Marianna Tsembenhoi

Ukrainian dancer Marianna Tsembenhoi is a Soloist of The Royal Ballet. Born in Kyiv, she trained from childhood before joining The Royal Ballet School and graduating into the Company in 2020. Her repertory spans classical and contemporary works, and she has created roles for choreographers including Wayne McGregor, Mthuthuzeli November and Joseph Toonga.
Known For: Clara in *The Nutcracker*; roles in *Woolf Works* and *Like Water for Chocolate*
Selected Theatre Credits: *The Nutcracker*; *Giselle*; *The Winter’s Tale*; *Romeo and Juliet*; *Cinderella*
Awards & Nominations: Winner, Ashton Award (2020); winner, gold and silver medals at Youth America Grand Prix (2016)
Training: Kijanochka Ballet School; The Royal Ballet School