Ivan Vasiliev

For the Russian triathlete, see Ivan Vasiliev (triathlete).
Ivan Vasiliev
Ivan Vasiliev in an extract from Spartacus, at the re-opening gala of the Bolshoi Theatre 28 October 2011
Born (1989-01-09) 9 January 1989 (age 35)
Vladivostok, Russian SFSR, Soviet Union
OccupationBallet dancer
Career
Current groupMikhailovsky Theatre
Former groupsBolshoi Ballet
Natalia Osipova and Ivan Vasiliev in Don Quixote ballet

Ivan Vladimirovich Vasiliev (born 9 January 1989) is a Russian ballet dancer and choreographer.[1][2] He graduated from the Bielorussian Ballet School in 2006.

Early on, he won prizes that include First Prize and Best Dancer Prize at the Arabesque-96 Ballet Competition in Perm in 2005, First Prize at the Moscow International Ballet Competition in 2006, Special Distinction of the Varna International Ballet Competition in 2006, Rising Star of Soul of Dance Award in 2008, one of "25 to Watch" of Dance Magazine 2008,[2] Benois Prix de la Danse in 2009, Virtuosity Prize of International Dance Open in Saint Peterburg in 2010, followed by the Grand Prix the following year, Best Dancer of 2011 UK Critic's Award. In 2014 he was granted the title of "Honoured Artist of Russia". In 2015, by public poll, he was awarded Discovery of the Year QG Prize, for his first ballet evening as choreographer.

  1. ^ "Ivan Vasiliev, Dancer". Ardani Artists. Retrieved February 26, 2012.
  2. ^ a b "25 to Watch". Dance Magazine. January 2008. Archived from the original on October 15, 2009. Retrieved February 26, 2012.