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And again, a team from Buryatia was among the best

The third episode of the Russian TV show “Everybody Dance!” was aired the day before. on channel Russia 1.

The theater of song and dance "Baikal" takes part in it. Just like other groups from all over the country, they must show their professionalism in different genres - move away from the usual style of performance.

In the last show, Baikal surprised the jury with the Viennese Waltz and took first place in the standings. And last Sunday, viewers watched the "Chinese dance" performed by the Buryat group.

Maybe they will say that the number is easy for us, because the Chinese have narrow eyes, we have narrow eyes and everything seems to be the same. But this is not a folk dance that we are used to dancing, it is still a stylized dance, so this is also a certain challenge, - explained in the profile artistic director theater Zhargal Zhalsanov.

And our artists really impressed the audience and judges with new facets of their talents, showing a colorful and spectacular performance, which the jury member Alla Sigalova compared with the Cirque du Soleil. As a result, Baikal received a high score of 27 points. Yegor Druzhinin put "8", not "10", explaining that this performance reminded him of the energy of the dance from business card- a fragment from the play "The Spirit of the Ancestors".

Nevertheless, Baikal went through to the next round without much difficulty. A left the project at this stage Sevastopol academic theater dance.

Theater "Baikal" following the results of its performance on the show "Everybody Dance!" shared first place with other contestants and advanced to the next round. For the second performance, the theater presented a waltz to the jury, and as the artists themselves admitted, it was not easy for them to perform in this unusual technique.

A ballet troupe of 20 artists, choreographer Arsalan Sandanov and artistic director of the theater Zhargal Zhalsanov went to the capital of Russia to shoot the project on March 1. Theater artists will compete for the title of winner with 11 teams from different corners countries. They will take the stage to surprise and amaze the audience and prove to the whole country that they are real professionals. The task of the participants is not only to adequately represent their own style, whether it be folk or ballroom dancing, hip-hop, breakdance or contemporary, ballet or flamenco, but also to become the best in a foreign field, that is, constantly transform and reincarnate. The winners will receive one million rubles and the title of the best dance group in the country. Choreographer, actress, Honored Artist of the Russian Federation Alla Sigalova, theater and film actor, director, choreographer Yegor Druzhinin and ballet dancer Vladimir Derevyanko evaluate performances.

Spirit of the ancestors

In the first, debut performance at the show, the Baikal Theater presented the national dance-legend "Spirit of the Ancestors". - We tried to convey our ethnicity, the spirit of our ancestors, - said theater artist Ekaterina Kukshinova, - we were worried that the jury would somehow criticize us or it would not be very pleasant comments.

However, the jury was delighted with the dance, although Alla Sigalova expressed concern whether the theater would be able to reincarnate for the next number, as required by the conditions of the show.

You are beautiful, but I am very worried about you, how will you continue, because you are so original, how will you transform? I wish you good luck, she said. Presenter Yevgeny Papunaishvili emphasized that the Baikal Theater is the custodian of the unique traditions of folk dance and the winner of the Russian government award.

As the director of the theater Dandar Badluev noted, after the first round the ensemble had many serious competitors, because the strongest remained on the show. He stressed that the theater troupe should "try to surprise the jury and the audience." To this end, the artistic director of the theater, Zhargal Zhalsanov, chose the most famous European style and decided to prepare a performance based on the Viennese waltz. Note that the Viennese waltz is considered one of the most difficult dances to perform among the entire ballroom program, although it has the fewest figures. The waltz has a completely different technique, standards, figures and performance requirements - compared to the national dances that the Baikal Theater is used to performing.

And Viennese waltz

The performance turned out to be spectacular: the Baikal ensemble performed in an unusual role for themselves, presenting a real swan dance. The men came out in tailcoats, and the girls in swan costumes. The artists themselves later admitted that it was difficult for them to dance, and the most difficult was to work in pairs.

Of course, when there are teams of ballroom dance professionals, you don’t want to lose face, it was scary, - the members of the ensemble said after the performance.

