Ballet Stars
Gala Concert in 2 acts
Ballet Stars Gala – A Celebration of Dance
Get ready to be swept into an evening of elegance, passion, and pure artistry. The Ballet Stars Gala brings to the stage the most iconic and breathtaking moments from the world’s greatest ballets — all in one unforgettable performance.
Experience the magic, feel the emotion, and let the beauty of ballet stay with you long after the final bow.
Creators
Aliya Tanykpayeva & Dmitry Timofeev
Music by some of the world’s greatest composers.
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Ballet Stars Gala is a breathtaking celebration of the art of ballet — a carefully curated evening that brings together iconic masterpieces from both the classical and contemporary repertoire. This production is not a single narrative ballet, but rather a rich mosaic of unforgettable moments: the climaxes, the showstoppers, the dances that audiences around the world recognize and adore.
Each performance is handpicked for its emotional depth, technical brilliance, and timeless beauty. From dramatic solos to passionate pas de deux, from lyrical adagios to powerful ensemble pieces, the Gala offers a rare opportunity to witness the full spectrum of ballet’s expressive power in a single evening.
Audiences will experience highlights from beloved works such as Swan Lake, The Nutcracker, Giselle, Don Quixote, Spartacus, Scheherazade, and more — all set to the music of legendary composers like Tchaikovsky, Minkus, Khachaturian, Chopin, and others.
More than a performance, Ballet Stars Gala is a tribute to the human spirit expressed through movement — a celebration of grace, discipline, and the universal language of dance. It is an evening designed to move the heart, ignite the imagination, and remind us of the sheer magic that happens when music and motion become one.
Whether you are a devoted ballet lover or experiencing it for the first time, this Gala promises a night of unforgettable artistry, elegance, and inspiration.
Program
Part I
1. White Adagio — Swan Lake, Act II / Tchaikovsky (Aliya Tanykpaeva & Dmitry Timofeev)
2. Grand Pas de Deux — The Nutcracker, Act II / Tchaikovsky (Aylin Ispanova & Daniyar Zhumatayev)
3. Pas de Deux — Scheherazade / Rimsky-Korsakov (Boris Zhurilov & Ganna Muromtseva)
4. Snow Adagio — The Nutcracker, Act I / Tchaikovsky (Claudia García Carriera & Vince Topolánszky)
5. Pas de Deux — Giselle, Act II / Adolphe Adam (Aliya Tanykpaeva & Dmitry Timofeev)
Part II
6. Balcony Scene Adagio — Romeo and Juliet / Sergei Prokofiev (Aliya Tanykpaeva & Dmitry Timofeev)
7. Adagio — Spartacus / Aram Khachaturian (Aylin Ispanova & Daniyar Zhumatayev)
8. Black Pas de Deux — Swan Lake, Act III / Tchaikovsky (Boris Zhurilov & Ganna Muromtseva)
9. Elegy / Rachmaninoff (Dmitry Timofeev & Aliya Tanykpaeva)
10. Grand Pas de Deux (Finale) — Don Quixote / Ludwig Minkus (Claudia García Carriera & Vince Topolánszky)
CAST
Aliya Tanykpayeva
Étoile and Principal Dancer of the Hungarian National Ballet, Aliya Tanykpaeva is a true international ballet star. Trained at the Bolshoi Ballet Academy, she has performed as principal with the Imperial Russian Ballet, Wiener Staatsoper, and Zürich Opera House. A multiple award-winner and recipient of Hungary’s Silver Cross of Merit, she captivates audiences worldwide with her lyrical artistry, expressive depth, and commanding stage presence.
Dmitry Timofeev
Étoile and Principal Dancer of the Hungarian National Ballet, Dmitry Timofeev trained at the Vaganova Academy and has performed as principal in Israel, Croatia, and Hungary. Celebrated for his dramatic power and elegant technique, he shines in leading roles from Romeo and Juliet to Swan Lake. A laureate of international awards, he is a recipient of Hungary’s Silver Cross of Merit.
Ganna Muromtseva
Prima ballerina of the Hungarian National Ballet, Ganna Muromtseva began her journey in Kyiv and rose to First Soloist at the National Opera of Ukraine before joining the Hungarian State Opera in 2022. Her repertoire includes Odette-Odile, Aurora, Cinderella, and Zobeide, showcasing both lyrical beauty and dramatic strength. A laureate of multiple international competitions, she is admired for her grace, versatility, and commanding stage presence.
Boris Zhurilov
Graduated from the prestigious Vaganova Ballet Academy in 2006, Boris Zhurilov began his professional path at the Mariinsky Theatre. A distinguished career followed: he served as principal at the State Ballet of Georgia, first soloist at Moscow’s Stanislavsky Theatre, and since 2022, as a grand sujet soloist with the Hungarian National Ballet. His expansive repertoire includes heroic and lyrical roles—from the Prince in The Nutcracker and Siegfried to Espada in Don Quixote and Spartacus—showcasing his dramatic depth and technical prowess.
Claudia García Carriera
A Cuban-born soloist of the Hungarian State Opera Ballet, Claudia García Carriera is known for her powerful presence and refined artistry. A Gold Diploma graduate of the Cuban National Ballet School and former Principal Dancer of the Cuban National Ballet, she has dazzled in roles like Kitri, Odette/Odile, and Cinderella. Winner of the Silver Medal at the Havana IBC and finalist in South Africa, Claudia brings fiery passion and elegance to every stage she graces.
Vince Tamás Topolánszky
One of the most promising young artists of the Hungarian National Ballet, Vince Tamás Topolánszky is a graduate of the renowned Hungarian Dance University. Since joining the Hungarian State Opera, he has impressed audiences with his elegance and stage presence, earning the title of “Best Young Dancer of the Season” in 2022. His refined technique and artistic maturity mark him as a star on the rise.
Daniyar Zhumatayev
A dynamic Soloist of the Hungarian National Ballet since 2024, Daniyar Zhumatayev trained at Kazakhstan’s National Academy of Choreography (Master’s 2022). Previously a soloist at the Astana Opera (2016–2024), his acclaimed roles include Spartacus, Albrecht (Giselle), James (La Sylphide), and Waclav (Fountain of Bakhchisarai).
Aylin Ispanova
A rising artist of the Hungarian National Ballet, Aylin Ispanova combines refined technique with captivating stage presence. Trained at Kazakhstan’s premier ballet academy, she brings grace, discipline, and artistic sensitivity to every performance. With her elegant style and growing repertoire, she is a dancer of exceptional promise on the international stage.
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