Meet Maria Khoreva- Mariinsky Ballet

Khoreva graduated from Vaganova, was accepted into the Mariinsky Ballet, and immediately began fulfilling that expectation, being assigned featured or leading roles that one would not expect a ballerina fresh from graduation to be given.
She was already a superstar, with devoted Instagram fans following her life as a pupil in the Vaganova Academy (follow her @marachok). Her talent was already obvious-as were her exceptionally long lines, elegant technique and charisma-and when she joined the company's corps de ballet, it was apparent that her artistry was also far beyond her 18 years.

[@pshshshvf]

hearing her say her parents are her soulmates makes me super happy and it really explains why she’s such a warm person who’s willing to teach and help so many people. such an incredible person and a ballerina❤

[@wryan8]

Very intelligent young lady. Superb talent, she was accepted into the Mariinsku Corps de Ballet, when they saw her in action, they promoted her to First Soloist bypassing Corphee and Second Soloist. She will be a Prima soon. I have been watching Ballet for years and I have never seen anyone promoted right out of school, usually it takes years, especially at the Mariinski.

[@DanceChannelTV]

Natalia Osipova at the age of 18, she joined the Bolshoi Ballet as a member of the corps de ballet. In 2005, she danced the role of Kitri in Alexei Fadeyechev's production of Don Quixote and was promoted to soloist in 2006. Yes but not Mariinski.:)

[@michelledegeorge5708]

Diana Vishneva joined the Mariinsky right after graduating from Vaganova in 1995 and was promoted to principal one year later

[@iluvemmachambie4954]

svetlana zakharova got a name of ''proma'' at the age of 18. i think maria is really doing the same :)

[@rehmatkaur8607]

@@DanceChannelTV yes but after that it took Natalia 4 years to be promoted to principal. Almost like her career came to a standstill for a while and ultimately she left the bolshoi. Let’s hope Maria stays at the Mariinsky and is promoted to principal very soon.

[@kimhyogyoung]

"You cannot hide behind your technique" -well said Maria!

[@pvandck]

She said that in a particular context. She didn't say or imply that technique isn't important. She's saying that although you need the technique there is more, in addition, required.

[@tarantellalarouge7632]

she is so perfect technically and she knows that she has to develop her personality and artistry, she is so young !

[@JordanJSparks]

Anybody that thinks a Ballerina is 'stupid' is just DEAD WRONG. These are among the most brilliant individuals with the most extraordinary precision to detail. You'd never make it into any Corps de ballet without being intelligent!

[@sugarplumfairy20101]

Jordan Sparks my teacher always used to say....theres no such a thing as a dumb ballerina, its just impossible. Stupidity and dancing cant coexist.

[@JordanJSparks]

I absolutely believe that!

[@goldie1434]

Remembering choreography takes a lot of quick thinking as well

[@TheMrc1981]

Plus, many study.. Bachelor. I know one doing a phd in Biology...

[@JordanJSparks]

@@TheMrc1981 exactly! lol many ballerinas are very educated

[@mari_hase]

She looks like a baby here :-) and it's very beautiful that she has no make up on. Her English is exquisite and it is very interesting to listen to what she is saying.

[@ArtisticAsian1014]

I think in one of her Instagram stories she said her mom has a career where she uses English daily. I don't think her mom is an interpreter but if I remember it has something to do with the English language.

[@michelledegeorge5708]

@@ArtisticAsian1014 Her mother is an English teacher

[@AnneD-i6f]

Yes new generation... Natalia Osipova after several years at the ROH in the UK still barely speaks English....

[@jancizinsky6194]

@@ArtisticAsian1014 Her mother is a teacher of English language

[@Наталья-ж2е8т]

@@AnneD-i6f зато танцует гораздо содержательнее и выразительнее

[@ЕкатеринаПлатицина-й3к]

What a pleasure to hear Maria speaking so fluently in English and pronunciation👏 wow admire her personality more)

[@user-pe2yx9kt4e]

Екатерина Платицина Do you know how she learned to speak so fluently? Her English is amazing!

[@Marta44339]

@@user-pe2yx9kt4e Her mother was/is a teacher of English. Maria's command is phenomenal and with a very light and charming accent.

[@lindseylor9791]

She’s my inspiration. Here’s why. She’s an intelligent woman, her English is perfect, and she’s also beautiful she didn’t put any makeup on, and she is also a hardworking woman.

