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THE BARYNYA
Ensemble Barynya specializes in Russian folk music and dance. New York based Barynya includes 12 members and is founded and directed by Mikhail Smirnov. According to Discovery Channel 1, “Best in entertainment business choose Barynya when they need true Russian flavor.”
Barynya participated in “The Party Planner with David Tutera” show on the Discovery channel, made a special appearance on the compact disk “Balalaika. Compilation of Russian Classic Folklore” by Helicon Records, appeared as honored guests at the “Russian Nobility Ball 2005” and many more.
For more information on The Barynya, click here. |
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ANNA GUZIKOVA
Anna Guzikova is a known jazz singer, arranger, and group leader. She became famous as the soloist of the group Digest", later on realized several own projects.
Anna has performed during numerous Russian and International Jazz festivals along with such stars as Michel LeGran, Dave Brubek, Eddy Gomes, Chimo Teber, Joidi de Franchesko, Denis Chambers, Joe Lakk, Arturo Sandovall and others.
She had a great success with audiences in Germany, Sweden, Norway, Danmark, France, Spane and Finland.
One of her latest projects is the collaboration with American jazz singer from Chicago Lynn Hilton (pictured). Recently they have performed a duet in the Baltic Jazz festival.
If you want to book Anna Guzikova, please contact Mr.Viacheslav Klipach, 215-633-7323.
For more information on Anna Guzikova, click here. |
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NUGZAR GOGISHVILI
Nugzar Gogishvili started his career in the famous children musical group MZIURI. Many talented musicians and singers performed in this group including the international star Tamara Gverdtsiteli. Upon graduation he became a member of the most famous Georgian band ORERA. Currently he lives in Philadelphia with his family and performs Russian, Georgian and American songs during community special events. This is his debut at the "Russian Mosaic" festival. |
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INTERNATIONAL BALLET CLASSIQUE
Critics know The International Ballet Classique for its variations in ballet and choreography. Others appreciate that the company brings a new element to the ballet movement. Throughout their existence, IBC has successfully showcased its talents in the U.S. and other countries around the world. Besides the traditional ballet, the group always intends to add the fun to the competitions and performances. At the upcoming festival they hope that people of all ages and ethnic backgrounds will appreciate the arts of the Russian community.
Anastasia and Denis are known for their success in ballet and choreography. Some of their past performances include Classical, Contemporary, and Balanchine styles of those arts. When Anastasia was younger she remembers dancing in front of the television and joining an organization known as the KANUHKA. As for Denis’s earliest inspiration, he remembers his parents as ballet dancers performing at the opera and ballet theatre. Growing up, Anastasia and Denis took advantage of professional studies and were able to see ballet throughout Russia.
In 1995, the two moved to the United States. It was not long after that Denis guest starred in the Pittsburg Youth Ballet on Gala of Memories, Performance of Memories, and Regional Dance America competition. Anastasia was involved in the Ballet Arts of Minnesota, the Chicago Ballet, and the Richmond Ballet. Denis became affiliated with Moscow Renaissance Ballet, and the Richmond Ballet. Then in 2000 they started their own ballet school - Academy of International Ballet. Two years later they created the company they currently run, The International Ballet Classique. Last year, Anastasia was awarded the Outstanding Teacher Award for The Youth American Grand Prix (YAGP) and the Teacher of Distinction (Junior Division) for The American Ballet Competition 2005.
For more information on the International Ballet Classique, click here. |
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INTERNATIONAL BALLET THEATER
The International Ballet Theatre of the Performing Arts was founded in 1993 by Artistic Director and Choreographer Vladimir Choumeikine, Premier Dancer and Ballet Master Alexander Boitsov and his late wife, Prima Ballerina Irina Matiash-Boitsova, and Costume Designer and Ballet Master Galina Choumeikina. IBT's founders studied in the Kiev State Academy of Ballet where the teachers were graduates of Vaganova in St. Petersburg. For over 10 years, Vladimir Choumeikine headed Donetsk Ballet Theater where Alexander Boitsov was Assistant Ballet Master, Principal Dancer and Irina Matiash-Boitsova was a Principal Dancer. IBT founders are internationally held in high regard for their talents and accomplishments, as attested to by numerous critical reviews and awards they have received during worldwide tours.
