Yakut Ballet School marks three decades of artistic growth and development.
Celebrating Three Decades: The Poselskikh Ballet School
Mark your calendar for June 7th, as the esteemed Aksenyeva and Natalya Poselskikh Ballet School celebrate a momentous milestone – their 30th anniversary. To honor this accomplishment, they plan a grand gala concert, but not before a flurry of rehearsals and performances at the "Made on the Far East" forum.
Backstage at the ballet school, the air is thick with encouragement, determination, and the constant hum of lessons. "Boys, stronger! Girls, gentler!" echoes through the halls, the teachers' words of wisdom filling the students with the drive to excel. Tatiana Popova, a second-year student who's been there since she was three, recalls those early days of intense training. "I remember when we practiced on mats," she says, "but you get used to the workload. Even if you’re sick, you still work hard."
Newcomers like David Sharabornin from Amga, Vika Brodnikova from Khaiakhysyt, and Aiperi Manapova from Lower Kuranakh are eager learners, each bringing unique talents to the school. Uliana Levchenko, for instance, not only excels in ballet but also won first place in a republican piano competition.
The Poselskikh Ballet School has become a second home for these students, nurturing their talents and helping them reach new heights. The school's demanding curriculum, reminiscent of a professional athlete's training regimen, requires disciplined dedication. Dar'ya Dmitrieva, the school's director, explains, "We granted a license for the specialty 'Art of Dance (by types)', qualification 'Artist of Ballet Ensemble, Dance Collective; Teacher.'" This five-year program accepts students after both the 7th grade of secondary school for the folk department and primary school for the classical department.
During the selection process, the school primarily looks for proportions, flexibility, coordination, and turnout of the legs. Temperament, character, and health are also crucial factors, as the demands of ballet require physical rigor rivaling that of any high-performance sport.
As the school prepares for the upcoming year, they have an exciting lineup planned. Dar'ya Dmitrieva shares, "With a new academic year approaching, we also plan to stage a new production. The details are still a secret." The school has a storied history of producing talented choreographers, like Katherine Taychina, a graduate and winner of the first "Young Choreographer" competition named after A. Poselskaya, who has since gone on to become the chief choreographer of the GTOIB named after S. Omolloon.
Whether they're gracing the stage, competing in international competitions, or collaborating with renowned artists, the students of the Poselskikh Ballet School continue to dazzle and inspire. With their 30th anniversary approaching, their dedication to nurturing young talent and upholding the tradition of Yakutian ballet continues unabated. So, stay tuned for updates on their upcoming performances, and join the Poselskikh Ballet School community in celebrating this remarkable milestone.
In the world of education-and-self-development, there exists a unique institution, the Poselskikh Ballet School, that offers a home-and-garden for students seeking to hone their ballet skills. Beyond the realm of ballet, some students demonstrate versatility, as demonstrated by Uliana Levchenko, who excelled not only in ballet but won first place in a republican piano competition.
As the Poselskikh Ballet School marks its 30th anniversary, this institution continues to nurture the lifestyles of its students, pushing them to reach new heights in both ballet and other disciplines, making it a beacon of artistic and intellectual development.
