Aleksandra Efimova is the founder of Growing Through Arts and President of Russian Pointe Inc, a brand of luxury ballet shoes specially handcrafted and imported directly from Russia. Russian Pointe’s flagship Russian Pointe Dance Boutique on Chicago’s Magnificent Mile features the most sought-after pointe shoes and dancewear accessories as well as the entire Growing Through Arts Collection. Born in St. Petersburg, Russia, Aleksandra graduated from the renowned Art School at the Hermitage State Art Museum and received training classical dance, art and academics. In 1993, she moved the United States where she started her first successful company while still an undergraduate student. An Alumna of the prestigious Harvard Business School, she has dedicated herself to sharing access to and enjoyment of the arts, and to building bridges among people of different cultures. Her passion for the arts, Russian culture and international relations has helped propel Aleksandra Enterprises into the international spotlight as a company that transcends boundaries of language and culture.
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The following business and philanthropic endeavors fall under the auspices of Aleksandra Enterprises:
Russian Pointe, Inc.Russian Pointe, Inc. provides dancers with the finest pointe shoes on the market today, crafted in Moscow in the grand tradition of pointe shoemaking. Russian Pointe shoes are offered only through Authorized Retailers throughout the U.S. and Canada, to help ensure the safety and optimal performance that personal fittings provide.
Russian Pointe was founded by Aleksandra Efimova in 1998.
Russian Pointe Dance BoutiqueRussian Pointe Dance Boutique is the company’s elegant flagship store, located on Chicago’s Magnificent Mile. The Boutique offers personal, expert fitting in Russian Pointe shoes and exquisite ballroom shoes, and a delightful selection of luxurious dancewear and accessories, including hard-to-find brands and products. Also functioning as a “salon,” the Boutique is a popular meeting place for dancers and frequently hosts receptions for the arts.
Russian Pointe Dance Boutique opened its doors in 2006.
Growing Through Arts® creates and markets educational books and toys for children. Growing Through Arts® products are infused with the philosophy that participating in the arts can have a dynamic impact on children’s careers, educations, and social lives.
Russian Culture Now aims to enrich people's lives by increasing awareness of and appreciation for Russia's current contributions to the fine arts and by fostering an international interchange of ideas through the arts and education.
Chicago Sister Cities International is committed to promoting Chicago as a global city, developing international partnerships and networks, and sharing best practices on a city-to-city basis.
Chicago Mayor Richard M. Daley signed the Sister City singing with Moscow in 1997 which established a foundation for a fruitful relationship in the areas of, business, arts, culture and education.
In an effort to reach out and better serve Illinois constituents from all backgrounds and walks of life, U.S. Sen. Mark Kirk (R-Ill.) formed the Eastern European Advisory Board, created to address concerns of Eastern European constituents, small business owners, and community leaders.
The board, chaired by Aleksandra Efimova, includes representatives of several ethnicities, including Russian, Armenian, Lithuanian, Latvian,Estonian, Ukrainian, Czech, and Hungarian business and community leaders.
http://kirk.senate.gov
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