On November 28 the master class of the leading soloist of Bolshoi Ballet – Kristina Kretova took place! After the master class, a very hearty and warm creative meeting was conducted at the principal hall of the Ballet Center: Kristina told about her way from the student of the Moscow State Academy of Choreography (MSACh) to the leading soloist of Bolshoi Ballet.

It will be an interesting and insightful class, which we recommend to visit to all our students. Kristina performed at the scenes of Ekaterinburg Opera and Ballet Theatre, Mikhailovsky Theatre in Saint Petersburg, participated in a series of large festivals, she is a permanent participant of the project “Russian Seasons XXI Century”, and a juror in the most popular TV shows “Dance on TNT”, “You are super! Dance” and in others. After the class, you may visit a creative meeting and autograph session! BEGINNING AT 13.00! YOU SHALL BE PRERECORDED BY THE BALLET CENTRE’S ADMINISTRATOR OR YOU MAY CALL AT [...]

The International Ballet Center congratulates the students of Elena Kotyolkina: Anastasia Zotova and Zlata Linova with an excellent performance at the International choreographic festival-competition “Apprentice”. Our students became Laureates of the III degree. At the competition, Zlata performed a variation of The Fairies of Generosity from the Sleeping Beauty ballet and a variation from La Fille mal gardée ballet, and Anastasia performed the Spanish dance from The Nutcracker ballet. We wish great success to our splendid team, and we wish Zlata and Anastasia to perform excellently at the future competitions!

According to the Moscow Mayor’s order, the doors of the International Ballet Center will be closed from October 28 to November 7. The ballet classes are transferred to online space for a week, you will be able to dance in any room of the terrestrial globe. You may be recorded for online classes and obtain the details with the help of the Center’s administrators or by calling at +7(985)143-11-55; +7 (985)138-84-25. The subscriptions will be extended for the period of lockdown. Train yourself, remain healthy, we are awaiting everyone at the Center’s ballet classes on November 8. All the studies [...]

International Ballet Center congratulates teachers on Teacher's Day! Thank you for your knowledge and experience you share with students and help them learn new things, grow spiritually and improve physically. Your care and kindness give students strength to go towards their cherished goal, and the love for art that you pass on to young artists will forever remain warm memories in their hearts. We wish you to seek inspiration in your students and expand the magical world of high art.

Congratulations to our student Varvara Tikhomirova and her teacher Tatyana Slesarenko with an excellent performance at the international festival-competition "Big City Lights". Varvara performed a variation of The Fairies of Tenderness from the Sleeping Beauty ballet and became a Laureate of the II degree. We wish our student beautiful victories and remain as charming as her heroine.

The International Ballet Center congratulates schoolchildren, students, teachers and parents on the start of the new academic year! We wish our charming prisoners of Terpsichore to move only forward with graceful ballet ease in their studies and ballet, so that in the new ballet season, success accompany you in every initiative, and a wonderful muse always be on your side. Happy Knowledge Day, our beloved students!

The International Ballet Center filmed Sabrina's video "Primadonna" (Diva) with the participation of: Bolshoi Theater soloist Irina Semirechenskaya, ballerina of the Stanislavsky and Nemirovich-Danchenko Musical Theater Adel Nazyrova, ballerina Anastasia Teplinskaya, ballerina Marina Okuneva, ballerina Darya Kremieta, ballerinas Alena Gladkova.

Today the International Ballet Center celebrates its birthday. Four years ago, Mayor Sergei Sobyanin opened one of the most beautiful ballet schools in Moscow. Over the years, Nikolai Tsiskaridze, Evgenia Obraztsova, Diana Vishneva, Sergei Polunin, Lyudmila Konovalova, Irina Varfolomeeva, Denis Rodkin, Artyom Ovcharenko, Julian McKay, Anastasia Thompson and students of the Moscow State Academy of Arts held their creative meetings, filming and rehearsals within the walls of the Center. In our halls, master classes were held and masterpieces were shot by such photographers as Daryan Volkova, Alexander Yakovlev, Daria Chenikova, Ksenia Zasetskaya and others. But our talented students, pupils and [...]

