Daria Klimentova

Principal Dancer of the English National Ballet

Dance Open: 2014

Born in the Czech Republic, graduated from of Prague State Conservatory. Worked at ballet theaters in Prague, Cape Town, as well as with the Scottish Ballet. Since 1996 with the English National Ballet. Critics have called her «the most classical ballerina of the Company, pointing out her perfect lines» and «icy blinding glitter beauty». Among the awards — first place Prix de Lausanne and the award of «Outstanding Modern Dancer», awarded by the Association of British critics. Her repertoire is extremely rich, but her favorite roles are: Odile (Swan Lake), Marguerite (The Lady with the Camellias), Juliet (Romeo and Juliet), Manon (Manon) and Sphinx (Sphinx).