The Bolshoi Ballet Academy and A.S.E. Global Bridges in November

The Bolshoi Ballet Academy and A.S.E. Global Bridges (former Russian American Foundation) are proud to announce the continuation of their creative collaboration connecting the two institutions for 15 years. Over the said period, Academy and A.S.E. Global Bridges have implemented a variety of educational programs helping thousands of young performers across the world to pursue their careers in ballet.

On November 16, 2022, Vera N. Kulikova (Honored Arts Worker of the Russian Federation, Associated Professor of the Classical Dance Department), addressed her peers from the USA with an online lecture and master-class dedicated to Turns and Pirouettes – Teaching and Training Techniques for Ballet Lessons for Juniors and Middle School Students. The event was a part of the Moscow State Academy of Choreography (The Bolshoi Ballet Academy) – 250 Program commemorating the 250th anniversary of the Academy’s foundation. Students of junior and middle classes of the Academy assisted Ms. Kulikova. 

Over a hundred teachers from ballet education institutions across the USA attended the master class.

Text and photos: Elizaveta Emel’kina

Translation: Dmitry Linyaev