After last night’s socially distanced concert by Denis Matsuev at the Mariinsky Theatre – which was streamed live on the theatre’s YouTube channel – the mini-season for the Stars of the White Nights festival will continue today with a concert performance of Samson et Dalila this afternoon, followed by a ballet gala this evening with Ekaterina Kondaurova, Alina Somova, Viktoria … [Read more...] about The Mariinsky Theatre opens its door to opera and ballet performances
Vladimir Shklyarov
Introducing 19-year-old Canadian dancer Shale Wagman: from Lausanne to ENB to the Mariinsky
Canadian dancer Shale Wagman turned 19 last May. Soon after he was guesting at the Mariinsky Theatre. What’s more, it was his first time dancing a principal role. Ever. Last season – his first as a professional dancer – he was dancing with English National Ballet’s corps de ballet, part of his prize after winning the Prix de Lausanne when he was 17, last year. My year with the … [Read more...] about Introducing 19-year-old Canadian dancer Shale Wagman: from Lausanne to ENB to the Mariinsky
Photo album: Osiel Gouneo as Spartacus with the Bayerisches Staatsballett
The Bayerisches Staatsballett is the first Western European company to dance Yuri Grigorovich’s Spartacus, which he created in 1968 for the Bolshoi Ballet. It has become the trademark Soviet ballet. The premiere in Munich was part of a concept to present productions that have been milestones in ballet history. The mini-run (other performances follow in May) saw Sergei … [Read more...] about Photo album: Osiel Gouneo as Spartacus with the Bayerisches Staatsballett
BALLET2000’s Special New Year Issue… in English, Italian and French Editions
BALLET2000’s Special New Year Issue, is on the newsstands now. It looks back on a year in dance with, says editor Alfio Agostini, …the best shows, trendiest dancers, most significant companies and most creative choreographers. The bi-monthly dance magazine, uniquely, comes out in three separate editions: Édition FRANCE, ENGLISH Edition and Edizione ITALIA. Each year it … [Read more...] about BALLET2000’s Special New Year Issue… in English, Italian and French Editions
VII Vaganova Prix winners are announced in St Petersburg
VII VAGANOVA-PRIX WINNERS BOYS 1st place – Lee Sangmin 2nd place – Chino Mark and Egor Geraschenko 3rd place – Zagidullin Ervin GIRLS, junior group 1st place – Bulanova Maria and Shimada Harui 2nd place – Savelieva Svetlana and Yoshie Erina GIRLS, senior group 1st place – Lee Soobin 2nd place – Sevenard Eleonora 3rd place – Park Seon Mee VBA 1-year trainee … [Read more...] about VII Vaganova Prix winners are announced in St Petersburg