Few dancers boast a career as stellar as Natalia Osipova. In this interview, Osipova unpacks the moments that made her — from a mentorship with Alexei Ratmansky, to becoming principal artist at The Royal Ballet. Her new work, Pure Dance, balances the classical and contemporary disciplines, reflecting her unparalleled technique and artistic versatility.

Natalia Osipova's Pure Dance appeared at Sydney Opera House in August 2019.
A Sadler's Wells London Production
Co-produced with New York CIty Center
in association with The Round Company

Video by Dave May / Tall Story Films
Rehearsal and production footage by David Kaplowitz
Additional footage from Force of Nature Natalia (2009), courtesy of Asterisk Films
Produced by Sydney Opera House