The episode featured a special performance of the "Dance of the Knights" from Prokofiev's Romeo and Juliet , arranged for harps and performed by members of the Moscow State Academic Symphony Orchestra.
A frequent guest (and future host of the show), providing expert commentary as the Rector of the Vaganova Academy.
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 The episode featured a special performance of the
Participants spoke about the physical toll of the profession, including the constant pain and the "bloody" reality of pointe shoes. Notable Guests and Performances
Famous veterans shared personal stories about the difficult transition from performing to teaching or retiring. Hosted at the time by Maxim Galkin and
You can find more details or watch archival clips of this episode on the official Channel One website or popular Russian media portals like Vokrug.TV .
Guests discussed the rigor of the Russian training system and how it produces dancers with a distinctive "soulful" and expressive style. You can find more details or watch archival
Principal dancers from the Bolshoi and Mariinsky theaters shared their contemporary experiences.