This is a video I wished I didn’t have to make: a memorial to Vladimir Shklyarov, who died in November. As a Principal Dancer with the Mariinsky Ballet and a guest artist with major ballet companies, Vladimir Shklyarov gained worldwide …
Category: Ballet-General

Rudolf Nureyev YouTube Video
Check out my latest YouTube video on Rudolf Nureyev, one of the most celebrated dancers of all time. After his defection from the Soviet Union, he became a sensation in the West. His technical prowess, charismatic stage presence, and innovative …

Alexander Godunov YouTube Video
Check out my latest YouTube video on Alexander Godunov. With dynamic athleticism and abundant charisma, Godunov made his mark as one of the leading male dancers of the 1970s and early 1980s. His variations were a whirlwind of powerful turns …

New YouTube Video: Ukrainian Fouettés
Check out my latest YouTube video on fouettés from great Ukrainian dancers. My favorite choreographer Alexei Ratmansky posted a video on his Instagram and YouTube channels of five Ukrainian ballerinas in honor of the 2024 International Women’s Day. The five …

Baryshnikov/Bolle Giselle Coda Video
Check out my latest YouTube video on the Giselle coda. The role of Count Albrecht in the iconic ballet Giselle is a supreme test of a male dancer. The role in the tragic classic demands a high degree of dramatic …

Christine Shevchenko on Pointe Shoes
Check out my latest YouTube video on pointe shoes. This video series provides an overview of pointe shoes from the perspective of an elite professional dancer. This video provides commentary from American Ballet Theatre’s Christine Shevchenko on topics ranging from …