So Novikova became Prima after 19 years of dancing and that it took so long, is widely considered a scandal. I don't think Fateyev wants to look ridiculous again. The other Primas go as follows: Visneva very soon after graduation( don't know exactly), Kondaurova after 11 years, Tereskina and Somova after 5, Skorik after 8. Based on the above,notwithstanding their abilities, the following are unlikely to be named: Osmolkina 23 years of dancing, Yevseyeva 21, Kollegova 22, Matvienko 21, Shirinkina 16. The next two still have a chance: Batoyeva 13 and Shapran 11. The rest dance 7 years or less. Fateyev does not seem to be in a hurry to name Primas in general. 6 years passed between naming Skorik and Novikova. So it is possible that a second soloist or lower will be named. I think Shakirova and Khoreva are the frontrunners.

@kellyantoniadou8897

2 жыл бұрын

Nice analysis! Yes, some should have been promoted and will never be promoted now for the reason you described.

@dancingbluecrane2813

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you SO much for taking the time to give us this most interesting information. Considering how many years have been allowed to pass without promoting the older and most deserving ballerinas to principal level, the choice is narrowed down to the younger ones. I am, I suppose, a wishful thinker that would love to see the mature ballerinas, Osmolkina, Kolegova and Yevseyeva promoted, even if their careers as principals might be relatively short. All three of them deserved to be principals long ago and they have what the upcoming younger ones are often said to lack, namely, personal interpretation and charismatic stage personalities.

@user-kr7hf8bo2l

2 жыл бұрын

no one knows Maria Ilushkina ~ she is the rising star.

@bekezsuzsa4716

2 жыл бұрын

Agree. I hope it will be so.

@natalisvetozar3548

2 жыл бұрын

Хорева! Мария! Харизматична! Технична! И очень одарена физически! Успеха! В танце!!!

May Nagahisha is absolutely unforgettable. Brava

@hrh4961

Жыл бұрын

Mariinsky seems to have. She is no longer listed on their website.

@lsky4446

Жыл бұрын

I cannot believe she's gone from Mariinsky! I was rooting for her promotion!!! May is definitely AMAZING!!!

@sarahbabcock8188

10 ай бұрын

I was also very impressed by her. Wonder where she is now

Renata Shakirova is the most exciting of them all by a long shot. She of course brings to mind Plisetskaya with that jump and her blinding charisma.

@fluffywuffykinsies

2 жыл бұрын

Yep, agreed. She's got the zest and smile and energy of plisetskaya, unlike any other mariinsky ballerina today.

@ioioioioio265

Жыл бұрын

I think she's looks like a man...

It was Batoeva! It's really long deserved. Shakirova is next definitely.

Nadezda Batoyeva is officially the new Ballerina at Mariinsky! Congratulations!

SHAKIROVA IS THE BEST !! TECHNIQUE , POSTURE , BEAUTIFUL PHISIQUE, ENERGY ... ....SHE IS COMPLETE !!!

Shakirova is the best! It,s really powerful. Technique is really great♡

I have to say I really like the younger generation of Mariinsky soloists. Shakirova is fantastic in everything, already dancing a huge repertoire, and has so much personality on top of her technique especially in roles like Rubies. She should definitely be promoted sooner rather than later. Illiushkina I have also been admiring much recently she has many special qualities on top of her superb technique (her Swan Lake in particular is a beautiful interpretation) , but she was very recently promoted to First Soloist and probably has some time before any more promotions. Nagahisa instantly stands out in this grouping, but in a way that can only contribute to the Mariinsky. Her lines and poses are exquisitely shaped, and she dances with a distinct lightness. I think she really brings something new and valuable to the Mariinsky. While I love the younger generation, many of the older dancers fully deserve a promotion for their long careers at the Mariinsky, like Batoeva who has some of my favorite facial expressions I have ever seen on stage.

@candidacarino669

2 жыл бұрын

It is quite compelling - - reading all the readers' appraisals. And your comments - - @ Mithril Butterfly - - are quite interesting too. And you had spoken about - - Ilyushkina's "Swan Lake" dance. I agree - - it is truly splendid dancing - - and she has beautiful arms - - beautiful Ballet Lines - - and she has a balanced "back attitude" indeed❗️ Ilyushkina is special. And @ Bundu Ballerina's compilation - - is special too.

