Viktoria Tereshkina (pictured below right) is a very Mariinsky choice for Kitri: she is trained, controlled, technical, exquisite. Though her acting of the steps themselves is perfectly charming: a ...

A room in Don Quixote´s house having read some tales of chivalry, Don Quixote decides to set out in search of adventures, defend virtue and punish those who violate the code of honour. It occurs to ...

If this historical excursus makes it sound like I’m tiptoeing around the central question – did the lead dancers have, as I outlined, “steely skill, precision comic timing, and bags of charm”? – well, ...

MANILA, Philippines — Prima ballerina Renata Shakirova and principal dancer Kimin Kim of Mariinsky Ballet reprise the roles of Kitri and Basilio when they bring fresh fire to "Don Quixote" as the ...

“Don Quixote” may be the least serious or soul-stirring ballet created by Marius Petipa, choreographer of such marvels as “Swan Lake” and “Sleeping Beauty.” Yet, under the right conditions, “Don ...

The Mariinsky Ballet, the St. Petersburg company formerly known as the Kirov Ballet, brought its charming, old production of Don Quixote to Washington this week. Alexander Gorsky’s adaptation of the ...

MANILA, Philippines — Dance company Ballet Manila will cap off its 30th season with a special performance of "Don Quixote" featuring guest dancers from Russia's Mariinsky Ballet. Taking on the roles ...

MARIINSKY BALLET superstars Kimin Kim and Renata Shakirova lead Ballet Manila’s Don Quixote in a historic Philippine debut. — BALLET MANILA Faced with the possibility of her and Mr. Kim starring ...

Renata Shakirova and Kimin Kim are returning to the country for Ballet Manila's La Bayadère.

Korean dancer from Mariinsky Ballet to make Philippine debut in 'Don Quixote' Dance company Ballet Manila will cap off its 30th season with a special performance of "Don Quixote" featuring guest ...