Meet Company Artist Olga!
Olga is a graduate of Kiev State Ballet Company, and has worked with and been a guest to numerous respected international ballet companies.
Continue reading to learn more about Olga!
Astrological Sign: Leo
Favorite Food: Various Veggies and Gelato
Favorite Color: every color is favorite
Favorite Book: The Master and Margarita by Mikhail Bulgakov
Favorite Movie/TV Show: too many!
Favorite Music Artist/Band/Genre: Classical music, Jazz, Pop
Inspirational Quote: "Ad astra per aspera." lat. "Through adversity to the stars,"
What style of dance is your favorite?: Ballet, contemporary, jazz and modern.
What is your favorite full length ballet/variation/work? Why? Full length ballet - Carmen, Bolero. Variations - Gamzatti's variation from La Bayadere, Kitri's I act. Love the combination of passion, artistry and the technique interlinked in the above. Later in my career I discovered I could be enjoying more versatile roles such as: Evil Queen in Snow White, Step-mother in Cinderella etc. I found an interest in acting and gradually developing a certain character through the performance, character which traits are more foreign to my personality. That challenge is also exciting.
Why do you dance? Because I find dance the most powerful and unique expression of myself, through the movement.
If you wear pointe shoes, what kind do you wear? Gaynor Minden
Favorite dancewear brands? Bloch, Gaynor, Chacott
What other jobs/activities/talents/passions do you pursue? Choreography, fitness and teaching. I love to play instruments, enjoy any good live music and chill time.
What are you looking forward to this season with MBC? I am happy to be a part of MBC this season. Enjoy learning new and authentic repertoire by ms. Misako. Looking forward to perform in the upcoming shows!
