Lovers of classical ballet can enjoy next June 17 in Formentera of one of the most successful dance shows and trying to bring the genre bringing great dancers of renowned companies to the most modest stages.
That’s what will happen that day in the hall of Culture of Sant Francesc Xavier, with a capacity of 280 seats, to which the company of soloists of the International Ballet Company will have to adapt. A spokesperson for Factoría de Cultura who runs the company, Rafael Oliverexplained that despite the small stage space, they have adapted the repertoire to these measures so that the dancers could feel comfortable and the staging did not lose quality.
It is a unique and sensitive event where the most outstanding ballet dancers of the moment will gather to show their skill, technique and passion for dance.
The prima ballerinas of this renowned company will perform solo with world-renowned pieces such as: ‘Swan Lake’, ‘Don Quixote’, ‘Nutcracker’, ‘The Corsair’, ‘Scheherazade’, ‘Chopiniana’, ‘Esmeralda’ and ‘Harlequinade’. A repertoire that allows them to show their talent and offer a show for all art and dance lovers.
The cast of soloists who will take the stage come from renowned ballet companies around the world and have been acclaimed for their ability to convey stories and arouse emotions through dance.
Each dancer has their own voice , and in this gala they will have the opportunity to offer their most personal side as they perform in solos that have been specially selected to captivate and touch the audience’s heart.
The company’s review states, “No matter if you are passionate about dance or if you are discovering this beautiful art for the first time, our Ballet Soloists Gala will give you an unforgettable experience and you will witness the perfect fusion between music, movement and artistic expression, transporting you to a world of dreams and intense emotions.” “A unique opportunity to enjoy classical ballet at its best.”
The program
The program will begin with ‘Swan Lake’ performed by Cristina Terentiev and Alexandru Balan. The piece ‘Don Quixote’ will also be performed by these dancers. It will be followed by ‘Corsario’ with Natalia Bohdan and Vasili Bogdan who will continue to perform a passage from ‘Scheherazade’. For the ‘Nutcracker’, the following will take the stage Tatiana Nazarkevich and Nikolai Nazarkevich to be followed by ‘Chopiniana’.
The program closes with ‘Esmeralda’ with Olga Marcova and Vadim Stetencowho will also end up performing ‘Arlequinada’.
The show had already been scheduled for weeks by the area of Culture of the Consell Insular, taking advantage of the availability of the company to travel to Formentera that particular day.
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