The 2023 Valentina Kozlova International Ballet Competition
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The Valentina Kozlova International Ballet Competition
Special Events at the
VALENTINA KOZLOVA INTERNATIONAL BALLET COMPETITION
April 18-21 at the Kaye Playhouse
Tuesday April 18, Round 1 Classical Ballet begins at 1:30 PM with a short performance by dancers from Nina Ananiashvili's STATE BALLET OF GEORGIA
Wednesday April 19, Round 11 Contemporary/Neo Classical Dance begins at 2 PM
Thursday April 20, Finals for Classical Ballet begins at 2 PM
Friday April 21, Gala Performance and Announcement of Winners at 7 PM. Performances by medalists, guests, and JOFFREY BALLET CONCERT GROUP
The Kaye Playhouse, 695 Park Avenue (entrance on 68th Street between Park & Lexington)
Classes will be held at Broadway Dance Center, 37 West 65th Street
The VALENTINA KOZLOVA INTERNATIONAL BALLET COMPETITION returns to the stage, this year at The Kaye Playhouse, with 100+ young classical ballet and contemporary dancers from countries around the world, dancing for medals, scholarships, and company contracts. Charles Jude, former etoile of the Paris Opera Ballet, returns as President of both the classical ballet and contemporary dance juries.
HIGHLIGHTS of this year's competition:
GUEST PERFORMERS:
- Dancers from the STATE BALLET OF GEORGIA, directed by Nina Ananiashvili, opening day April 18th at 1:30 PM. Choreography by Yuri Possokhov
- Dancers from the JOFFREY BALLET CONCERT GROUP at the Gala, April 21 at 7 PM. Choreographer/Artistic Director Bradley Shelver
CLASSES for participating dancers taught by members of the VKIBC jury:
- April 18: 10:45 to 11:45 AM - two Master Classes will be held simultaneously by Gladysa Guadalupe (Artistic Director and co-founder, Cleveland Ballet, and Adam Slute (Artistic Director, Ballet West)
- April 19: 10:45 to 11;45 AM - Master Class taught by Nina Ananiashvili
- April 20: 10:45 to 11:45 AM - two Master Classes will be held simultaneously by Chan Hon Goh (Director, Goh Ballet Academy & Youth Company Canada) and Jean-Hugues Feray (Founder, Paris Ballet & Dance in Florida)
The Valentina Kozlova International Ballet Competition is a nonprofit organization founded by Valentina Kozlova, former principal dancer with the Bolshoi Ballet and New York City Ballet. The mission of her Foundation is to support and promote the education and training of dancers, and to provide them with opportunities to perform, learn, and grow. The Foundation provides scholarships and grants from companies and schools all over the world, and hosts dance competitions, master classes, and other events that offer performance opportunities in a spirit of sharing and caring for fellow dancers.
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