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Congratulations to Abilene Ballet Theatre Alumnus
A lexander Maryianowski
for being awarded a Lifetime Contract with the Paris Opera Ballet!
Alexander recently competed in the annual concours in Paris, France and won FIRST PLACE! This means that he was awarded a LIFE TIME CONTRACT with the Paris Opera Ballet! Approximately 230 male dancers auditioned, and Alex made each final cut.
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All these dancers perform the pre-selected routine for a panel of judges, who are their peers within this company. There are anywhere between 9-14 judges, most are advanced dancers and the Artistic Director of the Paris Opera Ballet company. To receive this lifetime contract, the dancer must receive at least 7 first place marks, and Alexander won all 7 first place marks!
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Before performing with the Paris Opera Ballet (on three month term contracts), Alex danced with Boston Ballet for four years.
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We are thrilled for Alexander and proud of his hard work and determination (even in the midst of the pandemic and shut downs) to achieve his dream! Congratulations Alexander - You deserve every bit of this!
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Click here to learn more about Alexander's journey and how you can support it!