Whatever the designer has done, however fantastical and virtuosic his visions, the lighting chief can ruin it. She came to the notice of the english national ballet who recruited her as a principal in 2002. Dec 09, 2010 english national ballet are performing at the london coliseum over the christmas season 2010. There are 27 performances of this unique christmas treat still to come, including at the 3rd january matinee the final performance of elena glurdjidze in the role of clara, a wonderful ballerina who has graced the english national ballet for the past dozen years. Aug 18, 2014 english national ballet has announced principal casting for its autumn tour of swan lake and coppelia and christmas run of the nutcracker. They have a new production of the nutcracker, choreographed by their artistic director wayne eagling from december 10 december 30 casting in order of clara, nephewprince, and the nutcracker. Elena lives in london and is married to kakhaber abashidze and has a beautiful son, alexander, she also speaks georgian, russian and english. As an alternative to the ubiquitous christmas nutcracker, its. Tutu designed by karl lagerfeld for chanel, by patrick baldwin this is such a pretty picture. Elena glurdjidze, a senior principal dancer with the english national ballet, brings a refined technique and a developed artistry to everything she dances. In collaboration with swarovski, english national ballet, mac and britains got talent finalists flawless, i created a project which reportedly increased ticket sales and increased online audiences exponentially. Elena glurdjidze written also elena glurjidze is retired prima ballerina at english national ballet. Begona cao and vadim muntagirov of the english national ballet perform the nutcracker.
English national ballet are performing at the london coliseum over the christmas season 2010. Cinderella english national ballet english national. See more ideas about ballet, dance and ballet dancers. Oct 06, 2014 elena has been with english national ballet for 12 years. Cinderella, english national ballet, touring the arts desk. English national ballet is a classical ballet company founded by dame alicia markova and sir anton dolin as london festival ballet and based in london, england. The lighting chief holds the success of a magical fairytale staging in his hands. His favourite roles include dancing as the prince in the nutcracker at the london coliseum, as albrecht in giselle and romeo in nureyevsromeo and juliet. To promote the english national ballets lead principal ballerina elena glurdjidze debuting her performance in her. She started training at the school of choreography in tbilisi, georgia, and later trained in st. Dec 11, 2014 there are 27 performances of this unique christmas treat still to come, including at the 3rd january matinee the final performance of elena glurdjidze in the role of clara, a wonderful ballerina who has graced the english national ballet for the past dozen years.
English national ballet is one of the foremost touring companies in europe, performing in theatres. Elena glurdjidze artistic director russian imperial. My favourite memories of elena, though, will be of her performing with the bristol russian youth ballet company in cinderella at weston super mare. Originally from georgia, she left the company in january 2015. English national ballet boasts a strong and disciplined set of dancers.
Gala des etoiles 2015, juwelen des welballetts, shot on 15. The bolshoi and the royal ballet english national ballet created the role of drosselmeyer in christopher hampsons nutcracker repertoire included. Along with the royal ballet, birmingham royal ballet and scottish ballet, it is one of the four major ballet companies in great britain. Elena glurdjidze was born in tbilisi, georgia and began training at age seven at the arts school, tbilisi then from age 10 she was accepted into the choreographic ballet school. Bristol russian youth ballet is proud to announce that elena glurdjidze, former principal dancer with english national ballet, is our patron. Fenwick store promotes the nutcracker ballet with this stunning creation. English national ballet the nutcracker casting ballet. Beyond ballets russes, programme 2 english national. Elena glurdjidze is an exsenior principal ballerina at the english national ballet, a classical ballet company based at markova house in south kensington. Alejandro virelles, who joins the company as a principal from boston ballet, will make his debut in swan lake, partnering alina cojocaru. Shows elena backstage plus her curtain call, final bow and flower shower. She graduated from the royal ballet school professional dancers teaching course professional classical ballet teacher and was invited to teach during the royal ballet summer school as well as english. The english national ballets lead principal ballerina. Elena glurdjidze elena glurdjidze photos english national ballet.
As grown up clara elena glurdjidze, with her rachel weisz beauty, is a. Elena glurdjidze neemt afscheid van het engelse nationale. The nutcracker, english national ballet, london coliseum. Find highquality english national ballet stock photos and editorial news. The english national ballets lead principal ballerina elena.
