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Diana Vishneva
Диана Вишнёва |
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Vishneva in 2007
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| Born |
Diana Viktorovna Vishneva
13 July 1976 |
| Occupation | Ballet dancer |
| Years active | 1995–present |
| Spouse(s) |
Konstantin Selinevich
(m. 2013) |
| Children | 1 |
| Current group | Mariinsky Ballet |
| Former groups | American Ballet Theatre |
Diana Viktorovna Vishneva is a famous Russian ballet dancer. She was born on July 13, 1976. She is a main dancer, called a principal dancer, with the Mariinsky Ballet. This ballet company used to be known as the Kirov Ballet.
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About Diana Vishneva's Life
Diana Vishneva was born in Leningrad, which is now called Saint Petersburg, in Russia. She is the second of two daughters in her family. Her father, Viktor Vishnev, is Russian. Her mother, Guzal Afletunova, is Tatar. Diana is a Christian and was baptized in an Orthodox church. She married Konstantin Selinevich in 2013. They have a son named Rudolf-Viktor, who was born on May 13, 2018.
Diana Vishneva's Ballet Career
Diana Vishneva trained at the Vaganova Academy of Russian Ballet. While she was at the Vaganova school, she earned some of the highest scores ever recorded there. During her last year, she also trained at the Mariinsky Theatre. After graduating in 1995, Vishneva joined the Mariinsky Ballet Company.
Rising to Stardom
Early in her career at the Mariinsky, Diana won two important awards. These were the Benois de la Danse and the Golden Sofit. These awards helped her move up quickly in the company. She became a principal dancer in 1996. This is the highest rank a ballet dancer can achieve.
Dancing in America
Vishneva first performed with the American Ballet Theatre in 2003. She officially joined them as a principal dancer in 2005. She danced with the American Ballet Theatre until 2017.
Other Projects and Appearances
In 2008, Vishneva joined the board of directors for the Russian Children's Welfare Society. This group helps children in Russia. She was also featured in a 2006 documentary film called Ballerina. In 2014, she became the face of a hair product line called Kérastase Discipline.
Famous Ballet Roles
Diana Vishneva has performed many famous ballet roles. Some of her well-known performances include Don Quixote, Romeo and Juliet, and Swan Lake. She also dances in modern ballets by choreographers like George Balanchine and William Forsythe. She has received great praise for her dancing in Rubies and Giselle. She has danced with many famous partners, including Angel Corella and Vladimir Malakhov.
Guest Performances Worldwide
Besides dancing with the Mariinsky Ballet, Vishneva has performed as a guest dancer with many other companies. These include the Bolshoi Ballet in Russia and the Paris Opera Ballet in France. She has also danced at Teatro alla Scala in Milan, Italy, and the Berlin State Opera in Germany.
Special Ballet Projects
In 2011, the Mariinsky Theatre presented a new ballet project called "Diana Vishneva: Dialogues." This project featured works by famous choreographers from around the world. The show included three different ballets. It was performed in Moscow and New York and received great reviews.
Diana Vishneva also performed at the opening ceremony of the 2014 Winter Olympics in Sochi, Russia.
Awards and Honors
Diana Vishneva has received many awards for her amazing talent.
- She was named People's Artist of Russia in 2007. This is a very high honor for artists in Russia.
- She received the State Prize of Russia in 2000.
- She won a prize at the International Ballet Competition in Lausanne in 1994.
- Other awards include the Benois de la Danse (1996), the Golden Sofit (1996), and the Baltika prize (1998).
- She also won the Golden Mask in 2001 and 2009. The Golden Mask is a major Russian theatre award.
- In 2009, she won three Golden Mask awards for her project "Diana Vishneva: Beauty in Motion."
- In 2013, she won two more Golden Mask awards for "Diana Vishneva: Dialogues."
Exhibitions and Collaborations
- In 2012, an exhibition called Diana Vishneva through the Lens of Patrick Demarchelier was held. It featured photos of her by a famous photographer.
- In 2014, Vishneva worked with Grishko and Tatyana Parfionova. Together, they created her first special dancewear line.
See also
In Spanish: Diana Vishneva para niños
- Russian Context festival
- List of Russian ballet dancers
