Diana Vishneva

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Diana Vishneva

Vishneva in 2007
Born (1976-07-13) July 13, 1976
Leningrad, Soviet Union
Occupation ballet dancer
Years active 1995–present
Current group Mariinsky Ballet,
American Ballet Theatre
Website
www.vishneva.ru

Diana Vishneva (born July 13, 1976) is a Russian ballet dancer who performs as a principal dancer with both the Mariinsky Ballet (formerly the Kirov Ballet) and the American Ballet Theatre.[1]

Vishneva was born in St. Petersburg and was trained at the Vaganova Choreographic Institute.[2] While at the Vaganova school, she scored the highest scores known to the school's history. Upon her graduation in 1995, joined the company of the Mariinsky Theatre. There, in 1996 she was promoted to the level of principal dancer and received the Prix Benois de la Danse.

Vishneva first appeared with the American Ballet Theatre during its 2003 spring season.[2]

In 2008, Vishneva joined the Honorary Board of Directors of the Russian Children's Welfare Society (RCWS).[3][4]

Roles performed

Vishneva's repertoire includes Don Quixote, Romeo and Juliet, La Bayadère, Sleeping Beauty, Swan Lake, and Giselle. She also performs the works of modern choreographers, especially those of George Balanchine, William Forsythe and Roland Petit. She has enjoyed critical acclaim for her interpretation of Rubies, (the second movement of Balanchine's evening-length, ballet, Jewels) Giselle, and Kenneth MacMillan's Manon. Her partners have included such well-known dancers as Angel Corella and Vladimir Malakhov.

In addition to dancing with the Kirov Ballet, Vishneva has made guest appearances with many ballet companies, including not only American Ballet Theatre, but also the Bolshoi Ballet and the Paris Opera Ballet; she will perform at New York City Center in March 2012.

Exibitions

See also

References

  1. ↑ Roslyn Sulcas (June 14, 2007). "Prima Ballerina With Supple Grace and a Will of Steel". The New York Times. 
  2. ↑ 2.0 2.1 "Dancers: Principals: Diana Vishneva". American Ballet Theatre. Retrieved February 13, 2012. 
  3. ↑ "Events: Petroushka on the Hudson". Russian Children's Welfare Society. 
  4. ↑ "About Us: Board of Directors". Russian Children's Welfare Society. 
  5. ↑ "Diana Vishneva through the Lens of Patrick Demarchelier, MAMM". 

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