Published on Nov 20, 2011

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Genre: Dance & Ballet

Dates: Jan 1-3, 2012

Venue: Exhibition Theatre

Prices: 180, 280, 380, 580, 880, 1080

Features: Todes is the name of a popular dance show from Russia, and also the troupe that performs it. TODES will set up their 2012 China tour, the first show will perform in Beijing Exhibition Theatre on January 1-3.

BRIEF INTRODUCTION

Formed in 1986 by noted Russian choreographer and producer Alla Duhova, the Todes's famous dance work is being performed in Korea for the first time.

The distinctive feature of the performance is that it is a combined work of break dancing and ballet. At the age of 19, Duhova managed to unite two dance groups into one: male break-dancers from St. Petersburg and ballerinas from her hometown of Riga in Latvia. After numerous tryouts, the first collaboration started in 1987 and since then, the unique dance form was known as the TODES ballet, and has since traveled around the world.

TODES starts with an ensemble of ballerinas dressed in white, dancing to the elegant melodies from the ballet "Swan Lake". Suddenly, the male dancers dressed in black surprise the audience with a powerful hip-hop dance number. A total of 17 different dance forms will be presented in the work, including a number of conflicting couples, a seductive and sexy sequence from the world-famous musical "Chicago", an energetic performance of the Spanish gypsy dance flamenco, and also a powerful military dance performed by the male dancers dressed in dark suits.

Duhova also expressed the devotion and love put into the performance, and was quoted as saying, "Dance should doubtlessly evoke positive emotions", and that TODES will certainly do so during its stay.

Duhova is one of the most famous choreographers in Russia, having worked on the silver medal-winning choreography of ice skaters Marina Anissina and Gwendal Peizerat at the 1986 France Winter Olympics. TODES has also been recognized as the "Russian Extravaganza" among fans, while the talented dancers in the troupe have had vast experience in the dance industry, working with some of the best-known singers and entertainers in the world, including Michael Jackson, Mariah Carey and Ricky Martin.

Today TODES - not just ballet. This is a real factory of beauty. Currently, this is not just the best choreographic collective of contemporary dance. They are the professionals whom no one can match! Wonderful costumes, incredible light spectacle, modern contemporary music and exciting choreography, TODES will take you on an unforgettable trip.

Tickets for Russian "TODES" Dance Troupe New Year China Tour are Available now!