Russian, Ukrainian ballet stars to dance together in Naples
2 years, 9 months ago

Russian, Ukrainian ballet stars to dance together in Naples

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy A Ukrainian ballerina who fled the war in her homeland and a Russian ballerina who quit the Bolshoi Ballet over the Russian invasion rehearsed on a stage in Naples ahead of a sold-out benefit performance Monday night to raise funds for the Red Cross and champion the cause of peace in Ukraine. Naples’ San Carlo Theater billed the event “Stand with Ukraine — Ballet for Peace.” Despite that description, the prospect of Russian dancers dancing on the same stage with Ukrainians reportedly angered Ukraine’s consul in Naples. That’s why we are here, that’s why we are dancing tonight.” Fellow prima ballerina Gurskaya said her performance is one way to help Ukraine.

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Ballet dancer Shklyarov dies after balcony fall, Russian police launch probe
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Ballet dancer Shklyarov dies after balcony fall, Russian police launch probe

India Today  

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Ukrainian ballet dancers tour the U.S. — and bring attention to the war back home
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Ukrainian ballet dancers tour the U.S. — and bring attention to the war back home

NPR  

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Ballet dancers from across Ukraine bring 'Giselle' to the Kennedy Center
1 year, 11 months ago

Ballet dancers from across Ukraine bring 'Giselle' to the Kennedy Center

NPR  

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Russian ballet star Natalia Osipova: ‘I try not to listen to the news. I don’t want to be political’
2 years, 9 months ago

Russian ballet star Natalia Osipova: ‘I try not to listen to the news. I don’t want to be political’

The Independent  

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A former Bolshoi dancer is helping young dancers flee Ukraine, one ballet school at a time
2 years, 9 months ago

A former Bolshoi dancer is helping young dancers flee Ukraine, one ballet school at a time

LA Times  

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Encore: Schools across Europe work to house Ukraine's young dancers
2 years, 9 months ago

Encore: Schools across Europe work to house Ukraine's young dancers

NPR  

Encore: Schools across Europe work to house Ukraine's young dancers A major ballet competition set to happen in Kyiv was canceled when Russia attacked. MICHEL MARTIN, HOST: A major ballet competition was supposed to take place this month in Ukraine's capital, Kyiv. Now organizers are helping dozens of young Ukrainian dancers find safe haven at schools throughout Europe and the …

Prima ballerina Olga Smirnova leaves Bolshoi Ballet in protest of Russian invasion
2 years, 9 months ago

Prima ballerina Olga Smirnova leaves Bolshoi Ballet in protest of Russian invasion

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Olga Smirnova: Ballerina quits Russian company over Ukraine war
2 years, 9 months ago

Olga Smirnova: Ballerina quits Russian company over Ukraine war

Al Jazeera  

Smirnova, who previously expressed her opposition to Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, will join the Dutch National Ballet. Russian prima ballerina Olga Smirnova, a critic of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, has quit the Bolshoi Ballet company in Moscow and will join the Dutch National Ballet, the Dutch organisation has said. “It is a privilege to have her dance with our company …

Ballet stars to join together in Dance For Ukraine gala
2 years, 10 months ago

Ballet stars to join together in Dance For Ukraine gala

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British Ballerina is set to graduate form the prestigious Bolshoi Ballet Academy in Moscow
3 years, 7 months ago

British Ballerina is set to graduate form the prestigious Bolshoi Ballet Academy in Moscow

Daily Mail  

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