Ukrainian ballet dancer Oleksandr Dushakov was on tour in Paris when the full-scale war began. Upon returning to Kyiv, he volunteered and joined the National Guard’s Burevii Brigade as a scout. Oleksandr shared that his ballet training helped him endure the physical and mental demands of the front line — though he’s no longer certain he’ll return to the stage after the war. 📹: Radio Svoboda | In Ukraine

3.9K views · 171 reactions | Today, we bid farewell to the United Ukrainian Ballet's remarkable company of dancers and their spellbinding Giselle. ✨ We're honored to host this moving interpretation of one of the greatest romantic ballets of all time, performed by world-class artists united by the tragedy of war and an ardent hope for the future. | The Kennedy Center | Facebook