Svetlana Zakharova with Maria Sascha Khan

Youth Arts in Action mentor Maria Sascha Khan interviews "Inspiring Artist" Svetlana Zakharova. Prima Ballerina, Honored Artist of Russia, member of Russia's State Duma, international guest artist and mother to one adorable little girl.

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photo of Svetlana Zakharova (c) Charles Tandy

Youth Arts in Action mentors Maria Sascha Khan and Nadia Khan are both professional, classical, ballet dancers in Europe. Born and raised in rural Montana, USA they understand the importance of giving back. On the go, between their busy rehearsing schedules and performances, they are able to catch a moment with these Inspiring Artists. Maria Sascha had the opportunity to interview Svetlana directly after their performance together in "La Bayadere". As you can see from the video, Svetlana has only just changed out of her costume and Maria Sascha has not even had the chance yet. "Svetlana is an absolutely beautiful person inside and out. It was an honor to not only perform with but interview her. As she states the arts (namely ballet) are her life and her love of them runs deep in her soul."
Some of the Bolshoi Ballet Academy students had questions for the Prima Ballerina as well. Josephine Cheung a graduating student from Hong Kong had her question posed to Svetlana in the interview. Make sure and watch to find out not only the answer to Josephine's question, but what advice Svetlana has to give!