Partnerships at the Bolshoi

[Lynette H]

So far in the Bolshoi performances at the ROH, I haven't felt I've seen a great partnership on stage with real chmistry between the dancers that gives that extra frisson to a performance.   Of course, I may have been unlucky in casting, injuries and so on and just haven't been at the right performances. But I note a general absence of commentary about partnerships in reviews and discussion.  No one can make a great partnership happen - the spark happens or it doesn't. 

 

Who are the established partnerships in the company today ? Are we seeing them here ? Or are we in a period where the stars just aren't in alignment to deliver them ?

[jmhopton]

If not before we should hopefully see a great partnership on the evenings of the 16th and 17th August even if the 2 are no longer official Bolshoi dancers.   Joan

[barton22]

I think Smirnova and Chudin are a regular partnership and so we'll see how well they work together next Tuesday and Thursday.