Beyond Ballet: Modern Dance and Alternative Movement Cultures in Russia

Ania Nikulina

doi:10.1080/01472526.2026.2698918

July 22, 2026Dance Chronicle

Beyond Ballet: Modern Dance and Alternative Movement Cultures in Russia

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The aim is to analyze the evolution and impact of modern dance within the context of Russian cultural history during significant political transitions.
In-depth literary analysis of Irina Sirotkina’s work
Examination of historical context surrounding modern dance in Russia
Review of cultural shifts influencing movement forms
Identifies key figures and movements that contributed to modern dance in Russia.
Highlights the interactions between modern dance and political ideologies of the era.

Implication

This exploration highlights modern dance influences in late imperial Russia and the early Soviet Union, indicating significant cultural shifts.

Abstract

Irina Sirotkina’s 2026 Dancing Freedom: Modern Dance in Late Imperial Russia and the Early Soviet Union is an important contribution to the growing scholarship on modern dance beyond the familiar W...

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Ania Nikulina (2026) studied this question.

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