@user-kr7hf8bo2l

2 жыл бұрын

Are there people who have seen all the mentioned ballerinas alive? I ve seen Khoreva, May and Ilushkina in SB ~ Ilushkina is the rising star, May is extremely charismatic and promising, Khoreva is awfully non emotional and mechanical on stage, no future at all, only Insagram, Tiktok and KZread carreer

@annicarbone6643

2 жыл бұрын

Come si può scegliere? Se io facessi parte di una commissione che seleziona questi giovani danzatori li promuoverei tutti con lode!! Tuttavia quando vedo danzare Nadezhda Batoera penso che sia una grande grandissima ballerina la sua eleganza e leggerezza nei salti, i suoi memorabili virtuosismi. Amo anche la Shakirova

@annicarbone6643

2 жыл бұрын

È vero Maria Koreva ha una tecnica ed un equilibrio sbalorditivi, purtroppo è ancora troppo fredda, un po' meccanica, penso che potrebbe lavorare sull' interpretazione...ma penso che lo stia già facendo...è molto brava

@anastasialenkova-molchalin5874

Жыл бұрын

@Ева Харитонова I've seen the mentioned ballerinas (actually, all in this video) and I can't say I agree with you on Maria Khoreva, all the times I've seen her she was lovely and also artistic, especially in La Bayadére when she performed Nikiya. Nagahisa I've seen a few times, not so good, a bit... flat, her Giselle was very good though, mostly in Act II. Iliushkina dances like a prima already. Maria Bulanova as well (second soloist only) is like a prima, but given bad roles for her talent.

I vote for Maria Khoreva!!! Elegant, graceful and absolutely technical ❤. And she's a very lovely person, too!

May Nagahisa, Maria Khoreva and Renata Shakirova should all be promoted to principles!💓💯💕🌟💎

I believe Khoreva will be a principal before long, and with good reason. She keeps getting better and stronger, she is working smart. She also has a slight edge in her physique and lines that is just genetics, like Sylvie and Sveta - who people criticized/criticize for similar things to Khoreva. Tons of dancers have social media but Maria makes more people stop and watch because she just has that “it factor.” JMO. I really would like to see her in Romeo and Juliet. I also think she will be good as O/O.

For Shakirova stands out a lot, i really like her performance and i cosiderer ia something thah the others should work more, because it seams so natural

And now we know! Batoeva has been promoted to a principal dancer! Very well deserved in my opinion. Congratulations to the new Mariinsky prima!

@elisaserrano1807

Жыл бұрын

yes now the next could be shakirova o ilyuskhina.. then I hope Bulanova... she has a huge carisma that noone has... then also khoreva will be a prima of course and Koshkayrova Maria but maybe she needs more time...she s so young and so talent..

Batoeva has a great personality , she gives a personal touch to each role.I also like Shakirova very organic and she is improving a lot technically.🌷🌸💐🌺

@user-kr7hf8bo2l

2 жыл бұрын

Batoeva is very boring to watch

@candidacarino669

2 жыл бұрын

I saw on yt - - a young - - 19 year old Nadezhda Batoeva - - together with the corps de ballet - - dancing La Bayadère. And to me - - Batoeva's dancing is quite impressive. All of the dancers in the compilation - - are wonderful dancers.

While Khoreva is great, I think she has more maturing to do. I feel like thanks to her online popularity, she’s been rushed and has debuted a lot of principal roles which many have been subpar in my opinion (mainly in interpretation). She’ll definitely become principal in the future, but I don’t think it’ll benefit her to be promoted right now.

@Angela-rw5qh

2 жыл бұрын

Yes, finally can see her feelings on stage!!

@l.alexandra5871

2 жыл бұрын

I agree completely

@nicolehourcade

2 жыл бұрын

I agree with you.She is a sparkling Paquita very suitable for her but i don’t like her Kitri but to be honest difficult to have an opinion, i saw her once in Amsterdam 4 years ago and she was very young but she has a big potential to become a great ballerina

@l.alexandra5871

2 жыл бұрын

If she didn’t have her amazing, very professional IG account and her endless KZread videos she wouldn’t be so highly rated. That extraordinary fame has given her an edge - her fame and recognition makes her a huge box office draw, for sure. She has the most beautiful ballerina body with her pretty face - great proportions. Her technique is text book perfect. But she has weaknesses. She’s not great at turns. She’s a bit stiff with her upper body. Her “emotions” need a lot of development. Giselle and Swan Lake - maybe when she’s matured. She’s terrific in Paquita or Nutcracker. I was not fond of her Aurora - especially the vision scene. I remember very young Osipova and Zakharova …two very different artists and they had a joy in their dancing.

