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KYIV CITY BALLET

founder, Artistic director

Ivan Kozlov

Spreading the message of

peace and love

worldwide through ballet

Tetiana Liozova Don Quixote Kyiv City Ballet

The Kyiv City Ballet, Ukraine's premier ballet company, is on tour, performing the world's most beloved classic ballets and moving modern works...because they can't go home.

The company's performances speak to the beauty and passion of art... and to the spirit and will found in each of us

Kyiv City Ballet Tribute to Peace Performance

Credit: Mickhael Mindak

The bond between a dancer and their pointe shoes is unmatched — it’s not just about performance, it’s about precision, strength, and grace. 💫

Here’s to the beautiful feet that make every pirouette, every leap, and every arabesque possible. 🩰✨

#KyivCityBallet #BalletBeauty #PointeShoes #BalletLife #DancerStrong #EleganceInMotion

The bond between a dancer and their pointe shoes is unmatched — it’s not just about performance, it’s about precision, strength, and grace. 💫

Here’s to the beautiful feet that make every pirouette, every leap, and every arabesque possible. 🩰✨

#KyivCityBallet #BalletBeauty #PointeShoes #BalletLife #DancerStrong #EleganceInMotion

When the wind becomes part of the performance... 🌬️✨ #KyivCityBallet #WindInMotion #BalletArtistry

When the wind becomes part of the performance... 🌬️✨ #KyivCityBallet #WindInMotion #BalletArtistry

Did you know Chopiniana and Les Sylphides are the same ballet? Originally titled Chopiniana, it was renamed Les Sylphides after its Paris debut in 1909. Choreographed by Michel Fokine, it’s a tribute to Chopin’s music, blending romanticism and impressionism. #Chopiniana #LesSylphides #BalletHistory” #kyivcityballet #ballet

Did you know Chopiniana and Les Sylphides are the same ballet? Originally titled Chopiniana, it was renamed Les Sylphides after its Paris debut in 1909. Choreographed by Michel Fokine, it’s a tribute to Chopin’s music, blending romanticism and impressionism. #Chopiniana #LesSylphides #BalletHistory” #kyivcityballet #ballet

Behind the curtain, after the final bow. The quiet aftermath of a powerful performance—empty wings, scattered belongings, and the echoes of the stage still lingering. #KyivCityBallet #Backstage #AfterTheShow #BalletLife #theartofmovement 📸 @tomarber

Behind the curtain, after the final bow. The quiet aftermath of a powerful performance—empty wings, scattered belongings, and the echoes of the stage still lingering. #KyivCityBallet #Backstage #AfterTheShow #BalletLife #theartofmovement 📸 @tomarber

Stepping into the new week with renewed energy and anticipation! A fresh start to embrace new opportunities, inspire creativity, and bring passion to everything we do! #NewWeek #KyivCityBallet #FreshStart #NewBeginnings #DanceWithPassion #BalletExcellence #inspiration

Stepping into the new week with renewed energy and anticipation! A fresh start to embrace new opportunities, inspire creativity, and bring passion to everything we do! #NewWeek #KyivCityBallet #FreshStart #NewBeginnings #DanceWithPassion #BalletExcellence #inspiration

Partnering requires trust, teamwork, and commitment. Every lift, every movement, from rehearsal to performance, is done together. ✨ #Trust #Teamwork #Commitment #KyivCityBallet

Partnering requires trust, teamwork, and commitment. Every lift, every movement, from rehearsal to performance, is done together. ✨ #Trust #Teamwork #Commitment #KyivCityBallet

Exciting times ahead for Kyiv City Ballet! 🌸 We are hard at work choreographing for the upcoming performances! 🩰 With so much going on, we’re busy preparing for an incredible spring and summer season ahead! Stay tuned for more behind-the-scenes action!

