Crown of The Russian Ballet returns to Emperors in July
The company has created more than 20 modern and 15 classical ballets.
The Crown of the Russian Ballet by Edouard Miasnikov and the acclaimed international theatre company, the Royal Moscow Ballet, will return to Johannesburg for two days only at the Theatre of Marcellus at Emperors Palace on July 21 and 22.
The two-hour extravaganza will be lead by chief choreographer and principal dancer, Anatoly Emelianov, and artistic director, Anna Aleksidze.
The dazzling double bill programme embraces Marius Petipa’s One Act Ballet, the Paquita with music by Ludwig Minkus; and Anatoly Emilianov’s choreographic interpretation of the Firebird to the musical composition of Igor Stravinsky.
The Royal Moscow Ballet, which consists of graduates of the best Russian choreography, ballet and dance schools, premiered on August 12, 2002. It celebrates its 16th anniversary this year.
The company has created more than 20 modern and 15 classical ballets, which have been created by its founders, Emelianov and Aleksidze, and has toured successfully around the globe presenting more than a thousand performances. Show dates and times for the Theatre of Marcellus are July 21 at 3pm and 7pm; July 22 at 3pm. No children under six years are allowed.
Tickets are available from R200 to R350 from Computicket.
