EvilNinjaX Posted August 25, 2006 Share Posted August 25, 2006 I just got a few new DVDs, one of which is the VAGANOVA BALLET ACADEMY series focusing on Diana Vishneva. It has video of her in class (barre, centre, and pas de deux), interviews with her teachers, her partner, and herself, video of what seems like competition variations (Carmen, Don Q, Grand Pas Classique), and some of a Don Q performance. She looks to be about 18yo or thereabouts and shows her amazing facility and it's really interesting for me to be able to see how she (as well as the other VBA girls) work. It's short at about 55min and pricey at about $60+ so it's really for devout fans (or people with more $ than sense). If i understood russian (or could read more Japanese) then i'd likely enjoy this more Still, i found that it's relly an interesting DVD to be able to watch as it's rare enough to be able to see the great ones work. btw, i'm totally in love with Vishneva, so it's a no-brainer for me! -goro- Link to comment
vrsfanatic Posted August 25, 2006 Share Posted August 25, 2006 I cannot say how old Vishnev was, as I do not know her birthdate, but the video was made in the spring of her 7th year of study. Should be Spring 1995. It is a wonderful film. Years of enjoyment! Link to comment
richard53dog Posted August 25, 2006 Share Posted August 25, 2006 I cannot say how old Vishnev was, as I do not know her birthdate, but the video was made in the spring of her 7th year of study. Should be Spring 1995. It is a wonderful film. Years of enjoyment! According to The Ballerina Gallery she was born in 1976 which makes her 30 this year. Richard Link to comment
vrsfanatic Posted August 25, 2006 Share Posted August 25, 2006 I am incorrect. I do get my years in St. Petersburg so confused. It would have been spring of 1994. She graduated in the spring of 1995. I know I was home by her 8th year graduation and that was the spring of 1995. Link to comment
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