Meet Alena Kovaleva, the Teen Tackling Principal Roles at the Bolshoi Ballet

Whether etching the linear purity of Balanchine’s “Diamonds” or slowly stretching her long arms as Odette, the Bolshoi’s Alena Kovaleva is a promising young talent. Majestic port de bras and impeccable legs that draw into textbook-perfect arabesques make her an ideal choice for both classical and lyrical roles. She’s already advancing at record pace and […]