On May 29, the traditional spring concert of the International Ballet Center students was held at the ICFC under the leadership of Lyudmila Ryumina. It was attended by the smallest students of the IBC (3-4 years old), middle school students, an adult group, teachers, invited professionals. The abundance of solo numbers was a distinctive feature of the concert. During the pandemic, students not only did not stop their studies under the strict attention of the teaching staff of the Center but learned complex ballet variations and increased the level of dance training. The program of the evening included performances from [...]

Congratulations to our students and teacher Tatyana Slesarenko on winning the choreographic art festival-competition. The winners are: Eva Suvorova (4 years old), performing a variation of "Fairies"; Livia Sprogis (5 years old), Milana Komina (5 years old) and Varvara Tikhomirova (6 years old) performed classical dance. We wish our girls and teacher further success in the competitions!

After months of hard training, an exciting moment comes for most of the students of the International Ballet Center when it's time to get up on pointe shoes or "on toes", as professional dancers say. Each ballerina prepares ballet shoes for a lesson or performance by herself, adjusting them to the characteristics of her foot: its fullness, instep, etc. - but most importantly, she sews ribbons to her new pointe shoes. In the new IBC video, the teacher Victoria Nazarenko will show you how to properly sew ribbons and elastic to pointe shoes so that they hold tightly and beautifully. [...]

The Bolshoi Theater prima ballerina Evgenia Obraztsova visited the International Ballet Center.

Who can Ada become when she grows up? What will the girl's fate be if each of us is indifferent today? This short art video is a dream that we can play out all together! Baby Ada Keshishyants has a rare genetic disease - type 1 spinal muscular atrophy (SMA). Babies with this diagnosis die in agony and do not live to see their 1st and 2nd birthday ... Until recently, the disease was considered fatal, but today one injection of Zolgensma can completely cure it. The only problem is its extreme cost. This is the most expensive drug in [...]

International Ballet Center congratulates all students, parents, teachers with the beginning of the academic year!

Dear visitors! Staying at the International Ballet Center is possible only with masks and gloves. Please note that for your safety and the safety of students, visiting the pavilion is possible only by prior agreement with the administrators in order to avoid crowding. We apologize for any inconvenience caused. Best regards, IBC Administration.

The International Ballet Center continues enrollment in groups for the new academic year in directions: choreography classical dance rhythmic gymnastics ballet for adults acting skills The International Ballet Center constantly hosts master classes, lectures and concerts, where students perform together with the stars of the world ballet. Spacious and incredibly beautiful halls are a small and pleasant bonus to ballet classes. Detailed information can be obtained from the administrators of the Center by phone: +7(985) 143-11-55 +7(985) 138-84-25

International Ballet Center congratulates all artists and fans of great art on the International Dance Day!

Dear pupils! From 28 March to 12 April with the purpose of struggle with spreading of COVID-19 according to the decree of the President of Russia V.V. Putin from the emergency speech, International Ballet Center suspends its work and and go to the unplanned holidays. All the subscriptions are automatically frozen. You should not call us or come to the Center. We are waiting for you on 13 April! P.S.: Keep distance, wash your hands and do not leave your home without a reason. We wish you health, beauty and all the kind things. We love you!

The friend of the International Ballet Center and the soloist of the Bolshoi Theatre Anastasiya Meskova told about all the special things of the dance to the young broadcaster Zhuzha. Then the ballet dancer gave to the heroine a master class.

The pupils of the International Ballet Center visited the exhibition “Ulanova”, which is presented in Bakhrushin Museum up to 17 May. The exhibition demonstrates the unique scenic costumes, theatrical accessories, rare photos and video. The legendary ballet dancer is shown in the images of Giselle, Maria, Tao Hao, Juliette, Odetta and beautiful Swan. Also the exnibition presents the jewelry, the wears, the bags and the shoes of the ballet dancer from «Christian Dior», «Gucci», Salvatore Ferragamo, «Guy Laroche», «Bruno Magli».

