Founded in 2012 by Ivan Kozlov, Kyiv City Ballet is Ukraine's premier touring ballet company presenting classical and contemporary works on major stages across four continents, sharing messages of peace, hope, and resilience through performances of timeless grace and precision.
Kyiv City Ballet is a touring ballet company from Ukraine, founded in 2012 by Ivan Kozlov, who serves as artistic director and general director. Katya Kozlova works as associate director and répétiteur. The company presents both classical and contemporary works, with productions including Swan Lake, The Nutcracker, Romeo & Juliet, Scheherazade, Chopiniana, Boys From Kyiv, and Thoughts, a one-act contemporary ballet created by the company.
The company was in Paris in 2022 when the full-scale invasion of Ukraine began and has since continued touring internationally. It has performed on four continents. The roster includes principal dancers and ballet dancers from Ukraine and guest artists. Scheherazade uses music by Rimsky-Korsakov and choreography by Mikhail Fokine, while Chopiniana features music by Chopin and dancers in long white tutus.
Katya Kozlova has taught master classes and educational programs in Germany, France, England, Scotland, Croatia, Hungary, Serbia, Ukraine, and the United States, with a focus on outreach for young artists. The company receives support from organizations including Théâtre du Châtelet, Accor, and Opéra national de Paris.
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Kyiv City Ballet is Ukraine’s premier touring ballet company founded in 2012 by Ivan Kozlov, who serves as founder, artistic director, and general director. The company presents both classical repertoire and contemporary works on major stages worldwide and has built a reputation as Ukraine’s finest ballet theater, having performed on four continents.
The company does not have a fixed facility or permanent location and has been touring worldwide.
The company presents classical and contemporary ballet performances including Swan Lake, The Nutcracker, Romeo & Juliet, Boys From Kyiv, Scheherazade, Chopiniana, and Thoughts. Associate Director Katya Kozlova has taught master classes and educational programs in multiple countries and created outreach programs, children’s performances, interactive educational projects, intensives, and professional exchange platforms for dancers, pedagogues, and répétiteurs.
Audiences worldwide can attend performances on major stages across four continents. Those interested in joining the staff or becoming a dancer in the company can complete the contact form for more information.
Those interested in learning more about becoming a dancer in the company can complete the contact form on the website, though no formal audition requirements or application process details are provided.
The company performs on major stages worldwide and continues touring internationally. The repertoire includes classical ballets and contemporary works presented as celebrations of the human spirit embodying grace, passion, and precision.
General inquiries and booking inquiries can be sent to kcbtheater@gmail.com or through the contact form on the website.