Alla Dukhova: “What dates? I'm fine as it is! Guest editor alla duva about sons and family heritage.

Born in 1966 in the village of Kosa, she spent her childhood in Riga, where she entered music school, and then moved to the choreographic department. She graduated from college in Riga and RATI in Moscow.

She created her first team at the age of 16. The composition included only girls. A few years later, this band underwent many changes, both in terms of composition and in the style of performance, and eventually became known as "TODES".

The team was constantly expanding and by the end of the 90s it already had more than one hundred and fifty dancers. In 1997, she founded the first dance school "TODES", branches of which opened in almost all cities of Russia in subsequent years.

Since the early 2000s, he has been actively involved in various television projects.

Personal life

Alla does not particularly talk about her personal life. It is known that she has two children from different marriages: Vladimir Sergeevich and Konstantin Antonovich. The first time she married at 22, but a few years later her husband decided to emigrate to the United States, and she did not want to leave her job and family. At this point it was revealed that she was pregnant. This situation did not force him or her to give up their dream. Now she is married for the third time to the father of her second son.

From the eldest son there is a granddaughter Sophia. He received a bachelor's degree in directing from the USA, works as a theater director.

House of Alla Dukhovaya in Riga

In her homeland, even after the birth of her first son, Dukhova, together with her sister and her husband, built a two-story mansion for two families. According to the plan, two houses were conceived, but in the end everyone agreed that one was enough. This option will be cheaper and more practical, since sisters and children spend most of their time together.

Cottage with an attic of 1000 sq. meters built among the pines in the elite area of ​​Mezheparks. Each of the sisters independently designed their own half of the house. As a result, fifteen spacious rooms were obtained, including not only personal ones, but also shared ones, such as guest rooms for children and playrooms. Also in the project there is a sauna, a swimming pool, a solarium and a garage for several cars.

Alla Dukhova's apartment

In 2003, she bought a multi-room apartment in Moscow on Zvenigorodskaya Street. Until this moment, arriving in the capital, long years she had to live in rented housing. The choreographer was engaged in repair for almost two years. In the end it turned out very festive interior with large columns and bright wide rooms.

The guest area with a large soft suite and a kitchen can be accessed immediately from the hall. In room a large number of various mirrors and small souvenirs brought from different corners peace. The bulk of the large collection was donated by friends and fans.

In the soft zone there is a spacious sofa, and opposite there are built-in bookcases and a TV. Here the hostess receives all guests. The kitchen and living room are separated by a rectangular bar counter with high chairs in dark brown, to match the kitchen facade. The refrigerator, located next to the window, is pasted over with photographs of sons and magnets brought from different countries. The hostess herself practically does not cook due to lack of time. All housework is handled by a specially invited assistant.

Going deeper into the apartment, you find yourself in the second living room with a dining area and a room for heating and serving dishes. These zones are separated by a bar counter and a wine cabinet.

All furniture and overall design is done in light colors. The premises are spacious, additionally they are visually extended by large columns located along the entire perimeter of the interior.

This is where the bedroom is. younger son Bones and hostess bedroom, guest rooms and office. In Kostya's bedroom, in addition to the bed, there is workplace and a training area with a treadmill and other sports equipment.

In the master bedroom, the Ovary interior is made in the same snow-white style. The central place is occupied by a large soft bed where she not only rests, but also works. Nearby is a spacious wardrobe with glass doors, and opposite the snow-white cabinets.

The bathroom has antique style. The floor and walls are tiled in beige marble, and the sink is decorated in the same style. There is a flowerpot with shells next to the jacuzzi.

According to CIAN, apartments on Zvenigorodskaya Street cost from 50 to 500 million rubles.

Alla Vladimirovna Dukhova is a professional choreographer, founder and artistic director ballet Todes, she was born on November 29, 1966 in the village of Kosa, Komi-Perm Autonomous Okrug. The woman is one of the most bright personalities in choreography, she managed to conquer the audience in Latvia, Russia and around the world.

She was never afraid to take risks, to use elements of the Western European and American dance schools, although this was not approved by the government. The woman developed her own method of teaching children to dance, which is now used in different countries and cities.

Love for dancing

Although the girl was born in Kos, a year later she and her family moved to Riga. Alla's parents, besides her, also had a second daughter, Dina. Mother and father instilled in children a love of art, they sent their daughters to a music school. On the way to class, the future dancer constantly stopped near the choreographic class. She carefully observed the movements of the teacher, and then repeated them at home.

Once mother asked Alla what she wants to do in the future. The daughter said that she dreams of devoting her life to dancing. She was no longer interested in anything. Mom reacted with understanding, soon she gave the girl to the ensemble folk dance"Ivushka". At that time, the little girl was only 11 years old, but she was in many ways superior to her older colleagues. The teachers who opened the Wind wonderful world choreography, were Laizane, Dubovitsky and Shurkin.

The young dancer dreamed of not only learning from teachers, but also inventing numbers on her own. In the tenth grade, she managed to get behind the scenes of the circus thanks to her acquaintance with the daughter of a trainer. The artists were amazed by Alla's abilities, they invited her to perform with them. The girl spent several months on tour, but due to an ankle injury, she had to forget about the circus forever.