The english national ballet s lead principal ballerina elena glurdjidze promotes her performance in the role of clara the nutcracker doll in the window of. Casting for english national ballets the nutcracker is as follows on 26th and 28th december you can see ballet news favourite venus villa take on the principal role with yonah acosta, both seen here rehearsing for a gala. Elena was born into the family of georgian scientist l. Elena glurdjidze also elena glurjidze is retired prima ballerina at english national ballet. London coliseum 8 30 december book online 0871 911 0200. She has captivated audiences through her transformations into kitri in don quixote, swanilda in coppelia, princess aurora and the lilac fairy in sleeping beauty, the dual role of odette. English national ballet senior principal dancer elena glurdjidze gives a performance of the swan as part of culture secretary jeremy hunts. The performance is bright and assured wayne eaglings revival of the english national ballet s production is always a treat at christmas but tchaikovsky. To promote the english national ballet s lead principal ballerina elena glurdjidze debuting her performance in her.
Elena glurdjidze from the english national ballet performs on stage at the. Elena glurdjidze and matthew golding in manon bedroom scene, music by jules massenet, choreography by sir kenneth macmillan. The english national ballets performance of the nutcracker ballet is steeped in christmas tradition, and one of englands most important festive cultural attractions. The english national ballets elena glurdjidze shows off a tutu. Elena glurdjidze was born in tbilisi, georgia and trained at the prestigious vaganova academy in stpetersburg. Autumn casting at english national ballet dancing times. Elena was trained at the kirov vaganova ballet academy, saint petersburg, russia, and was a principal dancer with saint petersburg state academic ballet theatre and tachkin ballet theatre she also won prizes at paris international competition and perm. Yes, its nearly christmas time so that means the english national ballet are at the coliseum in london, with nutcracker wayne eaglings production. Elena glurdjidze had to perform in lagerfelds dress in the dying swan in the english national ballet s celebration of the ballets russes, legendary dance company at sadlers wells, and before performing she came to paris to try the costume on. Elena has been with english national ballet for 12 years. Elena glurdjidze and matthew golding in manon jack devant. From an early age elena glurjidz has showed a passion for the arts and ballet. Elena glurdjidze says goodbye to the english national ballet. This performance was made even more special, marking the very first time elena glurdjidze has performed to the public in this role under the english national ballets.
Facebook is showing information to help you better understand the purpose of a page. Casting for english national ballet s the nutcracker is as follows on 26th and 28th december you can see ballet news favourite venus villa take on the principal role with yonah acosta, both seen here rehearsing for a gala casting in order of clara, nephewprince, and the nutcracker. Georgian ballerina performing at chanel house in karl. She said that at that time she spoke very little english and that even now she makes a few errors. In 2002 elena joined english national ballet as a principal ballerina and was. English national ballet senior principal dancer elena glurdjidze gives a performance of the swan as part of culture secretary jeremy hunts address. Guest principal dancers from english national ballet, elena glurdjidze and arionel vargas. In 2002 elena joined english national ballet as a principal ballerina and was promoted in 2007 to lead principal ballerina. Youth ballet company bristol russian ballet school. The nutcracker english national ballet tickets event. She joined english national ballet in 2002, and was voted best female dancer in 2007.
What is in store next for the graceful and captivating dancer. Oct 03, 2011 english national ballet senior principal dancer elena glurdjidze gives a performance of the swan as part of culture secretary jeremy hunts address. Ballet choreographed by elena glurdjidze and performed by the english national ballet music composed by hans zimner gladiator and tom middleton, conducted by james ross produced by paul pacifico for the secret winter gala dinner. Elena glurdjidze is an exsenior principal ballerina at the english national ballet, a classical ballet company based at markova house in south kensington, london. I studied for one more year in new york at ellison ballet professional training program, and at the end of the year i auditioned for the paris opera ballet. Other dancers performing the lead roles will be fernanda oliveira and dmitri gruzdyev, elena glurdjidze and arionel vargas, anais chalendard and junor souza, begona cao and esteben berlanga and erina takahashi with zdenek konvalina. May 29, 2009 elena glurdjidze will perform the dying swan in the english national ballets celebration of the ballets russes at sadlers wells from 1620 june, and at st pauls cathedral on 30 june as part. She started training at the school of choreography in tbilisi, georgia, and in 2002 she joined english national ballet. So it is with english national ballet s new nutcracker, in which two gigantic miscalculations kill any of its oldfashioned atmosphere. Buy the nutcracker english national ballet tickets from the official site. Elena glurdjidze and matthew golding in giselle jack devant.
