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This creative workshop is designed to provide children with an engaging and hands-on artistic experience during the August school holidays. The programme combines painting and crafts in a structured and fun environment.

Through guided activities, children will have the opportunity to experiment with different artistic mediums while developing creativity, confidence, and teamwork skills. The workshop will be facilitated in a supportive and interactive atmosphere, allowing children to learn new techniques while enjoying a social holiday activity.

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

For this edition, RAS NININ is invited to celebrate KAYA through his most iconic songs, in a live, sincere reinterpretation carried by the energy of seggae. Presented at the Caudan Arts Centre, RAS NININ FET KAYA aims to create a moment of gathering, memory and vibration — a space where KAYA’s songs are not frozen in the past, but return to the stage as living words, performed, felt and shared again.

The 25 July concert opens a path that continues to 10 August, KAYA’s birthday (KAYA DAY, exhibition at the Caudan Arts Centre). FET KAYA is part of ZILANZIL 2026, KOMKIFO’s cultural-circulation programme between Réunion and Mauritius. Two islands, one shared memory, a seggae that crosses the ocean.

For the first time in Mauritius, internationally acclaimed Brazilian singer Pipa Brasey takes the stage at the Caudan Arts Centre for an exceptional evening of Bossa Nova and Brazilian jazz.

 

With more than three decades dedicated to music, Pipa Brasey has built an international career spanning Brazil, Europe and beyond. Recognised as one of Europe’s leading interpreters of samba and bossa nova, she has performed in prestigious venues across Brazil, Switzerland, France, Italy, Spain and the United Kingdom. Her remarkable career includes becoming the first Brazilian female singer to record at the legendary Abbey Road Studios, as well as serving as a Cultural Ambassador of Brazilian Culture in Europe.

 

Deeply connected to the spirit of Rio Carnival, Pipa has also performed with some of Brazil’s most celebrated samba schools, bringing the energy and authenticity of Brazilian culture to audiences around the world.

 

Accompanied by some of Mauritius’ finest musicians and special guests including Yvette Dantier et Kenny Leonore, Pipa Brasey invites audiences on a vibrant musical journey through timeless classics and contemporary Brazilian rhythms. A celebration of elegance, emotion and irresistible groove, this concert promises an unforgettable immersion into the heart of Brazil.

Mukesh, born in 1923, was a singer in a class of his own, known for his soulful and melodious songs and unique singing style. The legacy of Mukesh is evergreen and everlasting.

 

Mukhtar Shah will perform the timeless melodies of the legendary singer and music lovers will be treated with unforgettable masterpieces of Indian cinema of the 50s, 60s and 70s.

 

Our reputed Mauritian co-singers Varsharanee Bissessur and Vishal Mungroo will sing alongside Mukhtar Shah, accompanied by our finest musicians, under the musical direction of Vijay Munisamy.

 

A concert not to be missed !

Born To Dance celebrates the transformative power of dance through a blend of Ballet, Bollywood, Bharatanatyam, Belly Dance, Contemporary, K-Pop and Commercial styles. Featuring children, teens and adults, the production explores perseverance, identity and belonging through a moving theatrical experience.

 

Names & biographies of artists:

Rosy – Founder and Creative Director of Rosy Dance Rythm, professional dancer, choreographer and internationally certified dance teacher based in Mauritius. Featuring Rosy Dance Rythm students, instructors and guest performers.