swan Lake — Odette
Swan Lake — Little Swans
Swan Lake — Pas de Trois
Swan Lake — Brides
Don Quixote — Kitri’s Friends
Don Quixote — Cupid
Don Quixote — Street Dancer
Giselle — Myrtha
Giselle — Peasant Pas de Deux

Diana Stetsenko is recognized as a finalist and prize-winning participant in international ballet competitions. Her listed honors include:

Mysul-Potok International Classical and Contemporary Choreography Competition - Finalist, Kyiv, 2016
Grand Prix Kyiv International Ballet Festival - Kyiv, 2019

Diana has toured internationally across Europe, Australia, New Zealand, and North America. Her performance geography includes:

Germany, Italy, Sweden, Denmark, Switzerland, Australia, New Zealand, the United States, the Czech Republic, Lithuania, Latvia, Finland, Iceland, and Estonia.

Diana Stetsenko’s artistry is defined by lyrical expression, refined classical line, musical sensitivity, and emotional sincerity. She brings a soft but powerful stage presence to romantic and dramatic roles, while maintaining the technical clarity required for major classical repertoire.

In roles such as Mavka, Gerda, Aurora, Clara, and Odette, Diana combines elegance, delicacy, and dramatic storytelling. Her performances reflect the tradition of Ukrainian classical ballet while also showing the individuality and emotional strength of a young international principal dancer.