The number caused a stormy reaction of the audience in the form of prolonged applause, and the jury noted that the ensemble managed to surprise them.

Those few pas of the waltz that the artists did were not ideal, but the attempt to change is magical, says Sigalova.

Elegant, subtle, - Vladimir Derevyanko appreciated. – Although stylistically still need to work.

The vocabulary of the previous issue was much more complex and diverse, there is nothing supernatural here, - Yegor Druzhinin noted, commenting on the Viennese you performed by the Buryat dance, - we all know that it is much easier to dance quickly, we know that the tailcoat is not for everyone. It still doesn't suit all of you, but you know how to wear it.

The Baikal Theater received the highest ratings for this performance - 8, 9 and 10, and as a result, with 27 points, shared the first place in the intermediate final table of the show, along with another team. The theater will continue to fight on the federal TV show.

According to Zhargal Zhalsanov, the Baikal Theater, founded in 1942, is the oldest and only professional theater song and dance, which preserves and promotes the Buryat-Mongolian national culture.

For us, this is a very dangerous experiment, - says Zhalsanov about his performance on the show, - but I clearly understand that we have such a message, a movement towards change.

Marina Denisova, Vostok-Teleinform.

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City: Ulan-Ude

Compound: 20 people

Supervisor: People's Artist of the Republic of Buryatia Zhargal Zhalsanov

Foundation date: 1942

Dance styles: folk Buryat and modern stage choreography

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Buryat national theater song and dance "Baikal" is the custodian of the culture and traditions of the Buryat-Mongolian nation, which were formed under the influence of Buddhism and shamanism.

The team included ballet dancers, vocal soloists, an orchestra folk instruments Buryatia. Over the 75 years of the theater’s existence, not a single fan of their artists has stopped admiring the talent of the artists creative activity Moreover, the army of fans is growing every day.

Among the troupe there are artists who were awarded the titles and high awards of the Russian Federation and the Republic of Buryatia. The repertoire includes performances for concerts, songs and dances, as well as large-scale projects, for example, ethno-ballet and ethno-opera, performances based on the myths of the Mongolian people.

In addition, the theater holds charitable children's Christmas Trees for orphans, disabled children who find themselves in a difficult life situation, helps young performers in developing their potential.

Every fan of the Baikal Theater can count on a new portion of the rhythms of nature and life, solemn acts, the shaman's ritual, the hunter's dance, birds and animals at the concert. All performances are accompanied by a live authentic song that cannot be deciphered using traditional notes.

All participants of the theater carefully treat the performance of the repertoire, and therefore watching their performances is incredibly interesting and exciting. The theater actively takes part in festivals, competitions, receives high awards. But the participants of "Baikal" admit that the love of the audience is the most precious thing for them.

Among the awards of the theater, it is worth noting the first prize of the International Festival called "Fashion of the Mongols of the World" in 2005, a year later the highest award at International Festival"Altargana -2006" in Ulan-Ude, "Golden Heart" in 2006, the award of the Government of Russia in the field of culture and art. Not a single participation in competitions takes place without the well-deserved highest award of Baikal.

The solo program of the Baikal Theater is worthy of a performance in the Kremlin, because this is the opinion of the Minister of Culture of Russia A. Avdeev. Participation in the show “Everybody Dance” will help the theater open up to the viewer from a different new side and discover special facets and opportunities in itself.

In one of the pavilions of Mosfilm, the shooting of the final stage of the television competition "Everybody Dance" took place. Recall that he represented the Republic of Buryatia. There were a lot of fans, three full stands. Filming lasted five hours.

Among the fans were seen deputies of the State Duma of Russia from Buryatia Aldar Damdinov, Nikolai Buduev, Senator of the Federation Council from Buryatia Tatyana Mantatova.

Theater "Baikal" was the third in a row. Our artists performed a dance number with national flavor. But demonstrating elements of the styles that they learned on the project: vogue, hip-hop, ballet.

On the video: the final performance of the Baikal Theater at the project “Everybody Dance!”

