Tuesday, February 06, 2007

Sugar plump fairies - the super-sized Russian ballerinas

They may lack the finesse of Margot Fonteyn or the elegance of Darcey Bussell, but these hefty divas (average weight 20 stone) are on a mission to turn the dance world on its head. And woe betide anyone who stands in their way.



They are the stars of The Big Ballet - a unique Russian dance troupe who are about to embark on their first UK tour.

More here. With slideshow.

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