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Ivan the Great 

 

Ballet superstars Ivan Vasiliev and Natalia Osipova are about to embark on a special program called Solo for Two in Southern California. Commissioned by the Segerstrom Center for the Arts with Ardani Artists, Solo for Two will consist of Sidi Larbi Cherkaoui's Mercy, Ohad Naharin's Passo and the world premiere of Arthur Pita's Facada. Vasiliev spoke recently with The World Dances about the upcoming performance, his meteoric rise to fame, and his goals for the future.

Ivan Vasiliev and Natalia Osipova Photo by Stas Levshin

What's been your favorite part of preparing for Solo for Two? And what's been the most challenging?

The whole program is so unique and exciting for Natalia and me. I can't say this part is my favorite or another part is my favorite. Working with Ohad Naharin in Tel Aviv, taking Gaga classes with his dancers, has been an unforgettable experience. During our first rehearsals with Arthur Pita in Milan, I fell in love with his work. This project is a dream. I am so grateful to our agent Sergei Danilian and Segerstrom Center for commissioning these works and making it possible for us.

 

How have you found the process of working with the choreographers involved in this project? What are the challenges in learning the different styles and how do you adapt?

For Natalia and me, our regular seasons were over and it was very important for us to begin rehearsals immediately on these new works. It's like we've been learning new languages, and believe me, it hasn't always been easy. But it was very important to be open for something new. Mentally we were prepared, but physically it took time for us to adjust to these new dance languages. We decided it would be best to mix it up -- one day do mix classes, one day Gaga style, other day barre, etc.  That way we've been able to adjust ourselves to the different styles and demands of all three choreographers more productively.

 

What do you hope to do next?

I hope I can dance more new ballets and work with living choreographers to learn and achieve more. Our life on stage is so short. In the meantime, I am exploring different fields, such as poetry and acting. Hopefully when the time comes to finish dancing, I will be ready.

 

Click here to read more from Ivan Vasiliev on TheWorldDances.com.  Also, see Solo for Two at Segerstrom Center for the Arts July 25-27.  Tickets are available here.

Ivan Vasiliev and Natalia Osipova Photo by Stas Levshin
By Tamara Johnson 
NYC - Between the Seas Festival

 

The World Dances' blog has spotlighted numerous emerging young artists, including CircuitDebris Artistic Director Mersiha Mesihovic and Javanna Productions Founder Nicole Johnson. We're thrilled to follow up with exciting news about both artists.

 

Mesihovic's CircuitDebris will be performing as part of the 4th annual Between the Seas festival of contemporary Mediterranean art. The program is taking place July 21-27 at The Wild Project in NYC. The festival will also showcase works by choreographers Moreno Solinas, Nejla Y. Yatkin as well as music and theater performances. Click here for more information about the festival and participating artists.

 

Special ticket offer for The World Dances readers! Use code SEAS online to get $5 off full price Between the Seas tickets and pay only $15.

ARAGOSTA by M. Leoni

Educational Gym in Brooklyn

 

Johnson recently opened a community center in Brooklyn, The Living Gallery. The center hosts classes for Johnson's education initiative, Vanna Ed., which offers affordable professional development and guidance to artists attempting to navigate the entertainment industry and a Summer Experience program for kids ages 10-18. The Living Gallery is located at 1094 Broadway Brooklyn, NY. Click here for more information.

 

Artichoke Millet Power Salad 

 

A white bean and grain salad filled with artichokes, olives, parsley and lemon. A meal on its own, or a beautiful side dish for grilled fish or chicken.

 

Prep time - 20 mins

Cook time - 20 mins
Serving Size - 6 to 8
 
Ingredients
  • 1 cup millet (prepared to package directions)
  • 1 cup parsley, very finely chopped
  • � cup + 2 tablespoons lemon juice
  • 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 15-ounce can cannellini beans
  • 1 15-ounce can artichoke hearts (in water, quartered)
  • 1 15-ounce can black or kalamata olives (quartered)
  • 1 pint cherry tomatoes (quartered)
  • 1 zucchini (cut into ribbons with a vegetable peeler)
  • � teaspoon oregano
  • freshly ground black pepper, to taste
  • sea salt (optional- I didn't feel it needed any)
  • � cup pepitas (to garnish)
Instructions
  1. Cook and cool the millet.
  2. In a large bowl, add the chopped parsley, lemon juice, balsamic vinegar, and olive oil. Massage together to soften the parsley.
  3. Cut all the vegetables, then add them to the salad, along with the cannellini beans. Season with oregano, black pepper, and optional salt.
  4. Refrigerate before serving. Garnish with pepitas (pumpkin seeds) right before serving to keep them crunchy.
TheWorldDances E-Newsletter Team

Publisher: Karla Johnson
Editor: Tamara Johnson
Producer: Kae Lani Kennedy


In This Issue
 
Enter the July Harlequin Floors Scholarship Contest
Ivan Vasiliev
NYC - Between the Seas Festival
Power Salad Recipe
Featured Video
Daily Dance Deal - Naperville, IL 50% off Dance Classes
Featured Video  
Natalia Osipova & Ivan Vasiliev - Giselle Adagio
Natalia Osipova & Ivan Vasiliev - Giselle Adagio
 



 

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