Born in Chelyabinsk in Russia, Vadim Muntagirov joined English National Ballet in 2009 and was promoted to first soloist in 2010, principal in 2011 and lead principal in 2012. In 2014, he joined The Royal Ballet, where his roles include Apollo, Albrecht (Giselle), Prince Siegfried (Swan Lake) and many more. His awards include the 2015 and 2018 Best Male Dancer at the Critics’ Circle National Dance Awards and the 2021 Dance Europe Outstanding Dancer Award. As a guest artist, he has danced with Paris Opera Ballet, Mariinsky and American Ballet Theatre, among others.
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