On November 7, the Krasnoyarsk Opera and Ballet Theatre hosted press conference about the opening of the IV International Forum "Ballet XXI Century", dedicated to the 125th anniversary of the birth of Sergei Prokofiev.

"Ballet XXI Century" The press conference was attended by well-known figures of domestic and foreign ballet, as well as honorary guests of the forum: choreographer, ex-director of the Paris Opera Ballet Brigitte Lefevre (France), artistic director of the Moscow regional state theatre "Russian Ballet", people's Artist of USSR Vyacheslav Gordeyev, general director of the International Federation of ballet competitions, honoured worker of Russia Sergei Usanov, artistic director of the Krasnoyarsk state opera and ballet theatre, honored artist of Russia Sergey Bobrov, teacher, artistic director of Boston ballet Mikko Nissinen (USA), director and teacher of the department of direction and skill actor of musical theatre at the Russian University of Theatre Arts (GITIS) Andrejs Zagars (Latvia), director of the International ballet competition in Spoleto Paolo Boncompagni (Italy), advisor to the governor of the Moscow region for cultural affairs Narmin Shiraliyeva and director of the Krasnoyarsk state opera and ballet Svetlana Guzy.

The meeting participants noted the high level of the event and expressed the hope that light up new names of future stars of world ballet on the stage of Krasnoyarsk.

"I am happy that I came to the forum, it is honor for me and I'm looking forward to the competition performances, - said Brigitte Lefevre. - Each of us, guests come here to celebrate the ballet art here, in Krasnoyarsk. Ballet - is the art of love and peace, but above all it is the international art. "

With all the variety of activities included in the program of the forum, the central event - it is the International Ballet Competition "Grand Prix of Siberia". According to Sergei Usanov, this competition surely gaining acceptance in the professional world. This year creative competition will bring together 37 young ballet dancers from Russia, Germany, Italy, Japan, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan and Ukraine.

"I'm glad to be back in Krasnoyarsk, the competition" Grand Prix of Siberia "- is one of the main events in the field of ballet, who have gathered here the best and most worthy - said Vyacheslav Gordeev. - I'm the third time attending this competition, and I really like its atmosphere. I see great interest not only to participants, but, best of all, the audience that comes to views of the stages. "

Recall, IV International Forum "Ballet XXI Century" will be held in the Krasnoyarsk Opera and Ballet Theatre until November 12. In its program, the performances, gala concerts, exhibitions, film screenings, lectures, meetings, round tables with participation of guests of the Forum and more. There is more information on the website of the theatre.