CLEAN : Ballet stars who fled Russia's Ukraine war reunite in US

The transcript details the journey of an American ballerina who achieved significant milestones in Russia, including dancing with the Bolshoi Ballet and becoming a principal dancer with the Kremlin Ballet. She discusses the challenges faced due to political changes, including a partner being conscripted into the army, which led to her leaving Russia. The emotional bonds formed with colleagues and the desire to preserve the essence of Russian ballet are also highlighted.

What was one of the speaker's significant achievements in Russia?

• Choreographing a famous Russian ballet

• Opening a ballet school in Moscow

• Winning a gold medal in an international ballet competition

• Becoming the first American woman to dance with the Bolshoi Ballet

What challenge did the speaker's partner face that affected their career?

• He moved to another country

• He decided to retire early

• He was drafted into the army

• He was injured during a performance

How did the political situation impact the speaker's work environment?

• It caused disruptions and uncertainty

• It led to increased funding for the arts

• It improved relations with other ballet companies

• It resulted in more international tours

What does the speaker compare her coaches to?

• Friends

• Mentors

• Colleagues

• Dads

What is the speaker's goal in bringing excerpts of ballets to a new location?

• To create a new ballet style

• To preserve the essence of Russian ballet

• To introduce modern dance elements

• To collaborate with local artists