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Classical Ballet to take part in 200 Year Anniversary Celebration
Company to tour Houston Cullen Theatre |
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IMMEDIATE RELEASE ARLINGTON, TEXAS - In 2007, Russia and the United States will celebrate the 200th Anniversary of establishment of diplomatic relations. It will be commemorated by a series of joint events at intergovernmental level, as well as through public and cultural contacts. In commemoration of this 200th Anniversary of the Russian-American Diplomatic Relations and The Year of the Russian Language, The Russian Cultural Center "Our Texas" in co-operation with the Consulate General of the Russian Federation in Houston will present the premiere of Carmen Suite performed by Metropolitan Classical Ballet and featuring a guest appearance by Marianna Ryzhkina - principal ballerina with the Bolshoi Ballet. The performance will take place at 7:30 PM on October 26, at the Cullun Theater, Wortham Center, 500 Texas Avenue, in Houston, Texas. In addition to Carmen Suite, music by Georges Bizet, choreography by Alberto Alonso, the Company will also perform Pas De Quatre, music By Cesare Pugni, choreography by Jules Joseph Perrot, and Bonjour Brel, music and lyrics by Jacques Brel, choreography by Eddy Toussaint. All three ballets will be staged by Alexander Vetrov. Tickets to the performance start at from $25 and can be purchased by phone 713-395-3301 or e-mail OurTexasInc@gmail.com. Russian Cultural Center Our Texas is a non-profit organization interested in expanding Russian cultural awareness in Texas. The organization in involved in organizing events for the Texas Russian community as well as generating interest among the American public in Texas and in promoting talented Russian artists. Metropolitan Classical Ballet is honored to be a part of the commemorative celebration. Alexander Vetrov, Artistic Director along with Paul Mejia, was born in Russia. In 1979, he joined the Bolshoi Ballet Theatre where he achieved the status as the lead principal male dancer. In 1985, he was awarded the Gold Medal from the Fifth International Ballet Competition in Moscow. In 1995, he had the distinction of being the recipient of the Honored People's Artist of Russia, the highest honor given by the Russian President. Mr. Vetrov became a citizen of the United States in 2006. Many of the Company dancers are also from Russia. Carmen Suite will be among the works performed during the opening performance of Metropolitan Classical Ballet 2007 / 2008 season. Mr. Ryzhkina, a familiar guest with the Company will play the title role. Information about the rest of the season can be found online at www.mcballet.org. Metropolitan Classical Ballet, recognized as one of the leading dance companies in Texas, was founded in 1997. Artistic directors Paul Mejia and Alexander Vetrov are two well recognized names in ballet. Mr. Mejia, former dancer with the New York City Ballet who danced principal roles in many Balanchine ballets, carries on Balanchine’s style and artistic vision though his acclaimed choreography. Alexander Vetrov, former leading male principal dancer with the prestigious Bolshoi still maintains close connections with the Bolshoi today. The Company performs at the prestigious Nancy Lee and Perry R. Bass Performance Hall in Fort Worth, and presents its annual production of The Nutcracker at Texas Hall, at the University of Texas at Arlington. Located in Arlington, the administrative office and spacious state of the arts studios are unsurpassed in the North Texas area. Metropolitan Classical Ballet 2007 / 2008 is made possible in part by its generous sponsors: American Airlines, The University of Texas at Arlington, and the law firm of Hill Gilstrap. -END- Media Note: Further information may be obtained by contacting Maria Kudyakova at (817) 465-4644. Information can also be found on Metropolitan Classical Ballet’s website www.mcballet.org. |
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