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Alexei Ratmansky is one of the most influential figures in contemporary ballet, renowned for his precise reconstruction of classic ballets and inventive new works. Born August 27, 1968 in Leningrad (St. Petersburg), he trained at the Bolshoi Ballet School and soon rose to leadership at the Bolshoi Ballet (2004–2008). Ratmansky has reimagined beloved ballets such as Paquita, Swan Lake, Giselle, and The Sleeping Beauty, while also creating acclaimed original works like Shostakovich Trilogy, Wartime Elegy, and nuanced reinterpretations of The Nutcracker. An Artist in Residence at American Ballet Theatre (2009–2023) and since August 2023 at New York City Ballet, Ratmansky’s influence spans major companies, with an Associate Artist role at Dutch National Ballet (appointed 2024). His work has earned him prestigious accolades, including a MacArthur Fellowship and multiple Benois de la Danse awards.