@dariamoullet8047

2 жыл бұрын

I agree! She is such an amazing dancer, her technique in general is outstanding but she indeed needs to mature and grow in her roles to make her interpretation more real and complete. Although it is true she got some more recognition thanks to her online presence, I think she would have gotten where she is now even without it (maybe slightly later). This video is really great!

Мурашки побежали от Прыжков и полеты Ренаты Шакировой!! Брава, я обожаю ее!!! У нее есть индивидуальность!! А так все девочки хороши, они ровные , танцуют хорошо

@Natalia-xo4hv

8 ай бұрын

Увы, три "девочки" уже выпали из обоймы: Осмолкина и Колегова в силу возраста, Матвиенко в силу отьезда из России. Впрочем, последняя на приму никогда и не тянула. Из этой тройки мне очень жаль Е. Осмолкину, явно недооцененную в театре.

I was waiting for this and you did not disappoint! Thank you BunduBallerina for an amazing compilation. I had never seen Batoeva at this variation, wow! My comments regarding next promotion: -- Not now, not in the future: Matvienko, Shapran, Yevseyeva, Shirinkina. -- Not now, maybe in the future: Nagahisa, Iliushkina. Based on artistic director's preferences, Nagahisa is definitely a future promotion. -- Not now, DEFINITELY in the future: Khoreva. Again based on artistic director's preferences, she could as well be the next in line. But that would be unfair if someone was to be promoted now. -- Not now, YESTERDAY: Kolegova, Osmolkina. I don't see them being promoted so late in their career like it happened with Novikova. Novikova had been dancing a lot before her promotion. -- NOW: Batoeva, Shakirova. In this order. They deserve it the most at this point. Maybe Batoeva more considering seniority (but not only).

@wind7899

2 жыл бұрын

I like your analysis. Batoyeva does have a chance to be named next, as well as Shakirova.

@candidacarino669

2 жыл бұрын

16 times Batoeva's name is mentioned. And by popular demand many many people hanker for Nadezhda Batoeva - - to be prima ballerina. She may well be principal - - very soon. She's one of the best - - of the 2009 Vaganova Graduates.

@lapaula_fj_

Жыл бұрын

@@candidacarino669 Batoeva is a prima ballerina now! She got promoted this summer.

Shakirova is the most exciting presence. She seems to add a new layer of charisma every year. No ordinary dancer but an enchantress.

@Natalia-xo4hv

8 ай бұрын

А ведь эта запись вариации Лауренсии сделана на ее выпускном спектакле! Великолепное выступление в столь юном возрасте! И очевидны задатки будущей примы.

I'm not extremely familiar with some of these dancers, so this is judging just based on these videos and variations, which may not be completely fair. Based on Talisman, Osmolkina looks like she's already a principal: technique, style, stage presence are all there. Batoeva is a close second, and I've seen RB dancers not do that punishing variation better. I'm impressed with anyone trained in Russia who can do Ashton! Nagahisa has all the parts and just needs some seasoning. I love both Shakirova and Shirinkina. Khoreva is getting there but, depending on the role, still has some stagecraft to learn. Stage presence is something you're born with---what I think others are referring to as "heart" or "shine"---and if you don't have it naturally, you have to develop your craft to compensate, and that's not just a matter of technique.If you can find the RB Sleeping Beauty with Cojacaru as Aurora and Nunez as the Lilac Fairy, you have absolutely no doubt Nunez is a principal even though that's more of a soloist role. Whatever that defining quality is---carriage, style, sense of presentation---it transcends technique. This was another fun compilation with a neat range of variations. Thx for compiling and posting. Final thought---if they have 2 openings, can they steal Kaptsova and Alexandrova away from contract work with the Bolshoi lols?

Love every one of them! 💕

Thank you for this video. I thought they were all wonderful, and then I saw Osmolkina. Nothing over done, everything just right. Breathtakingly, heart-touchingly beautiful. To me, none of the rest come close and she is clearly a prima in all but name.

Thank you Bundu Ballerina for a fine compilation. Very entertaining.

Maria Khoreva is my favorite

Renata shakirova 💖🥰🥰

Ah, yes, now that we have finally gotten what we wanted and Novikova bas been promoted into her rightful place as a prima, and now, Batoeva has been promoted, as very very well deserved, we may now focus on who will be next! Shakirova is so lovely! I hope she is next so much poise and what a joy to watch on stage! What a charisma on stage and with the flexibility, musicality, and technique to bak it up as well. She is a star! Speaking of stars, I am certain that Khoreva will be promoted, also, to principal soon, but not before she performs Romeo and Juliet (I think she would make a lovely Juliet) and/or Odette/Odile. She has been a soloist now for 5 years, so perhaps in her 6th or 7th year she will be promoted. Yet, I am hoping Shakirova will be promoted first. Don't get me wrong, I absolutely adore Masha, but I think Shakirova is more deserving and in her repetoire is Juliet. We shall keep a lookout for Shakirova's name for the upcoming performances of Swan Lake. I also think that May Nagahisa will be a principal in time. For anyone else, I am not sure. I think Ilyushkina may be a principal one day.

