Background
Shliapina, Galina was born on December 20, 1951 in Izhevsk.
Shliapina, Galina was born on December 20, 1951 in Izhevsk.
Graduated from the Perm’ Choreographic School, 1970.
Joined the Perm’ Theatre. Soon attracted attention with her technique and artistry. Joined the Bolshoi Theatre.
Became one of their star dancers and a prima ballerina. As
such, appeared in the production of Swan Lake which toured Britain in July-August 1987, the first ever AngloSoviet collaboration combining the magnificence of Soviet ballet and the brilliance of British design.