The International Ballet Center congratulates the pupil Daria Gurianova and the tutor Tatyana Slesarenko on successful performance at the 4th  Moscow Choreographic Competition Festival «Sotsvetiye gathers the friends». In the nomination “classic dance” Daria became the Prize winner of II degree.

From 30.12.2019 to 08.01.2020 The International Ballet Center will be on New Year holidays.  The lessons will start on 09.01.

The children’s laughs, splendid smiles, mischievous twinkle in the eyes and professional successes – here is a real magic and present for all the parents and tutors of the International Ballet Center. On the Christmas Eve on 25 December on the scene of the friendly to the IBC Folklore Center named after L. Ryumina the third reporting concert took place, performed by the pupils of all the age categories of the IBC. It was especially for the New Year concert that the new difficult items were prepared and learned, many pupils performed the sole variations. The professional ballet dancers came [...]

On 25 December a festive concert of the pupils of the International Ballet Center “New Year Concert. Children’s New Year Party” will take place. The young ballet dancers prepared an unforgettable New Year fairy tale especially for the guests. We invite the parents, the relatives, all the friends of the Center and the ballet lovers to our festive spectacle. The concert will be at the Moscow Cultural Folklore Center guided by L. Ryumina on 25 December at 18:00. Address: 9, Barklaya St. You may by the tickets from the administrators of the International Ballet Center. P.S.: Special offer for the [...]

On 17 December a grandiose festive concert Christmas ballet-gala took place on one of the most prestigious Moscow scenes – in Kremlin, which gathered all the world ballet stars. The celebration was consecrated to the great Russian ballet dancer Ekaterina Maksimova. The most famous ballet dancers came to pay respect to the Prima: Roberto Bolle, Polina Semionova, Ivan Zaitsev, Natalia Somova, Georgi, Denis Rodkin, Artemy Belyakov, Evgeniya Obraztsova, Ekaterina Krysanova, Ivan Vasiliev, Kristina Kretova, Vladislav Lantratov, Nina Kaptsova, Anna Turazashvili and Daria Bochkova. They performed the signature parts of Ekaterina Maksimova on the scene of the State Kremlin Palace: “Anyuta”, [...]

On Saturday, December 8, this year’s first open lesson was held at the International Ballet Center. Elena Kaburneeva's group “Ballet for Adults” showed the public a concert class, which was attended by relatives, friends and admirers of high art. This month, the IBC will hold a series of open lessons in which students of all ages can show their achievements. Stay tuned for more and follow the schedule!

Lessons on Mondays at 11.00 at 12.00 Instructor Daria Vorokhobko. To whom: for everyone who is 14 and older, it is useful for professional dancers, ballet dancers, i.e. the persons of which the body permanently suffers the overloads and for the persons which moves a little due to their activity and wants to return harmony to their body without exposing it to the trauma danger. About the direction. Pilates – represents a series of exercise purposed to increase the strength of the body, to develop the muscles, to improve the body posture, balance and coordination. Each exercise shall be made [...]

On 8 December the International Choreographic Festival and Competition “Podmasteriye” will be conducted in Moscow. The International Ballet Center will present its young pupils in the Classic Dance nomination: — Anastasiya Zotova ”Variation of Fairy Kroshka”; — Taisiya Agishevskaya “Variation of Fairy Kanareika”; — Sofia Linova “Variation of Aurora from the II Act”; — Elena Kochetova “Variation from Pas de Trois”»; — Varvara Novichikhina “Variation of Giselle from the I Act”; The school tutor – Elena Kotelkina. We wish to the girls success and luck in the forthcoming competition.

