Right: Taking centre stage was the Kiev Ballet’s Sergii Sydorskyi and Tatiana Goliakova. By Kelly Yates
The West Gippsland Arts Centre was a sell out for the Kiev ballet’s one and only three hour show.
The classic dancers filled the small stage, dancing in complete unison with their satin ballet slippers lightly brushing the floor.
The ballet’s Russian tradition was obvious in the gorgeous costumes and wonderful backdrops that set each scene.
The dancers made every step look easy, which is what all dancers aspire to do.
Lead dancers Viktor Ishchuk and Natalia Domracheva stole the show as they pirouetted across the floor.
The connection between them was breathtaking; his eyes never left her for a second.
With the audience on the edge of their seats, the dancers were telling the story of Swan Lake through their perfect precision, poise, speed and control.
Mr Ishchuk had a magical ability to float in the air before returning to the ground with a perfect landing.
In an interview with the News, Mr Ishchuk said he hoped the audience were impressed with the show.
“We hope people liked the show. If they did, then our job is done.”
After the show, Mr Ishchuk was physically tired but said he was full of good emotions.
He said the ballet planned to return to Australia but didn’t have any further details.
Ms Domracheva said seeing how pleased the audience were was like receiving a gold medal.
“When we dance we touch people and make them smile,” she said.
“That’s why we dance.”
