These dancers fled Ukraine when Russia invaded. Now, they’re taking the stage to perform ‘Giselle’ at The Kennedy Center this week.
Some 60 dancers who fled the war make up. With help from local dance professionals and city officials, the company is based in The Hague.
"We will fight bravely on the battlefield. But we will also celebrate our culture," said Ukrainian Ambassador Oksana Markarova at The Kennedy Center this week."We will fight bravely on the battlefield. But we will also celebrate our culture," said Ukrainian Ambassador Oksana Markarova at The Kennedy Center this week.The United Ukrainian Ballet is made up of some 60 dancers who fled their country when the Russians invaded.
"It's a chance to do something new and to learn something new," she beams,"He's a gorgeous choreographer. He's a true patriot of our country."
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