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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
Famous veterans shared personal stories about the difficult transition from performing to teaching or retiring.
A frequent guest (and future host of the show), providing expert commentary as the Rector of the Vaganova Academy.
Guests discussed the rigor of the Russian training system and how it produces dancers with a distinctive "soulful" and expressive style.
The show featured archival footage and tributes to historical icons like Anna Pavlova , Galina Ulanova , and Maya Plisetskaya .