After the XV International Ballet Competition came to an end, Marmus Auguste’s bronze medal became an important event not only for the artist himself, but also for the Hungarian National Ballet, which he represents. The young dancer went through several rounds, demanding programs, and growing competitive pressure while preserving what matters most: stage expressiveness, technical focus, and the ability to remain fully inside the character.

The Korean pair Kim Min-jin and Lee Kang-won became one of the brightest impressions of the XV International Ballet Competition. Their performances were received with great enthusiasm, and the artists were called for an encore — a rare and truly phenomenal moment for a competition stage.

For Denis Watanabe from Japan, performing on the stage of the Bolshoi Theatre became a special experience: after several years without competitions, he once again found himself in a competitive atmosphere, where technique and focus matter, but so does the ability to cope with one’s own nerves.

Vladislav Bashmakov shared his impressions of the XV International Ballet Competition, his preparation for performing, the nerves before going on stage, and what helps an artist maintain confidence in performance.

XV International Ballet Competition in Moscow brings together young performers from different countries and schools, creating a space not only for professional competition but also for the exchange of experience, inspiration, and new encounters.

Tan Sağtürk (Advisor to the Minister of Culture and Tourism of Turkey on Arts Affairs, Vice President of the International Federation of Ballet Competitions (IFBC)), an artist, teacher, and director with extensive international experience, reflects on the importance of competitions like the International Ballet Competition, the balance between technique and artistry, how the jury recognizes a young performer's potential in the first round, and why a single mistake shouldn't r

During the first round of the competition, we spoke with Anna Bylkova — a participant from Russia and a student at the Moscow State Academy of Choreography. For young artists, a competition performance becomes a moment of maximum студенткой Московской государственной академии хореографии. Для молодых артистов конкурсное выступление становится моментом максимальной концентрации: за несколько минут нужно показать технику, образ, музыкальность, характер и умение собрать на сцене

The International Ballet Competition is not only a test for its participants, but also a unique point of observation for those who evaluate their performances. The perspective of the jury combines professional rigor, personal stage experience, and the ability to see, within just a few minutes of a variation, not only technique, but also the future artist behind it.

On 12 May, The Lady of the Camellias returned to the Bavarian State Ballet after a six-year absence. In the intervening years, the company changed its artistic director and welcomed a new generation of soloists — for many of them, this run of performances marks a premiere. We spoke with Ksenia Shevtsova — principal dancer of the Bavarian State Ballet (and guest soloist of the Stanislavsky Theatre) — about working with John Neumeier, preparing the role of Marguerite Gautier

Burlesque differs greatly from anything else. There is no fourth wall in burlesque – it simply cannot exist. It’s an exchange of visions of beauty and an exchange of emotions, which is why, for example, it doesn’t work well on very large stages. People come for that live connection and for nostalgia.