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Reverence: Fearless and Fierce

You have incredible flexibility—how has that changed over the years? I’ve learnt how to use it to say what it can, rather than just flashing it around and being a freak. It’s easier to control now; I’m stronger than I was. It’s become a really amazing tool for me to tell a story. What is […]

Reverence: Edward Watson—Fearless and Fierce

Watson in Kim Brandstrup and Wayne McGregor’s Machina You have incredible flexibility—how has that changed over the years? I’ve learnt how to use it to say what it can, rather than just flashing it around and being a freak. It’s easier to control now; I’m stronger than I was. It’s become a really amazing tool […]

Reverence: Precision and Power

Which ballet character do you feel is most like you? Liberty Bell, from Balanchine’s Stars and Stripes. It’s closest to my personality—bright, full of power and lots of energy. What is your hidden talent? Skiing! My parents took me when I was 3 and since then I’ve been going on a family trip every year, […]

Reverence: Beyond Contemporary

You were known as the queen of contemporary at the Mariinsky Ballet, but today you dance almost all the main classical roles. Was it a difficult transition? It was actually really helpful to dance contemporary repertoire first. It builds coordination and control, particularly for a tall dancer. With Forsythe, for instance, you have to be […]

Reverence: Willowy Powerhouse

You waited a long time between promotions. How did you cope? I won’t lie: It was very frustrating, especially being a soloist for as long as I was. But in retrospect, I needed those years to understand my weaknesses. I’m a better artist now because of that slow process. Have you embraced your height, or […]

Reverence: Très Belle

To what do you attribute your success? To my work. I had to make a real effort to get to where I am because I didn’t have the qualities that the Opéra required. Technique came easily to me, but it took me a while to realize that the company doesn’t care if we can do […]

Reverence: Luminous and Lyrical

How is dancing with your husband, Maxim Beloserkovsky, different from dancing with another partner? There is silent language between us. If I improvise without letting him know, he’ll come with me. It’s something that you cannot rehearse in the studio. What do you do together on your days off? We get massages and spend time […]