[@kristiLB93]

Wow! Her English is PERFECT!!! I think she is such a rising star in the ballet world. Her lines are absolutely exquisite!!!!! Can’t wait to see all that she does.

[@ulrichdietl]

30 minutes with Maria it's like 10 Seconds. Mysterious and touching. Thank you all.

[@ziniapartida1855]

Such a smart girl!! She speaks english so well.

[@nicolejarel5953]

Yay an interview in English!!! Got to see Maria and Vladimir live in La Bayadere...they were absolutely stunning.

[@Ema-pw6zg]

So mature and so talented !!! I love to follow her career

[@ellacraft487]

One of the most encouraging ballerinas ever!!!!!

[@martyjones5750]

Maria, you are such a lovely young woman, and I want to thank your beautiful family, your marvelous teachers, and your lifelong friends for being there and helping you to become this incredible human being who dances❤️

[@sheeniebeanie2597]

to be honest, i don't think maria could have ever been a corps dancer. not that she can't work or dance in a group, but she would automatically look like the soloist. it is just how she dances is so exquisite that she can't not distinguish herself. she really has that special something... i really have never seen it before. she is so pristine and so breathtaking in that way--you really can't take your eyes off of her.

[@yelenazerk]

Woooow fluent in English and so beautiful young and talented . A diamond.

[@MrBubblygoodness]

I think she excels in roles that focus on technicalities. She doesn’t do well,YET, in roles that requires to show strong emotions to portray the character. Other than that, she is perfect for ballet! I feel like the day she learns to emote on stage / make strong connections to her partners, is the day she’ll be promoted to prima ballerina!

[@esejsnake1503]

@ look at the clip of Bayadere they showed. Just look. It's obvious what @MrBubblygoodness is talking about.

@@esejsnake1503 no its not "obvious", clip doesn't show anything(and its just a clip), even if MrBubblygoodness said anything definite. but on the contrary MrBubblygoodness was vague and unspecific. answer if you can the questions i already raised, since he hasn't MrBubblygoodness is also an ignoramus when he talks nonsensically about being "promoted to prima ballerina" . she was made 1st soloist within year of joining mariinsky, a very extraordinary thing( compare how long it took for other soloists). and mariinsky people know what is what. also they only make principals (next step) only when ballerina has accumulated extensive repertoire through the years. and they have been giving her one role after another, with great success.

[@juliettejones534]

Lovely Maria! So happy to get a long new interview!

[@LH095]

Omg, your English is so good! Saw you last month in LA in Jewel. Loved your diamond, you were amazing!

[@sophiagoretsky6012]

wait same

[@mariamkinen8036]

She looks beautiful . All-in -all.

[@diemtrangphanbui320]

Your performances sparkle like a true star and you're a true darling to me, Maria! Keep up the good work. You've made this world a better place!

[@saravanderhoek4024]

Wonderful interview. Amazing transformation from who she is normally, to performing on stage! She's got it going on, strong! Very inspirational.

[@zuh1972]

Маша- умница-красавица -Талантище! I am so happy that I was able to see you in La bayader @ Berkeley . It was magical! Thanks a lot to you and your partner! Waiting for Gisel and Juliette roles!

[@6fatcats1]

Can't believe she's only 19!

[@annalenab5562]

I've been following her for a long time and she's truly my inspiration

[@TotallyMH729TsMH]

Marachok! 💕

[@ray382vk]

Such a lovely human being🥰🥰🥰

[@starryevecollett6681]

So refreshingly honest and humble. Wow.

[@gr8fuldeb699]

She is far from stupid. She is very intelligent with tremendous talent. Love her!!!!

[@dennislaux]

So beautiful and a fighter as well.

[@mariakikina]

So great questions!! Thank you l

[@lucystankus]

Simply, wow.

[@TheMrc1981]

So sweet, humble... Top dancer

[@n.a4944]

So pretty and gracefull !

[@ГеоргийМелех]

Вновь Машенька Хорева)) А время первый час ночи.. ПЕРВЫЙ ЧАС НОЧИ, А ОНА ПО АНГЛИцКи разговаривает. НОЧЬЮ. Днём = танцует. Талант!)))

[@angelchang946]

Looking forward to seeing you more with Julian MacKay - a superstar couple

[@kristinmoreno9203]

Maria Khoreva seems like a super nice person, and she is definitely A PRIMA BALLERINA!🌷🌿

[@balletaddicted8021]

MARIA is amazing!

[@olgasamsonova7695]

Not really admire Maria as a dancer (yet) but I'm so jealous about her English! It's simply amazing!

