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Irina Zhelonkina |
| - | Irina Zhelonkina was born in Cheboksary, Russia, and graduated from the Vaganova Ballet Academy in 1989, where she studied under the legendary Professor Natalia Dudinskaya. Upon graduation, she joined the Mariinsky Ballet and was promoted to First Soloist in 1995, performing with the company for many years as one of its leading dancers. |
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She has performed a wide range of principal and soloist roles in classical and neoclassical ballets, including |
| - | Her repertoire also includes works by Balanchine, Fokine, and other renowned choreographers. In addition to her stage career, she has been a dedicated educator, joining the faculty of the Vaganova Ballet Academy in 2015, where she continues to mentor the next generation of dancers. |
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| - | 〈Awards〉 |
| - | 1988 First Prize, A.Ya. Vaganova Competition (Vaganova Ballet Academy) |
| - | 2003 Honored Artist of the Russian Federation |