Diana Vishneva
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Diana Vishneva (b. 1976) is a principal ballerina at the Kirov Ballet as well as with American Ballet Theatre. She was born in St. Petersburg and was trained at the Vaganova Choreographic Institute and upon her graduation in 1995 joined the Mariinsky Theatre's Kirov Ballet. She was promoted to Principal Dancer in 1996.
Vishneva's classical roles include Don Quixote, Romeo and Juliet, Bayadere, Sleeping Beauty, Swan Lake, and Giselle. Vishneva is equally at home dancing the works of modern choreographers like George Balanchine, William Forsythe and Roland Petit. She has especially become renowned for her interpretation of Rubies, the second movement of Balanchine's full-length, story-less ballet, Jewels, Giselle, and Kenneth MacMillan's Manon. Her frequent partner is Vladimir Malakhov.
In addition to dancing with her home company, Diana has made guest appearances with many ballet companies, including the American Ballet Theatre, the Bolshoi Ballet, and the Paris Opera Ballet. She has an official website.
