#maria ilyushkina

[miss-mollys-ballet-blog]

Maria Ilyushkina as Aurora.

This was her debut in the Mariinsky’s production; last summer she danced the role once with the Primorsky stage company.

#Maria ilyushkina #sleeping beauty #Mariinsky ballet #future prima #ballet

[tikitania]

Baby Ilyushkina!

I stumbled across this video of Vaganova students rehearsing The Nutcracker in 2015 and —much to my surprise—there was Baby Maria Ilyushkina!

Here's the full Video here where you’ll also see Sevenard and Anna Smirnova. Please point out any others whom you recognize!

Given this rehearsal footage was filmed in 2015, and Ilyushkina graduated in 2016, I now understand why she wasn’t a star student that year — she was just a child! She was quite physically underdeveloped and had not yet built up the required strength for a leading part in the graduation performance. But in this second video, the talent and artistry are there. You can see a baby prima in the making.

Video: The Ballet Gallery

#Youtube #Maria Ilyushkina #Maria Iliushkina #Nutcracker #vaganova #Russian ballet #ballet #baby ballerinas #ballerina #Eleanor Sevenard #Tsikaridze

[balletomaneblog]

Hey! Did you see that the MT is having the premiere of La Fille du Pharaon? Please, share your thoughts of the 4 performances that is going to happen! I'm really excited about this haha. And if you could share the videos of the performances as well. By the way, if you had to choose one casting to see of this premiere, which one would you choose?

So I totally cheated and waited until all the performances came out to answer this lol.

My feelings on the premiere was mixed. The clips I saw of all four lead dancers (Tereshkina, Khoreva, Ilyushkina, Kondaurova) were all very strong. I should note that the dancers I saw the most clips from are Tereshkina and Ilyushkina so I don't really feel like I should compare them since I don't have a full enough picture. I also thought Shakirova and Shirinkina were lovely as Ramzaya and I particularly enjoyed the Pas d'Action and Court Dancers scene.

However, I also saw some problems with the ballet. The choreography was awkward at times and I didn't see very many female variations that I was especially compelled by. However, the Mariinsky dancers did a fantastic job and the costume and set design were beautiful.

I watched a lot of clips on instagram but two youtube channel that posted quite a few videos were @teatralny_eg and @youngballet_spb.

In terms of which cast interests me the most I would probably most like to see one of the younger Aspicias, either Khoreva or Ilyushkina. While I love watching both dancers and they both did a phenomenal job, I would classify this ballet as more technical than dramatic, so my inclination would be towards the performance with Khoreva and Batoeva. Not to mention this cast also has Khiteyeva in the Pas d'Action and I'm always happy to see her in a new role.

#ballet #mariinsky ballet #mariinsky #la fille du pharaon #premiere #maria khoreva #maria ilyushkina #nadezhda batoeva #alexandra khiteyeva #debut

[patricedumonde]

Deep Dive: Daria Kulikova’s Debut as Princess Florine

23 November 2023 — Daria Kulikova's debut as Princess Florine was perhaps my favorite debut of hers from this season. Daria graduated from the Vaganova Ballet Academy in 2023 from Yulia Kasenkova's class and throughout this piece, all I can think of was how she embodies the best qualities of Kasenkova's students. Alyona Kovalyova and Maria Ilyushkina are one of my favorite dancers from this generation. As early as now, I can tell that Daria also shares the poise and dainty nature of her academic sisters.

In fact, "academic" is the term I would use the most when describing this interpretation. With the music being already excruciatingly slow, this arabesque became even more challenging than it already is. I think Daria executed this in such a a picturesque manner and she landed ever so softly on the ground while also being more liberal with her lean as she listens to the bluebird.

Just for fun, I have included a short clip of a young Svetlana Zakharova in the role. Both dancers were breathtaking in the first few seconds of the dance. Even I, as a watcher, wanted to lean in to hear where the sound is coming from.

Nikita Korneyev was also a very attentive partner here. This is what I am looking for from male dancers when partnering first year company members. Since he's anticipating her every step, Daria only gets to worry about striking her poses. You can even tell from how their looks linger that they are absolutely comfortable as partners and are not just going through the motions of the choreography.

There was just so much clarity (I am not used to) in this interpretation. It is almost an oxymoron for me how slow this piece is but also how crisp they make the movements look. Especially during the coda, we all got to appreciate their chemistry and how in sync they are with each other and by extension, with the music!

Princess Florine's variation. At first I thought, "oh maybe she just has very dainty arms" but there's actually quite a bit of difference between her arms here and in her Queen of Dryads. In my mind, there's seemingly a race in who's got more expressive arms. It's either Alexandra Khiteyeva or Daria Kulikova. I just throughly enjoyed how Daria started this dance. You can almost feel the music emanating even from her fingers.

This wouldn't be a deep dive of mine without an obscure fixation on something small. Daria's choices on where to look, how to tilt her head, and how much farther to lean, were all correct here. It is very rare for me to see such grace and ease from a young dancer.

Perhaps my only two asks from this already glowing performance is to show a bit more clarity with the pas de bourrée. I think the English dancers are really good about this but that is also due to their tempo being faster. There's, naturally, a highlight on the quick step. With this slower version, I understand that the pas de bourrée could get lost but it would make for a nice treat for the diagonal.

The other is in the coda, I already think Daria does a wonderful job, especially with her expressive arms. I think a more pronounced lean towards the standing leg will help bring the other leg higher and help prolong the extension.

In the coda, I think Daria does a wonderful job in being dynamic with her movements. Slowing down, and seemingly stopping time, before quickly closing in for her turns. It was just an absolute delight to watch.

Overall, this debut was my favorite of the new graduates this year. Happy holidays to all!

