

	TRIBUTES Good luck to our splendid ballet company, which continues the best traditions of Saint-Petersburg! Natalia Dudinskaya former Prima ballerina of the Mariinsky ( Kirov ) Theatre and rehearsal coach at the Vaganova Academy for 50 years, August 2001 The city of Saint-Petersburg can truly be proud of the fine new generation of artists, who have forged classical traditions in the world of dance. Sergei Vikulov Star of the Mariinsky ( Kirov ) Ballet Honoured Artist of Russia, 2001 Over the span of many years I have recognized Marina Medvetskaya as a splendid ballerina and talented director. Unquestionably, the success of this company is due to her tireless work. I congratulate the " Saint-Petersburg Classic Ballet "! Mikhail Lavrovsky Star of the Bolshoi Theatre Ballet, World famous choreographer, 2001 A stimulating and glamorous performance. Superb costumes. A heartfelt performance and a miracle achievement for such a young company. Their soloists are of a standard comparable to the Kirov! Alexander Kurkov Dance Critic from Orsk, Russia, May 2001 They not only present the classics in the best light but also contemporary ballet works, as well. Their technique is world class, in every respect. A. Petrozavodski Dance Critic from Rulegi-Binanonses, Karelia, May, 2001 During our period of association, the company has always conducted itself with great professionalism and has received the highest praise from the press. In the field of Terpsichore, they embody the best spirit of classical dance! Iskander Saparov Director of the Uventa Cultural Center, Saint-Petersburg, Russia Once they begin to perform . . . the surroundings no longer matter. The beauty of their dance takes over and lifts the audience to new heights. Tatiana Zelenina Ballet Critic Tolyatti, Russia, Summer 2001 " Magnificent, superb, highly-professional. Just these words we have to say about the performance art of the ‘Classic Ballet, Saint-Petersburg.’" " The program of the ‘Classic Ballet, Saint-Petersburg’ is composed of the pearls of ballet classic ". " Keskiviikkona " Finland " It is a brilliant company from Russia ". " Everybody was fascinated by the high creative spirit, temperament and full-blooded energy of young beautiful dancers from the ‘Classic Ballet’ Saint-Petersburg " . " Lanstidningen " Sweden