Maria Kochetkova
Dancer
Russian-born dancer, most recognized as one of the Principal Dancers with the San Francisco Ballet.
She trained at the prestigious Bolshoi Ballet School in Russia for eight years before auditioning for a spot with a company.
In 2002, she won the Prix de Lausanne, the top prize at the International Dance Competition in Lausanne, Switzerland.
She was born in Moscow.
She and pianist Alexei Lubimov were both born in Moscow.