Merry Christmas! December 23, 2011

I’m sure that everyone’s festive preparations are well under way by now, and if not, you really ought to shake a tail feather and put yourself into fifth gear! Last minute shopping during Christmas week is not a pleasant experience, trust me, I will openly admit I am one of those annoying people who insist [...]

A few days off! Or so we thought… November 16, 2011

On the 3rd November, everyone was blessed with the news that we would be receiving four days off;  that Friday and then from Monday through to Wednesday. Revich then excited us even further by telling the class that we could have the Saturday off as well! We left the studio beaming with the images of [...]

Good Afternoon Bloggers! November 9, 2011

I just wanted to share with you something that I have been questioned about a lot via Formspring and in private emails. I am often asked what advice I would give to young, aspiring dancers, striving for a career in ballet, or how I remain confident and composed during classes and performances. Well the truth [...]

It is official; I am the worst blogger in the world! November 2, 2011

Sorry for yet another delayed blog, I can’t even use the excuse that life has been too exciting over here to sit down and write, because not much has changed since I last blogged! I will however use the excuse that revision for my Academic exams is taking over what feels like the only spare [...]

Привет, дорогие друзья! September 30, 2011

I am sorry it has taken so long for this blog to arrive, but as usual, it has been a very hectic start to the new academic year here in Moscow, but I have survived my first month at the Academy and time is flying by this year! I am in Second Course now, and [...]

A short history of Brits at the Bolshoi Academy, Moscow August 26, 2011

Over the Summer I have had many emails about the number of Brits who have attended the academy. I am hoping to be able to answer some of these questions for you, and I apologise in advice if some of the information is incorrect, I am going purely on previous (but reliable) sources. The first [...]

What an awesome summer! August 15, 2011

Only a matter of weeks now until I touch back down in Moscow, accompanied by my bonnie Hayley Stobo, for another eventful year full of hard work and lots of laughter. My mum and I have spent the last few days browsing the shops in order to find a light-weight suitcase to ensure we can [...]

What a fantastic weekend at the ballet! July 19, 2011

  I had a very exciting weekend! My Grandad surprised me with VIP tickets to Romeo and Juliet, starring Ivan Vasiliev and Natalia Osipova at the London Coliseum. The performance was amazing, it was the first time I had watched Osipova portray a gentler character role and her versatility as a performer is so inspiring. [...]

It might be summer, but I’m keeping myself very busy! June 22, 2011

Summer is here everybody! Maybe someone should inform Mother Nature though, because the rain this past week has been ridiculous; I have returned to my house looking like a drowned rat nearly every day this week. A belated ‘Happy Father’s Day’ message to all the father figures who have stood by me and supported me [...]

Some good news, some bad news and answers to your questions May 30, 2011

Good Afternoon Everyone! First off, a huge pat on the back and a well deserved congratulations to my friend Julian Mackay, who performed in Bolshoi’s ‘Coppelia’ that was broadcast all over the world this week. Very impressed and very proud! We are on half term at the moment down here in Sunny London, so I [...]