Who is the best ballerina in the world? Ten ballerinas with world-class skills and popularity
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There are many talented ballerinas around the world.
Who is the best ballerina in the world? There's probably no clear answer to that.
However, many ballerinas could be considered the best in the world.
So, in this article, we will introduce you to 10 ballerinas, five women and five men, who are the best candidates in the world.
Find your favourite ballerina.
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Top 5 ballerinas in the world (female)
Ulyana Lopatkina (Russia)
Svetlana Zakharova (Ukraine)
Diana Vishneva (Russia)
Polina Semionova (Russia)
Misty Copeland (USA)
Top 5 ballerinas in the world (male)
Mathieu Ganiot (France)
Marcelo Gomez (Brazil)
Roberto Bolle (Italy)
Daniil Simkin (Russia)
Sergei Polunin (Ukraine)
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Top 5 ballerinas in the world (female)
Ulyana Lopatkina (Russia)
Ulyana Lopatkina is a principal dancer with the Mariinsky Ballet, Russia's oldest ballet company.
Her performance as the Swan is said to be the best in the world, and she is so talented that she has been called "Russia's treasure".
Ulyana Lopatkina graduated from the Vaganova Ballet School in 1991, the same year she joined the Kirov Ballet (now the Mariinsky Theatre Ballet).
Recognised for her unique expressiveness in performances such as "Scheherazade" and "Swan Lake", she became a principal in 1995.
She is a ballerina who captivates with her expressiveness.
The Dying Swan / Ulyana Lopatkina
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=82kWFGttaX8
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Svetlana Zakharova (Ukraine)
Svetlana Zakharova is a star dancer who shines on stage with her unique technique, high acting skills and excellent stage presence.
Known for her long, slender and beautiful limbs, she received high praise for her outstanding performance, mainly when she played the role of Odette in "Swan Lake".
Svetlana Zakharova was trained by Valeria Sulegina at the Ukrainian National Ballet School in Kyiv, after which she transferred to the Vaganova Ballet School in 1995. Elena Efteyeva coaches her.
She then joined the Kirov Ballet Company (now the Mariinsky Theatre Ballet Company), where she was promoted to soloist in 1997.
Svetlana Zakharova, Roberto Bolle - Swan Lake
https://youtu.be/dQeDE9VUtbk
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Diana Vishneva (Russia)
Diana Vishneva is renowned for her ballet, which combines world-class technique and musicality.
Not only does she have a beautiful appearance, but she also has a charm that draws people to her, backed up by her solid skills.
Lyudmila Kovalyova trained Diana Vishneva at the Vaganova Ballet School, where she graduated with the highest marks in the school's history.
After graduating from the same school in 1995, she joined the Mariinsky Ballet. In 1996, she was appointed Principal and rose to stardom.
Diana Vishneva Variation Giselle
https://youtu.be/ySm7aMbyu2w
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Polina Semionova (Russia)
Polina Semionova's angular ballet is her charm, expressed through her slender figure.
She particularly enjoyed her role as Odette in Swan Lake, for which she received high praise.
She is a famous person who has even appeared in Japanese commercials.
Polina Semionova has been a principal with the Berlin State Ballet since 2002, but in 2012, she joined the American Ballet Theatre as a principal.
Even after her move, she remains as popular as ever and performs well.
Swan Lake@Polina Semionova
https://youtu.be/nKiH-l8w7ac
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Misty Copeland (USA)
Misty Copeland is the world's first black principal dancer.
She was the first African-American woman to become a principal dancer in a prestigious ballet company.
In 2009, she appeared in the music video for Prince's song "Crimson and Clover". In 2014, she also appeared in a commercial for the sports brand Under Armor, which made her famous.
In 2000, she moved to New York and joined the prestigious American Ballet Theater, becoming a soloist in 2007. She is a star dancer who combines her popularity and ability.
Misty Copeland dances Romeo and Juliet, Tchaikovsky Pas de Deux & White Swan at Vail Dance 2015
https://youtu.be/IxJHjcRGdCQ
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Top 5 ballerinas in the world (male)
Mathieu Ganiot (France)
Mathieu Ganio is a star dancer with charisma and beauty that shines on stage.
