World Ballet Stars
Sunday, 11 of June 2023
Théâtre du Léman, Geneva
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WORLD BALLET STARS

Gala with the principal dancers of the Paris Opera, the Royal Ballet of London, the Staatsballet in Berlin, the Bavarian State Ballet and the Hungarian State Opera.
This is the 8th edition of project «World Ballet Stars» by Geneva Dance Events Association aiming at bringing the most extraordinary world ballet stars to Switzerland.
So, we will delight our public with the program containing both iconic classics: «The Sleeping beauty», «Romeo and Juliet», «Don Quixote», «Manon», «Flames of Paris», «The Talisman», «Grand Pas Classique».
11 Ballet Stars from 5 legendary Theatres in a stunning new program!
Not to be missed!
* Full program will be announced soon

STARS

Hugo Marchand

Principal of the Paris Opera

COMPETITIONS | AWARDS

• 2007 — After winning the First Prize at the CNR (national conservatory) in Nantes, he enters the Paris Opera Ballet School.
• 2011 — He joins the Paris Opera Corps de ballet.
• 2014 — Promoted to «Coryphée». Bronze medal at the Varna International Dance competition.
• 2015 — Promoted to «Sujet». Cercle Carpeaux Prize. AROP Dance Prize. Nominated for the Benois de la Danse Prize.
• 2016 — Promoted to «Premier danseur».
• 2017 — Benois de la Danse Prize, «Best dancer» category.
• 2018 — Forbes 30 Under 30 Europe: Arts & Culture.

OTHER ACHIEVEMENTS

• Following a performance of La Sylphide in which he perfoms the role of James on the stage of the Bunka Kaikan in Tokyo (Japan) on March 3rd 2017, he is named «Étoile».
• As part of the Paris Opera Ballet’s official tours, he has performed in Spain (Madrid/ 2019), the United States (New York/ 2017), Japan (Tokyo/ 2017 and 2020).
Hugo Marchand Hugo Marchand Hugo Marchand

Dorothée Gilbert

Principal of the Paris Opera

COMPETITIONS | AWARDS

• 2003 — AROP Dance Prize.
• 2004 — Prix du Cercle Carpeaux.
• 2005 — Promoted to «Première danseuse».
• 2006 — Leonide Massine award (Positano/Italie) and the Ballet 2000 award (Cannes).
• 2022 — Best choreographic performer award from the Syndicat professionnel de la Critique Théâtre, Musique et Danse.

OTHER ACHIEVEMENTS

• Dorothée Gilbert was named Chevalier de l’ordre des Arts et des Lettres.
• Dorothée Gilbert is made an «Étoile» on November 19th 2007, following a performance of The Nutcracker (Nureyev) in which she dances the role of Clara for the first time.
• As part of the Paris Opera Ballet’s official tours, Dorothée Gilbert has performed in Australia (Brisbane), the United States (San Francisco, Los Angeles), Brazil (Rio de Janeiro, São Paulo, Brasilia), China (Beijing, Shanghai), Russia (Moscow, Novosibirsk), Japan and elsewhere. (Tokyo), Spain (Madrid) and the United Arab Emirates (Abu Dhabi).
Dorothée Gilbert Dorothée Gilbert Dorothée Gilbert

Daniil Simkin

Principal dancer at the Staatsballett (Berlin State Theater)

COMPETITIONS | AWARDS

• Gold medal at the International Jackson Competition in 2006
• Grand Prix at the International Ballet Competition in Helsinki in 2005
• Gold medal at the International Ballet Competition in Varna in 2004
• Prize «Mikhail Baryshnikov» 8th International Ballet Competition «Arabesque» Perm, Russia in 2004
• Gold medal at the 7th International Ballet Competition in Luxembourg
• Grand Prix at the International Ballet Competition in Vienna in 2004

OTHER ACHIEVEMENTS

• Organization of International Ballet Gala Events in Greece 2009 and Japan 2012
• 2015 Cooperation with Joyce Theatre New York for own contemporary production «INTENSIO» (USA and international Guest Performances)
• 2017 Production of a multi-disciplinary dance installation at the Guggenheim Museum New York
Daniil Simkin Daniil Simkin Daniil Simkin

Fumi Kaneko

Principal of the Royal Ballet in London

COMPETITIONS | AWARDS

• 2008 — Gold medal at the Varna International Ballet Competition
• 2009 — Silver medals at the Moscow International Ballet Competition
• 2010 — the USA International Ballet Competition.
Fumi Kaneko Fumi Kaneko Fumi Kaneko

