In this inspiring podcast, we share the exceptional story of power and resilience of Ukrainian principal dancer Anna Muromtseva, who confronted probably the most devastating and unimaginable expertise of fleeing her residence following the Russian invasion and restarting her life and dance profession with the Hungarian National Ballet.
Listen to Anna’s heartfelt interview as she seems again to rising up in Ukraine and rising by way of the ranks from corps de ballet to soloist and principal dancer. She offers an perception into the demanding but fulfilling dance life with the National Ballet of Ukraine, their repertoire and the rigorous efficiency and rehearsal schedules.
Anna’s deeply private story takes a dramatic flip with the Russian invasion of Ukraine, which pressured her to flee her homeland alongside together with her household. Leaving behind all her dancewear and pointe sneakers, Anna confronted the daunting job of discovering a brand new firm which led to auditioning for the Hungarian National Ballet alongside different displaced Ukrainian dancers. And though Anna efficiently secured a contract, the one obtainable place obtainable was within the corps de ballet.
Anna talks intimately concerning the bodily and emotional challenges of transitioning from a principal dancer in Kyiv to the corps in Budapest. Fortunately, the corporate’s inventive director, Tamas Solymosi, supplies alternatives for dancers of all ranks to carry out a wide range of roles. This has seen Anna return to dancing principal roles, resembling Odette/Odile in Swan Lake and helped her rediscover the love of dance within the midst of a lot devastation.
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