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When Kathleen Breen Combes and Yury Yanowsky perform a wildly romantic pas de deux on stage, they really mean it. They are hus- band and wife as well as principal dancers for the Boston Ballet, where they met 10 years ago. They say that ballet—and being with each other—is their destiny. "My mom started me in ballet when I was three," says Combes. "I never stopped." Yanowsky, the son of two dancers, knew his fate early on as well after "watching my parents dance and being on tour with their com- pany." Rumor has it that Combes and Yanowsky broke many colleagues' hearts when they got together, but no outside crush could derail their attraction. "We never have to do anything spe- cial," says Combes. "It's just always special." What are you wearing tonight? KBC: A Chloé dress that I bought for my wedding shower and an ear cuff—my sister-in- law got me into ear cuffs. Love them! YY: A Zara suit bought in Spain. I love this suit; it's probably one of the least expensive I own, but I like how it fits. The shirt is from Massimo Dutti in Spain, with Lotus shoes and Tom Ford tie. Describe your style. KBC: I love layers and asymmetrical, drapey items for daywear. I am all about comfort. For evening, I love classic dresses, usually fitted with cinched waists. I always add an interesting accessory to offset the classic styles. YY: Daily comfort is first. I end up changing at work into workout clothes. Classic suits for evening. Describe each other's style. KBC: He has this insane ability to clean up impeccably. He can be wearing sweatpants one minute and look like a movie star the next. YY: She always looks good—and classy. What do you love about each other? KBC: I love his outlook on life. And I love the person I am with him. We eat, sleep, and work together, so we have to get along. We balance each other and we love being together. YY: Her eyes and the way she makes me feel. We feed off each other. Your philosophy on life: YY: I live for the sense of living. Why am I here and what is my purpose? KBC: Life is too short to be unhappy. Don't fear change, and never be afraid to fail. PAS DE DEUX When principal ballet dancers Kathleen Breen Combes and Yury Yanowsky join forces, life itself becomes a work of art. BOSTONCOMMON-MAGAZINE.COM 103 100-107_BC_F_Couplesr2_Spring14.indd 103 2/7/14 5:48 PM