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Anna Nikulina is a Russian ballet dancer who has been with the Bolshoi Ballet in Moscow since 2002, and a principal dancer in the company since 2015. Her first lead role was Odette-Odile in Swan Lake in 2004 at the age of 19. She has toured both internationally and within Russia. Her répétiteur as of 2021 is Olga Chenchikova, a former Bolshoi principal. In previous years her répétiteurs have been the important Russian dancers Ekaterina Maximova, Nina Semizorova, and Ludmila Semenyaka. She graduated in 2002 with honors from the Moscow State Academy of Choreography.
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- 1 2 3 Rockwell, John (June 10, 2006). "At New York City Ballet, a Rising Star Offers His Vision of Russia". New York Times.
- ↑ Mackrell, Judith (July 30, 2010). "Bolshoi: Russian Seasons". The Guardian.
- ↑ Citron, Paula (March 24, 2011). "Choreographer explores his Russian roots with the National Ballet". The Globe and Mail.
- ↑ "Digital Fall Season: October 19 – 24". New York City Ballet. October 14, 2020.
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