Renata Shakirova definitely is a future prima. Her Kitri is just the best. Her expressions, acting and pirouettes are superb. Watching her I realized ballet really needs artistic sense more than anything.. much more important than techniques. After all ballet is an art, not a sport program. This leads me to think that Maria Khoreva is a very skillful dancer but lacks quite a lot in artistic sense. She seems to be a nice person and always trying to develop herself. Hope she stays humble in all her fame and keep up her acting. As for now I think she is behind Shakirova. And Maria Bulanova(second soloist) she is also very young but has more artistic sense than Khoreva for sure. Her Zarema is really good. She has talent in dramatic acting. Though she is a second soloist I think she has quite a potential to become a prima in the future.

@dancingbluecrane2813

2 жыл бұрын

I find what you have commented coincides with how I see these dancers, also regarding Bulanova's great promise. Her acting is so touching! Artistry, individuality and emotionally engrossing acting are essential, especially these days, when so many dancers have a similar physique and the same degree of technical prowess.

@kellyantoniadou8897

2 жыл бұрын

Oh yes! Bulanova! I never get bored watching her

@wind7899

2 жыл бұрын

Agree on Bulanova. I like her too, as well from the corps Sasha Khiteyeva and Anastasia Smirnova.

@anastasialenkova-molchalin5874

Жыл бұрын

Bulanova is amazing but she doesn't get her deserved roles.

@elyselight

Жыл бұрын

@@anastasialenkova-molchalin5874 true. I thought the theatre would let her debut as Mekhmeneh-Bahnu in The Legend of Love since she did the monologue dance a few times in divertissements but no….she did not debut in that role this season. Also very much hoping she debuts as Odette-Odile soon and possibly the challenging Anna Karenina in the future!

Batoeva's Giselle Act I variation (can be found elsewhere on KZread) is *out of this world*. She's amazing.

I would like ilyushkina and bulanova!! Also Shakirova could be

All of them are excellent dancers, but Khoreva has that special plus that makes a prima. Not only is she technically wonderful, with stunning lines, but also her musicality is remarkable, probably her mastery of piano has something to do with it. Besides, her progression is meteoric and the depth and variety of her interpretive registers get better by the day. If she continues to evolve like this, she will certainly deserve to be a Principal.

@MyVaniuska

2 жыл бұрын

Agree!!! Khoreva is great!!!

@gretahassock8914

Жыл бұрын

She's better for gymnastics than ballet

@weather9538

11 ай бұрын

@@gretahassock8914 she used to be a rhythmic gymnast! That’s why she’s so flexible and strong

the dancers ~ are our future

Khoreva!!! She is great!!! Bravo!!!!

As I am LITERALLY OBSESSED with pointe work and stare continually at a ballerina's feet in order that I don't miss any, it was ABSOLUTELY WONDERFUL to watch this series of clips as those doing the filming gave you REALLY CLEAR shots of the feet!!!!

This video was both fun and interesting to watch. The dancers are all extremely talented and worthy of a promotion. Thank you ❤❤❤

Watching only this Id chose Osmolkina. Taking a look to their repertoire I say: Kolegova or Matvienko... Cause the young ones are still young for the tittle maybe...

Osmolkina, Shapran & next's to the end...

Hoping for Shakirova or Batoeva and in longer term Khoreva Iliushkina

My personal favorites are, 1-Shirinkina 2-Bateova 3-Shakirova 4-Osmolkina 5-Kolegova I hope to see them all promoted in the future but it seems unlikely. The most likely to be promoted in my opinion are Khoreva and Shakirova, then maybe Bateova. Thanks for posting such an interesting video!! ❤️

My personal favorites are Nagahisa and Shakirova as they have their own 'it' quality that is hard to find from other Mariinsky dancers. But I don't know traditional Marrinsky would embrace their style. I predict Khoreva to be the next Principal. Osmolkina should have been promoted earlier.

Beautiful I enjoy

They are all top of the world but my favorites are Khoreva, May, Renate and Elena!