[@이뽀삐-c4p]

I LOVE YOU maria~^^

[@russianballet681]

Much love to Maria , we are proud of you!

[@herblison3374]

Among other things I am completely amazed by her command of English. Is there any correlation between artistic talent and linguistic abilities?

[@julialeonova795]

A lot's of young Russians have fluent English.

[@herblison3374]

@@julialeonova795 Nonetheless, her command of the English language is superior to many people I know in the U.S. who were born here.

[@jewelmarkess]

She talks a little about her English here: criticaldance.org/conversation-maria-khoreva-mariinskys-precocious-young-ballerina/

[@herblison3374]

@@jewelmarkess Thank you for this information. Quite interesting to hear about how she learned English.

[@nellyrahneva7585]

Love this fantastic girl!

[@tobefree8510]

Amazing young being :) Inspiring !!!

[@priscillaeyles3301]

Such an amazing and intelligent talent I follow her on Insta and she makes great content. I do wonder though if the Russian school of ballet or Marinsky are stricter abt body weight and demands that dancers be under a certain pretty low weight for their height. It seems that dancers from the Marinsky are all very thin.

[@alexanderpanchenko1290]

Almost every American wants to fatten up Russian ballerinas ? Don't you think this is strange ? Don't compare American ballet and Russian ballet . Russian ballet has a lot of supports and lifts in contrast to the American one,take pity on the Russian male dancers .For Europe and Russia, it is generally not natural to have a large body weight . Keep your standards to yourself .

[@centraleii]

Молодец, между делом успела так хорошо выучить английский!

[@escity9689]

She's so cool

[@psgrenier]

This is the first I ever heard this idea that ballerinas might be unintelligent. The question itself seems kind of unintelligent. Surely someone trained at Vaganova is deeply cultured and understands beauty. That is already very much, это очень много.

[@comic_life_86]

Looooove her 🌷🌷🌷🌷🌷🩰🩰🩰🩰🩰💝💝💝💝💝

[@ГеоргийМелех]

Опять сюда попал. Гляжу - Машенька Хорева.. )))

[@ahones2255]

¡Maravillosa María!

[@karlashmeedavlasta6365]

I expected her to start speaking russian.... This question from the interviewer about intelligence, tho...ballet needs so much coordinated mind- and bodyscills to just work at the minimum, plus music and choreografie, which makes it very complex, plus the social skills to function in a company, in addition the psychological strengh to perform, the emotional intelligence to act, the selflessness to give your soul to the audience.... Beeing a ballerina is combined intelligence on many levels, exquisite body and robust health. In former days ballerinas might not have received a deep education, because it already takes si much to develop the body. Nowadays ballerinas also must achieve a good school education, when they choose to become a dancer....who else is having 15-17 hours days when they are a kid or teen? 6 or more days a week, never have long breaks? They are probably the most dedicated people on this planet... Just because in the end everything looks easy and carefree, it doesn't mean it is easy at all.

[@timelapse4088]

I wish I was put in a sport growing up. Seems sports people have it all figured out at such a young age lol My niece is in gymnastics and she’s amazing. She was out in gymnastics at 4 years old and she’s 11 now. It’s crazy. I’m 27 and never was in a sport haha I wanted to do gymnastics as a kid but my family was broke as fuck so it didn’t happen. Oh well hahaha

[@KingaFairy]

There are different types of intelligence. Visual, spacial, kinesthetic and many more are inherited by professional dancers. You choose to be a dancer because you are gifted kinesthetically and you know this from the start.

[@jum6398]

what is called the music ?

[@popnicolai7261]

applause e..Successo!

[@ГеоргийМелех]

Подписываясь на этот канал - подписывайтесь и к Марии Хоревой)) А то как-то неправильно)))

[@LanaArtSweden]

The interviewer should definitely work on his English. Maria is exquisite!

[@Marta44339]

I don't see anything wrong with his English. How good is your Russian???

[@LanaArtSweden]

@@Marta44339 It's a pity that you cannot hear the mistakes he makes, maybe because you are trying to see them?)))

[@Marta44339]

@@LanaArtSweden A native English speaker can hear the mistakes but that is not the point. He speaks good English despite mistakes and communicates well. that's what's important.

[@LanaArtSweden]

@@Marta44339 , Maria's English is better than the interviewer's. And yes, this is the point. You make yours, I make mine. His mistakes in English make it harder for the interviewee to make her points clear. Check the Maxims of communication. Professionalism has not been cancelled yet.

