The Grand Kyiv Ballet, a Ukrainian dance company, is performing in Boston this weekend to raise funds for war recovery efforts in Ukraine. The group's performances of "Nutcracker" and "Snow Queen," a rendition of the Disney movie "Frozen," aim to preserve Ukrainian culture while it faces erasure by the Russian regime. Proceeds from the shows will go directly towards rebuilding the company's home studio in Kyiv, which was destroyed in the war. The dancers, including soloist Zack Tidswell and premier dancer Anna Stoianova, are using their performances as an opportunity to share their culture and history with audiences in Boston and across the country.
https://www.boston25news.com/news/local/grand-kyiv-ballet-performing-nutcracker-snow-queen-boston-raising-funds-war-recovery/3NLJWG3GBJFZFILI7H424MSDJY/The "Natya Thoranam" event, organized by the Amrita Cultural Trust in Hyderabad, brought together six Indian classical dance forms on a single stage for the first time. The performance featured Bharatanatyam, Kuchipudi, Mohiniyattam, Kathak, Odissi, and Andhra Natyam, with 88 dancers performing in a grand jugalbandi that mesmerized the audience at Shilpakala Vedika.
https://www.deccanchronicle.com/news/natya-thoranam-unites-six-classical-dance-forms-1842834Arvo Pärt has been recognized for his contributions to contemporary classical music by the Prince Pierre Foundation in Monaco, which awarded him the Order of Cultural Merit. The foundation established the award in 1952 to honor individuals who have made significant contributions to art, literature, or science in Monaco. Past recipients include notable musicians such as Plácido Domingo and Mstislav Rostropovich.
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