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Moscow Ballet, Orpheum Theatre and Knox College announce Summer Intensive August 1 to 5, at no cost to ballet students, in Galesburg IL!
Moscow Ballet, Orpheum Theatre and Knox College announce Summer Intensive August 1 to 5, at no cost to ballet students, in Galesburg IL!Five days of 9 to 5 classes, including lunch, supported by Arts Midwest and Destination College grants Moscow Ballet soloist to teach at the inaugural Summer Intensive in collaboration with the Orpheum Theatre and Knox College in Galesburg IL from August 1 to 5! Classes will be from 9 to 5 daily and at no cost to participants! Svetlana Todinova will give classes daily for “pre-en pointe” and “pointe” students on the Knox College campus. The Vaganova method, used by Moscow Ballet dancers, is the Russian standard perfected by Agrippina Vaganova (1879-1951). The syllabus is the gold-bar standard for ballet instruction today. Classes are limited to 20 participants each and the Intensive includes classes in nutrition, physical therapy, dance history, and dance in higher education. Lunch is provided, making a full day experience for all students. The Intensive is free due to generous grants from Arts Midwest and Destination College; however, participation will be determined by application and ability on a first-come, first-evaluated basis. Applications will be available online on June 20 at www.theorpheum.org or at the Orpheum Theatre box office. Call 309-342-2299 for more information, or click here to access applications. Svetlana Todinova, an accomplished soloist and Moscow Ballet Audition Director, completed her training at the Rudolph Nureyev Russian State Ballet Academy, named in honor of the legendary graduate. While with the State Opera Ballet of Krasnodar, Todinova danced for the world renowned Yuri Grigorovich, famous for his virtuosic productions at Moscow’s Bolshoi Theatre of Opera and Ballet. She has been with Moscow Ballet since 2006. Kathleen Ridlon, Assistant Professor of Dance at Knox College, comes from an extensive dance background and is a recognized artist on the Illinois Arts Council Arts-In-Education Artist Roster. She received her M.F.A. from Smith College MA, B.A. from City College of New York and is an alumna of The Alvin Ailey American Dance Center School in NYC. She participated in the Horton Pedagogy Workshop at The Ailey School in New York City, with a grant awarded to her through Knox College, in 2006 and 2007. |
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Have a super Summer Party “Moscow Ballet style” and enter-to-win party gifts
Have a super Summer Party “Moscow Ballet style” and enter-to-win party gifts
Looking for a great idea for summer birthdays? Remember the holiday party in the Great Russian Nutcracker with puppets and dancing toys? Here is a recipe to make a “Moscow Ballet style” party that is fun to create and to attend. Puppetry is a grand Russian tradition and Moscow Ballet Scenic designer Valentin Federov is one of the best in his field. He created the life-sized puppets in the Great Russian Nutcracker and you can create your own life-sized puppet too! Find step-by-step instructions and enter-to-win the “Princess Party” or “Valentin Bear Party” gifts for a very special summer party. Click for details, register by August 5.
Valentin Fedorov created Moscow Ballet’s dancing Unicorn, the three-headed Rat King and the balalaika playing Bear of Strength, a beloved symbol of Russia. He also created Uncle Drosselmeyer’s hand puppets and theater seen in Act I and the 9 fanciful backdrops embellished with 3-D effects. Called “the Russian Bear” himself by his colleagues, Fedorev is a protégée of legendary Valery Leventhal of the Bolshoi Ballet.
Summer Savings: use SAVE2 code to save up to $20/ticket and receive a Moscow Ballet Tote bag too. Order online or by phone, offer ends July 31.
Audition to perform with the Moscow Ballet pros: this once-in-a-lifetime opportunity is like training with an Olympic athlete. Prepare for an experience that could change your life! Most auditions are conducted by Moscow Ballet soloist/teachers and run from mid-August to mid-October. Find one near you.
