Simon Kazantsev was born in Russia. He received his training from the renowned Bolshoi Ballet Academy in Moscow.

Upon graduation, he joined the Stanislavsky Ballet, one of Moscow’s leading companies. He then toured internationally while attending the Bolshoi Ballet Academy College, where he earned a BA in Pedagogy and Dance.

Simon is currently Ballet Master of Jersey City Ballet Theater Company and School. He instructs a variety of classes within both the Youth and Adult Programs.