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Nikolai Fadeyechev
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Nikolai Fadeyechev and Maya Plisetskaya in Swan Lake, Milan, 1964
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Nikolai Borisovich Fadeyechev
27 January 1933 |
| Died | 23 June 2020 (aged 87) |
| Occupation | Ballet dancer, teacher |
| Employer | Bolshoi Theatre |
| Awards | People's Artist of the USSR |
Nikolai Borisovich Fadeyechev (born January 27, 1933 – died June 23, 2020) was a famous ballet dancer and teacher from the Soviet Union and Russia. He was known for his amazing performances and for teaching many new dancers. In 1976, he received a special award called "People's Artist of the USSR" for his great work.
Nikolai Fadeyechev's Story
Nikolai Fadeyechev was born in Moscow on January 27, 1933. He became a very important dancer and teacher at the Bolshoi Ballet. The Bolshoi is one of the most famous ballet companies in the world.
In 1952, Nikolai finished his studies at the Moscow Ballet School. After that, he joined the Bolshoi Theatre. There, he danced many main roles in famous ballets.
His first performance outside Russia was in London in 1956. He danced in the ballet Giselle with the legendary ballerina Galina Ulanova. Nikolai often danced with other famous ballerinas like Maya Plisetskaya and Natalia Bessmertnova.
After he stopped dancing on stage in 1977, he became a top teacher. He also worked as a répétiteur at the Bolshoi Theatre. A répétiteur helps dancers practice and perfect their roles. Many of his students became famous dancers themselves, including Nikolay Tsiskaridze.
His Family Life
Nikolai Fadeyechev was married to Irina Kholina, who was also a ballerina. They had two sons. One of his sons, Aleksei Fadeyechev, became a choreographer for the Bolshoi. A choreographer creates new dances.
Nikolai Fadeyechev passed away on June 23, 2020, in Moscow. He was 87 years old.
Famous Ballet Roles
Nikolai Fadeyechev performed in many classic ballets. Here are some of his most well-known roles:
- Swan Lake: He danced the main role of Prince Siegfried.
- The Sleeping Beauty: He played Prince Désiré and the Bluebird.
- Nutcracker Suite: He was the Prince.
- Giselle: He performed as Albrecht.
- Romeo and Juliet: He danced the role of Romeo.
- The Fountain of Bakhchisarai: He played Vatslav.
- Laurencia: He was Frondoso.
- The Stone Flower: He was the first dancer to play Danila at the Bolshoi Theatre.
- The Firebird (L’oiseau de feu): He was the first to play Prince Ivan at the Bolshoi Theatre.
- Spartacus: He was the first to dance the role of Harmodius.
- Carmen Suite: He was the first to play José.
- Anna Karenina: He was the first to play Karenin.
See also
- List of Russian ballet dancers
