Elżbieta Czeszejko
Founder, choreographer
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Elżbieta Czeszejko is a respected dancer, choreographer and dance teacher, a graduate of the State Ballet School in Gdańsk. She began her stage career at the Baltic Opera in Gdańsk and gained artistic experience working with the Baltic Artistic Agency BART, Polish Television and numerous stage projects across the country.
For nearly three decades she was involved in artistic and educational work in Wejherowo, where she raised several generations of young dancers. As a choreographer, director and instructor she created dozens of dance and ballet productions, and the ensembles she led won hundreds of awards at national and international competitions. In her work she combined the highest standards of ballet technique with a passion for nurturing the talents of children and youth.
She is a laureate of numerous awards and honours for her artistic activity and contribution to culture. In 2024 she received the Rose Medal of the Mayor of Wejherowo for her many years of teaching, artistic and educational work. Over the years she has trained more than 1,500 young dancers, many of whom continued their education at ballet schools and on professional stages in Poland and abroad.
She is the creator of ballet productions such as „The Nutcracker” and the author of hundreds of choreographies presented at festivals, competitions and cultural events. Her work left a lasting mark on the dance community of Pomerania, and the name Elżbieta Czeszejko has for years been associated with professionalism, passion and an exceptional approach to working with young artists.
Her motto can be summed up in one sentence: „Dance is not only the art of movement, it is a path to discovering talent, character and sensitivity”.