Vadim Muntagirov

Principal of the Royal Ballet in London

COMPETITIONS | AWARDS

• 2006 — Prix de Lausanne Guest Artist
• 2011 — Outstanding Male Performance
• 2015 and 2018 — Best Male Dancer at the Critics' Circle National Dance Awards
• 2013 and 2018 — Benois de la danse Award
• 2021 — Dance Europe Outstanding Dancer Award
Vadim Muntagirov Vadim Muntagirov Vadim Muntagirov

Evelina Gudanova

Principal dancer at the Staatsbalett (Berlin State Theater)

COMPETITIONS | AWARDS

• 2006 — Finalist International Ballet Competition. Grasse, France
• 2009 — Best Dancer Award, Gold Medal Internazionale della Danza Spoleto, Italy
• 2010 — Participation USA International Ballet Competition
• 2011 — Finalist in International Ballet Competition Serge Lifar
• 2012 — Silver Medal Seoul International Ballet Competition
• 2013 — Special prize Beijing International Ballet Competition
• 2017 — Gold Medal and special prize Moscow International Ballet Competition

OTHER ACHIEVEMENTS

Participation in World Ballet Stars Galas all over the World: Italy, USA, Greece, Finland, Sweden, England, France, Spain, Russia, Belorussia, Ukraine, Slovakia, Lithuania, Estonia, South Korea, China, Japan, Brazil, Mexico and Iceland
Evelina Gudanova Evelina Gudanova Evelina Gudanova

Tatiana Melnik

Principal dancer of the Hungarian National Ballet

AWARDS

• International Ballet Competition, Moscow — 2nd prize (2013)
• International Ballet Competition 'Arabesque' - 3rd prize (2012)

ROLES

In 2006 she graduated from the Perm State Choreographic School. From 2006 to 2013 she worked at the Moscow State Regional Theater «Russian Ballet», under the direction of V. M. Gordeev. Since 2013 she has been a soloist with the Stanislavsky and Nemirovich-Danchenko Moscow Academic Musical Theatre. Laureate of the III Prize at the Arabesque International Competition of Ballet Dancers and Choreographers (2012) and the II Prize of the International Competition of Ballet Dancers and Choreographers in Moscow (2013). Since 2015 she has been the prima ballerina of the Hungarian National Ballet. Performs leading roles in Cinderella, La Bayadère, Giselle, The Nutcracker, Swan Lake, Sleeping Beauty and others.
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TRAILER

PROGRAM

«TALISMAN» Grand Pas de deux
Dancers: Inès Mcintosh and Antonio Casalinho
Choreography: M. Petipa
Music: L. Minkus


«SLEEPING BEAUTY» pas de deux
Dancer: Tatiana Melnik and Dmitry Timofeev
Choreography: M. Petipa
Music: P.I. Tchaikovsky


«MANON»
Dancers: Dorothée Gilbert and Hugo Marchand
Choreography: K. MacMillan
Music: J. Massenet


«GRAND PAS CLASSIQUE»
Dancers: Fumi Kaneko and Vadim Muntagirov
Choreography: V. Gsovsky
Music: D. Auber


* Cast and program could be modified

INFORMATION ABOUT TICKETS

SPECIAL OFFERS

EARLY BIRDS

Tickets bought before January 30th get 10% discount.

VIP

Indulge yourself or reward your clients and employees with a special experience: The package includes invitation to the welcome drink at the VIP zone before the show and premium seats for the performance at the Théâtre du Léman.

Price CHF 249

For corporate offers, please, contact organizers at +41 (0)78 664 24 58 or v.ippolitov@genevadanceevents.com

Number of the packages is limited

CHILDREN

One of the key goals of Geneva Dance Events is to inspire and grow local young dance talents, thus we actively work with ballet schools all over Switzerland, as well as encourage young audience to enjoy great productions by developing special offers for children.

You can get a 50% off discount on a ticket for a child under 12 years old.

STUDENTS, AI AND AVS

Students and AVS can benefit from 30% discount (valid with the document).

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About Us

Geneva Dance Events, a non-profit association founded by Vladimir Ippolitov in 2015, is aimed to develop and promote the art of ballet for contemporary audiences. Geneva Dance Events sets its mission as to share with an international audience its passion for classical and contemporary ballet, performed by the best dancers from world-famous theatres such as Mariinsky Theatre in Saint-Petersburg, Bolshoi Theatre in Moscow, Royal Ballet in London, Dutch National Ballet in Amsterdam, Paris Opera, Vienna State Opera, Royal Ballet of Flanders, Grand Théâtre de Genève.

The association is dedicated to inspiring and promoting young dancing talents locally as well as fostering the development of ballet worldwide. Geneva Dance Events supports ballet and dancers around the world and as such part of the benefits obtained from ticket sales for its shows is donated to the artists in developing countries.




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