Dance Open: steps towards success

Having started its history from a series of master-classes of the leading teachers from the Vaganova Academy of Russian Ballet for talented ballet students of different nations, the International Ballet Festival Dance Open has been growing and strengthening its positions every year, as well as gaining an irreproachable reputation in Russia and abroad.

Dance Open today is one of the biggest ballet forums in the world. The prestigious British edition “The Independent” has called it one of the most influential festivals in Europe.

Over 19 years of its history, the Festival has got its own artistic style showing best international soloists, crowning choreographies, master-classes of ballet stars and teachers, prestigious Award, as well as unique ballet programs, dedicated to the legends of Russian and International Ballet.

During 18 Dance Open's seasons over 190 stars of world ballet representing leading companies from 13 countries have shined in the galas.

Dance Open has held over 120 master-classes with over 700 young participants from 18 countries.

Dance Open Awards Ceremony has become one of the most prestigious society events in Saint-Petersburg.

Our goal is to make each Festival unique, extraordinary, and unforgettable!

Therefore, we treasure memories about the past festivals. Please join us to share the memories together!

St. Petersburg is lucky to have such a wealth as Dance Open festival with its variety of ballet companies.
Jean-Christophe Maillot

The amazing thing about Dance Open is that it does not stop to change itself.

Viacheslav Samodurov

In a ballet landscape of St. Petersburg Dance Open ballet festival looks unexpectedly alive: Alexandrinski theatre, adorned with gold and crimson, pleasant surprises and a whole crew of ballet stars.

Afisha

Dance Open can be proud of its reputation and trust in the ballet world. Russian and international ballet community always needs to have recognition and interaction. Saint-Petersburg, being one of the international ballet capitals, and its Dance Open, are close to play this connecting role.

Expert

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