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The 2007 winner is Natalia Osipova
The nominations for 2007 were:
Sarah Lamb, Natalia Osipova and Zenaida Yanowsky
More information about each artist is given below:
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Sarah Lamb
(The Royal Ballet)
American-born of British parents, Sarah Lamb joined the Boston Ballet in 1998, becoming its youngest principal five years later. She left to widen her experience abroad, accepting a First Soloist contract from the Royal Ballet in 2004. She soon attracted admiration for her versatility and finesse, even before her promotion to Principal last year. She has developed into a distinctive artist in a wide variety of roles, from the classics to modern creations.
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Natalia Osipova
(Bolshoi Ballet)
Born in Moscow, Natalia Osipova graduated from the Moscow Academic Choreographic School and joined the Bolshoi Ballet in 2004. A dancer endowed with unique technical and acting abilities, Osipova moved quickly from the corps de ballet to soloist. Her performances in London highlighted her superb ballerina qualities in classics such as Don Quixote, La Bayadére, La Fille du Pharaon and in modern works such as Tharp’s In the Upper Room.
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Zenaida Yanowsky
(The Royal Ballet)
French-born Zenaida Yanowsky trained in Spain. After a brief spell with the Paris Opéra Ballet, she joined the Royal Ballet in 1994, becoming a Principal in 2001. She has danced with distinction and authority in a wide repertory, including such differing roles as Sylvia, Manon, Gamzatti, and also proving an exceptional Odette-Odile. She also stands out in Balanchine works such as Agon. Last season she created the role of Anna II in William Tuckett's The Seven Deadly Sins and also appeared in Christopher Wheeldon's new DGV.
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Picture credits
Marianela Nuñez © Bill Cooper,
Sarah Lamb © Bill Cooper,
Natalia Osipova © M.Logvinov,
Zenaida Yanowsky © Bill Cooper.
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