Xander Parish: on dancing at the Mariinsky Ballet to supporting dancers amid conflict

In 2019, Xander Parish - the only British dancer ever to be employed by the Mariinsky Ballet - was awarded an OBE for services to dance and Russia/UK relations. Since the invasion of Ukraine last year, the world has changed dramatically. Xander has a unique outlook on the situation, having lived and danced in Russia for over 10 years prior to the outbreak of war and, since fleeing Russia, has been at the forefront of efforts to help and support other dancers. The London Ballet Circle was privileged to be joined by Xander for an evening of animated and insightful conversation with dance writer Mike Dixon.
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[@JanetteHeffernan]

Thank you so much for such a fascinating interview. Alexander Parish has triumphed over the indifference of the Royal Ballet Now the War in Ukraine has meant he was obliged to take difficult decisions.that artists should not have to make.

[@sxgtube]

What a honorable and conscious artist Xander is! For that alone he deserves the best treatment from the world's top ballet companies, especially the Royal Ballet!

[@user-ld6hp2fm3r]

Наверно, Ксандер сто раз уже пожалел, что сбежал из Мариинки, хоть и не признается никогда в этом.. карьера закончена, увы.