Magic of Russian Ballet

Experience the elegance, virtuosity and timeless beauty of classical ballet in Magic of Russian Ballet, an exceptional gala bringing together some of Russia’s finest ballet artists for one unforgettable evening.

The programme features internationally acclaimed soloists from the prestigious Bolshoi Theatre in Moscow, alongside principal dancers from the Krasnoyarsk State Opera and Ballet Theatre and the Sevastopol State Opera and Ballet Theatre. Audiences will discover a selection of celebrated classical repertoire performed by artists renowned for their technical brilliance, expressive artistry and commanding stage presence.

Among the guest performers are Bolshoi Theatre soloists Sofia Maimula and Ivan Sorokin, both rising stars of one of the world’s most celebrated ballet companies. Sofia Maimula joined the Bolshoi Ballet in 2022 after graduating from the Moscow State Academy of Choreography and was promoted to soloist in 2023. Ivan Sorokin, also a graduate of the Moscow Academy of Choreography, has quickly established himself as an outstanding performer and was promoted to soloist for the 2025/26 season.

They are joined by international competition laureates Ulyana Moksheva and Akib Anvar, as well as celebrated soloists Anna Kudryavtseva and Yuri Kudryavtsev of the Krasnoyarsk State Opera and Ballet Theatre, and Ksenia Ryzhkova and Dmitry Sobolevsky of the Sevastopol State Opera and Ballet Theatre.

Combining exquisite technique, expressive storytelling and the rich tradition of Russian ballet, Magic of Russian Ballet promises an enchanting evening for ballet lovers and newcomers alike, showcasing the artistry that has made Russian ballet admired across the world.

Gala Showcase Programme:

1. Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky
   Pas de deux from the ballet The Nutcracker
   Choreography by Vasily Vainonen
   Performed by Elena Svinko and Ruslan Stenyushkin, prize winners of international competitions and principal dancers of the Mariinsky Theatre.
2. Adolphe Adam
   Pas de deux from the ballet Giselle
   Choreography by Jean Coralli, Jules Perrot and Marius Petipa
   Performed by Honoured Artist of the Russian Federation Yuri Kudryavtsev and Anna Kudryavtseva, prize winner of international competitions (Krasnoyarsk State Opera and Ballet Theatre).
3. Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky
   Princess Florine’s Variation from the ballet The Sleeping Beauty
   Choreography by Marius Petipa
   Performed by Ekaterina Razgovorova.
4. Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky
   Pas de deux from the ballet The Sleeping Beauty
   Choreography by Marius Petipa
   Performed by Alexey Sobolevsky and Kseniya Ryzhkova.
5. Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky
   Dance of the Four Little Swans from the ballet Swan Lake
   Performed by soloists of the Moscow Classical Ballet: Alexandra Koksharova, Viktoria Laskina, Ekaterina Razgovorova, and Ekaterina Karpukhova.
6. Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky
   Black Swan Pas de Deux from the ballet Swan Lake
   Choreography by Marius Petipa
   Performed by Honoured Artist of the Russian Federation Yuri Kudryavtsev and Anna Kudryavtseva, prize winner of international competitions.
7. Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky
   Russian Dance from the ballet Swan Lake
   Performed by Alexandra Koksharova.
8. Camille Saint-Saëns
   The Dying Swan
   Choreography by Michel Fokine
   Performed by Kseniya Ryzhkova, soloist of the Sevastopol State Opera and Ballet Theatre.
9. Boris Asafyev
   Pas de deux from the ballet The Flames of Paris
   Choreography by Vasily Vainonen
   Performed by Bolshoi Theatre soloists Akib Anvar and Ulyana Moksheva.
10. Ludwig Minkus
    Grand Pas de Deux from the ballet Don Quixote
    Performed by Elena Svinko and Ruslan Stenyushkin, principal dancers of the Mariinsky Theatre.
    Inserted Variations: Ekaterina Razgovorova and Viktoria Laskina

With the participation of:

Soloists of the Bolshoi Theatre, international competition laureates

Sofia Maimula, Ivan Sorokin, Ulyana Moksheva and Akib Anvar

Soloists of the Krasnoyarsk State Opera and Ballet Theatre, international competition laureates

Anna Kudryavtseva and Yuri Kudryavtsev

Soloists of the Sevastopol State Opera and Ballet Theatre, international competition laureates

Ksenia Ryzhkova and Dmitry Sobolevsky