| Russian Seasons Dance Company - Sunday, October 25, 2009 4:00 p.m. |
They have performed all over the world. Now join the Bakersfield Community Concert Association for an unforgettable Sunday afternoon of dance by the Russian Seasons Dance Company in their "A Celebration of World Dance" concert at Rabobank Theater. Preview their outstanding performance on youtube.com. Check out the Russian Seasons video at WorldTouring.net
Let the Russian Seasons Dance Company take you on a breathtaking journey through the Folk dances of many nations. Under the artistic direction of Nikolai Androsov, the Russian Seasons Dance Company is dynamic and energetic, exploring the world of dance in an exhilarating and imaginative production. Experience the athletic Hopek of Russia; the wild energy of Gypsy dance; the passion of Spanish Flamenco; and the Tangos of Argentina. This is a dazzling display of dance pyrotechnics by the Moeseyev-trained company - the only one of its kind in the world.
Russian Seasons Dance Company returns to United States in 2009-2010 season after the recent tour garnered unanimously rave reviews, called as “spectacular”, “superbly creative” and “stirring”. In between the American tours, the Company toured France, Chile, Japan, Taiwan, Macao, as well as gave numerous performances within the Russian Federation. This is a great show! Don’t miss out! Come and experience the Russian Seasons Dance Company performance in person!!!
In 1991, Russian lead-dancer Nikolai Androsov left the Moiseyev Company to explore innovative dance ideas originating within the Ballets Russe fashion. His new company, called themselves the Russian Seasons Dance Company, and they gave their first public performance at Tchaikovsky Hall in Moscow to great acclaim. The 20-member troupe has continued to enthrall audiences around the world ever since.
Exploring everything from athletic Russian folk dances to neo-classical and modern styles such as flamenco, tango, stepdancing and Broadway, Russian Seasons offers a breathtaking display of exceptional dance and precision choreography never seen before. The first Russian revolution in the world of dance took place in 1910 when Diaghilev's Ballets Russes broke ground at Paris' Russian Seasons Theatre with "Petrushka" and "Firebird". The second revolution occurred in 1991 when one of the Moiseyev Company's leading dancer, Nikolai Androsov, left the company with a group of other dancers to explore and bring to the world of dance, in Diaghilev fashion, a whole new set of innovative and imaginative productions, work which was otherwise denied to him at his former company. On May 17, 1991, the newly formed group of dancers, calling themselves the Russian Seasons Dance Company, gave their first public performance at the Tchaikovsky Hall in Moscow, Russia. The critics and dance lovers who had an opportunity to be in that hall that day justified Androsov's dream. Four days after the birth of the newest Russian Seasons, Androsov feared his dream had gone up in smoke. But the speedy end of the coup that couldn't allow him to breathe a sigh of relief. In any case, he had already faced obstacles bigger than politics, and plenty more lay ahead. Not surprisingly, Russian Seasons' first months were not easy. Their initial rehearsal studio was located far from the city center. Materials for costumes and sets were nearly impossible to find and what was available was not affordable. Thanks to some local sponsors, who believed in Nikolai, many of those problems were solved. Shortly after the debut performance, Nikolai received an invitation to come and perform in United States during the first part of 1995. He had a chance to prove himself, not only as a very athletic dancer with more than 20 years of dancing experience, but, also, as a choreographer with new styles that will make use of "everything from the simplest, ancient Russian folk dances to neo-classical and modern styles." In "A Celebration of World Dance" the company takes audiences on a journey through the folk dances of many nations, from the athletic hopak of Russia and the wild energy of Gypsy to the passionate flamenco of Spain and the tangos of Argentina, from the footwork of Irish dances to spectacular choreography of Broadway. This is a breathtaking display of beautiful music and brilliant choreography put together to make this afternoon of dance exceptional. Welcome the Russian Seasons Dance Company to the Rabobank Theater for a wonderful Sunday afternoon of dances from around the world.
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