Daniela Dimova, artistic director of Varna International Ballet, shares her thoughts ahead of Swan Lake and The Nutcracker at the Hexagon in February
Founded in 1947 and renowned for their award-winning soloists and magnificent corps de ballet, the Varna International Ballet team have been delighting audiences for decades at home in Bulgaria and aboard with quality performances.
Led by artistic director Daniela Dimova, with music director and chief conductor Peter Tuleshkov, Varna International Ballet presents much-loved classics to charm audiences who are new to ballet and balletomanes alike.
“Ballet is a universe where roles constantly change,” Daniela tells us. “Without an audience, a ballet performance cannot take place. The audience with their applause feed the artists with positive energy, which gives strength for new achievements.
“Varna International Ballet is a troupe that is young, energetic and have lots of performing experience, with a long history. Sixty years ago, the world’s first international ballet competition was held in Varna, which immediately made this city one of the ballet capitals of the world.
“The National Opera and Ballet Theatre in Varna has been trying to keep the ballet bar high. Thanks to Bulgaria now being within the European Union, it is possible to invite talented dancers from all over the world more actively, and nowadays the company includes dancers from 10 counties.
“Today Varna International Ballet is one of the most active and creative European companies, with seven ballet premieres in the last year. All three productions the company is bringing to the UK (Swan Lake, Romeo & Juliet and The Nutcracker) are audience favourites and all three of them have a special place in my heart.”
Shakespeare’s tale of primal passion and timeless tragedy Romeo and Juliet is set to Prokofiev’s soaring score, with emotionally charged choreography by Sergey Bobrov and Bakhytzhan Smagulov that befits the world’s greatest love story. From the grandeur of the masked ball to the intimacy of the lovers’ balcony, this story of duels, bitter family feuds and love that cannot be is unmissable.
“Prokofiev’s Romeo & Juliet has a powerful music score and original choreography,” adds Daniela. “We follow activity and new productions of ballet companies worldwide with great interest. We are thrilled to be bringing our highly talented company of dancers and musicians back to the UK. We can’t wait to perform for the British audiences again and to bring these magical ballets to life on stage.”
The Nutcracker is on at 2.30pm & 5pm on 2nd February, and Swan Lake 7.30pm on the 3rd. Book your tickets for this & more at What’s On at The Hexagon | What’s On Reading
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