Born in 1979, Zakharova joined the Mariinsky Theatre ballet company at 17 and has since garnered prestigious accolades, including the Golden Mask award and titles such as People's Artist of Russia and La Scala Ballet Etoile.

In addition to the Chanel narrative, Modanse also featured the one-act dance drama Come Un Respiro choreographed by Mauro Bigonzetti. This piece, characterized by its minimalist color palette and geometric aesthetics, emphasized pure dance techniques and expressions without a specific plot.