That kind of meetings is very enriching both professionally and spiritually, because an expert’s experience and love for his lifework are the greatest things to share.
By the way, it is generally believed that it is in men’s classes that one can master the secrets of the lightness, strength and clarity of jumping. Indeed, our students practiced everything that Mikhail Leonidovich shared: they honed jumps, elements at the bar, refined on their movements’ amplitude and smoothness, and they also discussed working in pairs.
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After the class, a meeting of minds took place, which was very sincere – all the students were inspired by hard work, dedication and love for the ballet, conveyed by Mikhail Leonidovich to everyone around him.