The Russian Powerhouse

Introduction Natalia Osipova performing "Swan Lake" at the Royal Ballet and Opera in March 2020. Photo credits: Andre @dancersdiary      Natalia Osipova is a well-regarded dancer in the twenty-first-century ballet scene. She is best known for her ability to merge the classic technique of Russian ballet with the modern ballet world in European cultures. Osipova has taken a place on the international stage with the Royal Ballet in London, allowing her to curate the type of ballerina she wants to be known for. I chose her as my dancer because she defies the rules of partnering and dancing a Pas de Deux. Her strength and skills push what a ballerina can do showing the raw emotions and feelings behind every role she takes onto the stage. The way she thinks on her feet allows the choreography to feel as if it is happening then and there while she is on stage, not pre-planned steps that she has spent hours practicing. She uses big turns, powerful leaps, and captivating expressio...