Founder / Artistic Director

One of the greatest international ballerinas of the 21st century, Ms. Chieko Dulepa (Oiwa) is celebrated worldwide for her dazzling virtuosity, captivating beauty, and profound dramatic power. Her performances leave an indelible impression on audiences, whether portraying classical heroines or contemporary characters. Renowned not only in her native Japan but across the globe, Ms. Dulepa’s artistry continues to inspire dancers and ballet lovers alike.

Ms. Dulepa received her early training in Japan under esteemed mentors Reiko Matsuoka, Natalia Bolshakova, and Vadim Gulyaev. From a young age, she demonstrated exceptional promise, earning top prizes and awards at numerous prestigious competitions, including The National Saitama Dance Competition, Japan’s National Dance Competition, The Kobe Modern Dance Competition, and the Asia Pacific International Ballet Competition. She also performed at esteemed festivals such as the Aberdeen International Youth Festival (Scotland) and The Young Ballet Festival (Japan), laying the groundwork for an illustrious international career.

In 1999, Ms. Dulepa joined Ballet International (Indianapolis, USA) as a principal dancer, where she honed her craft under the guidance of ballet legends Eldar Aliev, Irina Kolpakova, Vladilen Semenov, and Tatiana Pali. Throughout her career, she graced the stages of major ballet companies and gala performances worldwide, including Universal Ballet Company of Korea (US Tour), La Gala des Étoiles (Canada), International Gala (Venezuela), Stars of the Kirov (Germany), Aichi Dance Festival (Japan), New Jersey Ballet (USA), Cincinnati Ballet (USA), and Reiko Matsuoka Ballet Company (Japan), where she also began her career as a teacher and mentor.

Ms. Dulepa’s repertoire spans an impressive range of classical and contemporary masterpieces. She has performed principal roles in ballets such as Swan Lake, Don Quixote, The Nutcracker, The Sleeping Beauty, Paquita, Raymonda, Giselle, La Bayadère, Coppelia, Napoli, La Fille Mal Gardée, Diana and Acteon, Le Corsaire, Grand Pas Classique, The Stone Flower, Creation of the World, One Thousand and One Nights, and many more.

Her ability to merge technical brilliance with deep emotional expression earned her acclaim as one of the most beloved ballerinas of her generation.

In 2010, together with her husband Vadym Dulepa, Ms. Dulepa co-founded the W.B.A.C. in Toronto, Canada. What began as a national initiative soon grew into an internationally respected platform. By 2013, they proudly launched the first World Ballet Art Competition Grand Prix, attracting talented young dancers from around the world, offering scholarships, awards, and the opportunity to perform alongside world-class ballet stars during the WBAC Grand Prix Gala, Dance Planet.

In recognition of her outstanding contributions to the global dance community, in 2015, Ms. Dulepa was admitted to membership by the International Dance Council CID (UNESCO), the official worldwide organization for all forms of dance.

2010–Present – Founder / Artistic Director of W.B.A.C. Grand Prix — World Ballet Art Competition Grand Prix

Ms. Dulepa’s artistic philosophy emphasizes the transformative power of dance. She believes that true artistry lies in the ability to transcend technique and touch the soul of the audience. As a mentor, she is dedicated to nurturing the next generation of dancers, instilling in them the same passion, discipline, and love for the art form that have defined her remarkable career.

Today, as Founder and Artistic Director of the W.B.A.C. Grand Prix, Ms. Dulepa continues to leave a lasting impact on the international ballet scene, inspiring young dancers to pursue excellence and bringing the universal language of ballet to audiences around the world.