Russian Ballet star Vladimir Shklyarov has died at the age of 39. While his extraordinary talent and grace will continue to live in our memories forever, fans are now looking to learn the real cause ...

On a quiet evening inNairobi, a cultural moment unfolded that marked a new chapter in relationsbetween Russia and Kenya.For the first time, aRussian ballet troupe performed on a Kenyan stage, and the ...

April 1, 2007 — -- With dancers averaging 220 pounds and a combined weight of two tons, the Big Ballet Company is adding new weight -- literally -- to Tchaikovsky's "Swan Lake." The plus-sized ...

Formed in 1981, the Russian State Ballet of Siberia has quickly established itself as one of Russia’s leading ballet companies and has built an international reputation for delivering performances of ...

Artistic director of Bolshoi Ballet from 1964-1995 Ballet maestro remembered as 'legendary figure' Famed for male roles in ballets such as Spartacus Resigned in 1995 as Bolshoi struggled after Soviet ...