Dukhova has always been independent. She was used to making money on performances, so she did not want to be left without money. The dancer began working as a janitor, later she got a job as a freight forwarder at a moped factory. At the age of 16, the girl went to a pioneer camp, where she taught choreography to children. After returning, she was invited to work at the House of Culture. Thanks to this, she was able to quit the factory.

When financial issues faded into the background, Alla decided to assemble her first group. The "Experiment" team consisted only of girls. Among them were relatives, friends of Dukhovaya and even her sister Dina. They liked to work with a purposeful schoolgirl, the ensemble won several festivals.

The birth of ballet

At one of the festivals in Palanga, the participants of the "Experiment" crossed paths with male team"Todos" from St. Petersburg. The guys performed risky stunts on the stage, they were delighted with the perfect sharp movements of the girls. Within a few months, the groups united, taking the name "Todes". Together they performed in concert hall"October" at the break festival.

The debut took place on March 8, 1987, this date is considered to be the date of birth of the ballet. In the same year, Dukhova was elected artistic director of the group. At that time, Dina Dukhova, Lena Shlyk, Marina Litsova, Vyacheslav Ignatiev, Andrey Gavrilenko and Gennady Ilyin danced in the group. During three years Alla combined organizational duties with performances, but then she stopped appearing on stage.

The first tour of "Todes" in the North Caucasus was sold out. Fans advised the dancers to go to conquer Moscow, and they decided to listen. At first, the capital coolly accepted the participants of the ballet, they had to live in a hostel and organize concerts on their own. But soon Dukhova met Alexander Birman, who helped her arrange performances in Chelyabinsk. The team accompanied eminent stars - Sofia Rotaru, Bravo and Igor Talkov. The audience greeted them with applause.

A huge success

Sofia Rotaru was delighted with the performance of Todes. She invited the dancers to accompany her at all concerts, their collaboration lasted about five years. After that, the team celebrated its first anniversary with a grand concert with the participation of Philip Kirkorov, Tatyana Bulanova and Alexander Buinov. The stars shared their impressions with each other, advised the ballet, soon Alla had no end to those who wanted to cooperate.

The composition of the team has repeatedly expanded throughout its existence, in 1997 their number increased to 150 people. The dancers managed to perform on the same stage with Kristina Orbakaite, Valery Leontiev, Larisa Dolina and Valery Meladze. They were invited to events such as the contest " New wave" in Jurmala, the award ceremony "Nika" and "Golden Gramophone". Later they gained fame outside of Russia.

most big win"Todesa" Alla considers their joint performance with Ricky Martin and Mariah Kerry on Music awards Awards. In addition, the band members accompanied Michael Jackson at concerts in Munich and Seoul. Many dancers subsequently began to cooperate with Russian and foreign stars on an ongoing basis. Some of them started performing solo. For example, the singer Angina and Vlad Sokolovsky began their careers in the Dukhovaya ballet.

Other achievements

Alla Vladimirovna always aspired to something more. Her team has become incredibly popular, so far the dancers continue to tour around the world. And then the woman decided to create a place for those who dream of learning choreography. In 1997, she rented a room in Lefortovo, where the first students of the Todes school came. Later, two more educational institutions were opened in Riga and St. Petersburg. In just ten years, the network of schools has expanded throughout the CIS countries and even in Malta.

Dukhova personally selects teachers for branches educational institution. Everyone is accepted to the dance school, regardless of age, physique and degree of training. The youngest students are barely 3 years old, so educators should have psychological knowledge. In 2011, the main building of Todes was moved from Lefortovo to Paveletskaya embankment.

In 2002, with the help of Alla, a two-hour performance about the ballet Todes was created. Later, she staged several more dance pieces - “Dancing Love”, “Only for You”, “I Love You” and “The Most Dangerous”. Some productions were timed to coincide with the anniversaries of the collective.

Since 2007, Alla has been releasing her own clothing line, developed jointly with colleagues from Todes. She says that all the dancers are a big family, their relationship is based on trust and teamwork. Perhaps it was thanks to the help and support of her wards that the woman was able to achieve such heights in her career.

In 2014, Dukhova opened the dance theater "Todes". In 2015, she became a member of the jury of the show "Dance!" on Channel One. Choreographers Radu Poklitaru and Vyacheslav Kulaev, as well as TV presenter Dmitry Khrustalev became her colleagues.

Family and personal life

Alla Vladimirovna was married only once. Her chosen one was a talented programmer Sergey, who was later invited to work in the United States. Because of his move, relations began to deteriorate, as a result, the couple broke up. From this marriage, the dancer had a son, Vladimir.

Due to the workload, the woman could not pay due attention to her son. He lived in Riga with her sister, who had five children of her own. Dina was very supportive of Alla at that time, the dancer is still grateful to her for this. Despite rare meetings, she managed to keep in touch with her son.

The woman gave birth to the second boy Constantine from civil husband Anton. He handles lighting for Todes performances. The lovers have been living together for many years, they do not consider the stamp in the passport necessary for family happiness. At all events, Dukhova appears alone, so journalists do not know if she has a man now.

By the way, I no longer put numbers without a happy ending. Even if it sad story she will definitely have happy ending. I just don’t want to predict bad things, because I’m one hundred percent sure that the work you do goes hand in hand with your life.

