'Stars of the 21st Century' Grand Opening Gala in Toronto

Exhausted from second week of 'Chroma' rehearsals and Helgi Tomasson's new ballet! I'm off tomorrow for a 24 hour trip to Toronto to perform in the 'Stars of the 21st Century' gala. It will be my first time in Canada!

Reviews:

"San Francisco Ballet’s transplanted Russians, Maria Kochetkova and Gennadi Nedvigin, were quite stunning in their dreamy Giselle pas de deux. She floated in the air, capturing the ghostly choreography to perfection – one of the best shades I’ve ever seen."

"Kochetkova performed the lively Flames of Paris with American Ballet Theatre’s Daniil Simkin. Kochetkova is clearly an all-rounder because she ate up the stage with virtuoso perfection."

The Globe and Mail

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Diving into the Lilacs & in the middle somewhat elevated


Diving into the Lilacs March 2nd, 8pm - second movement (partner Pascal Molat) March 3rd, 7:30pm - second movement (partner Pascal Molat) March 4th, 8pm - pas de deux (partner Gennadi Nedvigin) March 6th, 2pm - second movement (partner Pascal Molat) March 6th, 8pm - pas de deux (partner Joan Boada) March 7th, 2pm - pas de deux (partner Joan Boada) in the middle somewhat elevated March 3rd, 7.30pm (partner Joan Boada) March 4th, 8pm (partner Joan Boada) March 7th, 2pm (partner Joan Boada)
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Balanchine's Serenade, Theme and Variations

I have 2 premieres on Saturday February 13th, in the matinee I'm doing my first 'Theme and Variations' with Taras Domitro and in the evening will be my first performance of 'Serenade' with Joan Boada Serenade: Saturday February 13th 8.00 pm Wednesday February 17th 7.30 pm Theme and Variations: Saturday February 13th 2.00 pm Friday February 19th 8.00 pm
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Jerome Robbins' Opus 19/The Dreamer and Christopher Wheeldon's Ghosts'


I have 4 premieres this week (Opus 19/The Dreamer, Ghosts, Theme and Variations and Serenade). I'll be dancing my first Jerome Robbins ballet Opus 19/The Dreamer on the opening night of Program 2 on Tuesday night February 9th (partner Taras Domitro Davit Karapetyan), Sunday February 14th and Saturday February 20th (8pm) (partner Taras Domitro) I will also be doing the Pas de Deux in new Chris Wheeldon's ballet ''GHOSTS" in the same Program Wednesday 10th Feb, 7:30pm - partner Vitor Luiz Friday 12th Feb, 8pm - partner Vitor Luiz Saturday 20th Feb, 2pm - partner Vitor Luiz Reviews: Opus 19/The Dreamer

"Maria Kochetkova and Davit Karapetyan shone in the lead roles." San Francisco Examiner

Ghosts

"I have never admired Yuan Yuan Tan (Tuesday) or Maria Kochetkova (Wednesday) more than in the main duet" The New York Times
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Balcony Pas de Deux from Romeo and Juliet - SF Ballet Opening Night Gala


The ballet season kicks off this Wednesday night with the San Francisco Ballet 2010 Opening Night Gala in honor of Artistic Director Helgi Tomasson's 25th anniversary with the company. I'll be dancing the Balcony Pas de Deux from Romeo & Juliet with Joan Boada. Reviews:
"Maria Kochetkova, partnered with Joan Boada, was luminous in the Balcony Pas de Deux from Tomasson’s “Romeo and Juliet.” Even when she stands still, Kochetkova seems to be in elegant, gentle motion." San Francisco Examiner
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