For example, Anastasia and Daba Dashinorboevs showed amazing support, Julia Zamoeva danced on pointe Chingis Tsybikzhapov, Valentina Yundunova and Arjuna Tsydypova danced the vogue Fedor Kondakov and Ekaterina Osodoeva samba, soloed Donara Baldanceren and Alexey Radnaev, Chagdar Budaev performed an acrobatic act.

After the performance, the audience stood up together and shouted "Bravo!".

“I am in love with each of you,” said Alla Sigalova, a member of the jury.

The jury did not score in the final. Each of the judges chose one finalist. Alla Sigalova chose the theater "Baikal", Vladimir Derevyanko - the formation "Vera", Yegor Druzhinin chose "Evolvers".

Jubilation, cries of "Hurrah!" came from outside the pavilion. The organizers rolled out a big cake with the project's logo on the stage. Everyone congratulated the dancers of the Baikal Theater on their victory, festive fireworks thundered and a huge certificate worth 1 million rubles was presented to the winner.

Of course, the Baikal Theater deservedly won, we managed to fall in love with the guys, and they worked hard on our project!, - said host Olga Shelest.

Residents of Buryatia also watched all this action at the TV screens at home. The most active fans came to watch the final right on Soviet Square. On the occasion of the final, a big screen was installed there.

Buryat artists and politicians spoke with words of support. Dozens, hundreds of townspeople rejoiced when the winner was announced.

Soviet Square was filled with enthusiastic people

This is such pride for our theater, for our republic! I want to cry with happiness! Thank you, “Baikal!” said the spectator Elena.

The Buryat National Theater of Song and Dance "Baikal" appeared in Ulan-Ude in 1942. Initially, it was an ensemble of the Philharmonic Society, it left its composition in the early 2000s. New story began in 2005, when, together with the orchestra and the dance theater, the ensemble was transformed into a theater.

Dance Theater "Baikal" on the show "Everybody Dance!" 2017 was a special year for the theatre, when the team won in a TV project where professional teams competed. 3 teams reached the final, the victory of the Baikal Theater in “Everybody Dance!” brought the votes of the audience. During the project, the team performed in different genres. The final dance of the Baikal Theater was the folk Buryat yokhor, which included elements of ballet, vogue, and hip-hop.

On productions Buryat theater"Baikal" can be felt folk cultural traditions Buryat Mongols. The performances are based on the folklore of local residents, which arose under the influence of Buddhism and shamanism. Here you can see the embodiment of ideas about the importance of nature for the Buryat-Mongols, dating back to the time of nomadic life, colorful scenes with hunters and animals.

The songs of the Baikal Theater, which are performed during the performances, are very original, they cannot be deciphered in the usual musical way. They always accompany national dances, the elements of which are intertwined with modern choreography. Sometimes the songs imitate the voices of animals and birds.

Poster

On the official website, the poster of the Baikal Theater is presented for a month. Shows and concerts that the theater organizes at different venues, including in other cities, are indicated here. The fact is that now the Baikal Dance Theater does not have its own stage. The construction of the building is not planned by the leadership of the region, as the city already has three theater venues. Fundraising for project documentation for the building of the Buryat theater of song and dance "Baikal" was initiated on crowdfunding platforms. Often performances can be seen on the stage of the Russian Drama Theater in Ulan-Ude.

The poster of the Baikal Theater includes theatrical concerts, solo and anniversary evenings of artists, dance shows, and orchestra performances. It is especially interesting to visit the concerts of the Baikal Theater with ethnic ballet or opera: this is the performance-element “The Spirit of the Ancestors”, the production of “Myths and Legends of Lake Baikal”, etc. Such performances are staged on the basis of local folk myths and legends. At some concerts, modern choreography is also staged.

Another colorful show of the theater "Baikal" is called "Shine of Asia". Here you can see dances and songs different peoples Asia, including China, Korea, Japan, Bali. As can be seen on the poster of the Baikal Theater in Ulan-Ude, this multicultural project is touring various Russian cities.