Festive program “Christmas Ballet Gale” will be dedicated to the distinguish Russian ballet dancer Ekaterina Maksimova On 17 December a festive concert “Christmas Ballet Gala” will be conducted on the scene of the State Kremlin Palace supported by the International Ballet Center. One scene will unite the world ballet stars, which are soloists in the best theaters of the planet: Roberto Bolle (La Scala, American Ballet Theater), Lucia Lacarra (Bavarian State Opera Ballet), Polina Semionova (Berlin State Opera), Matthew Golding (Dutch National Ballet), Ivan Zaitsev (Mikhailovsky Theatre), Natalia Somova and Georgi Smilevski (Stanislavsky and Nemirovich-Danchenko Moscow Music Theater) and the [...]

We thank you for the knowledge, which helps to the pupils to grow, top perfect themselves and to go towards to their dream. Your patience, care and kindness will always remain as a warm souvenir in the children’s hearts. We wish you to continue discovering the pupils’ potential and opening for them a surprising world of the high art.

Beginning from October the following groups begin to work at the International Ballet Center: In rhythmic gymnastics In acting technique You may register into the groups and to find more information at the phones: +7(985)143-11-55; +7(985) 138-84-25.

The star of the world ballet Diana Vishneva conducts the final rehearsals of the revolution show “Dreams of the Sleeping Beauty” at the International Ballet Center. The innovative production of Edvard Klug represents a synthesis of the digital art, modern dance and the leading technologies. The Moscow spectators will know a history of the Sleeping Beauty, which is not told on 20 September in Crocus City Hall. You may buy the tickets to the revolution show in the box officers of the Crocus City Hall.

On December 22, students of the International Ballet Center impressed the guests with a Christmas performance. The festive show took place on the big stage of the Moscow Drama Theater "Modern". The holiday began with the performance of young artists of the International Ballet Center, the smallest participant was 2.5 years old. Guests were shown solo and group parts from the classical and folk-stage repertoire. In addition to these numbers, our students, together with renowned ballet dancers, showed the Fragment of the stunning Swan Lake ballet to the music of P.I. Tchaikovsky.

On December 22, the students of the International Ballet Center presented the guests with a “New Year's Concert. Christmas tree". The festive performance took place on the big stage of the Moscow Drama Theater "Modern". The celebration began with a performance by young dancers of the International Ballet Center, the smallest of whom was 2.5 years old. The guests were presented with solo and group parts from the classical and folk-stage repertoire. In addition to the performances, our students, together with eminent ballet dancers, showed a Fragment of the stunning ballet Swan Lake to music by P.I. Tchaikovsky.

On December 22 at 18:00 on the big stage of the Moscow Drama Theater "Modern" the students of the International Ballet Center will arrange a real holiday - "New Year's Concert. Christmas tree". Groups of all ages will show fabulous performances that have been specially prepared for the guests of the evening. The program of the New Year's concert also includes performances of already recognized ballet stars, professionals in their field. We invite all art lovers and friends of the Center to visit our New Year ballet festival! Date and time: December 22, 18:00 Place: Theater "Modern" Cost: 800-200 rubles, [...]

On Saturday, December 8, the first open lesson of this year was held at the International Ballet Center. Elena Kaburneeva's group "Ballet for Adults" demonstrated to the public a class-concert, which was attended by relatives, friends and admirers of high art. This month, the IBC will host a series of open lessons for students of all ages to demonstrate their accomplishments.  Keep track of the schedule!

On Sunday, November 25, a master class was held at our center by the Prima ballerina of the Vienna State Opera, Lyudmila Konovalova. Participants of different ages and level of training managed to get acquainted with secrets of ballet mastery. At the end of the master class, Lyudmila Konovalova held a creative meeting with the guests of the Center. Prima ballerina answered questions from students about the creative path, career and features of the ballet craft. At the end of the evening a photo and autograph session was organized. We want to thank Lyudmila Konovalova for the magnificent master class [...]

The International Ballet Centre provides a unique opportunity to attend a workshop of the Prima Ballerina of Vienna State Opera Lyudmila Konovalova. Lyudmila Konovalova graduated from Moscow State Academy of Choreography. She began her career as a soloist in the troupe of Moscow State Theatre “Russian Ballet”. In 2007 she received an invitation to perform at Staatsballett Berlin, where for three years she performed the main roles in ballets “The Sleeping Beauty”, “Swan Lake” and “The Nutcracker”, “Scheherazade”, “Sylvia” and others. Since 2010, Lyudmila Konovalova has joined the troupe of Vienna State Ballet in the status of Prima ballerina. On [...]