#KyivCityBallet #SpringSeason #BalletRehearsal #Ballerina #BehindTheScenes #ExcitingTimes #SpringPerformances #SummerSeason #BalletLife

Exciting times ahead for Kyiv City Ballet! 🌸 We are hard at work choreographing for the upcoming performances! 🩰 With so much going on, we’re busy preparing for an incredible spring and summer season ahead! Stay tuned for more behind-the-scenes action!

#KyivCityBallet #SpringSeason #BalletRehearsal #Ballerina #BehindTheScenes #ExcitingTimes #SpringPerformances #SummerSeason #BalletLife

🎉 Edit: Answer was received! 📸 Sarah L. Voisin/ The Washington Post via Getty Images
Please assist us in identifying the photographer of this image. It features Ulyana Lopatkina and Ivan Kozlov performing La Bayadère. It was likely taken in the US.
Thank you for your help!

#UlyanaLopatkina #IvanKozlov #LaBayadère #KyivCityBallet #Ballet #Dance #BalletPhotography #PerformingArts #ClassicalBallet #KyivBallet #BalletLovers

🎉 Edit: Answer was received! 📸 Sarah L. Voisin/ The Washington Post via Getty Images
Please assist us in identifying the photographer of this image. It features Ulyana Lopatkina and Ivan Kozlov performing La Bayadère. It was likely taken in the US.
Thank you for your help!

#UlyanaLopatkina #IvanKozlov #LaBayadère #KyivCityBallet #Ballet #Dance #BalletPhotography #PerformingArts #ClassicalBallet #KyivBallet #BalletLovers

Legend of Love
Ulyana Lopatkina and Ivan Kozlov

📸 @markolich

Legend of Love
Ulyana Lopatkina and Ivan Kozlov

📸 @markolich

Elegance in motion, captured from above. There’s something magical about experiencing ballet from different angles – each perspective reveals a new layer of artistry. Do you prefer to see the dancer from the front, or does the view from above change how you feel about the performance?
#BlackSwan #KyivCityBallet #DanceInMotion #BalletElegance #ArtInFlight

Elegance in motion, captured from above. There’s something magical about experiencing ballet from different angles – each perspective reveals a new layer of artistry. Do you prefer to see the dancer from the front, or does the view from above change how you feel about the performance?
#BlackSwan #KyivCityBallet #DanceInMotion #BalletElegance #ArtInFlight

✨ A beautiful night in Bath, England with the Kyiv City Ballet! ✨
So grateful for the warm welcome and support from this incredible audience!

🎭 #KyivCityBallet #BalletInBath

✨ A beautiful night in Bath, England with the Kyiv City Ballet! ✨
So grateful for the warm welcome and support from this incredible audience!

🎭 #KyivCityBallet #BalletInBath

In the face of unimaginable challenges, we find strength through the unwavering support of our incredible community. From the depths of our hearts, we thank you for your steadfast friendship and belief in us. Kyiv City Ballet continues to stand strong, driven by a mission to spread hope and light through the transformative power of dance. Together, we will keep dancing, no matter the obstacles. Your support fuels our strength—thank you for being a part of our journey.

📸 Julie Nash
#KyivCityBallet #ArtInTimesOfCrisis #HopeThroughArt #ResilienceThroughDance #TogetherWeDance #BalletForHope #KeepDancing #Unstoppable #SupportTheArts #SpreadHope #DanceForLife #StrongerTogether #InspirationThroughArt #BalletCommunity

In the face of unimaginable challenges, we find strength through the unwavering support of our incredible community. From the depths of our hearts, we thank you for your steadfast friendship and belief in us. Kyiv City Ballet continues to stand strong, driven by a mission to spread hope and light through the transformative power of dance. Together, we will keep dancing, no matter the obstacles. Your support fuels our strength—thank you for being a part of our journey.

