Danish Royal Theater Invites Kazakh Soloist Meirambek Nazargozhayev for Home Performance in June
Title: From Village to Stage: Meirambek Nazargozhayev's Remarkable Journey to the Royal Danish Theater
Hey there! Let's dive into the inspiring story of Meirambek Nazargozhayev, a Kazakh ballet sensation hailing from the village of Karaoi, just 50 kilometers from Almaty. On June 27, Nazargozhayev will share the spotlight with other stars from the Royal Danish Theater in a performance in Almaty.
You might be wondering, what's so special about this Danish theater? Well, it's one of Europe's most esteemed cultural institutions, and Nazargozhayev is bloody thrilled to be a part of it, musing that the audience there appreciates a dancer's musicality, precision, and acting chops, over flashy tricks.
Now, back to our man Nazargozhayev. His early life was a whirlwind of music and creativity, with him spending most of his time belting out tunes and strumming the dombra, a traditional Kazakh instrument. But it wasn't until his aunt, a teacher at the Almaty Choreographic School, spotted his potential that he was introduced to ballet. With her encouragement, his parents enrolled him, and the rest, as they say, is history!
His academic scores were impressive, but his ballet marks were only average due to limited flexibility and turnout. The teachers, however, saw his spark and gave him a shot, enrolling him at the Almaty Choreographic College named after Alexander Seleznev. Spending eight years honing his craft there, Nazargozhayev became a scholarship holder of the Foundation of the First President of Kazakhstan and racked up awards in international competitions.
Ever the dreamer, Nazargozhayev had his eyes set on working overseas from the get-go. After graduating in 2014, he made his way to Moscow and then to the German city of Kiel, dancing in professional theaters and gaining invaluable experience. His ultimate goal? Joining the Royal Danish Theater, one of Europe's oldest and most prestigious ballet institutions.
Entry to the Royal Danish Theater is like striking gold. It's highly competitive and only offered through a closed selection process. After acing his audition in Copenhagen, Nazargozhayev finally received the long-awaited offer on his birthday, marking the beginning of his journey at the legendary theater.
Nazargozhayev made his debut at the Royal Danish Theater in "27'52", a production by renowned choreographer Jiří Kylián, where he danced in the leading role.
So, there you have it! Make sure you catch Nazargozhayev and his Royal Danish Theater pals in Almaty on June 27. This guy's talent and determination are just bloomin' amazing!
- Meirambek Nazargozhayev's remarkable journey from a Kazakh village to the Royal Danish Theater is set to be highlighted in a performance in Almaty on June 27.
- Nazargozhayev shares the stage with other stars from the Royal Danish Theater, a European cultural institution known for appreciating a dancer's musicality, precision, and acting skills over flashy tricks.
- Nazargozhayev's early life was filled with music and creativity, but it was his aunt who introduced him to ballet, and his parents enrolled him in the Almaty Choreographic School.
- Despite having only average scores in ballet due to limited flexibility and turnout, his teachers spotted his potential and sent him to the Almaty Choreographic College named after Alexander Seleznev.
- After graduating in 2014, Nazargozhayev pursued his dream of working overseas, dancing in professional theaters in Moscow and Kiel, Germany, before setting his sights on the Royal Danish Theater.
- Gaining entry to the Royal Danish Theater is demanding and only offered through a closed selection process, which Nazargozhayev successfully completed, marking the start of his journey at the prestigious institution.
- In his first performance at the Royal Danish Theater, Nazargozhayev danced the leading role in the production "27'52" by renowned choreographer Jiří Kylián.
