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abrupt cancelation

Russian Ballet Show in South Korea Canceled Amid Ukraine Tensions

The April 16 show's cancelation comes after another planned performance in Seoul featuring Russia's top ballet dancer Svetlana Zakharova was axed in March...

the year 2023 in the arts

Russian Dance in 2023: Back to the Soviet Model of Isolated Development?

Support for local small-town initiatives is welcome now, but without contact with the world, what will Russian dance become?

performance art

Modern Dance in a St. Petersburg Garment Factory

Do you ever wonder who made your clothes? After seeing this performance, you will.

it's a digital world

Ballerina Natalia Osipova Puts First-Ever NFT Ballets Up for Sale

Non-fungible tokens are original works of art preserved in digital form.

Angelin Preljocaj’s Unorthodox ‘Swan Lake’ Premieres in St. Petersburg

In this version of the classic ballet, the swan is an expression of the fragility of nature.

breaking with the past

'Context.Diana Vishneva' Shatters the Classical Dance Wall

Yes, Russia is still a classical dance country, but not for long, if Diana Vishneva has her say.

innovative arts

Diana Vishneva Dances Through History in the Pushkin Museum

A film made with five choreographers, five composers, and five halls of the Pushkin Museum.

See the 'Authentic Sleeping Beauty' in St. Petersburg

The story of the changes to "Sleeping Beauty" are almost as interesting as the ballet itself.

2021 look ahead

Moscow Arts Scene in 2021: A Spectacular Year Ahead

Cultural life came to a standstill last year, but this year arts lovers may get a double dose of culture.

Ballet Business

For Ballet Shoes, Russian Company Is on Pointe

In a country better known for exporting oil and arms, Grishko is a rare success story for Russian craftsmanship.

shall we dance?

Grand Kremlin Palace Hosts Regal Ball for Young Cadets

Girls dressed in pastel ballgowns and white gloves while young men appeared in full military uniform.

On This Day in 1877, 'Swan Lake' Premiered

The story of love, betrayal, and swans would become a multigenerational symbol of conformity and rebellion in an ever-changing Russia.

Racism controversy

Russian Ballet's Use of Blackface Ignites Online Controversy

Prominent African-American ballet dancer Misty Copeland said the Bolshoi Theater's use of blackface highlights “the reality of the ballet world.”

Unfit Reverence

Russian Blogger Fined for ‘Disrespectful’ Reggaeton Dance at Monument

The blogger had “insulted human dignity and public morality," the court said.

Illuminati Confirmed?

The Triangle Challenge Comes to Russia

A new viral dance trend has arrived.

Daddy Yankee Promotes Russian Deadpool Dancing Video

The featured dancer said it was his first time dancing reggaeton.

From Don Quixote to Rudolph Nureyev

Dancer and choreographer Johan Kobborg is in St. Petersburg with a new Don Quixote ballet and a new Nureyev film.

From Extravagance to Exile: What to See at the Chekhov Theater Festival

From May 24 to July 20, the Chekhov International Theater Festival is bringing 21 productions from 14 different countries to Moscow, with highlights including...

Paint the Town Green: Moscow Gets Ready to Celebrate the Emerald Isle

It's that time of year again — Moscow is celebrating St. Patrick's Day with a wealth of cultural events for Irish Week, including the Irish Film Festival...

Moscow on Stage: The Celebration Goes On

If you’re still in a bit of a holiday mood, here are two performances you might want to catch over the next week. Pleasure – guaranteed.

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