The ballet "Todes" is a country within a country. Its a lot like sunlight on a fine day. Everyone knows him. Alla Dukhova is the president of this dance corporation. She is unique in that she skillfully combines her favorite business, which she is busy with almost around the clock, with motherhood. She has two sons, and the second is only two years old. Her main theme in staging dances is the relationship between a man and a woman. Maybe that's why our conversation with her reminded me of a scattering of dances, where main theme was love. Alla reasoned ... Some verbal "compositions" are called so in the stage version.

Declaration of love

I have been repeatedly declared in love, and thank God, I still listen to confessions. But there was one extraordinary thing that stood out to me. A man confessed his love to me in a huge cinema. He just suddenly got up and in complete silence began to talk about love. The effect was crazy. Everyone applauded. And I was terribly embarrassed. Unfortunately, I do not remember verbatim what he said, but it was very beautiful. He chose such tender words...

But what is the most important thing in recognition? For love to be mutual. Because no matter how beautifully a person explains to you, if you don’t have reciprocal feelings for him, then his words sound as if empty. Although they are remembered. But if you love, then there is nothing more beautiful than waiting for recognition. This is called "stop, moment!".

Where does Dukhov begin?

Probably, there is nothing supernatural in me. Where does every person begin? Since birth. For as long as I can remember, since kindergarten Ballet has always fascinated me. As a result, everything turned out very correctly in my fate, and I can’t imagine another life for myself, outside of choreography. It never even crossed my mind that I could do something else. Only dancing. And so I go - one goal, one road, I don’t turn left or right. I'm very happy. Going to work with pleasure - such happiness is not given to many. This is something to be treasured and to be grateful for. I would like this for everyone.

Jealousy

I am very sorry that a person - a being of higher intelligence on the planet - is subject to jealousy. It's a worthless and pathetic feeling. How nice it would be if we could not be jealous! Although someone will say: “How is it, how not re

renew? This is wonderful! Jealousy can strengthen relationships." And someone specifically provokes a loved one or a loved one to jealousy. But after all, keeping it in limbo, tension is manipulation. It's not fair! Man must be free. Yes, you may be responsible for the one who is next to you, but you have no right to infringe on his freedom. Jealousy is selfishness. When you truly love, you will perceive even the departure of a loved one to another with a promise of happiness to him. You love for yourself. But, alas, we are all subject to jealousy and property. It's instinct, you can't go anywhere. And I went through it. Because, in fact, a very jealous person. Maybe I won’t give a look, but I’m very jealous. And the number under this name I put just in the period of "aggravation".

By the way, I no longer put numbers without a happy ending. Even if it's a sad story, it will definitely have a happy ending. I just don’t want to predict bad things, because I’m one hundred percent sure that the work you do goes hand in hand with your life. Conceive a tragedy - there will be a tragedy in life. Here I am modulating the situation in positive side.

Parting

Reznik said that parting is a small death. Of course, when you part with your loved one, and even if forever, this is a state of terrible depression. Although I am deeply convinced that a person can survive everything. Any pain dulls, time heals everything. I know from experience. The worst thing is real death when loved ones leave. I've had breakups in my life. But even then, when there was no love. In this case, you part without problems and even continue to be friends with a man tenderly.

Love at a distance

My husband Anton and I often have to part, he is constantly on tour with Todes as a director of lighting. Or I'm going somewhere. There is nothing wrong with "love at a distance" - that's for sure. There are only pluses. We have no chance to annoy each other. And it turns out that every time we get to know each other, as if anew, therefore we value our meetings very much. So our relationship is like a long romance. I'm afraid that if we lived side by side, as many ordinary people the romance would have ended long ago. Why? Yes, because it started

a quiet, domestic family life. And we would like to keep feelings, passion as long as possible.

Treason

In our life, treason is everywhere and everywhere, no matter how cynical it sounds. I have a lot of friends and buddies, just acquaintances who cheat at every turn. Fortunately, there are amazing examples when people sincerely want only each other. This inspires optimism. I believe this is possible. And I'm sure it will be the same for me. True, it is not known what surprises life can throw ...

According to observations, husbands cheat on their wives more often, although this is debatable. Would I forgive cheating? On the one hand, I don't think so. But then it turns out that I could not bear the infringement of my pride. And that's probably wrong. After all, if you love, you will forgive everything. Most likely, I would forgive, no matter what. Though... not sure. I just haven't had it yet. No, I admit that I was cheated on. But luckily I didn't know that. Therefore, it seems to me that no.

True, for some reason it is believed that when you, for example, meet with married man, then your relationship is not treason. This is at first. And then ... Once I had an affair with a married man. It didn't lead to anything good. Since then, I have a tough taboo in general for all married people who claim personal relationships. For me, these are men of the “other sex”.

I also don’t understand girls, women who can easily take a man out from under their girlfriend’s nose. For me, if my girlfriend or friend came to visit with her husband or boyfriend, and the thought does not arise that you can flirt with him. It amazes me that many women do not have any principles, they can play a double game. For me, this is insane. And now it can be found at every turn.

Children: boy and ... boy

I gave birth to my first son Volodya not too early and not too late. At a normal age. The youngest, Kostya, gave birth deep after 30, but also on time. Because I am sure that a woman needs to give birth after 30. Definitely! Well, what kind of mothers at 18-19 years old, who still need to be educated themselves? Anecdotal. No experience, nothing. They don't even really know how to love. You need to give birth consciously and with pleasure. I am very glad that I did not give birth at the age of 19. My motherhood brings me

happiness, joy and insane delight.

