num_pages: 104
description: This is the first book about the Ballet School of the Bolshoi Theatre in Moscow. Its authors, Yelena Bocharnikova, the school's principal, and Mikhail Gabovich, art director, graduated from the school in the twenties and after successful careers on the Bolshoi Theatre stage returned to their alma mater to train new generations of ballet dancers. Yelena Bocharnikova appeared as soloist in character parts. An inquisitive mind and unflagging interest in her art prompted her to receive a higher theatrical education. She completed her theses on the history and aesthetics of ballet and was an active instructor. People's Artiste of the R.S.F.S.R. Mikhail Gabovich was closely associated with Soviet for thirty years he danced on the Bolshoi stage and it would be hard to name a leading part in the classical repertoire in which he did not appear. He created a gallery of most varied characters, such as Albert in Giselle, Waclaw in The Fountain of Bakhchisarai, Prince in Cinderella, and Mato in Salammbo. The mention of his name evokes the image of Juliet's passionate lover Romeo. Gabovich's achievements as an actor, his writings and pedagogic activities are an important contribution to Soviet Ballet
language: English
title: Ballet School Of The Bolshoi Theatre
titlecomplete: Ballet School Of The Bolshoi Theatre
ratings_count: 2
publisher: Athena University Press