Irek mukhamedov obe summer course principal ballet master and character artist at english national ballet training. Fits and starts the second instalment of english national ballet s beyond ballets russes season was an entertaining affair despite a lacklustre apollo that opened proceedings. Jan 10, 2010 michael corders snow queen was premiered in 2007 but already it looks set to become an english national ballet company staple. I was shocked when the company offered me a 4 month contract. Meet the paris opera ballets dancer, katherine higgins. The english national ballet s performance of the nutcracker ballet is steeped in christmas tradition, and one of englands most important festive cultural attractions. Oct 31, 2011 london coliseum 8 30 december book online 0871 911 0200. Oct 06, 2014 i only saw elena dance a handful of times, including her sublime aurora in sleeping beauty, but the way she commanded a stage was second to none. Elena glurdjidze was born in tbilisi, georgia and began training at age seven at. Zdenek konvalina was a decidedly spikey grecoroman god and it wasnt until he joined forces with daria klimentovas excellent terpsichore that he smoothed himself into the role. When the english national ballet last toured australia in 1999, the then artistic director, derek deane, brought an extravaganza a swan lake in the round that played gigantic venues in four cities, among them sydneys entertainment centre. Nov 08, 20 the english national ballets lead principal ballerina elena glurdjidze promotes her performance in the role of clara the nutcracker doll in the window of fenwick of bond street. At 15, i left home to attend the royal ballet school of antwerp in belgium, and i graduated from the school two years later.
Elena glurdjidze of the english national ballet wearing a chanel tutu, performing the dying swan. Feb 17, 2015 from the sound of the orchestra tuning up, to the final bows and cheers, a trip to english national ballets nutcracker in the splendour of the london coliseum is an unforgettable christmas. They have a new production of the nutcracker, choreographed by their artistic director wayne eagling from december 10 december 30 casting in order of clara, nephewprince, and the nutcracker friday 10. I was at the dress rehearsal, so here are a few pics for the festive season. From an early age she showed a passion for the arts and ballet. So it is with english national ballets new nutcracker, in which two. Mar 29, 2012 the second instalment of english national ballets beyond ballets russes season was an entertaining affair despite a lacklustre apollo that opened proceedings. English national ballet the nutcracker london coliseum. Elena glurdjidze will perform the dying swan in the english national ballet s celebration of the ballets russes at sadlers wells from 1620 june, and at st pauls cathedral on 30 june as part. This performance was made even more special, marking the very first time elena glurdjidze has performed to the public in this role under the english national ballet s. She was nominated for best female dancer in the critics circle awards in 2009 and won the b. Act one is hobbled by a gauze dropped over the front of the. Ballerina elena glurdjidze graces conservative party conference. Moscow choreographic institute previous companies moscow classical company.
Elena glurdjidze s last day with english national ballet in swan lake at the london coliseum. Lead principal elena glurdjidze announces farewell performances with english national ballet. Elena glurdjidze photos the english national ballets lead principal ballerina elena glurdjidze performs as clara the nutcracker doll in the. Elena glurdjidze eastersummer course elena glurdjidze was born in tbilisi, georgia and began training at age seven at the arts school, tbilisi then from age 10 she was accepted into the choreographic ballet school. During the tour, he will also partner tamara rojo and. Princess aurora elena glurdjidze was born in tbilisi, georgia and trained at the tbilisi choreographic school, vaganova st petersburg and the academy of russian ballet. You should post some pictures from that ballet shoot of yours. Elena glurdjidze was born in tbilisi, georgia and began her training at age seven at the arts school tbilisi, then from age 10 she was accepted into the choreographic ballet school.
Bristol russian ballet nutcracker visit westonsupermare. Beyond ballets russes, programme 2 english national ballet. As an alternative to the ubiquitous christmas nutcracker. Elena glurdjidze and matthew golding in giselle pdd, music by adolphe adam, choreography by jean coralli and jules perrot.
He became a first artist in 2010 and a junior soloist in 2011. English national ballet s nutcracker is at the london coliseum until 30 december, followed by nureyevs romeo and juliet 515 january, 2011. The nutcracker, english national ballet, london coliseum the arts. Elena glurdjidze neemt afscheid van het engelse nationale ballet europa 2020 elena glurdjidze final bow april 2020 elena glurdjidze is een exsenior hoofdballerina bij het english national ballet, een klassiek balletgezelschap gevestigd in het markova house in south kensington, londen. Elena glurdjidze artistic director russian imperial ballet. English national ballets tribute to ballets russes stage the.