On February 12-13, 2019, at the State Kremlin Palace, spectators will enjoy the “Ball of Fairy Tales” with the participation of the world ballet stars. “Ball of Fairy Tales” is a unique dance program, filigree performance of complex but vivid choreography, stunning decorations and costumes, as well as exciting music by famous composers. Tickets can be purchased at the International Ballet Centre. Telephones: +7(985) 138-84-25 +7(985) 143-11-55

The International Ballet Center congratulates one of our talented students, the beautiful swan Varvara Novichikhina, with her successful performance in the festival competition “I Can”. We would also like to thank the wonderful teacher Elena Kotelkina for the staging of the number and all-round support. We are proud of you and wish you continued success!

Do you want to experience your body in a new way? Learn to express emotions in one bright, expressive movement? Try our new direction "Jazz Dance"! Jazz is an energetic and expressive dance. Classes can be started at any age. In a jazz class, work begins with a warm-up, followed by exercises that develop a sense of rhythm. The lesson is built from simple to complex. Part of the time is devoted to practicing "isolated movements", that is, movements performed by individual parts of the body. The lesson ends with the performance of the learned dance combination or improvisation. Regular [...]

Dear residents! In order to ensure the safety of road users, optimize travel conditions and streamline parking on the territory of VDNKh, it is necessary to: — exclude parking of cars in the zones of action of prohibiting road signs 3.27 - "no stopping", as well as in other areas of the VDNKh territory in accordance with the attached diagram (see attachment), outside the established parking zones, as well as on lawns, sidewalks and other areas intended for pedestrian traffic; — strictly observe the speed limit established for the territory (20 km/h), as well as the requirements of permanent and [...]

On August 18 at 16:00 in the lecture hall of the "Worker and Kolkhoz Woman" pavilion, artist, teacher, choreographer, Honored Artist of the RSFSR Yuri Vetrov will hold a lecture organized jointly with the International Ballet Center. The second lecture from the cycle "History of Ballet" will be devoted to the art of dramatic reincarnation. Choreodrama is a drama ballet, which became the main genre of ballet theater in the period of the 30-50s of the XX century. We will talk about famous choreographers and performers of the past, such as Rostislav Zakharov, Leonid Lavrovsky, Galina Ulanova, Alexey Ermolaev, Maya [...]

International Ballet Centre keeps creating festive mood. On 23rd of December International Ballet Centre became a fairy tale world full of surprises, magic and gifts. Our young students performed in a New Year’s show as a present for parents and guests. For one day our Big hall turned into a magical world with toys coming alive and the prince saving his princess from an evil mouse. The evening’s programme was full surprises and presents for the smallest snowflakes.

On the 19th of December the State Kremlin Palace hosted a long-awaited new year event - Christmas Ballet Gala. This year the amazing show was lead by an honoured artist of Russian Federation, a star of international recognition, Ivan Vasilyev. Event organisators invited Ivan Vasilyev not only as a performer, but also as a choreographer. This is the first time Moscow audience has witnessed his ballet interpretation of Charles Dickens’ fairy tale story about greedy Scrooge. An absolute masterpiece of this show was the “Dance with Death” sequence, which lead the main hero to life through spiritual transformation. On the [...]

An official award ceremony for Moscow Restoration contest (commissioned by Moscow government) took place on 7th of December in Mossovet Theatre. This contest is carried out every year with increasing popularity among architects, renovators, builders and historians. The contest was founded in 2011, and more than 890 cultural heritage objects in Moscow have been renovated since. Among the awarded renovation projects were the Moscow Planetarium, the Triumphal Arch, former Zentrosoyuz building by Le Corbuzier, The Big Hall of Moscow Conservatory, former tenement buildings in Bolshaya Lyubanka, Church of Flor and Lavr and many others. According to the head of the [...]

