World On Stage Dance Festival, Stamford, Connecticut, May 2009
"World On Stage" Dance Festival took place in Stamford, Connecticut on May 2, 2009 at the "Palace Theatre" (61 Atlantic Street, Stamford, Connecticut 06901). Dancers:
Valentina Kvasova,
Olga Chpitalnaia,
Ksenya Hentisz,
Sophia Panych,
Mikhail Nesterenko,
Andrei Kisselev,
Aleksey Klyuchnikov,
Alexey Maltsev,
Alexander Rudoy.
International dance competition "Superstars of Dance", NBC, 2009.
Cossack dancers of New York based ensemble Barynya were competing at the SUPERSTARS OF DANCE, international dance competition led by executive producers Nigel Lythgoe and Simon Fuller (American Idol, So You Think You Can Dance). The show hosted by Michael Flatley (Lord of the Dance) and Susie Castillo, a former Miss USA, premiered on NBC network on January 4th and aired through January 26th, 2009. Dancers
Yaroslaw Dobriansky,
Vasiliy Myshletsov,
Ilia Streltsov,
Aleksey Klyuchnikov,
Danila Sherstobitov,
Alexey Maltsev,
Alexander Rudoy, and
Alex Sizov performed a
Cosssack dance routine choreographed by
Vitaly Verterich. Cossack costumes made by famous Russian folk costumes designer
Svetlana Gavrilova. Artistic Director of Barynya
Mikhail Smirnov was one of eight judges to decide which country will take home the coveted Trophy. Mikhail was not able to vote for Cossack dancers or the Russian team.
In November 2008 dancers Valentina Kvasova, Alexey Maltsev, Alexander Rudoy, Anna Brovkina, and Russian folk singer and musician Mikhail Smirnov performed five concerts at Hazleton, Lehman, Schuykill, Dunmore, and DuBois campuses of Penn State University in Pennsylvania.
ALLNATIONS DANCE COMPANY - Dancer - Joy in Every Land
(South America and Asia Tours) - Dancer - Memento Muerto
NEVILLE DANCE THEATRE - Principal Dancer - Around the World
WORLD DANCE THEATRE
BBT DANCE COMPANY - Principal roles - Several Productions
CABARET “RASPUTIN” NY - Dancer/backvocals - History of the World
CABARET “EUROPE” NY - Dancer/Choreographer/Vocalist - Decades
INTERNATIONAL DANCE COMP - Principal Dancer - UKRAINE
JEWISH FOLK DANCE ENS - Principal roles - UKRAINE
Alexey Maltsev and Alexander Rudoy during ensemble Barynya performances in Puerto Rico, December 2007
RELATED PERFORMANCE EXPERIENCE
MOSCOW CIRCUS WINTER’S TALE
Choreographer
Perfoming Arts Series, OH
STEPS THEATRE
Staging/Choreography
Little Tragedies
CHILDRENS LITTLE THEATRE
Staging/Choreography
Several Productions
BATTERY PARK FESTIVAL
Assistant Director/Choreographer
NYANA
TRAINING
JAZZ, MODERN,HIP-HOP
Broadway Dance Center, Steps on Broadway: B.Mathews,D.Zalkind, D.Tinazzi, M.Owens
BALLET,COMPOSITION
Alexander Tressor, Alexander Filipov, Leonard Farber
CHARACTER/THEATRE
International Dance Company (Ukraine)
RUSSIAN/SPANISH/JEWISH UKRAINIAN/OTHER
Jewish Folk Dance Ensemble (Ukraine)
Pace Univ., NYC
VOCAL
Paul McCready, Michael Forman
PUPPETRY
Obraztsov Central Puppet Theatre, Moscow
SPECIAL SKILLS
Fluent in Russian, Ukrainian; Bachelors Degree of Psychology (Pace Univ.,1998);Horseback, Diving, Entertainment productions dir/DJ knowledge of costume, stage and lighting design, theatre and music history; producing, choreographing, stage managing; rod, hand, marionette, shadow puppetry, russian jumps and floor tricks.
There are only two male dancers in the show: Alexander Rudoy and Aliaksandr Anatska.
Below is the list of numbers and who is who.
01. Mexican dance (Alexander Rudoy on the left/Aliaksandr Anatska is on the right)
Trio (Rudoy in white costume, Anatska in black)
03. Gypsy (Rudoy is on the right and Anantska is on the left)
04. Tap (Rudoy is the first on the right and Anantska is the first on the left)
05. Russian (Rudoy comes out first)
06. Swing (Anatska comes out first)
07. Can-Can (Rudoy comes out first).
Cossack Dancers troupe is available in New York, New Jersey, PA, CT, VT, and Nationwide.
Rostov Don Cossacks - Rostov Don Cossack State Academic song and dance ensemble from Rostov-Na-Donu, Russia. Program of traditional Cossack dancing, music and songs.
Ensemble "Barynya" from New York - traditional Russian dance and music show. Barynya is a unique group of top soloists: musicians, singers and dancers who were trained and performed with world-known companies such as Don Cossacks of Rostov, Andreev State symphonic balalaika orchestra, Moscow State center of "Russian Song". Artistic Director Mikhail Smirnov.
"Revival" dancers from Toronto, Canada. The group is available in Canada and the United States of America to provide traditional Russian dance show for performing art centers, corporate events, parties, weddings. Artistic Director Ekaterina Kornienkova.
"The Russian Collection" from San Francisco, California - thrilling and colorful Russian folk dancing, enchanting Russian folk music, and Russian magical illusions. Group was founded in 1945 and has performed in Europe, Asia, North and South America. Artistic Director Natalia Borisova.
"Kalinka" dancers from Baltimore, Maryland perform in beautifully detailed costumes and accompanied by a full orchestra, Russian Folk Instruments quartet/trio or pre-recorded music. Artistic Director Ekaterina (Katya) Denisova.
Cossack dancers of New York based ensemble Barynya were competing at the SUPERSTARS OF DANCE, international dance competition led by executive producers Nigel Lythgoe and Simon Fuller (American Idol, So You Think You Can Dance). The show hosted by Michael Flatley (Lord of the Dance) and Susie Castillo, a former Miss USA, premiered on NBC network on January 4th and aired through January 26th, 2009. Dancers
Yaroslaw Dobriansky,
Vasiliy Myshletsov,
Ilia Streltsov,
Aleksey Klyuchnikov,
Danila Sherstobitov,
Alexey Maltsev,
Alexander Rudoy, and
Alex Sizov performed a
Cosssack dance routine choreographed by
Vitaly Verterich. Cossack costumes made by famous Russian folk costumes designer
Svetlana Gavrilova. Artistic Director of Barynya
Mikhail Smirnov was one of eight judges to decide which country will take home the coveted Trophy. Mikhail was not able to vote for Cossack dancers or the Russian team.
