Alexandr Trusch


Alexandr Trush is a Ukrainian ballet dancer.

Biography

Alexandr Trush was born in Dnipropetrovsk, Ukraine, and began folk dancing lessons there. At the age of 12 his family moved to Germany and he continued his training at the School of the Hamburg Ballet with Kevin Haigen. He joined the Hamburg Ballet in 2007 and was promoted to soloist in 2010 and principal dancer in 2014.
In May 2025, Trusch was one of 11 soloists who resigned from the Hamburg Ballet in protest at the "toxic working environment" created by its new artistic director Demis Volpi, who took over the role in September 2024.

Repertoire

Ballets by John NeumeierGiselle : AlbertThe Nutcracker: Günther, FritzIllusions – like 'Swan Lake' : Count AlexanderNijinsky: Arlequin/Spirit of the Rose, Léonide MassineLe Pavillon d’Armide: Vaslav Nijinsky, Vaslav Nijinsky as a Student A Midsummer Night's Dream: Philostrat/Puck, LysanderRomeo and Juliet: RomeoOthello: CassioAs You Like It: Le BeauThe Lady of the Camellias: Des Grieux, Count N.Tatiana: Vladimir Lensky Liliom: Louis, Shy Young Man Death in Venice: TadzioA Streetcar Named Desire: Allan GrayDaphnis and Chloe: DaphnisOrpheus: Shadow of Hermes The Legend of Joseph: Joseph Christmas Oratorio: AngelSaint Matthew PassionDuse: The Soldier The Third Symphony of Gustav MahlerThe Fourth Symphony of Gustav MahlerSong of [the Earth (ballet)|The Song of the Earth]: The Man KinderszenenTurangalȋla
Ballets by other choreographersLa Sylphide : Scottish pas de deuxNapoli : GennaroOnegin : LenskyThe [Prodigal Son (ballet)|The Prodigal Son] : title role Dances at a Gathering : Man in Brick The Concert : The Shy Boy
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