World famous ballerina takes to the stage in Shanghai
By Zhang Kun in Shanghai |
chinadaily.com.cn |
Updated: 2024-05-16 10:39
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Svetlana Zakharova, one of the most celebrated ballerinas in the world, is in Shanghai. She is joining hands with the star dancers of Russia's esteemed Bolshoi Theatre and presenting four performances at the Shanghai Grand Theatre from May 15 to 19.
On May 16, the Bolshoi prima ballerina and her colleagues will present Modanse, which consists of two parts: a one-act dance drama Come Un Respiro, choreographed by Mauro Bigonzetti, and Gabrielle Chanel, a dance drama about the life story of the fashion icon. Zakharova wears the trademark outfits of Chanel and presents her journey from a cabaret performer to the legendary fashion designer, highlighting her close ties to Russian ballet and her love story with Arthur Edward "Boy" Capel.
