Kiev Ballet
Tour: Between 17 and 31 December 2019
The Kiev Ballet or Kiev Modern Ballet was founded in 2006 by the multi-award winning choreographer Radu Poklitaru. Internationally, the company is appreciated for its original, surprising and distinctly modern choreographies, amazing dancers and compelling theatricality. Everywhere young and old are showing standing ovations and praising reviews fort his dynamic young dance ensemble. Poklitaru is one of the greatest modern choreographers outside Western Europe who shows that in addition to perfect classics, there is also high-quality modern dance of international class in cities like Kiev.
Nutcracker
Modern Ballet on the world famous ballet music (1892) by Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky Libretto based on a fairy tale by the German writer E.T.A. Hoffmann. The original choreography was by Marius Petipa and Lev Ivanov. With his choreography, Radu Poklitaru wants to show the fairytale but ofcourse in a surprising reinterpretation.
Music played from CD
Executed by the Kiev Ballet (32 employees)
Tour: Between 17 and 31 December 2019
A surprising, new version of the fairy tale about Clara who experiences an adventure with a nutcracker doll that turns into a prince. A beautiful Christmas story for young and old.
Carmen TV
Modern Ballet to the opera music by Georges Bizet in 4 acts from 1875 Choreography: Radu Poklitaru
Radu Poklitaru gives the story a contemporary interpretation against the background and atmosphere of 19th century Spain. From the beginning to the end an intriguing, dynamic and sensual performance.
Executed by the Kiev Ballet (32 employees).
Tour: Between 17 and 31 December 2019.
Music played from CD
Carmens almost acrobatic tours and the rouing energy of the group are heart catching – De Volkskrant
Bizet’s opera lends itself perfectly to making a ballet performance, as the Kiev Ballet company proved. The choreographer Radu Poklitaru makes his prima-ballerina a passionate Carmen. (…) She is challenging, sultry, sensual and suggestive. The corps de ballet with the other leading roles fits in seamlessly with that. – Weekblad Regio Oss
Kiev Ballet has been subsidized and promoted since 2017 as a Ukrainian state company and residential company of the city of Kiev. She has presented her works in Ukraine, Belarus, Latvia, Estonia, France, Thailand, Poland, Turkey, the Netherlands and Belgium..
Giselle
Modern Ballet in two acts to the music and story of Adolphe Adam from 1841.
Libretto, Choreography Radu Poklitaru
Decor design Andrey Zlobin
Costumes Anna Ipatyeva
Lighting design Elena Antochina
Choreographer Radu Poklitaru involves in this modern adaptation of the famous romantic ballet classic the experience of contemporary youth. Seduction, passion, disappointment, insecurity and love. A dynamic, colorful performance that also appeals to a young audience. Not a romantic setting in this classic story but a raw environment of a street youth struggling with future. A lot of spectacular dance.
Music played from CD
Performed by the Kiev Ballet (32 employees)
Tour: Between 17 and 31 December 2019
Swan Lake
Modern version of the famous ballet in 2 acts on Tsaykovsky’s unforgettable music from 1877. Choreography and Libretto from 2013 by Radu Poklitaru
The Swan Lake is perhaps the most romantic ballet piece ever. The new version of master choreographer Radu Poklitaru brings this beautiful story to the modern stage. Instead of the classic story, this version about the individual searching for self confidence and transforming From ugly duckling to strong swan.
A fascinating experience for young and old.
Executed by Kiev Ballet (32 employees)
Tour: Between 17 and 31 December 2019
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