Famous veterans shared personal stories about the difficult transition from performing to teaching or retiring.
While guest lists for talk shows can vary, this themed episode typically included: Famous veterans shared personal stories about the difficult
Principal dancers from the Bolshoi and Mariinsky theaters shared their contemporary experiences. Hosted at the time by Maxim Galkin and
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
The show featured archival footage and tributes to historical icons like Anna Pavlova , Galina Ulanova , and Maya Plisetskaya .
Guests discussed the rigor of the Russian training system and how it produces dancers with a distinctive "soulful" and expressive style.
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.