Pianist and composer with russian roots, Ellina Akimova, worked at the Bolchoï from 1990 to 1995, she now works in France as pianist accompanist at the Ballet School of the Paris National Opéra, at the CNSMDP, at the CND, and at the Danse school of the conservatoire of the XVIIe district of Paris.

Dance Accompaniment - La Danse Accompagnée is a set of Music for Ballet Class CDs composed and interpreted by Ellina Akimova. This collection is a wonderful tool for ballet teachers. Music for ballet class volume I, III and IV feature music for the entire ballet class ; Music for ballet class volume II feature music for adagio, divertissement and "pas de deux".