He has many fans in Japan and has visited the country several times.
He joined the Ballet School of Marseille in 1992 and came to Japan in 1998 to perform at the Ballet School.
He moved to the Paris Opera Ballet School in 1999, joined the Paris Opera in 2001 and was promoted to Suge within two years. He is a dancer of world-class popularity and ability.
Mathieu Ganio, Variation lente Act 2, La Belle au Bois Dormant
https://youtu.be/MYHewWXNnGQ
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Marcelo Gomez (Brazil)
Marcelo Gomez is a dancer with a wide range of acting abilities, from a passionate and sexy man to a devil. He is passionate, wild, kind and sometimes painful. He never tires of watching.
Marcelo Gomez, who began ballet in Rio de Janeiro, went to the United States to study ballet for three years.
He won the Prix Espoir at the International Ballet Competition in Lausanne in 1996 and received a scholarship to study at the Paris Opera Ballet School.
He joined American Ballet Theatre (ABT) in 1997 and was promoted to soloist in 2000 and Principal in 2002.
Marcelo Gomes Swan Lake Von Rothbart
https://youtu.be/ER-FFbmoIaY
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Roberto Bolle (Italy)
Roberto Bolle is a star dancer who is extremely popular in Europe.
Known for his beautiful appearance, which has earned him the nickname ``Dancing Greek Sculpture,'' he has served as an image model for many fashion brands.
In contrast to his beautiful appearance, he shows a passionate performance that makes you feel his soul, which makes him attractive.
At 11, Roberto Bolle passed an audition for the La Scala Ballet School in Milan and was accepted.
In 1990, while he was still at the ballet school, Rudolf Nureyev, who saw the then 15-year-old Bolle practising, recognised his talent. He was chosen to play the role of Tadio, a handsome boy in ``Death in Venice''.
In 1994, after graduating from the La Scala Ballet School, he joined the La Scala Ballet Company. In 1996, his second year with the company, he played the role of Romeo in ``Romeo and Juliet'' and won acclaim.
He was appointed primo ballerino (first dancer) at 21 and has since worked up to star status.
Elisa Badenes e Roberto Bolle - Danza con me 01/01/2019
https://youtu.be/KApm1TEo-GU
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Daniil Simkin (Russia)
Daniil Simkin is a world-class dancer with smooth jumps and fantastic balance.
His smile is charming, and he is very popular. He is also very popular in Japan.
Daniil Simkin's parents were dancers, and he learned ballet privately from his mother.
He has won prestigious competitions worldwide, including the gold medal at the Varna International Ballet Competition in 2004 and the gold medal at the Jackson International Ballet Competition in 2006.
In 2008, he joined the American Ballet Theatre (ABT) as a soloist.
In December 2010, he danced for the first time in all acts in the world premiere of Ratmansky's new choreography ``The Nutcracker'' to great acclaim and has been a principal since 2012.
Ballet - Les Bourgeois danced by Daniil Simkin
https://youtu.be/I2aj79ql9iY
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Sergei Polunin (Ukraine)
Sergei Polunin is known for his springy body, invisible high-speed turns, and long limbs that move freely like a mollusc.
He has been called the "Beautiful Beast" of the ballet world.
Sergei Polunin became the youngest principal dancer in the history of the Royal Ballet but suddenly left the company at 22.
The video he posted on YouTube went viral around the world.
This hugely popular video has been viewed more than 25 million times and is highly praised for its superb acting, allowing you to enjoy Sergei Polunin's charm fully.
It's a must for ballet fans.
Sergei Polunin, "Take Me to Church" by Hozier, directed by David LaChapelle.
https://youtu.be/c-tW0CkvdDI
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Some so many ballerinas are the best in the world.
There are so many ballerinas that it would be no exaggeration to say they are the best in the world; too many to list here.
All the ballerinas doing spectacular things around the world are unique.
Please try to find your version of the best ballerina in the world.
Who is the best ballerina in the world? Ten ballerinas with world-class skills and popularity
