Photos taken by John Clark

Yelena Konetchy has performed in a variety of works, from stage, film and video to corporate events, commercials, festivals and themed parties. She has set choreography for Crank Collective’s “Cabeza De Vaca” at the Long Center and has danced in music videos and on stage with Austin Musicians Meganoke and Suzanne Monroe. Yelena has performed in many festivals, including Big Range Dance Festival, Austin Dance Festival, and Inspiro Festival. In addition to film and stage, she has performed as a ballet dancer for a Gold Bond commercial and The Bear and as a Jazz Dancer for DevaCurl. She has also spent seasons with The Illinois Ballet, Charleston Ballet Theatre and Thel Dance Theatre. Her background includes classical ballet, modern, jazz and contemporary dance and choreography. She works well with others and fulfills the needs for each performance and/or production.