State Opera Plovdiv Ballet

State Opera Plovdiv Ballet Location

Company information

Company's Address:
“Boris Hristov” House of Culture, TsentarPlovdiv Center, ul. "Gladston" 15, 4000 Plovdiv, Bulgaria
Company's Email:
ballet@operaplovdiv.bg
Company's Website:

Ballet of Opera Plovdiv - International Ballet Company in Bulgaria

About State Opera Plovdiv Ballet

The Ballet of Opera Plovdiv is an international troupe featuring dancers from eight countries, known for its distinctive style characterized by dynamism, expressiveness, and successful transitions through various dance styles. Led by Mariana Krancheva, the company is part of State Opera Plovdiv.

Description

The Ballet of Opera Plovdiv is an international dance company based in Plovdiv, Bulgaria. The troupe includes dancers from eight different countries and performs as part of State Opera Plovdiv, a state cultural institute founded in 1953. The company is led by Mariana Krancheva.

The ballet company has developed a style characterized by dynamism, expressiveness, and transitions through various dance styles. This approach has been shaped through collaborations with choreographers including Leo Mujic, Valentina Turcu, Radu Poklitaru, and Jiří Bubeníček, as well as Bulgarian choreographers. Productions include Swan Lake, choreographed by Mariana Krancheva, and The Piano, a dance work inspired by the film.

The company performs at venues including the Ancient Theatre in Plovdiv and the City House of Culture “Boris Hristov.” State Opera Plovdiv presents opera, symphonic, chamber, and ballet performances in Bulgaria and abroad. The organization hosts Opera Open, an annual open-air festival at the Ancient Theatre that began in 1965.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is State Opera Plovdiv Ballet?

The Ballet of Opera Plovdiv is an international ballet company featuring dancers from eight different countries. Part of State Opera Plovdiv, a state cultural institute founded in 1953, the troupe has developed a distinctive style characterized by dynamism, expressiveness, and successful transitions through various dance styles. The company is led by Mariana Krancheva and has collaborated with world-renowned choreographers including Leo Mujic, Valentina Turcu, Radu Poklitaru, and Jiří Bubeníček, as well as Bulgarian choreographers.

The organization is located in Plovdiv, Bulgaria. Performances are held at the Ancient Theatre in Plovdiv, the City House of Culture “Boris Hristov” at 15 Gladston Str., and the “Opera Open” mobile ticket office at 29 Knyaz Alexander I.

The organization presents ballet performances as part of State Opera Plovdiv’s programming, which includes opera, symphonic, chamber, musical-humoristic, and ballet performances, as well as children’s shows and musicals.

The organization’s ballet performances are available to the public who can attend shows at their venues.

The organization holds auditions for soloists and corps de ballet dancers for the Ballet of State Opera Plovdiv.

The organization presents ballet performances including productions such as Swan Lake with choreography by Mariana Krancheva and The Piano. The annual Opera Open Festival is held at the Ancient Theatre, a tradition that began in 1965.

Head office phone numbers are 0877 633 835, 032 202 580, and 032 633 945. Email address is office@operaplovdiv.bg. Public Relations phone is 0879 006 431 with email pr@operaplovdiv.bg.