Mathilda Kshesinska and search for a new ballet in the early XX century

Abstract

A short essay examines conflict and positive aspects of relations between representative of the famous classical ballet dynasty and the innovative ideas of the early twentieth century (the time, marking the academic crisis). Matilda Kshesinska was witnessed triumphs Isadora Duncan at the Petersburg stage, and even communicate with a new celebrity, but, unlike M. Fokine and A. Pavlova, her ideas have not penetrated. For creativity Fokina Kshesinska watched closely, although not shared his program. As the unprecedented success mature «personality, gifted beyond measure», even with attempts to «try on» innovative course by participating in innovative productions Kshesinska remained itself.