Maria Kochetkova is the definition of ingenuity—from her original studio style to her value-driven career moves, she’s paving courageous paths for ballet dancers to take ownership over their roles and relationships with performance art. We chat about exercising autonomy in dance as a profession, the pressing need for female representation in choreography, and how Maria is embracing vulnerability—both on and off stage—to gear up for her “most important work yet,” motherhood. Enjoy! 💫💫💫

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IG: @balletrusse 

http://mariakochetkova.com/

Photo Credit: Frederic Aranda