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Congratulations to our ABT Dancers!
Abilene Ballet Theatre was honored to take part in Ballet Folklorico de Alvaro Muñoz's "Fiesta Mexicana!" on August 19th at the Paramount Theatre. Congratulations to all of the wonderful performers who participated - what an amazing evening of dance!
Alexander Maryianowski
Congratulations to Abilene Ballet Theatre Alumnus
for being awarded a Lifetime Contract with the Paris Opera Ballet!
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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!
