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Moiseyev Dance Company
By Judith Mackrell for The Guardian


Igor Moiseyev was a dancer with the Bolshoi Ballet when he decided to become Russia's answer to Cecil Sharp. Travelling on foot or horseback, he trekked the Caucasus and the Urals researching local dances that would become the repertory for his own folk dance ensemble. That was in 1937. Now, at 96, Moiseyev is not only older than the Russian revolution but is still artistic director of his company, which is back in Britain after an absence of 38 years.
All the works in its current repertory have been choreographed by Moiseyev himself, and it is, admittedly, hard to imagine them being performed in any village square. His cast of energetic dancers are evidently ballet trained, with their feet pointed, their limbs stretched and burnished.

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Passion, precision and some magical Russian steps
By Nadine Meisner for The Independent

It may be the most exciting, the most famous folk ensemble in the world, but here in Britain, the Moiseyev Russian Dance Company has not appeared for 38 years and the name elicits only an interrogatively raised eyebrow. London's Russian community, though, knows better. They were out in force for the opening night when the Russian ambassador made a speech. He declared this the first performance by a major Russian company since a Moscow theatre's occupation by "the forces of barbarism" hit the headlines. "We are making the statement," he said, "that the show goes on".

The Moiseyev show has been going on for 65 years, which is a long time, but not as long as its 96-year-old founder Igor Moiseyev, a former dancer with the Bolshoi. At its creation, it was an innovation to have a company of professional performers. Immaculate in presentation, using dances choreographed for the stage by Moiseyev, it stands out among amateur troupes as an ideal to look up to, a model ensuring the preservation and promotion of folk culture.

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Moiseyev Shows How Folk Dance Is Done

By Lisa Traiger
Special to The Washington Post
Monday, February 7, 2005; Page C05

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A Step Ahead
Igor Moiseyev, founder of a world-famous folk dance troupe, celebrates his 100th birthday with a gala concert at the Kremlin Palace. By Alastair Gee for The Moscow Times

At the headquarters of the Ballet Moiseyev in the Tchaikovsky Concert Hall last Monday, frenzied preparations were under way for this weekend's gala performances celebrating the 100th birthday of the troupe's founder, Igor Moiseyev.

"It's an incredible occasion," said Antonida Marnopolskaya, the manager of the famed ensemble, as dancers hurried past her down a hallway to rehearse. "The whole world now knows about him. For us, he is like God."

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The Moiseyev Dance Company--Ann Arbor, Michigan, January 27, 2008


Bravura-Virtuosity To The Max !

As Silky And As Calming As A Fresh Summer Baltic Breeze ! ---- Guaranteed To Warm A Ballet Lover's Heart.


The Man Doing The Split Jump Over Everyone's Head wasn't included this time,

But....

"Turkey In The Straw" was !----George Balanchine would have been proud.


A Delightful, Lovable, Wonderful Evening !