Marina Kondrateva

Marina Kondrateva Family and Personal Life

1. Marina Kondrateva‘ father’s name is Not Available and Marina Kondrateva‘ mother’s name is Not Available.
2. Marina Kondrateva was born in Leningrad but studied at the Moscow Choreographic School under the guidance of Galina Petrova. She graduated in 1952 and joined the Bolshoi Theatre, where she was mentored by Marina Semyonova throughout her career.

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Marina Kondrateva Biography and Facts

1. Marina Kondrateva was born in Leningrad, USSR.
2. Marina Kondrateva’s birth sign is Aquarius.
3. Who was Marina Kondratieva: Marina Kondratieva was a renowned Russian ballet dancer and actress, known for her roles in “Legenda o lyubvi” (1969) and “Melodii festivalja” (1955).
4. Career Highlights: Her first major role was in Zakharov’s ballet “Cinderella” in 1953. She participated in the historic Bolshoi Ballet tour to Britain in 1956 and enjoyed success in London in 1965, particularly in “Walpurgis Night” and the duet “Spring Waters” with Maris Liepa.
5. International Recognition: Marina Kondrateva was less frequently included in major international tours compared to her colleagues, but she gained significant acclaim in New York, where she first performed in 1959. Her performances in Moscow were highly admired, showcasing her versatility across a wide repertoire.
6. Notable Roles: Marina Kondrateva achieved success as Katerina in “The Stone Flower” (1959), and also danced Juliet and Giselle. Kondratieva created roles in contemporary ballets like the Muse in “Paganini” (1960) and Magnolia in “Chippolino” (1977). She was also second cast in the Moscow premiere of “Anna Karenina” (1972).
7. Retirement and Teaching: Marina Kondrateva retired from dancing in 1980 and became a repetiteur and teacher at the Bolshoi Theatre. She also taught at the theatrical institute GITIS from 1980 to 1987. Among her notable pupils are Ekaterina Shipulina, Anastasia Goriacheva, Nina Kaptsova, and Natalia Osipova.
8. Style and Technique: Marina Kondrateva’s technique was rooted in the best Russian tradition, combining physical strength with a soft romantic image. She was known for her vibrant jump, excellent batterie, lyrical plastique, and emotional maturity on stage, excelling in both classical and contemporary roles.
9. Film and Documentary: There is limited film footage of Marina Kondrateva’s dancing, but a Russian Television documentary from 1979 features scenes from many of her major roles. She also filmed the complete “Paganini” in 1974.