Don Quixote, Russian State Ballet in Puerto Vallarta

Everyone in Puerto Vallarta is in for a treat: Special Presentation
The famous Russian State Ballet Mari El is back in Puerto Vallarta and on October 9, 2013 will present Don Quixote, the world famous work by Miguel Cervantes, inspired by the Spanish fantasy novel, at Teatro Vallarta at 8:00 PM.  This production demonstrates impeccable technique and elegance. Thedance troupe consists of 30 dancers and soloists of this extraordinary Russian company. Russian State Ballet Mari El is part of Opera and Ballet Sapaev, one of the oldest and most important theaters in Russia. It was formed 45 years ago. Today it is considered one of the most important in Russia, noting especially its young cast, professionalism, impeccable technique and high artistic level. Soloists include Olga Chelpanova, Konstantin Korotkov, Kiril Parschin and Dmitri Kogan.            The young soloists of the company achieved success in prestigious international festivals in Moscow, Perm and Sochi, where they won many major awards. They toured extensively and were invited to the Mariinsky Ballet and Kostrom and also to other cities of Russia and abroad such as Japan, South Korea, Taiwan, Lebanon, UAE, Central and South America, Germany, China, France and in the years 2010 to 2012 in Mexico, where they achieved great success. Thanks to the recognition from the Mexican public, the Russian State Ballet Mari El has already been nominated thrice at the Lunas del Auditorio, prestigious award held in Mexico City, as the best ballet of the year, for the presentation of the ballet Swan Lake and the ballet Romeo and Juliet.            The great teacher, choreographer and former Bolshoi Ballet soloist, artistic director Konstantin Ivanov, is the reason the ballet is now placed among the best in Russia.   Russian State BalletMari El Don QuixoteatTeatro VallartaPuerto Vallarta, JaliscoOctober 9, 2013 The Spanish-inspired fantasy novel by Miguel de Cervantes Saavedra (died 1616) has become a classic of the best dance companies in the world. He was a novelist, poet and playwright. Don Quixote, fully titled The Ingenious Gentleman Don Quixote of La Mancha (El ingenioso hidalgo don Quijote de la Mancha), is considered to be the first modern European novel. He has been called El Príncipe de los Ingenios (The Prince of Wits).      La fantasía Española inspirada en la novela de Miguel de Cervantes, que se ha convertido en un clásico de las mejores compañías del mundo. Demuestra la impecable técnica, elegancia y entrega de los bailarines y solistas de esta extraordinaria Compañía Rusa.
The book follows the adventures of Alonso Quijano, who decides to set out to revive chivalry under the name Don Quixote. Published in two volumes (1605 and 1615), Don Quixote is considered the most influential work of Spanish literature. As a founding work of modern Western literature, it appears high on lists of the greatest works of fiction ever published.  Bring your friends and family. This will prove to be a fantastic performance for the people of Puerto Vallarta to support.
Gary R. BeckPuerto Vallarta, JAL.