📸 Julie Nash
#KyivCityBallet #ArtInTimesOfCrisis #HopeThroughArt #ResilienceThroughDance #TogetherWeDance #BalletForHope #KeepDancing #Unstoppable #SupportTheArts #SpreadHope #DanceForLife #StrongerTogether #InspirationThroughArt #BalletCommunity

🌟 Grace in motion, power in partnership. Watch as the incredible dancers of Kyiv City Ballet bring elegance to life with stunning lifts and breathtaking pas de deux. Capturing the beauty of artistry and teamwork! 🩰

#KyivCityBallet #BalletMagic #PasDeDeux #DanceInspiration

🌟 Grace in motion, power in partnership. Watch as the incredible dancers of Kyiv City Ballet bring elegance to life with stunning lifts and breathtaking pas de deux. Capturing the beauty of artistry and teamwork! 🩰

#KyivCityBallet #BalletMagic #PasDeDeux #DanceInspiration

🩰 Where the dream takes shape in quiet moments. In the studio, it’s not just about the steps — it’s about the hours spent in the pursuit of something greater. A journey of dedication, of becoming. ✨
#KyivCityBallet #BehindTheScenes #BalletJourney #InTheStudio

🩰 Where the dream takes shape in quiet moments. In the studio, it’s not just about the steps — it’s about the hours spent in the pursuit of something greater. A journey of dedication, of becoming. ✨
#KyivCityBallet #BehindTheScenes #BalletJourney #InTheStudio

🩰 Every step counts before we take the stage. Preparing for a performance starts with the details — like putting on our pointe shoes with care. These moments of focus and preparation shape the performance that follows.
📸 @tomarber
#KyivCityBallet #OnStagePreparation #PointeShoes

🩰 Every step counts before we take the stage. Preparing for a performance starts with the details — like putting on our pointe shoes with care. These moments of focus and preparation shape the performance that follows.
📸 @tomarber
#KyivCityBallet #OnStagePreparation #PointeShoes

🎭✨ Rehearsals for Giselle in Edinburgh 🩰 Classical ballets like this are a key part of our exciting new programme, and we can’t wait to share the magic with you! 💫

#KyivCityBallet #Giselle #EdinburghBallet #BalletRehearsals #BalletLovers #DancePassion #LivePerformance #BalletInEdinburgh #ClassicalBallet #DancersOfInstagram #OnStage #ArtInMotion #BalletCommunity #BalletLife #BalletBehindTheScenes #CulturalMagic #EdinburghEvents #BalletPhotography #RehearsalTime #GiselleBallet

🎭✨ Rehearsals for Giselle in Edinburgh 🩰 Classical ballets like this are a key part of our exciting new programme, and we can’t wait to share the magic with you! 💫

#KyivCityBallet #Giselle #EdinburghBallet #BalletRehearsals #BalletLovers #DancePassion #LivePerformance #BalletInEdinburgh #ClassicalBallet #DancersOfInstagram #OnStage #ArtInMotion #BalletCommunity #BalletLife #BalletBehindTheScenes #CulturalMagic #EdinburghEvents #BalletPhotography #RehearsalTime #GiselleBallet

✨ With Valentine’s Day coming up, we wanted to share a piece from one of our favorite ballets, Romeo and Juliet. 💘 The last time we performed this ballet was in 2019, which now feels like a lifetime ago. We can’t wait to bring it back to the stage as soon as possible! In the meantime, we hope this clip brings a bit of light and love to your day! ✨

#RomeoAndJuliet #ValentinesDay #Ballet #LoveOnStage #ComingSoon #KyivCityBallet

✨ With Valentine’s Day coming up, we wanted to share a piece from one of our favorite ballets, Romeo and Juliet. 💘 The last time we performed this ballet was in 2019, which now feels like a lifetime ago. We can’t wait to bring it back to the stage as soon as possible! In the meantime, we hope this clip brings a bit of light and love to your day! ✨

