Alexander Butrimovich
Soloist, Nizhegorodsky State Academic Opera and Ballet Theatre
Dance Open: 2006
He was born in Minsk, graduated from The Nizhegorodsky Theatre School (pedagogue – Kurakin S.V., Honoured Artist of the Russian Federation). In 2007, he graduated from The Russian University of Theatre Arts (GITIS). From 2001, he is the leading master of The Nizhegorodsky State Academic Opera and Ballet Theatre. In 2000, he got a second class prize for participating in the concert "Stars of Russian Theatres of Ballet" (Perm). In 2006-2008, he is a leading master of The Krasnoyarsk State Opera and Ballet Theatre. From 2008, he is a leading master of The National Academic Bolshoi Opera and Ballet Theatre of the Republic of Belarus. Laureate of the theatrical prize "Nizhegorodsky Perl" (Russia, 2001). Laureate of the IX International Contest of Ballet Dancers and Choreographers in Moscow and the prize-holder of "The Hope of the World Ballet" (Russia, 2001). The First Class Laureate of the I Russian Contest of Ballet Dancers and Choreographers "Young Ballet of Russia" in Krasnodar (Russia, 2004).
Although Polina came to choreography rather late, she gained the approval of professionals and the love of audience spectacularly fast. The natural femininity, love for life and sincerity pertain to each of her roles and her ability to work hard let her set and achieve the highest technological goals.
She graduated from the Perm Choreographic College in 2011 and joined the Perm Ballet the same year. He repertoire includes title and solo parties in such classical ballets as the Nutcracker, Le Corsaire, Fountain of Bakhchisarai. She dances solo parties in ballets by Balanchine, Robbins, Ashton, Kilian, as well as Alexey Miroshnichenko's productions (Rococo Variations, Orango, I don't love you, Cinderella). Among her latest works are title parties in Don Quixote, Sleeping Beauty and Swan Lake (Miroshnichenko's versions).
She is the winner of the 3rd prize at the Arabesque Competition in 2014.
Otto Bubeníček
Principal Dancer, Hamburg Ballet
Dance Open: 2012, 2013, 2014Dance Open Award: Best Duet 2012
Son of Czech circus acrobats, was born in Lubin (Poland) and spent most of his childhood travelling around Europe. Graduated from the Prague Conservatory of Dance in 1993, and together with his twin brother Jiri joined the Hamburg Ballet. Since 1997 — Principal Dancer. Has been performing at the world famous stages and high level internaitonal ballet projects. Winner of many awards, including the prestigious Italian Premio Danza & Danza in the nomination «Best Dancer» (2009) and the Prize of the festival Dance Open in the category «Best Duet» (2012, together with his brother Jiri). In parallel with successful choreographic career gained recognition as a composer, set designer, costume designer and director of short films and video clips.
Jiří Bubeníček
Principal Dancer, Dresden Semperoper Ballet
Dance Open: 2012, 2013, 2014Dance Open Award: Best Duet 2012
A Czech citizen, born in Lubin, Poland. Together with his twin brother Otto has graduated from the Prague Dance Conservatory, since 1993 danced with Hamburg Ballet, where he was promoted to the Principal Dancer in 1997.He danced all leading roles in every production by John Neumeier. And the role of Vaclav Nijinsky in Nijinsky was created by John Neumeier specially for the dancer. In 2006 joined the Semperoper Ballet in Dresden. Also worked with Paris Opera Ballet, New York City Ballet, Zurich Ballet, Vienna State Ballet, the Chinese National Ballet and other theaters. Successfully works as a choreographer. Together with his brother created the company «Les Ballets Bubeníček», that presents all over the world ballet shows with participation of the stars of different European companies.
Federico Bonelli
Principal Dancer, Royal Ballet
Dance Open: 2008
Italian dancer, Federico Bonelli joined the Royal Ballet Company as a Principal in 2003. He is best known for his danseur noble roles with the Company, winning particular acclaim for his performances of Romeo, Armand, Siegfried (Swan Lake), Prince (The Nutcracker and The Sleeping Beauty) and Des Grieux (Manon).
Bonelli was born in Genoa and trained at the Turin Dance Academy under both Italian teachers and visiting Cuban teachers. Their involvement led to his participation at the International Ballet Festival of Havana, at which he won second prize. Other awards include first prize at the Rieti International Ballet Competition in Italy, a Prix de Lausanne scholarship, the 2005 Positano Prix for Ballet and a nomination for Best Male Dancer at the 2007 Critics’ Circle Awards.
In 1995 Bonelli graduated into Zürich Ballet. He moved to Dutch National Ballet in 1999 and was promoted to principal in 2002. His debut with the Company was as Romeo, opposite Mara Galeazzi’s Juliet. In 2005 he became the third man to dance Armand (after Rudolf Nureyev and Jonathan Cope). In addition to dancing classical roles, Bonelli has created roles in new works such as Chroma, DGV: Danse à grande vitesse, Live Fire Exercise, Aeternum, Tetractys, ‘See, even Night herself is here’ pas de deux and Woolf Works, and has created the role of Polixenes (The Winter’s Tale) and Escamillo (Carmen).