[@alesoftware780]

which is the name of the intro song ??

[@Hearts4Kaiden]

❤🌹🌹

[@tanyamuse1319]

But is there an interview in Russian?🤔

[@MOL____c-r7o]

?? 질문자가 발레리나 다 멍청하다던데 맞아요? ㅋㅋ 정도 수준의 질문을 하는데 발차기 안날린거 진짜 보살같다.. 사랑햐

[@gretahassock8914]

I much prefer other ballerina I think Maria is simply a person super intelligent

[@romanlightman9045]

🌸😍🌸🦄🌸🦋🌸

[@veramentegina]

She certainly has the ballet physique and is very pretty to look at. She is also well trained. However, she is so young, she doesn't emote yet. I have seen Maria, Kondaurova and Novikova dance Bayadere in Berkeley recently, i have to say, i was bored by Maria's performance. Not only her performance, the whole night was a boring disaster. She will hopefully mature in her artistry and her body, her whole being will emote as she dances. Kondaurova and Novikova were both superb and exciting to watch.

[@samstampleman5862]

veramentegina if the performance you’re talking about is the one where the parrot thingy got stuck and gamazatti was a mess i will cackle because i was there too

[@veramentegina]

@@samstampleman5862 indeed twas the night! sentiment was shared by many sadly :(

[@galinalee4643]

Всему свое время

[@voraciousreader3341]

OK…..I had to stop the video….I have _never in my life_ heard that ballerinas are “not smart””!! Is that a Russian stereotype?? I am not a dancer (classically trained singer and flutist), but it is absolutely clear to me that to get to the top tier, dancers _have_ to be incredibly intelligent, incredibly sensitive and discerning and responsive, and far beyond just musically literate. I find their ability to find and then manage the smallest muscles in the human body truly unique, and they have to have a ridiculous amount of intentional self control. They also tend to be much more articulate than the general run of people, after having watched about 100 interviews. In fact, I believe Rudolph Nureyev was a genius in terms of IQ, because of the voracity with which he “devoured” books, various art forms, and ideas from everywhere on Earth, but he went much farther than that because he applied everything he learned, processing all of it into his own art, whether he was dancing, or choreographing, or both. His fierce engagement was always burning in his eyes, and I have noticed these qualities in many other dancers, but few to Nureyev’s degree.

[@ПолинаКонограй]

メイクが無いと顔の印象変わるね！ あと、英語もペラペラで尊敬するしかない…

[@borisburiev4774]

wow she speak perfect English !

[@ОльгаКузнецова-й1з8п]

почему все на английсском?

[@DanceChannelTV]

🤷🏻‍♂️

[@sugarplumfairy20101]

People thinking ballerinas are stupid just show their ignorance of a world their little minds are incapable of just imagine......just saying.

[@romashgadashga]

Ватфак,А можно на русском ?

[@vaninadelorenzo5512]

Cuando te vuelvan a decir que no hay que ser inteligente soló hay que invitarlo a un par de clases.. Cuanta ignorancia pensar que el arte es fácil

[@carolinaapintoo]

soloist but nOT FOR LONG

[@jaquelineciardiello1762]

why?

[@carolinaapintoo]

@@jaquelineciardiello1762 she'll rank up in no time

[@만월부인-b5y]

2019🐷11🐷10 굿.🐖🐖🐖.

[@mariecrosstich_]

Интервьюер русский 😅😅

[@jonathangems]

NOTE: If you do well in school does not necessarily mean you are smart. It may mean you are stupid.

[@ballet2558]

She should focus more on her artistic skills instead of posting everyday stories. Well Diana Vishneva was right about the new generation of dancers focusing on ads and marketing instead of art

[@Валерка-ч2ц]

Машенька, меньше болтовни и больше осмысленного труда и поиска. Пока ни одной отточеной балеринской партии на уровне, сделанной в школе, Пахиты. Удачи и здоровья.

[@vladgarb6244]

Валерочка, отчего-то ваши детские ошибки заставили вспомнить булгаковское "...Вы стоите на самой низшей ступени развития! - перекричал Филипп Филиппович, - вы еще только формирующееся, слабое в умственном отношении существо, все ваши поступки чисто звериные, и вы, в присутствии двух людей с университетским образованием, позволяете себе с развязностью совершенно невыносимой, подавать какие-то советы космического масштаба и космической же глупости...". Учите языки и тогда вам не покажутся болтовней речи умных людей. Удачи и здоровья.😀