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Marina Vasilieva (1939)

My Teacher of Methodology of Classical Dance Teaching

https://vaganovaacademy.ru/academy/structure/uch-sovet/sostav-uch-soveta/vasilyeva-m-a.html

Professor. Marina Aleksandrovna Vasilieva is an outstanding Russian ballerina, educator, and figure in the arts. Born on July 25, 1939, in Leningrad (now St. Petersburg). She began studying choreography at the age of 7 in Tallinn. In 1957, she graduated with honors from the Leningrad Choreographic School and joined the Kirov Theatre (now Mariinsky Theatre) the same year. She worked there until 1979, performing in both classical and contemporary repertoire and touring extensively worldwide. Teaching Career: Since 1977, she has been involved in teaching at the Vaganova Academy of Russian Ballet in St. Petersburg. During her tenure, she has trained 10 graduating classes. She was awarded the title of Associate Professor in 2002 and Professor in 2004. Achievements and Awards: In 2002, she was awarded the title of Honored Artist of the Russian Federation for her significant contributions to ballet art and pedagogy. Students: Among her students are well-known ballerinas such as Yulia Makhalina, Elvira Khabibullina, Viktoria Tereshkina, Elena Evseeva, Evgenia Obraztsova, Olesya Novikova, and many others who have become recognized artists in leading ballet theaters in Russia. Marina Aleksandrovna Vasilieva continues to inspire her students and leaves a significant mark in the history of Russian ballet as both an accomplished performer and talented educator.

Marina Vasilyeva in class with students. On the right are Alexandra Koltun (founder of https://koltunballetboston.com/) and Anna Plisetskaya. 1980s

Marina Vasilyeva in the year of graduation from the Leningrad Choreographic School. A. Vaganova.

Presentation of the diploma to graduate Marina Vasilyeva. The diploma is presented by the director of the school V. Shelkov, on the left is the artistic director N. Ivanovsky, on the right is the director of the museum M. Frangopulo. 1957.

Graduates of the school in 1957. Second from left is Marina Vasilyeva. In the center are teachers N. Kamkova, A. Pushkin and graduate R. Nureyev. Far right - G. Komleva. 1957.

Marina Vasilyeva at the celebration of the anniversary of the school's cherished stage practice V.L. Matskevich. 1980s.