#RomeoAndJuliet #ValentinesDay #Ballet #LoveOnStage #ComingSoon #KyivCityBallet

✨ Behind the scenes at Kyiv City Ballet! 🎬 Rehearsals on stage are often some of the calmest moments in our work... but they can also be the most hectic! 😅 Which do you prefer: rehearsing on stage or in a studio? 🎶

#KyivCityBallet #Corsaire #BalletRehearsal #DancePassion #BehindTheScenes #BalletLove #ClassicalBallet #PerformingArts #kyivballet

✨ Behind the scenes at Kyiv City Ballet! 🎬 Rehearsals on stage are often some of the calmest moments in our work... but they can also be the most hectic! 😅 Which do you prefer: rehearsing on stage or in a studio? 🎶

#KyivCityBallet #Corsaire #BalletRehearsal #DancePassion #BehindTheScenes #BalletLove #ClassicalBallet #PerformingArts #kyivballet

Gymnopedies ✨
Choreography Roland Petit
Music by Erik Satie 🎶
Performed by Ulyana Lopatkina and Ivan Kozlov

#Ballet #Gymnopedies #RolandPetit #ErikSatie #BalletArt #UlyanaLopatkina #IvanKozlov #BalletChoreography #ClassicalMusic #DanceInspiration

Gymnopedies ✨
Choreography Roland Petit
Music by Erik Satie 🎶
Performed by Ulyana Lopatkina and Ivan Kozlov

#Ballet #Gymnopedies #RolandPetit #ErikSatie #BalletArt #UlyanaLopatkina #IvanKozlov #BalletChoreography #ClassicalMusic #DanceInspiration

🎬✨ final part

During our last tour in Egypt, a few of our dancers showed up to afternoon rehearsals saying they had been working on something all night and through the morning. What was it? This impromptu photoshoot! 📸

Here are the stunning results, shared with their permission.

@vogue @harpersbazaar @vanityfair — if you’re looking for world-class photographers and models, look no further! 😉 These incredible talents are already part of our team.

@condenasttraveler — we are your people!

#TalentEverywhere #DancersAndArtists #CreativeMinds #BehindTheScenes #UnexpectedArt #Photography #Models #Vogue #HarperBazaar #VanityFair

🎬✨ final part

During our last tour in Egypt, a few of our dancers showed up to afternoon rehearsals saying they had been working on something all night and through the morning. What was it? This impromptu photoshoot! 📸

Here are the stunning results, shared with their permission.

@vogue @harpersbazaar @vanityfair — if you’re looking for world-class photographers and models, look no further! 😉 These incredible talents are already part of our team.

@condenasttraveler — we are your people!

#TalentEverywhere #DancersAndArtists #CreativeMinds #BehindTheScenes #UnexpectedArt #Photography #Models #Vogue #HarperBazaar #VanityFair

🎬✨ part 2

During our last tour in Egypt, a few of our dancers showed up to afternoon rehearsals saying they had been working on something all night and through the morning. What was it? This impromptu photoshoot! 📸

Here are the stunning results, shared with their permission.

@vogue @harpersbazaar @vanityfair — if you’re looking for world-class photographers and models, look no further! 😉 These incredible talents are already part of our team.

@condenasttraveler — we are your people!

#TalentEverywhere #DancersAndArtists #CreativeMinds #BehindTheScenes #UnexpectedArt #Photography #Models #Vogue #HarperBazaar #VanityFair

🎬✨ part 2

During our last tour in Egypt, a few of our dancers showed up to afternoon rehearsals saying they had been working on something all night and through the morning. What was it? This impromptu photoshoot! 📸

Here are the stunning results, shared with their permission.

@vogue @harpersbazaar @vanityfair — if you’re looking for world-class photographers and models, look no further! 😉 These incredible talents are already part of our team.

@condenasttraveler — we are your people!

#TalentEverywhere #DancersAndArtists #CreativeMinds #BehindTheScenes #UnexpectedArt #Photography #Models #Vogue #HarperBazaar #VanityFair

🎬✨ There’s been talk in creative industries about a lack of new talent, models, and fresh ideas. Not to worry—they’re right here with us!

