Diana Vishneva (b. 1976) his a principal ballerina at the Kirov Ballet. She trained at the Vaganova Choreographic Institute and upon her graduation immediately joined the Mariinsky Theatre's Kirov Ballet in 1995. She did not spend any time in the corps de ballet, but was promoted immediately to Principal. The Mariinsky Ballet is one of the most famous ballet schools in history (formerly the Kirov Ballet, and also the Academic State Theatre), located in St. ... Vaganova as Odette-Odile, 1900es Agrippina Yakovlevna Vaganova (July 6, 1879 - November 5, 1951) was an outstanding Russian ballet teacher who developed the Vaganova method. ... The Maryinsky (or Mariinsky) Theatre (or Theater), is the St Petersburg theatre where the Mariinsky Ballet is located. ... The Mariinsky Ballet is one of the most famous ballet schools in history (formerly the Kirov Ballet, and also the Academic State Theatre), located in St. ... A Ballet company is group of dancers who perform ballets. ...

Vishneva dancing blends of daring athletcism with old-fashioned glamour, and this has made her popular both at her home theatre and abroad. Vishneva in particular has very long, expressive arms that she uses to great effect when dancing. Vishneva's classical roles include Don Quixote, Romeo and Juliet, Sleeping Beauty, Swan Lake, and Giselle. Vishneva is equally at home dancing the works of modern choreographers like George Balanchine. She has especially become renowned for her interpretation of Rubies, the second movement of Balanchine's full-length, story-less ballet, Jewels. She also dances modern "story ballets" like Kenneth MacMillan's Manon. Don Quixote de la Mancha (now usually spelled Don Quijote by Spanish-speakers; Don Quixote is an archaic spelling) (IPA: ) is a novel by the Spanish author Miguel de Cervantes Saavedra. ... The Most Excellent and Lamentable Tragedy of Romeo and Juliet, commonly referred to as Romeo and Juliet, is a play by William Shakespeare concerning the fate of two young lovers who would do anything to be together. ... Sir Edward Burne-Jones painted The Sleeping Beauty. ... // Swan Lake (Russian: Лебединое Озеро) is one of the most famous and critically-acclaimed ballets, with music by Tchaikovsky (opus 20). ... Giselle, danced to familiar music by the French ballet and opera composer Adolphe Adam, and choreographed by Jean Coralli and Jules Perrot, is a Romantic-era ballet first danced in Paris in 1841. ... George Balanchine (January 9 (O.S.) = January 22 (N.S.), 1904–April 30, 1983) was one of the 20th centurys foremost choreographers, and one of the founders of American ballet. ... Sir Kenneth MacMillan (1929 - 1992) was a noted British ballet dancer and choreographer. ...

In addition to dancing with her home company, Diana has made guest appearances with many companies, including the American Ballet Theatre. A video exists of her dancing Mikhail Fokine's Firebird. She has an official website. At the website, fans can ask her questions about her schedule. The American Ballet Theatre is one of the foremost ballet companies of the 20th century, and a leading company in America. ... Michel Fokine or Mikhail Mikhailovich Fokin (Михаил Михайлович Фокин) (April 23, 1880 (OS: April 11) – August 22, 1942) was a Russian choreographer and dancer. ... Firebird and fire bird may refer to: The Firebird, a ballet by Igor Stravinsky Firebird (Russian folklore), a mythical ember bird of Russian fairy tales Fire bird (mythology), other mythical birds associated with fire Firebird (ornithology), bird species with brilliant red or orange plumage Firebird (database server), a database management...

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