Khoreva is absolutely a forgone conclusion, but I hope it isn’t too soon. I like her so much I worry she's way too overexposed as it is and has too many debuts. I can’t think of anyone other than Shakirova who has a chance except Anastasia Smirnova, who I think is going to rise in the ranks pretty quickly.

Matvienko and Shakirova and Batoeva I hope !! Who knows when

For me, I hope that Maria Khoreva and Mai Nagahisa will promote to Principal ♥️ I love watching them dance soo much 🤩 They are brilliant.

I know who of three lovely ballerinas I would choose by only this film view of the ballerinas and without being in the audience to the performance view. Thank you! However, I will say that the Marinsky Theatre continues to present the most stunning show case costumes for their ballerinas and cast that I have ever seen of most ballet companies in the last 8 years. And of course, the orchestra is the soul of the house that credits history of how great music launched this mysterious art form, ballet. Brava to all the ballerinas. 🌹💜

Batoeva, as Julietta is wonderful and amazing! Vladivostok Mariinka 28/07/2022

Khoreva, beautiful performance, perfect hands, arms and expression, she is pure music.

Batoeva or Khoreva - both magnificent.

A thank you is due to the Mariinsky director, Fateyev, for having promoted that most artistic ballerina, Novikova, to principal relatively recently. That was such an applauded promotion! And now, I would love to see him do the same for the mature and artistically more original ballerinas, Osmolkina, Kolegova and Yevseyeva. Sadly, it has been stated that Kolegova may already have retired! Who cares if their principal level years are to be shorter, they are the seasoned & most artistically deserving ones right now.

@wind7899

2 жыл бұрын

Osmolkina is a wonderful dancer and I saw Tereshkina speaking highly of her skills. Yevseyeva I saw only as Kitri and she is outstanding in that. Kollegova is regal and beautiful.

@stellamarishansen3317

Жыл бұрын

@@wind7899 Hola del elenco del Mariisky mi principal favorita es Tereshkina, ademas de una tecnica espectacular le da a cada rol ese algo mas q la hacen unica y q sus interpretaciones sean maravillosas!!!

Has anyone seen the Mariinsky website? It looks as though Nadia Batoeva has been promoted! :)

@TheBunduBallerina

Жыл бұрын

Yes, she has indeed been promoted to Principal. Great news!

@sophieistiredandwantscooki8806

Жыл бұрын

I’m so happy for her!!! She’s one of my favorite ballerinas, and she’s so deserving!!

@TheBunduBallerina

Жыл бұрын

@@sophieistiredandwantscooki8806 Yes, very deserving. I'm also very happy for her :)

is there a secret factory somewhere in Russia where they produce ballerinas by pack of 6 ? maybe it is called Vaganova ? Anyway, they are all absolutely perfect technically like they are coming from the same mold... there are all very young also, and it is difficult to find one really different from the others ...; I prefer Shakirova but we will have to wait to see their artistic personalities shining with the different roles !

It's amazing to me that only one or two people have even mentioned Elena Evseeva. Although I understand that it is not going to happen, as she has only a year or two left probably, that doesn't mean it shouldn't! Not many months ago it didn't seem possible that Olesya would get her due. But if it can happen for her then I wish it could for Elena too. IMHO she is most definitely the next most deserving after Olesya, both for her ability as a dancer and for her wonderful stage presence and personality, both of which she's has far more of than any of the others here, not to mention than some of the current principles. Her Kitri is, for me, just about the best thing I've seen in ballet and if she doesn't have quite the breadth of principle roles that some others have, that's hardly her fault. I'm sure she can do them all and, I believe she did indeed dance some others at the Mihailovsky. I sometimes wonder if her decision to go there after graduation has been held against her at the Mariinsky. I have never commented on a YT video before but felt I had to speak up here. As I said, I know it won't happen, but IMO Elena deserves more recognition at least. Elena for presid.....er....principle!!! Go Elena!!! ✊😘

@candidacarino669

2 жыл бұрын

To @ cofb71 - - I agree with you - - she executes beautiful pirouettes - - and they call her "Warp Evseeva" for her - - fast turns - - in her Kitri ❗️ One other - - fine Kitri - - is the American dancer - - Cynthia Harvey (Don Quixote American Ballet 1983). And Harvey - - has a tad of Spanish fiery temperament - - in her persona - - to match the heroine - - that she's playing - - in Don Quixote ballet.

@TheBunduBallerina

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you! I absolutely agree. Yevseyeva is unique and her Kitri is indeed one of the best ever imo. I also really hope she gets promoted now!