Before my first pregnancy, I passionately wanted a girl. I then gave birth alone, because my first husband and I separated, and he went to America. I understood that I had to raise a child alone, so I thought that it would be easier for me with a girl, she didn’t need her father so much. Therefore, I was sure, I don’t know why, that I was carrying a daughter. Moreover, the shape of the abdomen was such that it really was a girl. And only on recent months he stretched out. When the doctor said on the ultrasound that there was a boy in my stomach, I went into shock. But Vovka was born, and I realized that a boy is the best thing that can be. Therefore, the second I already wanted a boy. I wanted to please myself and Vovka. He wanted a brother. But my husband wanted a girl. If she gave birth to a third child, she would still be happy with the boy. Although the brothers could be "diluted" with a sister.

Was it difficult for me to raise one first child? No. And I urge everyone not to be afraid of this. If you have male friends, relatives, you need to involve them in educational moments, that's all. I was lucky, my sister's husband Arkady replaced Vovka's father, because we all lived in the same house in Riga. And we are still living. I cruise between Riga and Moscow. Then, I have many friends. They came, played with him on the computer, talked. A single mother is a relic of the scoop. It's ridiculous to call a woman that. If she has a child, she is no longer alone. I have a lot of women I know who are raising children alone. They give a lot to the child. And if there was a father, maybe he would have to pay attention to him. Maybe an egoist would have been caught, jealous, making scandals. Still unclear which is better.

Shortage of men

Gotta hear the complaints modern girls that there are almost no normal men left. They don’t want to get married, they don’t know how to care, they don’t show masculinity, etc. But I’m still an optimist. And I believe that a man does not degenerate. There are wonderful and wonderful guys. Here I have a team of 60 people. I look at young boys and see that they are wonderful guys, with masculine qualities, well brought up. And the fact that young guys do not want to get married ... And why, pray tell? And they do it right! This same idiocy - to marry early! And

at 20 early, and even at 24. Because early marriages end in divorce. I don't know of any couple that can handle it. And why such an experience? Then the children are left alone. Perhaps, thanks to our youth, we will finally begin to live in the Western way, when we create a family consciously, at the age of not earlier than 30 years. Then the mind will turn on, and not just passion. After all, in marriage there should be a calculation. It's not bad. Because passion passes, whatever one may say. At most, it lasts 5-6 years. And then you are left alone with the "monster", all the flaws come out. And either you start to love him in a kindred way, or you part. The main thing is respect. That is why it is important to soberly assess all the disadvantages of a person in advance. It's possible.

If a divorce has happened, you should not be afraid of it. It is important to arrange everything so that the children do not suffer. Approach psychologically competently.

Love and career

Once a man with whom I had a relationship set a condition: either he or my job. God, that was funny. I immediately dismissed even reflections on this condition. Taking my job away from me is like taking my child away. Todes is like an older child to me. This is my life. And what - to cross out life for the sake of love? No man deserves this. And the one who puts such conditions is not right.

Love with or without rules?

There are no rules in love. These are feelings and emotions. Of course, somehow you build relationships to be comfortable. For example, I really love men with intuition, subtle, who can understand my mood. By the look - how I look, how I talk ... Even to understand my intonation. If suddenly I have Bad mood, I am offended by him, it is important that he immediately understands this. And I understood why I was offended. With such men it is much easier. If there is such a man, it's great. My husband is just like that. It’s easy for him to navigate, he knows what can upset and anger me. And I try to capture his mood. This is a normal relationship.

Recipe for Happiness

We need to take better care of ourselves and those around us. Be sure to be an optimist, try to do what you love, have children - the more the better. Combine your favorite work and your favorite children - perhaps, believe me

Alla Vladimirovna, this year you are celebrating two anniversaries at once - personal and professional: you round date, and the TODES team turns 30 years old. Which of these events is the most significant for you?

I just can't believe that TODES has traded forty. It seems like it all started yesterday. Imagine: we started with 14 people, and now there are 150 professional dancers in the troupe, who are in demand not only in our country, but also abroad. In addition, we have the largest network of dance schools in the world - in 111 branches in different countries there are 20 thousand students of all ages, and it is impossible to count how many of them will be recruited over the 18 years of the school's existence. There is no analogue anywhere. When it was time for our first line-up to leave the stage, I asked myself the question: what prospect awaits them? Who needs a retired dancer? Nobody. It's good if he has a grip and is able to do something else. But those are exceptions. So, we need to take care of his future. Since then, having completed their stage dancing career, our students have become school directors, teachers, choreographers. Another pride of mine is our own theatre, which opened two years ago. The most cherished dream has come true. And this is the biggest gift for the anniversary. In comparison with such accomplishments, a personal birthday simply pales.

- Where did you get such - with crazy energy - from? From what family?

- (Laughing.) Oh, the school psychologists who tested students at the Riga school where I studied would have heard you! They wrote me down as phlegmatic. Then everyone said so: “Allochka is phlegmatic with us.” But the psychologists were wrong. I'm not a phlegm at all. I just have great stress tolerance. AT difficult situations I gather inwardly and “stone”: I cannot be pierced. But as a child, I really was surprisingly calm and obedient. The only thing is that she constantly danced, especially in front of a mirror. Realizing that I was obsessed with dancing, my mother took me to the Ivushka folk dance ensemble.

