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Date published: 3/19/2009
ANDREA NEALON Last fall, less than six weeks before a local ballet performance of "The Nut-cracker," choreographer Regina Bogomolova found herself without a studio in which to rehearse or even hold classes. Her studio contract could not be renewed. Unfazed by the crisis, Bogomolova was able to pull together a successful performance. "I think a lesser person would have said, 'OK, that's it--we'll do it next year,' but she kept on going, and it ended up being a beautiful production," said Danyelle Nelson, a parent of one of Bogomolova's ballet students. "How many prima ballerinas have to pack up their own stage before and after a draining performance?" she added. Bogomolova, who is in her seventh year teaching chemistry at Potomac High School in Prince William County, now owns Classical Ballet of Fredericksburg, a studio at 4004 Lafayette Blvd. Her husband, Vadim Bogomolov, is artistic adviser, guest artist and master teacher. Both have extensive training and experience in the U.S. and abroad as professional ballet dancers and instructors. "Regina is inspiring because of how passionate she is about ballet and her students," Nelson said. This weekend, Classical Ballet of Fredericksburg will perform "Cinderella" at James Monroe High School. The studio has been open for two years, and "Cinderella" will be its third full-length production. Tickets are available in advance or at the door. "Cinderella" features a variety of characters, including a very bossy stepmother, two vain stepsisters, four seasonal fairies, the fairy godmother--and of course, Cinderella and her prince. The ballet follows the basic plot of the children's fairy tale: In the first act, the stepmother and stepsisters prepare for the grand ball. Cinderella only dreams of attending the ball, until her fairy godmother appears and grants her wish. The second act features a number of dances at the ball, as the prince tries to find his true love. However, Cinderella must flee at midnight--and wait to see if the prince will find her again. Composed by Sergei Prokofiev and choreographed by Rostislav Zakharov, "Cinderella" debuted in 1945 at the Bolshoi Theatre in Moscow. The 35 members of the local cast have been working since late October. The ballet maintains original choreography, and all the costumes are handmade in Russia and shipped to the States. Regina and Vadim will dance the leads of Cinderella and the Prince. "I'm looking forward to dancing with him," Bogomolova said.
Date published: 3/19/2009
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