Irina Dvorovenko facts for kids

Irina Dvorovenko (born August 28, 1973) is a famous former ballet dancer and actress. She was a top dancer, known as a principal dancer, with the American Ballet Theatre. She is from Ukraine and is now an American citizen.

Early Life and Training

Irina Dvorovenko was born in Kyiv, Ukraine, which was then part of the Soviet Union. Her parents were also dancers. She first started with gymnastics. When she was ten years old, she began her ballet training at the Kyiv Ballet School.

A Career in Ballet

Becoming a Principal Dancer

In 1990, Irina joined the National Opera and Ballet Theatre of Kyiv. She quickly became a soloist, which is a dancer who performs alone or with a small group. By 1992, she was promoted to principal dancer. This is the highest rank a ballet dancer can achieve.

In 1996, Irina moved to the American Ballet Theatre (ABT) in the United States. She became a soloist there the next year. By 2000, she was a principal dancer at ABT. She performed many important lead roles in famous ballets.

Famous Ballet Roles

Irina Dvorovenko danced many well-known parts during her ballet career. Some of her most famous roles include:

• Odette/Odile in Swan Lake
• Aurora in The Sleeping Beauty
• Kitri in Don Quixote

In May 2013, Irina retired from dancing with ABT. Her last performance was as Tatiana in the ballet Onegin. After retiring from full-time dancing, she still planned to perform as a guest artist sometimes.

Coaching and Teaching

Today, Irina Dvorovenko helps train younger dancers at ABT. She works alongside her husband, Maxim Beloserkovsky, who was also a principal dancer. They have coached dancers like Skylar Brandt for her first time performing the main role in Giselle. Irina also runs special ballet training programs with her husband.

Acting Career

First Acting Roles

After her ballet career, Irina Dvorovenko started acting. In May 2013, she made her acting debut in a show called On Your Toes in New York City. People really liked her performance.

TV Series Appearances

In 2015, Irina starred in a TV series called Flesh and Bone. She played a character named Kiira, who was an older ballet dancer. The show's dances were created by Ethan Stiefel, who used to dance with Irina at ABT.

In 2017, Irina had a recurring role in the TV show The Americans. She played a Soviet immigrant named Evgheniya Morozova. She has also appeared in other TV shows like Forever, The Blacklist, and Power.

Return to Stage Acting

In March 2018, Irina returned to the stage in a musical called Grand Hotel. She played the character Elizaveta Grushinskaya.

Personal Life

Irina Dvorovenko is married to Maxim Beloserkovsky. He was also a principal dancer at the American Ballet Theatre. They have a daughter named Emma Galina, who was born in 2005. Irina is now a naturalized American citizen.

Selected Ballet Performances

Here are some of the many important roles Irina Dvorovenko performed during her ballet career:

New Roles Created for Her

Irina also helped create new roles in ballets, including:

• The Brahms/Haydn Variations

Awards and Recognition

Irina Dvorovenko won several awards for her ballet skills:

• Diploma and Grand Prix in the Junior Division of the Ukraine Ballet Competition, 1987
• Diploma in the Junior Division of the Moscow Ballet Competition, 1988
• Silver Medal at the Jackson International Ballet Competition, 1990
• Bronze Medal at the International Ballet Competition in Osaka, Japan, 1991
• Gold Medal and the "Anna Pavlova" Prize at the International Ballet Competition in Moscow, 1992
• The Grand Prix at the International Ballet Competition Serge Lifar in Ukraine, 1994

See also

In Spanish: Irina Dvorovenko para niños