"The Talisman" pas de deux 2/2 - Students of the Vaganova Academy

[BalletBabyBoy]

The boys' variation that is.

[BalletBabyBoy]

Isn't this music from Laurentia? sp?

[Dawn8022]

Who is the male dancer? he is Absolutely amazing

[mariinskyfan]

I love Nikitina but she was too thin back then. She is a perfect weight right now. She is one of my favs for sure. She is one of the few ballerinas who could dance almost any role. For instance, I could see her as Aurora or Lilac, Nikiya or Gamzatti, etc. Same for smaller roles. I could see her dancing all three of the shade soloist variations, etc. I would cast her as Odette/Odile for her first major principal role. She would be able to showcase her rare versatility.

[palubob]

@mariinskyfan. I fully share your opinion. She is an impressive young dancer, and so mature.

[palubob]

Thank you for the most informative notes on the music. Concerning Masahiro Nakaya, did he return to Japan or join a Russian company after graduation?

[ecj177]

Beautiful performance!!!!  Thank you for posting.