19
May
Bolshoi Theatre
YURI GRIGOROVICH DIED AT THE AGE OF 99.
The founder of the Benois de la Dance program, the President of the Benois de la Dance Prize, the great choreographer of the Bolshoi Theatre, YURI GRIGOROVICH, has passed away.2025
World Ballet Festival.
XXXIII Benois de la Danse
Ceremonyenois de la Danse
The project is implemented with the support of the Ministry of Culture of the Russian Federation.
Moscow, Bolshoi Theatre
17
June
Bolshoi Theatre
CHARITY GALA OF WORLD BALLET STARS — NOMINEES OF BENOIS-2025 AND AWARDING OF THE LAUREATES
Among this year’s nominees are soloists of leading classical and contemporary companies from across the globe.
The hosts will be the Bolshoi Theatre soloist and film actress Anastasia Meskova and TV journalist, TV presenter, and actor Vadim Vernik.
In profound tribute to the Program’s founder — the legendary choreographer Yuri Grigorovich, this year’s Festival is dedicated to his memory. He was posthumously awarded the Benois de la Danse Lifetime Achievement award.
18
June
Bolshoi Theatre
GALA CONCERT BENOIS DE LA DANSE STARS — LAUREATES OF DIFFERENT YEARS
The program boasts works of different dance styles.
The Gala Concert was attended by stars of the Bolshoi Theatre of Russia; of the Mariinsky Theatre; of the Mikhailovsky Theatre; of Lucia Lacarra Ballet Company (Spain); of Novosibirsk Opera and Ballet Theatre; of Paris Opera Ballet, of CCN Tours (Centre chorégraphique national de Tour) (France), of Cape Ballet Africa (South Africa), of Komi Republic Opera and Ballet Theatre (Russia), of Shanghai Ballet (China); of Astana Ballet (Kazakhstan).
The project was implemented by the Ministry of Culture of the Russian Federation.