(Credits to Ma Iru for the video)

#russian ballet #mariinsky ballet #ballet #ballet review #daria kulikova #yulia kasenkova #vaganova #princess florine #dancer updates

[ballet-symphonie]

Can I ask about audience etiquette? I was showing my mum a video of Maria Ilyushkina and the audience started clapping/cheering when she was around 1/2 - 2/3 across the stage near the end of La Bayadere. My mum was appalled by this. "They shouldn't be clapping like that!" Just wondering what your opinion is as a dancer about something like this is? When is it appropriate for audiences to clap while dancers are still dancing? Thank you!

Often audience members clap during the codas of Pas de Deux, to cheer on the dancers. It also happens after a particularly impressive lift or step is done exceptionally well.

I love it in ballets like Don Quixote, it feels like a party and only adds to the energy (provided the audience can clap on time). In Bayadere though....it's a bit strange due to the plot and context.

Generally, it's fine to clap during the codas, dancers like to know that the audience likes their dancing. Different countries and different performance settings definitely dictate the noise level as well. For example, the final gala of YAGP has sounded more like a rock concert than a ballet performance in years past. Although, especially if you're a new ballet-goer, I would follow the actions of those around you.

#ballet #ballet ask

[galina-ulanova]

Maria Ilyushkina in Serenade (Mariinsky Ballet)

#ballet #maria ilyushkina #mariinsky ballet #serenade

[melmothblog]

Maria Ilyushkina has been promoted to Soloist at the Mariinsky theatre!

Maria graduated from Vaganova Ballet Academy in 2016 (class of Yulia Kasenkova), and has been dancing with the company for four years. Earlier this year, her debut in "Swan Lake" drew a lot of praise from both critics and audiences.

Maria Ilyushkina's fourth season with the Mariinsky Ballet has proved to be rich in events – in January this year she made a stunning debut as Odette-Odile in Swan Lake, one of the most significant ballets for any dancer, whie in August she was promoted to the rank of Second Soloist.

A graduate of the Vaganova Academy of Russian Ballet (class of Yulia Kasenkova) and prize-winner as well as recipient of the Gold Medal at the Valentina Kozlova International Ballet Competition in New York, Maria Ilyushkina has performed with the company since 2016. Regardless of the fact that the dancer has yet to add key roles from Mariinsky Theatre productions to her repertoire, her performances have already been admired by many. Maria draws particular attention in classical productions, where one may keenly observe her natural lyricism and ballet technique in the traditions of the old St Petersburg school. Among her most important appearances, particularly noteworthy have been the roles of the Queen of the Dryads (Don Quixote), the Lilac Fairy, Princess Florine (The Sleeping Beauty), a soloist in Emeralds (Jewels) and Serenade and, of course, Odette-Odile in Swan Lake, her debut in which received lofty praise from the public.

#Maria Ilyushkina #Ilyushkina #mariinsky #ballet #news

[swanlake1998]

maria ilyushkina photographed by yakovlevaira

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[vaganovalife]

<b>Maria Ilyushkina</b> in <I>Paquita.</I>

#mine #Maria Ilyushkina #Paquita #Mariinsky #Mariinsky ballet #vaganova #vaganova ballet academy #ballet #ballerina #dance #dancer #tutu #beauty

[miss-mollys-ballet-blog]

Maria Ilyushkina and Even Capitaine in Swan Lake.

#maria ilyushkina #maria iliushkina #even capitaine #swan lake #mariinsky ballet #future prima #mariinsky gif #gif #my gif #ballet gif

[tikitania]

omg ilyushkina looks so little in those gifs :") she came so far since then !!!

She really has…and I just came across this interesting interview in which she discusses the time she spent in the corps and why it was so valuable to her. (Experience and building physical strength.)

#mariinsky ballet #ballet #russian ballet #Maria Ilyushkina #Maria Iliushkina #Vaganova #corps de ballet

[balletomaneblog]

Lots of debuts have just been announced at the Mariinksy! 

Camilla Mazzi is debuting Maria in the Fountain of Bakhchisarai on January 19th. Anastasia Lukina is debuting Kitri in Don Quixote on January 21st. And finally Maria Iliushkina is debuting Giselle on January 31st!

#ballet #mariinsky #mariinsky ballet #mariinsky theatre #debut #camilla mazzi #anastasia lukina #Maria Ilyushkina #fountain of bakhchisarai #don quixote #giselle

[patricedumonde]

Hii!!!

Who are your top 10 dancers from bolshoi and top 10 dancers from Mariinsky (working right now)?

Omg 10 is too much, I'll give you five and I will specifically exclude prima ballerinas because they're basically given. And yeah, these are all going to be female dancers.

Mariinsky

Kristina Shapran

Alexandra Khiteyeva

Maria Ilyushkina

Renata Shakirova

Daria Ionova

Bolshoi

Margarita Shrayner

Anastasia Denisova

Arina Denisova

Xenia Zhiganshina

Sofia Valiullina

#patrice answers

[dreaminginballet]

Maria Ilyushkina, Vaganova Academy of Russian Ballet.

#Maria Ilyushkina #Vaganova #Vaganova Academy #Ballet #Russian Ballet #Russia #Ballerina #Ballerinas #Pointe #Arabesque #First Arabesque #Releve #Tutu

[miss-mollys-ballet-blog]

Maria Ilyushkina in Le Corsaire.

#maria ilyushkina #le corsaire #Mariinsky ballet #future prima #ballet video

[miss-mollys-ballet-blog]

Maria Ilyushkina in La Fille du Pharaon.

#maria ilyushkina #maria Iliushkina #La Fille du Pharaon #Mariinsky ballet #future prima