During our last tour in Egypt, a few of the dancers showed up to afternoon rehearsals saying they’d been working on something all night and into the morning. What was it? An impromptu photoshoot! We will be sharing the results over the next few days 📸

Here are the stunning results, shared with their permission.

It’s such a privilege to be surrounded by such incredible creatives and to be able to share— both with each other and with our audiences!

@voguemagazine @harpersbazaarus @voguearabia @vanityfair — if you’re looking for world-class photographers and models, look no further! 😉

@condenasttraveller — we are your people!

#TalentEverywhere #DancersAndArtists #CreativeMinds #BehindTheScenes #UnexpectedArt #Photography #Models #Vogue #HarperBazaar #VanityFair #CondeNastTraveler

🎬✨ There’s been talk in creative industries about a lack of new talent, models, and fresh ideas. Not to worry—they’re right here with us!

During our last tour in Egypt, a few of the dancers showed up to afternoon rehearsals saying they’d been working on something all night and into the morning. What was it? An impromptu photoshoot! We will be sharing the results over the next few days 📸

Here are the stunning results, shared with their permission.

It’s such a privilege to be surrounded by such incredible creatives and to be able to share— both with each other and with our audiences!

@voguemagazine @harpersbazaarus @voguearabia @vanityfair — if you’re looking for world-class photographers and models, look no further! 😉

@condenasttraveller — we are your people!

#TalentEverywhere #DancersAndArtists #CreativeMinds #BehindTheScenes #UnexpectedArt #Photography #Models #Vogue #HarperBazaar #VanityFair #CondeNastTraveler

🎉 Exciting News! 🎉

We are thrilled to announce that starting February 1, Kyiv City Ballet is officially open to signing contracts with new producers and impresarios for organizing touring activities! 🌍✨

If you’re interested in collaborating, we’d love to hear from you!

Proposals can be sent via:

📩 DM
📧 Email: kcbtheatre@gmail.com
🌐 Website: www.kyivballet.com and kcbtheater.com

#KyivCityBallet #Touring #Ballet #Collaboration #Producers #Impresarios #TouringOpportunities #Finally #balletmagic

🎉 Exciting News! 🎉

We are thrilled to announce that starting February 1, Kyiv City Ballet is officially open to signing contracts with new producers and impresarios for organizing touring activities! 🌍✨

If you’re interested in collaborating, we’d love to hear from you!

Proposals can be sent via:

📩 DM
📧 Email: kcbtheatre@gmail.com
🌐 Website: www.kyivballet.com and kcbtheater.com

#KyivCityBallet #Touring #Ballet #Collaboration #Producers #Impresarios #TouringOpportunities #Finally #balletmagic

Happy International Tutu Day! 🩰✨
Celebrating the iconic symbol of grace, beauty, and elegance that is the tutu! Let’s twirl into this day with a little extra sparkle!
Pictured Kristina Kadashevych on 2022 US tour 🌎
📸Julie Nash

#InternationalTutuDay #TutuMagic #BalletBeauty #GraceInEveryStep #BalletLove #KyivCityBallet #TutuVibes

Happy International Tutu Day! 🩰✨
Celebrating the iconic symbol of grace, beauty, and elegance that is the tutu! Let’s twirl into this day with a little extra sparkle!
Pictured Kristina Kadashevych on 2022 US tour 🌎
📸Julie Nash

#InternationalTutuDay #TutuMagic #BalletBeauty #GraceInEveryStep #BalletLove #KyivCityBallet #TutuVibes

STATEMENT

KYIV CITY BALLET is an INDEPENDENT entity and is NOT AFFILIATED with, associated with, or connected to Grand Kyiv Ballet or any other Ukrainian ballet company, either currently or in the past. We are a distinct company with our OWN LEADERSHIP, MANAGEMENT, AND ARTISTIC DIRECTION