Parents, Galina Vladimirovna and Vladimir Solomonovich, were very creative people, worked as teachers. By distribution, they taught in the Komi-Permyak district, in the village of Kosa, and about a year after my birth they moved to Riga.

Every summer, my parents and I went to the tent city, where we spent all the holidays. Dad organized competitions for children and adults there: athletics, rope climbing, fishing. And my mother gathered all the kids and prepared concerts with us. Naturally, everyone adored my parents. Alas, they are no longer alive ...

- Did you decide on a profession right after school?

No, at first I wanted to become a circus performer. A circus came to Riga for a long tour, and Taya Kornilova, the daughter of hereditary animal trainers, who herself worked in the arena with a small elephant, began to study with me in the senior class. We became friends with her. When she saw me at the concert, she suggested: “Let's go to the Elephants and Dancers attraction with us.” I came to the circus, her mother, who ran the attraction, tested me and said: “We take it!” Naturally, I discussed everything with my parents: they seemed to agree at first, but then they began to actively dissuade me. I stumbled. However, they turned out to be right. Immediately after graduation, I, along with the circus, went on tour to Chisinau, where for two months I was introduced to the program: I learned how to easily climb an elephant and perform tricks on his back, after which we went to Minsk. I successfully completed the first performance, but on the second ... I broke my leg - in the ankle. The fracture was very difficult, it took almost a year to recover.

In the summer I got a job working in a pioneer camp - I taught dance classes. The director of the House of Culture in Jurmala noticed me and invited me to work. There I quickly put together a group of girlfriends. I studied illegally imported video cassettes with recordings of dancers from Europe and the States and somehow converted them. Six months later, our girl group became the winner of the city dance competition young talents in Riga. After that, we were invited to perform at the most fashionable Riga disco - in the recreation center of the Popov factory. It was impossible to get there at that time, speculators were selling tickets at ten times the price.

Once we went to the first break festival in Palanga. There we met guys from Leningrad, effectively break dancers. Their team was called unusually - TODES. We decided to combine two groups into one, performing modern choreography of all styles. The name was preserved - it is bright, catchy, sonorous. This term refers to one of the elements figure skating- an extremely difficult trick. And then someone else said that German language this word is translated as "death spiral". (Laughing.) I don't know how it is with them in Germany, but our ballet, on the contrary, is very life-affirming. In short, as soon as the two groups merged into one, it instantly became clear that the artistic director should also be one. convened general meeting, and... everyone voted for me.

- It's scary to even think about some kind of novel. You have to go on dates, clean your feathers, make up, adapt to someone ...No-no-no!Photo: Nikolai Denisov

How did an amateur dance ensemble get untwisted and get into the stellar orbit of pop celebrities?

With a united team of 14 people, we made a 40-minute solo program, and we were taken to the North Ossetian Philharmonic with her. We traveled all over the Caucasus, but then, due to a conflict with the director, we were fired. And we, ownerless, went to Moscow. At two or three concerts, through someone's mediation, they performed, and that's all - silence. The period of distress has come. Zero money. For several days, it happened, they were completely without food. The hungry went into the supermarket and, I confess, dragged bread - our men put the buns in their pockets and carried them out. It's a shame, of course, but what can you do - hunger drove. But for some reason, we fools had fun with it. Now I remember with horror.

First, we settled in a hostel in Lyubertsy, and then we rented two one-room apartments in Moscow and lived in them - 12 people in each. They slept on mattresses, and when they left, they rolled them up and stacked them in a pile. Cleanliness was kept perfect, duties were assigned: who was responsible for the toilet, who was responsible for the stove, who was responsible for the dust. In the evenings, they cooked something simple and everyone sat down to eat together. We will light a candle, chat, laugh, discuss plans - and go to the side. It was great, it was fun.

Gradually creative life began to improve. My girlfriend's dad - Alexander Aronovich Berman, the administrator of the Riga Philharmonic - sent us on a big tour, where we came to the attention of her, who invited me to work with her. Of course we agreed to this. tempting offer. I remember that at the first rehearsal they were simply stunned. It seemed that Sofia Mikhailovna was much shorter, and then she comes out in high heels, tall, stately, elegant, takes the microphone and begins to sing "Lavender" - then it was a hit. And we, I confess, did not like this song: we young people had other musical priorities. But as soon as they heard her, as they say, live, it became clear why this singer has such an army of fans. It was something amazing, magnetic, as much as frost on the skin. We immediately fell in love with her, irrevocably and completely. And "Lavender" fell in love - as, indeed, all the songs of Rotaru.

Everyone warned us: with Rotaru, you need to keep your eyes open, they say, her character, to put it mildly, is not sugar. And I will say this: she has a wonderful character. She's just a hard worker, what to look for, and, of course, very demanding - both to herself and to those around her. You won’t spoil her: sometimes even a plate can fly towards a negligent musician or sound engineer. But these are creative, working moments, no one was offended. But in essence, Sofia Mikhailovna turned out to be fair and kind. And incredibly easy to communicate with. We had a tradition: before a rehearsal or a concert, I always went to her dressing room, and we chatted heart to heart - about nothing and everything.

