The Bossov Ballet Theatre

On April 14, 2005 we were pleased to welcome the Bossov Ballet Theatre to the Williamson Center for a private performance for the Gray Team.  Our hope was to expose our students to an art form with which many are unfamiliar.  Though the art of ballet may not be for everyone, each person in attendance came away with a newfound respect for the artistry, strength, athleticism and dedication necessary to call oneself a student of of ballet.    We were particularly pleased to welcome to the stage two members of the Gray Team, one in Grade 8 this year, and one currently a freshman at LHS, who also study and perform with the Bossov.



The Bossov Ballet Theatre is headed by Andrei Bossov. Andrei was the principle dancer with the Kirov Ballet in Russia. During his 20-year career as Principal Dancer, Choreographer, and Teacher he became one of the world's best known artists.  A veteran of numerous international tours, Andrei continues direct, choreograph, perform, and teach. 

Natalya Nikolaevna Getman is a faculty member at the Bossov Ballet Theatre, and has an extensive dance background:  She was a gymnastics champion by the age of ten and studied dance at the Leningrad Academy Choreographic School.  In 1993, Natalya graduated with honors from the Uzbek Choreographic School.  Upon graduation from the Uzbek School, she joined the Turkmenistan State Theater of Ballet and Opera.  She joined the Moscow Ballet in 1995 and worked with many of the most famous names in ballet today.

Mr. Bossov and Ms. Getman prepared and delivered a presentation for the Gray Team designed to serve as an introduction to the art of ballet.  The development and evolution of the art form was discussed and demonstrated by some of the Bossov's dancers. 
            



                                                                               








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Click Here for a link to the Bossov's Website for more information
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