•  28/12/2011 - Irina Perren

    • 1980: Born in Leningrad
    • 1998: Graduated from the Vaganova Ballet Academy
    • 1998: Joined the Mikhailovsky Theatre

    She danced the most beautiful leading roles: Kitri, Giselle, Masha, Nikiya and Gamzatti, Raimonda, Juliet, Odette/ Odile, the Princess Aurora and the Lilac fairy.

    28/12/2011 - Irina Perren


    Awards and Honours:

    • 2002: Gold Medal at the Rieti International Ballet Competition
    • 2002: Gold Medal at the Arabesque international Competition in Perm
    • 2009: The Golden Soffit in the category best Female Ballet Role for Medora in Le Corsaire
    • 2010: Honoured Artist of the Russian federation "Soul of Dance Award" (category 'Star')

     

    28/12/2011 - Irina Perren


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  • 27/12/2011 - Lorna Feijoo

    • Born in Havana, Cuba
    • Studied at the National Ballet School in havana
    • Joined the National Ballet of Cuba
    • Promoted to Principal Dancer
    • Danced with the Cincinnati Ballet
    • 2003: Joined Boston Ballet
    • Currently: Principal Dancer

    Married to Boston Baller Principal dancer Nelson Madrigal 

    Guest Artist with The Royal BAllet, Rome Opera Ballet, La Scala and Zurich Opera Ballet

    27/12/2011 - Lorna Feijoo

    Prices and Awards:

    • Gold Medal atthe Vignali-Danza Contest and the Positano Contest of Young Talents in Italy
    • Performed in several International Ballet Festivals in Havana
    • Performed on worldwide tours
    • Won critical acclaim in leading roles

    “stunning with an exceptional attention to detail” by The New York Times

    27/12/2011 - Lorna Feijoo:


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  • 26/12/2011 - Mauro Villanueva

    • Born and raised in Texas
    • Began his dance training in San Antonio
    • Attended the Joffrey's San Antonio and Nutmeg Conservatory's Summer Workshops
    • Finished his studies at the Nutmeg Conservatory in Torrington, Connecticut
    • 2000: Joined the Joffrey Ballet as an Apprentice
    • 2002: Promoted to full company Member

    26/12/2011 - Mauro Villanueva Cinderella


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  • 25/12/2011 - Kara Zimmerman

    • Born in Hershey, Pennsylvania
    • At 8 years old: Began training with the Central Pennsylvania Youth Ballet
    • At 17 years old: Trained with the Pacific Northwest Ballet School on full scholarship
    • 2000: Joined the company as Memeber of CDB
    • 8 seasons with the PNB
    • Joined the Cincinnati Ballet as a Senior Soloist
    • 2009: Joined the Joffrey Ballet

    Favorite pieces:Reflections , Stravinsky Violin Concerto Aria II , After the Rain by Christopher Wheeldon

    Favorite roles: Snow Queen and Arabian in joffrey's Nutcracker, 


    25/12/2011 - Kara Zimmerman


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  • 24/12/2011 - Cory Stearns

    • Born in Long Island, New York
    • Began Ballet training at Seiskaya Ballet
    • Full scholarship to the Royal Ballet School in London
    • March 2004: Appeared with Kylie Minogue in her music video Chocolate
    • September 2004: Joined ABT's Studio Company
    • January 2005: Promoted to an Apprentice with ABT
    • January 2006: Promoted to CDB's Member
    • January 2009: Appointed a Soloist
    • January 2001: Appointed a Principal Dancer

     

    24/12/2011 - Cory Stearns


    He is sponsored by Donald Kramer
    Honours and Prices:

    • At 15 years old: Participated in the YAGP and won a full scholarship to the RBS
    • The Dame Ruth Railton Award for excellence in dance upon graduating
    • 2009: the Erik Bruhn Prize fo best male Dancer

     

    24/12/2011 - Cory Stearns


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