@candidacarino669

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you - - too - - @ Bundu Ballerina. And as the clichéd expression said - - at the beginning of a competitive event - - "May the most deserving person wins". Your ballet channel shows - - great sportsmanlike conduct - - and you have fine adjudicators on board.

@cofb71

2 жыл бұрын

@@candidacarino669Thanks. I didn't know Elena is known as 'warp'. Where did you hear this? It's good to know someone else is seeing what I'm seeing. I watched some clips of Cynthia Harvey as Kitri - very nice indeed. Thanks for the tip. She looked amazing considering it was nearly forty years ago - ahead of her time as far as ability goes. Which put me in mind of Tatiana Terexova, as it seems to me she was some way ahead in her time too.

@cofb71

2 жыл бұрын

@@TheBunduBallerina Thanks. It's nice to know you agree and that someone else is pulling for her too. Although it seeems evident to me that Kitri is her speciality, I think she's wonderful in everything she does.

Shakirova, Iliyushkina are the best

All of them!!!!!! But that Yevseyeva......

This was especially entertaining to watch! Thank you so much for putting this together and sharing it with us. These are all extraordinarily talented and beautiful dancers, each one with special gifts that make them unique. My favorites for promotion are Osmolkina, Batoeva and Shakirova. Honorary mentions to Matvienko and Kolegova, although I read she has already retired. Of course, this conversation wouldn’t be complete without mentioning Maria Khoreva, whom I adore, but she is still so young and I would like to see some of the dancers who have been there longer promoted before her.

In my opinion here Batoeva in unforgetable! Then beautiful are also Iliushkina, Osmolkina and Shakirova. In the future for sure: Khoreva and something special is also Kolegova!

I would have liked to see all of them dancing the same role, same act or close to it.

May Nagahisa will probably come back in September 2022 ;according to an interview of Fateyev they are working on her visa now.

@TheBunduBallerina

Жыл бұрын

Oh, I am So happy to hear that! What wonderful news! Thanks so much for sharing it.

Ilushkina is the most promising rising star

I hope beautiful Batoeva and Osmolkina will be promoted soon

@ngananh9728

Жыл бұрын

yayyy batoeva has been promoted!! congrats to her🥳🥳🥳

Khiteyeva is now listed as a Coryphee.Congratulations! And Koshkaryova is listed as an Intern! The only Intern in Mariinsky. Koskaryova has another year to study at Vaganova.

I think most likely, in no particular order- Batoeva, Iliushkina, Osmolkina, Matvienko, Shapran. Why those 5? Well, there has to be versatility, maturity, popularity, and a certain magnetism or personality. Plus, the big one- you have to dance, or have to have danced O/O. And maybe even more so Nikiya. Batoeva is incredibly versatile, in her physical peak, can dance allegro or lyrically, and has great acting skills. But she must be allowed to dance as Nikiya. Iliushkina might seem surprising, but her lyricism in O/O make her a favorite at Mariinsky. Osmolkina, even as an older ballerina, can still portray the loveliest Shyrin. But she has never danced Nikiya and the clock is ticking. Matvienko has the maturity, technique, experience and vast repertoire that should get her promoted. Shapran just has that "look" of elegance. Not sure her technique is the strongest, but I did notice that she portrayed both Shyrin/Mekhmene Banu and just has the look of a prima ballerina.

Maria Iljushkina.

If she's first in her class - - she's not arrogant about it. In fact - - Maria Khoreva - - is unpretentious and a polite person - - and most of all - - she is an extremely talented dancer. I hope to see her - - as a principal dancer - - soon ❗️ I like Yekaterina Osmolkina - - too - - she is a most deserving ballerina - - and I hope she becomes - - a principal dancer - - as well. Thank you for sharing @ Bundu Ballerina.

For me, Batoeva (so charming), Matvienko (so elegant) or Shakirova (so dynamic) but in no particular order ... Osmolkina is incredibly talented but I find her long limbs very distracting and, for me, Khoreva still has an awful lot to learn in terms of style and character - I think she believes all her own hype ! Thanks again for yet another wonderful compilation !

