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Evgeny Ivanchenko, principal |
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Evgeny Ivanchenko is a tall dancer whose long limbs enable his dancing to achieve a large scale in all his steps, especially in his space-devouring high 'jetes' that are a joy to watch. His effortless technical bravura and sensitive partnering are both admirable. Some however may find his acting too bland. He is a noble Siegfried in "Swan Lake".
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Danila Korsuntsev, principal |
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This tall and solidly built dancer, formerly of the Moscow Classical Ballet, is an impressive virtuoso dancer. Korsuntsev is a noble Prince Siegfried, an ardent Young Man in "Chopiniana", and a splendid cavalier in Balanchine's "Diamonds".
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Andrei Merkuriev, first soloist |
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Since joining the Kirov Ballet in 2001, Andrei Merkuriev has made a lot of headway. In 2002, he created the role of the Prince in Alexei Ratmansky's production of "Cinderella". A handsome and stylish dancer with charm aplenty and a strong technique, Merkuriev shines in the princely roles, as well as in the supporting roles such as Espada in "Don Quixote". He is moving in the title role in Balanchine's "The Prodigal Son".
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Vyacheslav Samodurov, first soloist |
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Vyacheslav Samodurov is a virtuoso dancer of average build and a first-rate partner. One of St Petersburg's favourite male dancers, Samodurov astounds audiences as the male soloist in "Rubies" and in "Le Corsaire". For a role that demands an immense self-expression like Petrushka, Samodurov shows a true and overwhelming passion. He also combines dramatic ability with his virtuosity as Mercutio in "Romeo and Juliet".
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Leonid Sarafanov, first soloist |
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20-year-old Leonid Sarafanov is a hugely talented young dancer who joined the Kirov Ballet in 2002. He danced brilliantly as Solor when he made his debut during the Kirov's season at the Lowry in April.
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Dmitri Simeonov, corps |
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Only a year out of the Vaganova Academy, the tall 18-year-old Dmitri Simeonov made a memorable debut as Solor in "La Bayadere" at the Maryinsky last spring. Simeonov has a pleasing line, high elevation in his jumps, and a commanding stage presence. He is also impressive as the second cavalier in "Emeralds".
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Igor Zelensky, principal |
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Igor Zelensky returns to the Kirov, his home company, whenever his busy schedule of guesting worldwide allows. Sometimes he can seem somewhat indifferent, jet lagged even, but this is a 100% major dance star who nobody easily ignores.
It's the terrific power of his well-centred pirouettes and the arrowy strength of his jumps which are so imposing, and enhance his roles such as Solor and Prince Siegfried.
This tall and atheletic blond dancer is also known as an attentive and reliable partner, occasionally to Darcey Bussell. However it is with the Kirov that he shows his true colours, as a man of burning eyes, powering noiselessly through the air with all his heart as well as all his might.
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