The presented looks were created by masters of fashion and beginner designers alike. Russian show business stars changed clothes and tried out styles of different ballet stars. An extravagant calendar was thus created by Russian Silhouette Foundation. “Ballet is never out of fashion. We have 12 months and 12 leading designers, including Vyacheslav Zaytsev, who is going to be 80 soon. And his pupils”, - says the CEO of Russian Silhouette Tatiana Michalkova. Russian ballet was a starting point for Russian fashion development. Coco Chanel made costumes for Dyagilev’s famous Russian Seasons, and Pierre Cardin created outfits for Maya Plisetskaya. [...]

An official ceremony for Phoenix award took place on the 16th of November 2017 in Saint-Petersburg during International Culture Forum event. Russian Ministry of Culture and Agency for Use and Management of Cultural Heritage Sites in Russia distribute an honorary award to investors for preserving cultural heritage of Russia. The award is titled “Phoenix” and is distributed once every two years. International Ballet Centre received a winning nomination as the best completed project in use and adaptation of cultural heritage. We would like to thank from the bottom of our hearts all architects and renovators who helped us on this [...]

The staff and friends of International Ballet Centre proudly congratulate our CEO Elena Kaburneeva on graduating as Master of Business Administration (MBA)! You have proven with a personal example that professional knowledge has to accompany any labor, skill or talent. Such success is very rare in the world of ballet. After all, MBA is a symbol of an elevated position in business. We wish you many interesting projects, innovative thinking and new victories in life! Administration of International Ballet Centre

Children’s Model Summit is taking place in International Ballet Centre from 18 to 24 of September. This is a real celebration for children! During this memorable week the young models will receive a unique opportunity to learn secrets of acting and stage movement from star guests. Special master classes for adults and agents are also part of the programme. These events will provide insight and knowledge about model business. Read more on the summit’s official page: vk.com/modelsummit

The official opening of International Ballet Centre took place on the 5th of June 2017. The guests arrived in one of the most beautiful VDNH pavilions and were met by the Centre’s founder and CEO Elena Kaburneeva, as well as reporters and journalists. The pavilion offered its luxurious interior to the the guests, who enjoyed the company of famous ballet stars, live sax music, champagne and delicate aroma of hydrangeas and peonies. Among the main attractions were an exhibition of photos before and after renovation, a video of Bolshoi’s prima ballerina Anastasia Meskova (photos by star photographer Octavia Colt and [...]

1st of July has been a Welcome day for International Ballet Centre. More than 300 people have visited our Centre. Both children and their parents enjoyed the creative atmosphere, met the administration and the teaching staff. Welcome day featured interesting lectures about dancing space and working with disabled children. We opened our doors to the guided tours around pavilion 62, showing our future students the dancing halls, the classrooms, changing rooms, the library and the cafe. More than 150 people have signed up for our classes. During the Q&A session Elena Kaburneeva, the CEO of International Ballet Centre, told the [...]

From November 10 to 12, 2016 in Leipzig, an international exhibition on the restoration, preservation of monuments and rehabilitation of historical buildings, Denkmal, was held with the participation of creative, political figures and business representatives. As the most important business and information platform for the industry, the Denkmal project is carried out under the patronage of UNESCO and promotes activities for the preservation and use of historical monuments and the expansion of restoration resources in the field of preserving the culture of peoples. Within the framework of the exhibition, a thematic international scientific congress, various conferences, workshops, lectures, round tables, [...]

On December 16, 2016, on the stage of the State Kremlin Palace, supported by the International Ballet Centre, the Christmas gala concert of the world ballet stars “Christmas Ballet Gala” will take place. The director-producer and artistic administrator of the project is Honoured Artist of Russia Andris Liepa. This project has already become an annual Christmas ballet festival, a bright cultural event, a meeting place with world-class performers, a multifaceted mirror reflecting the creative interests and trends of the modern world ballet art. This evening, on the eve of the most magical night of the year, a unique cast of [...]