Over 10 years of its existence, IBT has collaborated with the following companies to create numerous performances and U.S wide tours:
IBT also has collaborated with various theaters of former Soviet Union, and invited world renowned ballet stars to participate in IBT tours all over United States and separate Gala Ballet performances. Some honored guests that participated were:
Nadezhda Pavlova, Sergei Berezhnoi, Elza Liepa, Ilia Kouznetsov, Nina Semizorova, Mark Peretokin, Eldar Aliev, Tatiana Pali, Natalia Ahmarova, Alexei Borovik, Irina Ushakova, Alexander Luniov, Natalia Bondar-Shelest, Andrei Litvinov, Elena Lemeshevskaya, Tatiana Souleimanova, Alexander Tsvariani, Ekaterina Bortiakova.
For more information on the International Ballet Theater, click here. |
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KLEZMER BAND OF MARK SOBOL
For so long Mark’s band has been one the most popular among the Russian Jewish population of Philadelhia. The band performs Russian, Jewish, and Klezmer music in Jazz interpretation. It is not just known for their music, but also for performing for numerous charity events. Mark Sobol and his band has been one of the most popular performers of the previous “Russian Mosaic” Festival.
Even though this band has a big impact on the Russian Jewish culture, they are among Great community artists almost unknown outside of the community. We think it is time for them to be discovered. Please, click on the link below to find out more information regarding Mark Sobol. Also there is opportunity for sponsorship.
For more information on the Klezmer Band of Mark Sobol, click here. |
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PHILADELPHIA DANCE SPORT ACADEMY
The Philadelphia Dance Sport Academy is recognized for its achievements in latin and ballroom dancing. The intent is to market their work for children and adults from different ethnicities. The academy believes its audiences are bound to enjoy the creativity. Some of the past competitions and showcases throughout the world have led to the company's success.
The Academy represents the wonderful arts of the Russian community. It is not just the appreciation, but also the fun and joy of the arts that brings a smile to others. The Academy has provided more then just traditional performances throughout its run. The Academy hopes to express its talents to the Philadelphia community, and let them open their mind towards the Russian arts.
For more information on the Philadelphia Dance Sport Academy, click here. |
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PHILADELPHIA RHYTHMIC ACADEMY
On May 2, 2005 the first and only rhythmic gymnastics academy in the Tri-State area moved into its' new spacious facility at a sports complex which is conveniently located within minutes of Bucks County and the North-East. Owners of the Academy - Julia Dvoskina and Natalya Kozitsky dreamed of opening up the opportunity to professionally compete and succeed, to gymnasts of all ages.
Today, upon embarking on their journey, they are ecstatic that they were able to uncover serious potential in many gymnasts who might have never considered this path and look forward to many more joining the team. “We are thrilled to see our girls striving to success as gymnasts and fulfilling their dreams of competing, traveling and reaching for a common goal in unity, as a team.”
All athletes at the Philadelphia Rhythmic Academy are coached by Natalya Kozitsky (Russia) and Iliava Ivanova (Bulgaria) - exceedingly qualified coaches, whose gymnasts have participated and won in competitions of national and international levels.
Aside from excelling in training professional athletes, Philadelphia Rhythmic Academy is currently offering preparations of gymnasts in a variety of levels, as well as summer camp.
For the second year we have a pleasure and privilege to participate in the “Russian Mosaic” festival.
Come… Join us…
For more information on the Philadelphia Rhythmic Academy, click here. |
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RIGHT STEPS CHILDREN CENTER
We present to you our very young and very talented students. Children in "Right Steps" surrounded by attention, love and care. They learn to live a healthy lifestyle, aided by organic food, daily physical activities and yoga.
During the "Russian Mosaic" festival our children will surprise you by the contemporary musical composition "Everybody wants to love", Russian folk dance and amazing poetry about their favorite Center.
For more information call 215-942-4291.
