For me Nikita was always a great maître. He had a fantastic eye, and deep knowledge of ballet history and classical repertoire. He also had voracious curiosity about all things new in the dance world. He was such a role model for all of us with his work ethic and his devotion to the art. […]

Dolgushin was one of the most renowned Russian dancers of the 20th century. His unique gift put him on par with Mikhail Baryshnikov, Vladimir Vasiliev, and Rudolf Nureyev. Artist/intellectual, artist/philosopher, and a true lyrical/romantic dancer, Dolgushin was a proponent of the strict academic school of ballet. He performed the classics with a modern approach. He […]

“Nikita Dolgushin and I were unexpectedly given the adagio from the second act of Giselle to dance together at our graduation from the Vaganova School. Nikita was long-legged, sensitive with a slightly elongated face and black flashing eyes. He was born a romantic dancer; refined and intellectual, which was a great help to me in […]