I'll try to put them in an order, even though it's difficult. I'll just say my opinion, please don't be rude if you disagree. Osmolkina: That woman can dance everything, PERIODT. Promote her now! She is even better than some of the current principals. Khoreva: The most gifted and hyped dancer currently, even though she needs to improve her acting skills. I think that she will get promoted in the next two years. Batoeva: She has the best acting skills compared to all the female dancers in the company. She surely deserves a promotion, but I'm not sure if it is going to happen soon. Shakirova: Her technique, her energy, her acting skills, almost make me cry, although there are some things to improve. Her promotion is something sure but not now, she still needs to built her repertoire. Matvienko: Beautiful technique, experienced, with a big repertoire. I think that there is a possibility for her too. Iliushkina: She has incredible lines, and doesn't lack depth while performing, even though she is not as experienced as other dancers. She will surely get promoted, but it's not the right time yet, she just became a first soloist. Sharpan: A lovely artist with very correct technique but not as noticeable as others. I think that she doesn't have many possibilities but we'll see in the future. Yevseyeva: My thoughts are about the same as for Sharpan, even though they are very different dancers. She is also 39 years old, probably about to retire. Nagahisa: Although she has lovely qualities, I think that she doesn't even deserves her current rank (not even the principal one). She is only good for soloist roles and only a few principal ones, I don't think that she would convince me in more serious principal roles. Shirinkina: Very nice dancer but not very active and she rarely dances principal roles at this time. I think that she has the least possibilities. I'm not adding Kolegova because I think she retired, even though she is still on the website.

@minissa2009

2 жыл бұрын

People shouldn't be rude to you if they disagree. Ballet is an art, not a science with empirical evidence, so different characteristics will appeal to different people. This is a great analysis!

@frogfrog8476

2 жыл бұрын

@@minissa2009 thank you so much! You are right!

@kellyantoniadou8897

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for sharing your thoughts! I actually agree with everything you wrote.

@bubbybets9336

2 жыл бұрын

have you watched may in giselle? she was the best one at mariinsky doing that role

@frogfrog8476

2 жыл бұрын

@@bubbybets9336 yes I have! I didn't like it at all.

Some dancers will never be promoted but deserves the promotion, and some will be promoted in the future. Well I think it isn’t fair for the ones that don’t get promoted, and I don’t know why.

Sorry, people in this video commenting about Shakirova don't know what they are talking about saying she has improved technically. She has alwyas had a phenomenal technique and stage presensce for that matter, the clip of her in this video is from when she was still a student of Vaganova Academy in Laurencia 2015 graduation performance when she graduated and laurencia is not in the mariinsky repertoire :)

@candidacarino669

2 жыл бұрын

Skakirova's allégro jumps - - or fast jump movements - - are beautifully perfectly executed. She has excellent "shouldering" they're exquisitely performed - - and you're quite right @ Tom Cooper - - yes Shakirova has got - - a superb technique.

Осмолкина - чудо

. is also improving a lotI saw Yeseevha on stage in April2019 as Kitri but she is better now

It's a new version.I love the original, but this dance is pretty, too~♡♡♡

Maria Khoreva!!!!!!!!!!

Linda

Shakirova brings something the others don't... excitement, electricity and a truly unique, heart-stopping dancer and artist. There is no question Osmolkina deserves to be promoted, she's a brilliant, technically perfect dancer. For God's sake... what else does the woman need to do for that company? Needless to say, the company under Fataev seems stuck with a lot of dancers they don't know how to employ and they're just... rotting on the vine. IMO, some of their current principals are less than inspiring, not doing much and maybe it's time to... clear house.

Maria Khoreva

I really hope they will promote Matvienko, she's so elegant and has such a rich repertoire! Also Osmolikina deserves it, though I am afraid they won't make it cause both are bit old... but who knows, everything can happen after Novikova's promotion.

Osmolkina and Kolegova are most deserving of the title, but I'm not sure it will happen. Ditto for Yevseyeva. Of the younger generation I'd prefer Renata Shakirova to be promoted, or Nadezhda Batoeva. Watching Kristina Shapran as a student I thought she'd get very far, however she seems to have lost quite some strength. I still like her stage presence a lot, but the technique seems to be oddly lacking.

It's a Russian ballet! Which of the young ballerinas dances Odette - Odile in "Swan Lake", she will be a prima ballerina in the near future. Individual successes are not enough, the future prima needs to be able to withstand Odette-Odile in "Swan Lake" completely, and so that tomorrow everyone will only talk about it. For men, such a touchstone is the "Corsair".

All of them are fab, exp for Khoreva. Is she a former gymnast? Over-promoted in social media. Saw her once and it was below average National Ballet dancer.

@alisongrove4326

2 жыл бұрын

Are you out of your mind!!?? Khoreva is brilliant , incredibly beautiful lines, amazing artistry , will definitely be promoted to prima in the future.

