The festival’s principal evening is a moment when the ballet world, for a few luminous hours, becomes whole and vividly visible. On the stage of the historic Alexandrinsky Theatre, the art of dance transforms into a living laboratory of taste — a space where the most compelling choreographic ideas of today are tested, juxtaposed, and revealed in dialogue.
In a single night, audiences encounter an astonishing spectrum of styles, aesthetics, and artistic voices — a kaleidoscope of movement at its most refined and daring.
Even now, when travel routes are more complex and artistic encounters less frequent, the gala program remains a carefully curated авторский selection. No compromises. No ranking logic. Only what we believe to be exemplary, bold, or truly defining of new directions in dance. Each piece is chosen for its artistic integrity and its power to resonate beyond the moment.
The result is a choreographic treasure map for those who seek the very best in the world of ballet — an evening where discovery, mastery, and inspiration converge, and where the global language of dance speaks with clarity, brilliance, and unforgettable force.
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