The Guadalajara Reporter

Fast-paced ‘Don Quixote’ receives merited standing ovation

Ballet aficionados have been enjoying “Don Quixote,” this year’s Russian State Ballet Mari El’s tour, at locations all over Mexico since September 29. The company’s month-long schedule comprised 20 performances at venues including Guadalajara, Mexico City, Queretaro, Acapulco and Ajijic. Returning to Russia on October 29 it has only a short turn-around before taking “The Nutcracker” to Germany in mid-November.

The Republic of Mari El, a federal subject of Russia, is located on the East European Plain beside the Volga River. Founded 45 years ago, the Russian State Ballet Mari El belongs to the Opera and Ballet Sapaev. One of the oldest in Russia, it is based in the capital, Yoshkar-Ola.  Dancers are drawn from major ballet schools and the company is ranked as the best ballet of the new Russian generation.

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