Николай Цискаридзе - О своём юбилее, академии, балете, воспоминаниях и любимой игрушке - Интервью

Nikolai Tsiskaridze, a Russian ballet dancer, teacher, and principal choreographer of the Bolshoi Theater, is a People's Artist of Russia, People's Artist of North Ossetia, and a recipient of the Russian Federation State Prize and the Golden Mask Theatre Award. In 2013, he became Director of the Vaganova Academy of Russian Ballet. Tsiskaridze is an outstanding dancer and teacher whose career has left a significant mark on the history of ballet. "Vivat Academy" is a ballet evening dedicated to the 285th anniversary of the Vaganova Academy of Russian Ballet and the 50th birthday of Nikolai Tsiskaridze. This unique educational institution in the world of ballet, and its celebration recalls its importance and history. Tsiskaridze believes that choreographers are born, not made, and that children who want to choreograph should have the opportunity to do so. He also talks about his favorite childhood toy – a monkey brought back from Cuba by his aunt. His connection to ballet, his life, and his career are also an important part of his story. His memoirs of his theater career include a story of success. Beginning with a slight interest in ballet, Tsiskaridze developed his abilities and became renowned. He left the theater the day his career ended, and his colleagues often struggled to imitate his dances. Regarding himself and his achievements, Tsiskaridze doesn't consider himself lucky, but he enjoys the process of learning and developing his abilities. He also notes that many of his colleagues were unable to utilize their abilities due to an improper approach to training and support. Books and diaries – Tsiskaridze kept diaries, recording his performances and events in the theater. These entries helped him remember and understand his career and achievements. 00:00 Vivat Academy • In honor of the 285th anniversary of the Vaganova Academy of Russian Ballet and the 50th anniversary of Nikolai Tsiskaridze, a ballet evening "Vivat Academy" will be held. • The Academy is a unique ballet educational institution in the world, and its celebration recalls its importance and history. 06:28 Ballet and Pedagogy • Nikolai Tsiskaridze became a teacher at 20 and continues to teach children. • He believes that choreographers are born, not made, and that children who want to choreograph should have the opportunity to do so. 10:22 Favorite Toy and Ballet • Nikolai Tsiskaridze talks about his favorite childhood toy, a monkey, which his aunt brought from Cuba. • He also mentions his love for ballet and its connection to his life and career. 13:32 Career Memories • The speaker talks about his career in the theater, saying he wasn't initially interested in it, but his abilities led him to success. • He mentions that he left the theater the day his career ended, and that his colleagues often couldn't replicate his dances. 15:27 Attitude to Oneself and One's Achievements • The speaker says he doesn't consider himself lucky, but enjoys the process of learning and developing his abilities. • He also notes that many of his colleagues weren't able to utilize their abilities due to the wrong approach to training and support. 17:49 Books and Diaries • The speaker mentions that he recorded his performances and theater experiences in diaries he started keeping as a child. • He says these diaries helped him remember and understand his career and achievements.