For about five years we performed together, and then we began to work with Valerochka Leontiev. Also perfect man of genius and also incredible performance. And also intelligent, well-read: you won’t see him in a free minute without a book. God, how does he communicate with people! I studied with him. In fact, I already treated everyone with respect, my parents brought up Dinka decently in this regard: if they allowed themselves some kind of impudence or spoke in the wrong tone, they beat them right on the lips - literally for intonation. And yet Valera is unique in this sense. I remember such an episode. Once I told him: “Valer, what I admire about you, in addition to talent, is how you communicate: absolutely with everyone the same - you treat everyone with such respect, even with reverence. It's amazing! He replied, “That’s just the way it is. At least from selfish motives: you don’t know how the fate of this or that person will turn out - maybe today he cleans the stage, and tomorrow he will become president. Or your impresario. Could this be? Maybe. This is the first ... No, no, wrong, this is the second. And first and foremost: if you want people to treat you with love, treat them the same way. To all". That's it - everything is very simple: how you want to be treated, so treat others yourself. It seems that he didn’t say anything new, but from his lips this worldly wisdom sounded somehow special - parting words and meaningful. Subsequently, I tried to communicate in this way with all the people around me.

- And they say that as a leader you are very tough ...

But this is only in a team, during work. Yes, even when I'm in the heat of the moment. But, firstly, I'm rather not tough, but loud. Although I used to often raise my voice, but now I have become wiser - I don’t spoil my nerves. And secondly, I try to be fair. If I understand that I need to punish, I punish. A fine or a kick. For what? For being late, for inattention, for careless work. Otherwise, no way. If I was a mumbler, we would not achieve anything. Another thing is that I always try to take into account the character of a person, his psychological features, life situation- I look for my own approach to everyone.

Seems like the first major solo concert TODES coincided with the first big performance of Kristina Orbakaite. I wonder who, let's say, pulled whom?

We met a long time ago - much earlier than the creation of TODES. Alla Borisovna came to Riga with concerts, Christie was with her. These tours were organized by the same chief administrator of the Riga Philharmonic. And his daughter, Tanya, dragged Kristya home to watch cassettes on the video. We had a lot of people there. Christina later told me: “Imagine, I have never been allowed to hang out at night in my life. And then suddenly my mother gave the go-ahead. So for her it was a significant moment - going out to visit with an overnight stay! She was fifteen years old. Then we met Christie at Pugacheva's "Christmas Meetings", where she instructed our team to make backup dancers for Christina's performance. This is where our friendship with Christie began. I have found over and over again that she is a very kind and sympathetic person. So, when TODES was going to perform solo for the first time, I asked, "Christy, can you help us?" She says, "Come on. And what you need?" I explained: “We only have enough numbers for one and a half sections, could you perform with us so that the concert is full-fledged?” Christina then, like us, was just starting to take her first independent steps on the big stage and had not yet performed in such a large format. But she agreed to support us anyway. I remember being terribly nervous before the performance. But the concert turned out great, was a huge success. We filmed it, and Christy then brought the recording to her mother. Alla Borisovna reviewed it several times, analyzed how we worked. Naturally, she was primarily interested in Christina. Then she reproached me: “Why did you offend my daughter? She sings so many numbers for you, but she was placed in an incomprehensible place. Wrong placement of the artist. I explained: “Alla Borisovna, what kind of arrangement are we talking about ?! We asked Krista for help and she just helped us out. We didn’t even form a program, and we didn’t think about such subtleties at all ... ”

From Alla Borisovna, I learned how to properly build a program, arrange people in a concert, and simply the laws of the genre. She has a brilliant directorial flair - at the level of intuition. He always clearly knows when to put on which song, at what moment it is worth turning to the viewer, what to say, with what intonation, where and how to bow. She feels it to the smallest nuance.

- I have a whole guard at home: sons, daughter-in-law, granddaughter. They don't leave me alone. And this is good. Photo: Nikolai Denisov

- Alla Vladimirovna, how does your busy dance life fit in with your family life?

Difficult. I got married in Riga, at the age of 22. Serezha was a DJ at that trendy disco that I was talking about. We lived with him for several years in marriage, and then my husband decided to leave for America - for good: he had such a dream. It so happened that this opportunity presented itself to him when I was pregnant. He offered to emigrate together, but I never considered such an option for myself. “Yes, what are you?! - said. - How can you quit? Here are friends, relatives, favorite work, and in general the whole life. Never and never!" We divorced, he flew away.

- Was it not scary to be a single mother?

To be honest, I decided to give birth to a child not immediately. I seriously considered the situation. I knew that I would be left alone, without help. Dad had already died by this time, mom didn’t feel well. How to cope, how to combine caring for a child with work? My sister Dina and her husband Arkady played a decisive role here - he is engaged in the construction business. They said: “Allusya, give birth! Don't think about problems, we will help!" Key words for me. And they didn't even have children of their own. I didn't sleep all night thinking about it all. In the morning I said to myself: “That's it - I give birth!” And, I remember it very well, all of a sudden inside me - wow! - as if the one who was sitting there breathed a sigh of relief. (With a smile.) Subsequently, it turned out to be Vovka, who is now 22 years old.

- Did the appearance of a child and responsibility for an ever-growing team collide?

