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Backstage at the Russian State Ballet of Siberia

In December I was asked to photograph the Russian State Ballet of Siberia as they were preparing to go on-stage at the Watford Colosseum.

Two ballerinas from the Russian State Ballet of Siberia warming up on stage at The Colosseum in Watford

I had access to the dancers in afternoon as they warmed up and rehearsed on the stage, and then I went behind the scenes as they prepared for the performance.

A black and white image of ballerinas at the barre on stage at The Colosseum in Watford

The company are largely Russian, they spoke little English and needless to say, I speak no Russian, but it didn't matter as they were very friendly and welcoming.

A ballerina applying her make-up in the mirror, backstage at The Colosseum in Watford

A ballerina applying her make-up before going on stage

Backstage with male dancers of the Russian State Ballet of Siberia at the Watford Colosseum Two dancers from the Russian State Ballet of Siberia rehearsing A ballerina from the Russian State Ballet of Siberia applying her make-up in the mirror

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A black and white photograph of ballet dancers warming up by Helen Maybanks

A ballerina from the Russian State Ballet of Siberia doing up her shoes. Copyright Helen Maybanks 2011 A balerina checking her pointe shoes before going on stage at the Watford Colosseum Backstage photography of the Russian State Ballet of Siberia. Copyright Helen Maybanks 2011

The company were lovely to work with and the show looked beautiful. The Russian State Ballet of Siberia will be on tour in the UK until the 24th March and I would definitely recommend going along to see them. Upcoming dates include Malvern, Oxford, Sunderland and Edinburgh, take a look at the itinerary if you would like to book a ticket.

Helen 08.01.12
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