Zakharova svetlana biography for kids

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Svetlana Zakharova. First, I have to admit that I've never been a fangirl of the Russian ballerina. Despite her perfect physicality, 180° turnout, sky-high extensions, incredible feet and crystal clean technique. Her dancing is no doubt awe-inspiring and amazing, but I'm not that crazy for over-split developpés and grand jetés, certainly not in the most classical repertoire. A bit of upward curve goes a long way, but why shorten the line to make an exposition of extreme flexibility? The aesthetic of an extremely over-split jump is lost on me. Having said that, it would be very odd and unfair to dismiss a star like Zakharova because of the way she uses her extraordinary physical abilities. Albeit, she is not the first to ruffle traditionalists' feathers, the great Sylvie Guillem did it long before her. And I do adore Guillem, who does bear a physical resemblance with Zakhraova.... Anyway, ballet thrives on exceptional talent, discipline and artistry - all qualities that Svetlana Zakharova has in abundance. When it was announced that she would guest perform in The Finnish National Ballet's production of La Bayadère, dancing the role of Nikiya, I knew it was the event I could not miss. I was very lucky to get tickets.

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Spotlight Saturday: Svetlana Zakharova

This week's Spotlight Saturday focuses on Russian prima ballerina Svetlana Zakharova.

As Kitri in 'Don Quixote'

Svetlana Yuryevna Zakharova was born 10 June, 1979 in Lutsk, Ukraine, then part of the Soviet Union. At the age of 6, she was taken by her mother to learn folk dancing. At 10, she auditioned for the Kiev Choreographic School and was accepted. She spent six years there in the class of Valeria Sulegina. At the age of 15, she entered the international 'Vaganova Prix' contest in St. Petersburg, as the youngest dancer. She won second prize.

In 'Carmen'

She was then invited to study at the Vaganova Ballet Academy. in St. Petersburg. Without precedent, she was allowed to skip the second class and move straight into the graduating class. Six months later, she was invited to perform a solo role in Don Quixote by the Mariinsky Theatre. She danced 'Queen of the Dryads' at only 16. At the age of 17, she graduated from Vaganova in the class of Elena Evteeva, and was immediately accepted into the Mariinsky company.

As Nikiya in 'La Bayadere'

Under the guidance of her mentor Olga Moiseeva, Zakharova debuted as Maria in The Fountain of Bakh

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