Dmytro Borodai

Dmytro Borodai is a talented ballet dancer based in The Hague, Netherlands. At 23 years old, he has already made a significant impact in the world of ballet, performing with notable companies and in various prestigious productions.

Dmytro’s journey in ballet began with his education at the Serge Lifar Dance Academy in Kyiv, where he earned his Bachelor of Arts degree. He furthered his studies at the National Academy of Managers of Culture and Arts, pursuing a Master of Arts degree.

His professional career includes performances with the National Opera of Ukraine from September 2019 to June 2022. During this time, Dmytro took on solo parts in productions such as “Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs” as Prince, “Romeo and Juliet” as Benvolio, “Giselle” in the peasant pas de deux, “La Sylphide,” “Nutcracker” in the Chinese dance and Harlequin roles, and “Lileya.”

Since June 2022, Dmytro has been a ballet dancer with the United Ukrainian Ballet in The Hague. His roles here include solo parts in “Step Lightly” by Paul Lightfoot, “War Time Elegy” and “Giselle” Peasant Pas de deux by Alexei Patmansky, “Swan Lake” Pas de trois, and “Forest Song” Pas de Deux. His choreography work, “Soul Vibrations,” was notably praised in the Dutch newspaper “De Volkskrant” as the most enjoyable choreography.

Dmytro’s performances are marked by his height of 181 cm, weight of 68 kg, and his strong presence on stage. Fluent in English, Ukrainian, and Russian, he brings a rich cultural background and excellent communication skills to his roles. His dedication to his craft and his ability to convey deep emotions through his performances make him a standout talent in the ballet world.