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Russian National Ballet Theatre

"Joyful! A corps de ballet of beauty and style, led by stylish and gifted principals." THE MOSCOW DAILY.

The Russian National Ballet Theatre (RNBT) has toured Europe, the Far East, Australia and the U.S. with great success and performs regularly in their home city of Moscow. Their US debut tour (April 2005) was a huge success with performances of Tchaikovsky’s Swan Lake, Sleeping Beauty and Adam’s Giselle, presented at some of the finest theaters in the country.

France’s CULTURE publication wrote, "An evening of glorious theatre. The sets and costumes were dazzling in their color and style. From the moment the curtain rose to audible gasps of delight until the final ovation, the Russian National Ballet Theatre had their audience spellbound."

The company’s main soloists range from 17 to 25 years of age. Many of them have won international recognition and are winners of prestigious competitions. Most of the artists have performed with leading ballet companies in major cities throughout Russia.

Its corps de ballet numbers 55 dancers, and is the result of a highly disciplined focus on finding the most dedicated and talented classical dancers. A great effort has gone into providing the correct atmosphere and conditions under which to develop and perfect the artists’ mastery and creative search.

China’s CHZHEKHAI newspaper said, "The Russian National Ballet Theatre which has a full roster of stars, presented Swan Lake. The audience was so excited that it did not want to leave the theatre, saying: ‘It is a great pleasure to touch such high art! We dream to see more performances that are so wonderful!’"

The RNBT was founded in 1999 with the help and support of the Ministry of Culture of the Russian Federation. The company was brought together and inspired by its leaders: General Director Vladimir Moiseev, a soloist with the Bolshoi Theater and grandson of legendary Russian ballet master Igor Moiseev, and Artistic Director Evgeny Amosov.


-- Paraphrased from www.jennykellyproductions.com