Principal dancers from the Bolshoi and Mariinsky theaters shared their contemporary experiences.
The episode of the talk show titled "The Russian Soul of Ballet" (Русская душа балета) aired on January 4, 2020 , on Russia's Channel One. Hosted at the time by Maxim Galkin and Yulia Menshova , the program brought together legendary figures and rising stars of the dance world to discuss the global phenomenon of Russian ballet. Key Discussion Topics Principal dancers from the Bolshoi and Mariinsky theaters
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Guests discussed the rigor of the Russian training system and how it produces dancers with a distinctive "soulful" and expressive style. Principal dancers from the Bolshoi and Mariinsky theaters
Famous veterans shared personal stories about the difficult transition from performing to teaching or retiring.
The episode provided an intimate look at the sacrifices and triumphs behind the scenes of the world's most prestigious stages: