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Every performance
has had a standing ovation.
REVIEWS
“The St. Petersburg Classic Ballet uses its bodies to present
tales rooted in the human heart. It is amazing how discipline and hard
work can be channeled to create beauty, and a beauty that can be shared
by many people.”
Adrian Pena, The Collegian, Brownsville, Texas
“Saint Petersburg Classic Ballet a Joy in Motion…it was a
program that deserved all the enthusiastic response it received and
more. A hallmark of sinuous grace from fingertips to toes.”
Marcia Fulmer, The Elkhart Truth, Elkhart, Indiana
“An enjoyable performance…The St. Petersburg dancers shined.
All dancers showed their versatility in performing pieces from the
standard classical repertoire.”
George Volksy, Coral Gables Gazette, Miami, Florida
“Extraordinary dancers under the direction of Marina
Medvetskaya. The shows I saw in Wenatchee and Omak were absolutely
fantastic – Not a seat was empty… The whole community embraced the
event. The energy, dedication, organizational skills, passion and
follow-through of dance teachers is unlike anything I've encountered in
all my years as arts presenter! They made the events successful, by
creating an atmosphere of excitement, enthusiasm and anticipation. Most
extraordinary of all was the natural response to the performance --
applause is a distinctive phenomenon. On Sunday evening, it came
frequently and easily in response to great technique, the execution of
complex and exciting steps, leaps, turns and perfect landings. When the
spotlight’s iris closed at its conclusion, there were shrieks of
delight, howls of approval and a thunder-like eruption of clapping ~
simultaneous throughout the theater ~ instantaneous, spontaneous and
universal! They provided an experience most attending would never be
afforded in their lifetime.”
Artbeat, Omak / Wenatchee, Washington
"Magnificent, superb, highly professional. Just these few
words say volume about the performance art of the St. Petersburg Classic
Ballet. The program is composed of the pearls of ballet classic.”
Keskiviikkona, Finland
“A brilliant new company from Russia... Everybody was
fascinated by the high creative spirit, temperament and full-blooded
energy of the young, beautiful dancers from the Saint Petersburg Classic
Ballet.”
Lanstidningen, Sweden
“Good luck to our splendid ballet company, who continue the
best traditions of Saint Petersburg!”
Natalia Dudinskaya, former Prima ballerina of the Mariinsky (Kirov)
Theatre and rehearsal coach at the Vaganova Academy
“The city of Saint Petersburg can truly be proud of the fine
new generation of artists, who have forged classical traditions in the
world of dance.”
Sergei Vikulov, star of the Mariinsky (Kirov) Ballet, honored artist of
Russia
“Over the span of many years, I have recognized Marina
Medvetskaya as a splendid ballerina and talented director.
Unquestionably, the success of this company is due to her tireless work.
I congratulate the Saint Petersburg Classic Ballet!”
Mikhail Lavrovsky, Star of the Bolshoi Theatre Ballet, world famous
choreographer
"A stimulating and glamorous performance. Superb costumes.
A heartfelt performance and a miracle achievement for such a young
company. Their soloists are of a standard comparable to the Kirov!”
Alexander Kurkov, dance critic from Orsk, Russia
“They not only present the classics in the best light but also
well. Their technique is world class, in every respect.”
A. Petrozavodski, dance critic from Rulegi-Binanonses, Karelia,
Russia
“During our period of association, the company has always
conducted itself with great professionalism and has received the highest
praise from the press. In the field of Terpsichore, they embody the best
spirit of classical dance!”
Iskander Saparov, Director of the Uventa Cultural Center, St.
Petersburg, Russia
“Once they begin to perform… the surroundings no longer
matter. The beauty of their dance takes over and lifts the audience to
new heights.”
Tatiana Zelenina, ballet critic of Tolyatti, Russia
 
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Part of the fun of this well staged, beautifully costumed touring
program produced by The Willis Ballet of Lubbock, Texas was how fresh
these now infrequently performed excerpts look. The high level of
dancing was also a great pleasure, particularly in its authority and a
classical purity that is rare today in American Ballet.
Review from Jennifer Dunning, The New York Times, March
13, 1999
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Saint-Augustine, Florida will never be the same! Last night,
February 11, 2000, the impeccable performance of the Saint-Petersburg
Ballet Theatre you produce, left our community with a taste of what the
great Russian dance companies are famous for: Perfection in form,
style, imaginative choreography, timing and a true visual delight.
We are forever grateful to you for bringing them.
Dr. Luis Garcia-Fernandez, Program Chair, Emma Concert
Association, Saint-Augustine, Florida, February 11, 2000
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Thank you for helping us find and present the Saint-Petersburg Ballet
Theatre. What a magical performance! The dancers were
exquisite and the classical numbers were flawlessly executed. I
have never seen such athleticism and control before. I was
unprepared for the stunning beauty of Russian ballet. I literally
had to remind myself to breathe several times during the intense
dances. We are proud to have presented such a quality dance
performance here in the Columbia Basin Desert.
Betty Jeanne Lang, Executive Director of Columbia Basin
Allied Arts, Moses Lake, Washington, November 22, 1999
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Thank you for a lovely, crowd-pleasing performance!
Tony Carobine, Director of the Professional Performing
Arts Series, Queensborough Community College, Bayside, New York,
November 3, 1995
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To the President of Texas Tech University...Our family had the
pleasure of seeing the St. Petersburg Ballet of Russia perform.
They were fantastic. The show was at Western Oregon State College
at Monmouth on Thursday, October 5, 1995. The Ballet was
informative, educational and a wonderful delight....Mr. Paul Aarnio gave
us a historical briefing before the performance and the entire audience
thanked him for his commentary. We also had many questions which
were answered fully. ...Seating at Rice Auditorium was sold out
and a number of standing ovations was given to the performers. The
music, choreography and the performers were great....We wish to express
our appreciation to you and Texas Tech...the performers were wonderful
and Mr. Aarnio did a fine job of managing, scheduling and presenting
them. Thank you again.
Mr. Hardy P. Cave (a former Lubbock Resident), Salem
Oregon, October 18, 1995
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