Yuri Zhukov | |
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| Born | 1964 (age 61–62) |
| Alma mater | Vaganova Academy of Russian Ballet |
| Occupations | Ballet dancer, artistic director |
| Era | 20th-21st century |
| Organization(s) | Kirov Ballet, San Francisco Ballet Birmingham Royal Ballet Zhukov Dance Theatre |
| Known for | Ballet dancer; founder of Zhukov Dance Theatre |
| Style | Classical ballet, contemporary dance |
| Term | 2008–present |
Yuri Zhukov (born 1964), is a Russian ballet dancer.
Zhukov trained at the Vaganova Academy of Russian Ballet in St. Petersburg, Russia. [1]
Zhukov was a soloist with the Kirov Ballet and a principal dancer with the San Francisco Ballet and the Birmingham Royal Ballet. [1] [2]
In 2008, he founded Zhukov Dance Theatre, a contemporary dance company in San Francisco. [1] [2]