#KyivCityBallet #IndependentBallet #UkrainianBallet #BalletCompany #BalletDancers #BalletLife #KyivBallet #DanceCompany #BalletArt #BalletWorld #ClassicalBallet #BalletCommunity #BalletLovers #BalletStatement #ArtisticDirection

STATEMENT

KYIV CITY BALLET is an INDEPENDENT entity and is NOT AFFILIATED with, associated with, or connected to Grand Kyiv Ballet or any other Ukrainian ballet company, either currently or in the past. We are a distinct company with our OWN LEADERSHIP, MANAGEMENT, AND ARTISTIC DIRECTION

#KyivCityBallet #IndependentBallet #UkrainianBallet #BalletCompany #BalletDancers #BalletLife #KyivBallet #DanceCompany #BalletArt #BalletWorld #ClassicalBallet #BalletCommunity #BalletLovers #BalletStatement #ArtisticDirection

This is the reason why we do what we do! 🥹✨

This little girl was in the audience at one of our performances, and after the show, she managed to sneak backstage, standing quietly in the doorway just to watch the artists as they left. Her parents later reached out to tell us that she’s been asking them every day to start ballet lessons—and they signed her up! 🩰

This is why it’s so important for us to bring ballet to everyone, especially those who may not have had the chance to experience it before. Every performance has the power to inspire big dreams! 🌍💫

#kyivcityballet #InspireThroughDance #BalletForAll #DreamBig #BalletJourney

This is the reason why we do what we do! 🥹✨

This little girl was in the audience at one of our performances, and after the show, she managed to sneak backstage, standing quietly in the doorway just to watch the artists as they left. Her parents later reached out to tell us that she’s been asking them every day to start ballet lessons—and they signed her up! 🩰

This is why it’s so important for us to bring ballet to everyone, especially those who may not have had the chance to experience it before. Every performance has the power to inspire big dreams! 🌍💫

#kyivcityballet #InspireThroughDance #BalletForAll #DreamBig #BalletJourney

As we add on to our Tribute to Peace series, we’ve been hard at work behind the scenes on something exciting and new! ✨

What do you think we should call our next program? We’d love to hear your creative ideas!

#KyivCityBallet #NewBeginnings #BalletInnovation

As we add on to our Tribute to Peace series, we’ve been hard at work behind the scenes on something exciting and new! ✨

What do you think we should call our next program? We’d love to hear your creative ideas!

#KyivCityBallet #NewBeginnings #BalletInnovation

✨Timeless elegance in every movement ✨ Kyiv City Ballet captures the beauty of dance in every frame. Follow along for more glimpses into our world! 🌎

📸 @notsilence
#BalletInBlackAndWhite #KyivCityBallet #DanceThroughTheAges

✨Timeless elegance in every movement ✨ Kyiv City Ballet captures the beauty of dance in every frame. Follow along for more glimpses into our world! 🌎

📸 @notsilence
#BalletInBlackAndWhite #KyivCityBallet #DanceThroughTheAges

We are saddened to receive the news of the death of a fellow dancer Vladyslav Evtushenko on a tour of the US with another Ukrainian company, Grand Kyiv Ballet. We send our deepest condolences to his loved ones and colleagues.

Kyiv City Ballet is not related to Kyiv Grand Ballet. We have not toured the United States since autumn 2022 but plan to share our art with US audiences again soon.

Thank you for your continuing support!

We are saddened to receive the news of the death of a fellow dancer Vladyslav Evtushenko on a tour of the US with another Ukrainian company, Grand Kyiv Ballet. We send our deepest condolences to his loved ones and colleagues.

Kyiv City Ballet is not related to Kyiv Grand Ballet. We have not toured the United States since autumn 2022 but plan to share our art with US audiences again soon.

Thank you for your continuing support!

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