Pavlov Ballet

Pavlov Ballet (later Ballet Russe) was a Russian-based ballet company in Swansea that operated out of the Swansea Grand Theatre. It was the first Russian ballet company incorporated outside of Russia. It was founded by Dmitri Pavlov in 1992 and incorporated in England and Wales in 1997. The company was led by twin sisters Ella Gusova (company director) and Alla Chachina (artistic director).[1]

Pavlov Ballet's first season in the UK began in September 1998 and concluded in June 1999. The company repertoire included Giselle, Grand Pas from Paquita, Les Sylphide and a number of variations and Pas De Dux from various ballets. The progress of the company was closely followed by the media: BBC, HTV, Woman’s own magazine, Independent Sunday magazine among a few. BBC Radio 4 covered the pre-season launch and later BBC Europe Direct ran a feature. After a successful season the company was sold to Grand Theatre Swansea where it continued under a different name, Swansea Ballet Russe.

References

  1. ^ Gusov, Sasha (13 December 1998). "The Breakaway Bolshoi". The Independent. Retrieved 22 June 2025.


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