Mariinsky Dancers Barred From Youth Ballet Gala in New York Posted by By Javier C. Hernandez April 19, 2024Posted inDancing, Khoreva, Maria, Koch, David H, Theater, Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts, Mariinsky Ballet, Music, New York City, New York City Ballet, Putin, Vladimir V, Russian Invasion of Ukraine (2022), Youth America Grand Prix Two dancers from the Russian company were set to perform at a benefit for a prestigious competition for young dancers, but they were sidelined after protests by pro-Ukrainian activists.
