25.02.2011
The ballet Laurencia was nominated for a premium
The finalists of the Critics’ Circle National Dance Awards 2010 have been announced. The ballet Laurencia and Mikhail Messerer, Ballet Master in Chief of the Mikhailovsky Theatre, who revived the production of the basis of the original choreography by Vakhtang Chabukiani have been shortlisted in the Best Classical Choreography category.
The production was presented at the London Coliseum during the summer tour of the Mikhailovsky Theatre and became very popular with the public. The nomination for the National Dance Awards attests to its recognition also by the professionals.
The nominees are selected by 50 dance writers — the critics and journalists who see and review companies on a daily basis. The winners of 2010 will be revealed on 24 January 2011 at the awards ceremony.
Vladimir Kekhman, General Director of the Mikhailovsky Theatre, comments: “The success of Laurencia that gained both great critical acclaim and public recognition is an important landmark signifying that the Mikhailovsky has determined the right artistic strategy and is successful in implementing it. We’re striving to create a unique repertory with both new productions and the masterpieces of ballet classics.”
The was founded in 2001 and grew to become most prestigious awards in the sphere of culture. It’s regarded to be a dance analogue of the Laurence Olivier Awards in theatre. In the newest history of the Mikhailovsky Theatre the nomination 2010 is the second one. In 2008 the Mikhailovsky Ballet was nominated for the National Dance Awards in the category Best Foreign Dance Company after its London tour.
The production was presented at the London Coliseum during the summer tour of the Mikhailovsky Theatre and became very popular with the public. The nomination for the National Dance Awards attests to its recognition also by the professionals.
The nominees are selected by 50 dance writers — the critics and journalists who see and review companies on a daily basis. The winners of 2010 will be revealed on 24 January 2011 at the awards ceremony.
Vladimir Kekhman, General Director of the Mikhailovsky Theatre, comments: “The success of Laurencia that gained both great critical acclaim and public recognition is an important landmark signifying that the Mikhailovsky has determined the right artistic strategy and is successful in implementing it. We’re striving to create a unique repertory with both new productions and the masterpieces of ballet classics.”
The was founded in 2001 and grew to become most prestigious awards in the sphere of culture. It’s regarded to be a dance analogue of the Laurence Olivier Awards in theatre. In the newest history of the Mikhailovsky Theatre the nomination 2010 is the second one. In 2008 the Mikhailovsky Ballet was nominated for the National Dance Awards in the category Best Foreign Dance Company after its London tour.