It was impossible to miss the creative evening of Svetlana Zakharova, who tells in some performances about the facets of Great Love. On the Historic Stage of the Bolshoi Theater, the Amore program included three one-act ballets: Francesca da Rimini staged by Yuri Posokhov, Until It Rained, staged and performed by Patrick de Bana, and a fantasy humoresque by Irish choreographer Marguerite Donlon Strokes through tails. We would like to note the ballet Francesca da Rimini about the tragic love story immortalized in Dante's Divine Comedy is truly divine. The fragility and beauty of Svetlana Zakharova's lines, the masculinity and [...]

The prima ballerina of Russian ballet Ulyana Lopatkina continued the series of evenings dedicated to the brilliant M.M. Plisetskaya. The International Ballet Center would like to express special gratitude to the Artistic Director of the program Irina Chistyakova for the invitation and for such a thoughtful choice of material. Today was a real feast for the eyes. The audience saw not just individual stories on stage, but a real diary in memory of Maya Plisetskaya. The first section was occupied by the one-act ballet “Carmen Suite". I never cease to be surprised by the unique subtleties and aesthetics of the [...]

In early March 2016, Elena Olegovna Kaburneeva, General Director of the International Ballet Center, for her contribution to the development of culture and support of social projects, was awarded an honorary diploma signed by Marina Vladimirovna Sirota, Chairman of the Commission on Historical and Cultural Heritage and Civil Society of the party's social platform " United Russia "in the State Duma. According to Elena, “such a distinctive mark from the state motivates us even more for further initiatives and confirms that we are moving in the right direction. And the success of the first events will strengthen the dialogue between [...]

On March 6, a gala concert in memory of the great Maya Mikhailovna Plisetskaya took place at the Colosseum Theater in London. This evening was conceived during the life of the "Russian swan", but became an epitaph. The artistic director of the project was Andris Liepa, the son of a dancer and one of the most prominent partners of M.M. Plisetskaya. General Director of the "International Ballet Center" Elena Kaburneeva talks about her impressions of the evening in memory of the legendary ballerina: “The hall of the Colosseum was overcrowded. London greeted leading performers from various ballet companies with a [...]

From 4 to 10 January 2016, children from the State Budgetary Institution of the Center for Social Assistance "Dialogue" listened to a magical story about the Nutcracker, Marie and the mysterious magician Drosselmeyer, and then saw their favorite characters on stage. After the performance, the spectators received sweet gifts and photographs with fairy-tale characters. According to the Director General of the IBC, Kaburneeva Elena Olegovna: “Aesthetic education, raising the spiritual and cultural level of children on the basis of their direct involvement in the creative process are one of the main tasks of the International Ballet Center. Therefore, participation in [...]

Why can't every day at New Year's be magical? Miracles continue at the amazing Nutcracker exhibition in pavilion 72 at VDNKh. Many children and their parents have already received their piece of Christmas happiness and sweet gifts, join us too! Revived toys, smiles of artists await little visitors every day until January 10. You can buy tickets, find out the details of the exhibition and the opening hours of the Christmas trees on the website of VDNKh and the organizers of the exhibition of the International Ballet Center.

There are dozens of stage versions of the main New Year's ballet - "The Nutcracker" by Pyotr Tchaikovsky, and at VDNKh they will present the story of another unrealized performance. The new version was ordered to choreographer Yuri Vetrov in 1995, but for a number of reasons the viewer never saw it. Details at: http://cult.mos.ru/events/shchelkunchik6/

On December 17, the opening ceremony of the Nutcracker Christmas exhibition took place in Pavilion 71 on the territory of VDNKh. After a full-fledged trip into the world of fairy tales, conducted by professional teachers who could interest the playful "princes" and "princesses", whose attention was more focused on the stand with toy sabers, drums and a rocking horse, the main organizers of the holiday, the general director " International Ballet Center "Elena Kaburneeva and People's Artist of the Russian Federation - Sergei Filin. Then the action itself began - the performance of the Bolshoi Theater artists in the mini-play [...]