Somehow it twisted. Went from Riga to Moscow and back. At first, she literally jumped out to work for two or three days and immediately returned. Then she began to linger longer. I was lucky: I gave birth at a good time - in the summer, when we had a break from work and I was able to breastfeed for three months. And then the milk was gone. By that time, Dina had also already given birth - a daughter, Polina, and Vovka remained with them. It was good for him - under the supervision of relatives, loving people, and around Fresh air, pines. And we could already afford a babysitter. In general, my heart was calm. And now I rarely visit my sister, I usually come to her for New Year and summer. Dina is the head of the Riga branch of our Dance School. She herself was in the first line-up of TODES, and now she has five children, and four of them dance. Whether my nephews will become professional dancers or not is the question. This is how they want it. But they have been going to practice for many years.

But my Volodya was not interested in dancing. He graduated from the department of directing in the USA, at the New York Film Academy, received a bachelor's degree, but decided to return home and complete his master's degree here. Intends to try himself as theater director. He also plans to teach at the university - he was invited. In addition, he is a musician, writes good music. Already married - to his classmate Anya. It seemed to me that the guys started a family life too early, although they, the young ones, of course, know better. Two years ago, they gave me a granddaughter - Sofia. This is an incredible miracle!

And my youngest son, Kostya, is 14 years old. He is so far most interested in prehistoric animals. But Kotka also loves to dance, she goes to dance school, does not miss the performances of our theater, revises many times. His dad works in our team as a technical director. Although Anton and I broke up a long time ago, we continue to be friends. He often comes to us, Kotka loves him, we all communicate wonderfully. But family life in the usual sense, we did not succeed.

- So, if you give yourself up to work as selflessly as you do, personal happiness is impossible?

Probably, it's still possible, you just have to try hard. This requires strength. And they are not enough. For children, yes, but for everything else, no. In addition, it is necessary that everything coincides on both sides: mutual understanding, support, sensitivity. To close person I understood you in everything, didn’t pull you when you were inside like a bare nerve. He should feel that at this moment it is better to just leave him alone, let him come to his senses, not disturb him with questions, harassment. Everything has to grow together, and this is very difficult. On the other hand, why on earth should he adapt to you, and not you to him? I tried my best, but sometimes my mental strength was not enough: I was too exhausted at work. Of course, this is not normal. So I blame myself first of all. I just didn't have the resources.

- Now your personal space is still not filled by anyone?

Nothing to itself is not filled! At home - a whole guard: sons, daughter-in-law, granddaughter, not to mention the "guards" at work. This is indeed great amount people, and every now and then they pester - both at work, and on personal issues, and on health, and on all sorts of nonsense. I explode: “Will you leave me alone already or not ?!” (With a smile.) No, they don't. Of course, I get involved in their problems. But it's actually great. They are all my children. And by and large, who else do I need besides them? It's scary to even think about a novel. After all, you have to go on dates, clean your feathers, make up, adapt to someone ... No, no, no! What kind of dates, are you out of your mind? God forbid! I'm so great. (After a pause.) But maybe I'm wrong. Of course, you are not right, you should not listen to my nonsense, and even more so do as I do. My position is wrong. Everything should be the opposite: it is necessary that all women have husbands - reliable helpers, caring and attentive. This is clear.

With sons Konstantin and Vladimir, daughter-in-law Anna and granddaughter Sofia. Photo: Nikolai Denisov

However, for most people, you are still a role model. There is a sense of pride - oh yes Dukhova?

You know, when I arrive in big cities of any country in the world, I go on stage at the end of a concert, I listen to a quarter-hour thunder of applause, I see a crowded hall literally roaring with delight, from which no one, not a single person, is in a hurry to go to the wardrobe, I really experience incomparable feelings . They cannot be described. Our schools are fantastic. They really teach you how to dance there. And we also take the guys to summer camps, to festivals where they compete with each other. Dance all genres contemporary choreography- in different styles, with sports tricks. The energy is colossal - sparks fly. This is TODES, you will not confuse with anyone! Children are full of energy - perky, lean, physically strong. What stresses, what complexes, what street wanderings and dangerous companies?! I look at this huge number of guys different ages, I absorb the energy and power of youth, and ... tears come. At such moments I catch myself thinking: what good fellows we are! Not "I", but "we". Because we made it! This is where my pride and my happiness lies.

A family: sons - Vladimir (22 years old), Konstantin (14 years old); granddaughter - Sofia (2 years old)

Education: Graduated from the Directing Department of RATI

Career: choreographer, founder of the dance group "Experiment"; founder and artistic director of the ballet, the network of dance schools and the Dance Theater TODES

Alla Dukhova - founder dance group with the world name "Todes", a famous dancer and an excellent fashion designer. The girl was able to realize her hobbies in a huge project, in which more than several thousand people took part.

Today, many fans of the team are interested in how Alla Dukhova's personal life is developing, whether she has a husband and children, what plans she makes. Everything you need can be found in in social networks women, as she shares interesting posts very often.

Alla Vladimirovna Dukhova was born in the Komi-Perm Autonomous District. In November 1966, in the remote village of Kosa, the future dancer, choreographer and just talented woman. In 1967, the entire Dukhov family went to permanent residence in Riga. Here the girl first got acquainted with choreography, art and began her journey to the heights of popularity.

FROM early childhood I was fond of music, so I attended the appropriate lessons. Music training took place in a creative school, where there was a choreography class next door. After the lessons, Alla went to watch the rehearsals of the girls from the choreographic circle. She came home and repeated what she saw in front of the mirror. Mom noticed Alla's passion and gladly helped her with the realization of her dream.

The first experience for the girl was the local dance ensemble "Ivushka". Laizane and Dubovitsky became teachers future star who helped her throughout her life.

