Natalia Osipova

Natalia Osipova was born in Moscow in 1986 and trained at the Bolshoi Ballet Academy, dancing with the Bolshoi before joining The Royal Ballet as a Principal in 2013. She is renowned for her explosive technique, soaring jumps, and intense dramatic portrayals across the classical and contemporary repertory. She has created numerous roles for The Royal Ballet and won the Critics' Circle National Dance Award for Best Female Dancer multiple times.