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RISING STARS CULTURAL CENTER
For more information on the Rising Stars Cultural Center, click here. |
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Also in concert:
Performers from the Day Care "Land of Children"
Show-ballet "Action"
Duet from Ukraine Sergey Pavlinov and Irina Lapina
Dixieland of the "Palais Royal" restaurant.
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JEFF BREEDEN
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YURI LEV
Yuri Lev was born in Leningrad, Russia and spent the greater part of his life living in Moscow. Throughout his career he has changed professions many times and has worked in turns as a geological surveyor, computer programmer, theater photographer, and photojournalist. He has traveled all across the Soviet Union in the creation of his projects. He visited and lived in such exotic and remote places as the Sakhalin Island, Chukotka and Central Asia.
In 1985, Yuri Lev established his own studio, where he taught classes of photography. His works have appeared in major publications such as Life and The New York Times Magazine as well as other American and Russian magazines. Exhibitions of his work have been held in Moscow, New York, Washington, Boston, Pennsylvania, Connecticut and New Mexico. This is his second time participating in "Russian Mosaic" festival. He now resides in Cherry Hill, New Jersey with his wife.
For more information, visit Yuri Lev's offical website by
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SERGEY LUKIANOV
Sergey Lukianov was born in Moscow Russia in 1957. Since his childhood, he has been interested in art. He learned to paint at the age of 11. Mr. Lukianov graduated from Fedoskino Art Collage. Since 1977, he has been working as an artist in the Fedoskino Factory doing miniature oil paintings on lacquer boxes. In 1995, he started to work as an artist (iconography) in Arts and Crafts Enterprise of the Moscow Churches. He moved to the USA in 1998. He has created for the MBI Danbury Mint, for the Franklin Mint Corp. Mr. Lukianov has worked on projects for Faberge and for Bronn of America where he hand-painted porcelain eggs commemorating the 200th Anniversary of the White House. Currently, he has opened a visual arts school for children in own house. During his second "Russian Mosaic" festival, Sergey Lukianov will present his own works as well as creations of his students.
For more images click here.
For more information, contact artist at larevo@hotmail.com. |
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click image to view pdf gallery.
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LILIA MOLDAVSKAYA
Custom Judaic Designs
Lilia was born in Kiev, Ukraine. She attended a secondary school for pedagogy, and upon graduation, began a career in teaching. A creative spirit and personal interest in needlecraft led her to study independently with master teachers over the next 20 years. In 1994, just before immigrating to the United States, Lilia received a certificate from the Union of Ukrainian Art. Her recent exploration of Jewish themes is expressed through the exquisite stitchery of her Hallah and Matzos covers. She also has completed several special commissions.
For more information call (267) 977-6548. |
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PACHKOVSKAYA / DAVIDOVA
Irina Pachkovskaya was born in St. Petersburg, and went to art school to study interior design. In 2000, Pachkovskaya immigrated to the US and started her craft business making folk dolls and hand-painted jewelry. Her dolls are crafted using only the highest quality materials and are garbed in traditional Russian folk fabrics and hand-painted in the unique traditional Russian style.
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GENNADY POPOV
Gennady Popov, a Russian artist and graduate from the Kiev College of Art, is highly skilled in many artistic mediums. Upon graduating from college, he became a master of painting detailed artistic works on ceilings. Later, Gennady's artistic desire to create meaning and beauty lead him to work with other various painting techniques and mediums.
In 1987, Gennady and his family moved to the United States where he worked extensively to create stained glass windows, bronze sculptures, mosaics, and copper chasing. An award-winning artist, Gennady Popov, currently resides in New Jersey where he continues to create unique works of art.
For more information, contact artist at gendos@juno.com. |
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ADOLPH YEVDOKSIUK
Adolph Yevdoksiuk has created wood carving masterpieces dedicated to the Holocaust. He participated in Russian Mosaic festivals in 2003 and 2004. His presentation is sponsored by Re/Max Elite.
www.remaxelite-pa.com
(215)328-4800
For more information, click here. |
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ALLA ZELTSER
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