It is also impossible not to note the influence of the teacher Shurkin, who took part in her formation as a star. The first steps in the dance profile were given to her very successfully. She attended various festivals, but wished for something more.

Ballet "Todes"

Dukhova dreamed not only of becoming a professional dancer, but also of staging numbers. At that time, she already had some skills that would help her in the future. Already at the age of sixteen, together with her girlfriends, dancers, she assembled her own team "Experiment". The style of productions of this group was to use the choreographic directions of the Western and American schools. At that time, such dances were banned in the USSR, as they were considered vulgar and obscene. But the girls understood this and carefully corrected every movement.

Ballet "Todes"

Alla Dukhova attended the performances of professional dancers, bought cassettes with recordings of Western artists. All this accumulated irreplaceable experience, which later helped to build performances. Personal life and biography of Alla Dukhovaya, husband and children never interfered with building a career. She knew how to combine all her tours and performances.

One of the fateful events for Alla Dukhova and all members of the dance group took place in Palanga. At that time, an international dance festival was taking place in the city, where the Spirit team "Experiment" and "Todes" performed. As for the second dance association, it was completely male.

The guys came from Leningrad and danced break dance. Alla liked their style, as she loved various risky performances. As a result, both teams merged into one and continued to work together.

That was incredible the right decision, as choreography and extreme stunts have become the basis of their productions. They decided to leave the name of the ballet - "Todes".

In 1987, a meeting was held, at which it was unanimously decided that Alla Dukhova would lead the team. The presented ballet became popular, so it was necessary to practice organizational work. There was an opportunity to conduct a variety of tours. After a trip to North Caucasus, where each performance gathered an incredibly large number of spectators, the guys decided to visit Moscow. At first it was very difficult to somehow compete with professional teams.

Tours and performances of "Todes" have always been popular. From the very beginning of its formation, the audience was interested in the dance style, as it was unusual for many teams working in the Soviet Union. We can say that it was an innovative movement, popular for over 30 years. Alla Dukhova herself understood that the combination of good choreography, extreme tricks and break dancing would help her succeed with the guys.

Alexander Birman became exactly the “key” that helped Alla Dukhova to promote her ensemble in the capital. The man used to work in the Philharmonic of the city of Riga and was familiar with the girl. Subsequently, on his recommendations, the Todes ensemble went on tour to Chelyabinsk and other cities. Southern Urals. At that time, many famous performers, such as Rotaru, Talkov. Therefore, the ballet Todes got the opportunity to perform in between the performances of the singers.

Sofia Rotaru could not help but notice the talented guys and invited them to her team. Thus, for 5 years, "Todes" worked with Rotaru and toured all over the country.

After the fifth anniversary, a solo concert of the dance ensemble was organized, which gathered an incredibly large number of spectators. Alla Dukhova began to receive offers from Leontiev, Orbakaite, Kirkorov about cooperation in this direction.

dance group performed at almost all domestic festivals, took part in concerts of stars. The most important achievement, which Alla Dukhova very often recalls, is her performance at the international music competition in Monte Carlo.

Here the guys were lucky to work with Ricky Martin and Mariah Carey. Subsequently, there was a collaboration with famous ballet Michael Jackson. After looking at the video with the performance of the Alla Dukhovaya team, you don’t understand when she managed to have a husband and children. This is a very purposeful woman who succeeded in everything.

Dancing school

Like any dance group, there always comes a time when you need to develop. Since 1992, the ranks of the dancers of the ensemble "Todes" have been constantly replenished. In 1997, already the second line-up included almost 150 dancers who performed excellently. It was this year that Alla Dukhova opened her own school. Subsequently, new branches were opened in Riga, St. Petersburg. A young and ambitious girl moved forward towards her dream and did not stop at anything. Today, a network of schools is already operating not only throughout Russian Federation, but also in the countries of the post-Soviet space and even in Malta. Many graduates of the school work in world famous ensembles.

Alla Dukhova at the presentation music award"MUZ TV

Wikipedia has a lot of information about Alla Dukhova, her personal life, husband and children, but most of information is provided about dance ballet"Todes". We can say that this was the goal of her life, which she easily achieved. It is very difficult to organize a large-scale dance school with branches in almost every city. In addition to everything, you still need to properly manage the association. Alla easily copes with the tasks set, and has achieved incredible success.

Today the main school is located on Paveletskaya Embankment. The dance group for 30 years of its existence, was able to train a huge number of professional dancers, to achieve incredible success.

With Ivan Urgant on the set of the Smak program

Even today, the popularity of creativity does not fall. Alla Dukhova is also engaged in the production of her own fashion clothes. The popularity of the brand is due not only to the fame of Alla, but also to the quality of the products.

Personal life

AT this moment Alla is married to her third husband, whose name is Anton. They met together at work, as he is engaged in staging the light at various performances of the Todes ensemble. There are a lot on the Internet joint photo Alla Dukhovaya, where her husband and children are also present, since she does not hide her personal life.

Alla has two children, whose names are Vladimir and Konstantin. permanent place Spiritual residence is located in Riga, she loves this city very much and is not going to move anywhere. Age, personal life, husband and children of Alla Dukhovaya are of most interest to fans. In her interviews, a woman tries to devote most of her time to stories about her creative team rather than close relationships. Her work has received world recognition and every day pleases many spectators and dance lovers.