Osipenko, Alla
Alla Osipenko Photos
Alla Osipenko Biography
Notable: Born 1932; Mariinsky Ballet
Alla Osipenko was born in Leningrad in 1932. She studied for Agrippina Vaganova in Leningrad. She graduated in 1950 and was immediately accepted at the Kirov Ballet as a soloist. She was Nureyev’s partner, until he defected, and then also Barishnikov’s. She began teaching at the Vaganova School in 1966.
Repertoire includes:
- Stone Flower
- Coast of Love
- Anthony and Cleopatra
- Choreographic Miniatures
Awards:
- The “Anna Pavlova, Academie de la Dance Prize” in Paris
- People’s Artist of Russia in 1960