@sursur4224

2 жыл бұрын

@@alisongrove4326 go and see her perform on stage. Her gymnastics are eloquent, but her dance and especially hands lack class and emotion. There are many prima ballerina who are not worth the title.

Iliushkina is great but her technique needs to be a bit more stronger Kolegova… miss her

They are all great but......I miss Ulyana Lopatkina SO much!!!!!

Per me dovrebbero essere promesse tutte, anche se secondo me la prossima prima ballerina sarà Maria Khoreva

I don't know why Osmolkina and Khoreva are in the same rank. Ilushkina's recent improvement is extraordinary.

Все балерины чудо как хороши. Но мои любимицы - Хорева и Нагахиса. Поэтому не могу оценивать объективно.

Батоева и Шакирова

I’d like to see Batoeva promoted, but it will probably be Khoreva.

Very difficult to decide based upon performance in different roles..All of them are superb (could they be otherwise in the Marinsky..?) however, I found in Khoreva and Matvienko the grace that, in my opinion, mesmerises the spectator...

@TheBunduBallerina

Жыл бұрын

Thank you for your interesting comment. Of these dancers, Nadezhda Batoeva was recently promoted to Principal.

Илюшкина - лучшая !!!

Осмолкина или Шакирова. Осмолкина ослепительная Аврора. Она исключительно музыкальна и великолепная актриса и балерина. Шакирова лучшая Китри. Но выберут Шапран кмк

@minissa2009

2 жыл бұрын

Agree.

Khoreva, of course

@TheBunduBallerina

Жыл бұрын

Thanks for your comment. Actually it was Nadezhda Batoeva who was promoted next :)

How much is spent on podiatrists?

I dont know if l am correct, but l think they did want to name Novikova principal, but she declined for a while as she had small children.

El más fácil. ..

Now the Mariinsky has 7 male principal and I do not think they will rush in made promotion at this moment.

Спасибо. Конечно, Хорева. Возможно, Батоева или Шакирова. Мей мы потеряли, можно только плакать(((

@TheBunduBallerina

Жыл бұрын

Spasiba.

I thought May Nagahisi ( apologies if incorrect) had been promoted, If not , she certainly should be, she’s exquisite. The first girl was lovely, and I liked the second. After that , I really got confused by names. Perhaps, in time, Khoreva but I just can’t take to her ( so,sorry). Technically,she’s very,very good but theres no ‘heart’, no soul in the dance. Like that guy who thinks he’s G-D’S gift to dance - is it Polunin? - , technically he’s superb but there’s no ‘it’. No heart and soul. Sorry,just my opinion. They’re all lovely though and I wish them all well 🩰🩰🩰👵👵👵🇦🇺🇦🇺🇦🇺

@minissa2009

2 жыл бұрын

Re Polunin: Hahahahahahahaha! I feel the same way. Perfect body and technique but he looks like he hates every minute of it. Maybe that's why "Take Me to Church" worked so well. I was actually curious to see him act in the remake of Murder on the Orient Express" but I'm not even sure he had dialogue.

@TheBunduBallerina

2 жыл бұрын

Yes, you are right that May Nagahisa has been promoted. Last year she was promoted from Second Soloist to First Soloist. She is indeed exquisite and I have no doubt that she’ll become a deserved Principal Ballerina. Thank you for your comments.

Не сомневаюсь, что Хорева и Нагахиса будут примами. Думаю, это условие их контрактов, официальное или нет - не имеет значения. Но лично я против 😁 В этом списке не место Колеговой, Шапран, Ширинкиной. Они уже давно в труппе, ничего выдающегося не показали, и ожидать уже ничего не приходится. А вот Екатерина Осмолкина действительно танцует как прима, но руководство ее не продвигает, к большому сожалению. Возлагаю большие надежды на Марию Ильюшкину. Успехов ей! Ну а если сейчас решат кого-то продвинуть... Ставлю на Батоеву 🙂

@user-qe3dp5fb6r

2 жыл бұрын

Полностью с Вами согласна.

@bubbybets9336

2 жыл бұрын

how come you are against may? have you watched her giselle?

kolegova

My favorits are Shakirova, Matvienko and Shirinkina!🏵🏵🏵

@susannevollmer2347

Жыл бұрын

Matvienko and Nagahisa are gone. So I have to make a new vote: I have two: Kalegova or Yevsejeva.

@susannevollmer2347

Жыл бұрын

Noe Batojeva is Primaballerina/principal, she is a very good one and I hope she is not slimming all thime. perhaps it would be for Renata to early. All these first soloists are absolutely first class.

Probably maria khoreva

Юбилей гергиевой