Get ready for the 2nd Edition of Bubeníček Ballet Masterclasses! 

We want to express our heartfelt gratitude for your abundant participation, the incredible atmosphere during the Masterclasses, and the outstanding performance at the 32nd edition of the International Music Festival Krumlov.

We hope that you will enjoy the upcoming 2024 Bubeníček Ballet Masterclass just as much as we did! Stay tuned for new information about this exciting event!

We look forward to working with you again and welcoming new participants!

Jiří Bubeníček, M.A.
Choreographer
Director of Bubeníček Ballet Masterclasses

We focus intensely on the art of dance, enabling our students to create a magical connection with their audience, to paint an unforgettable experience that is drenched in pure artistry. Understanding dance technique is extremely important, but come and discover what's beyond.
At our Masterclasses, we believe that every young talent is unique and deserves the chance to unleash their full potential as a soulful artist. We provide support and encouragement to help each individual reach their goals, whether it is mastering their technique in ballet or contemporary dance, enhancing musicality, and the most important - to guide individuals towards realizing their full potential as an artist.

Join us for an unforgettable journey of self-discovery where you will leave the program with newfound confidence, refined technical skill, and an unbridled passion to express your unique artistry on stage. 

Be a part of a magical world where ballet is a mesmerizing journey of passion grace and artistry.

Jiří Bubeníček, M.A.
Choreographer
Director of Bubeníček Ballet Masterclasses

Over the course of 10 days, you will have the rare opportunity to spend time with our remarkable artists who are not only skilled professionals, but also passionate and kind-hearted individuals. They have dedicated their lives to the art of ballet, gracing the most exquisite theatres around the world with their unforgettable performances.

At our Masterclasses, we take great pride in the caliber of our teaching staff. Our instructors are not simply ballet teachers, but rather experts in their field, holding MASTER'S DEGREES IN DANCE PEDAGOGY. This level of qualification ensures that our students receive exceptional training and guidance to help them reach their full potential in the world of dance.

You have been selected to participate in the ceremonial opening of the 32nd International Music Festival Krumlov. Not only that, but you will also have the chance to work with Jiří Bubeníček on a brand new choreography that will be showcased on this extraordinary evening. You will dance alongside ballet stars and music virtuosos, all coming together for one unforgettable night!

The International Music Festival Český Krumlov was established in 1992 in the most magical city in the world, in Český Krumlov, which is considered a European treasure and belongs to UNESCO World Heritage.

During the 30 years of its existence, the festival has become one of the three biggest classical festivals in the Czech Republic. It has offered 565 concerts and performances, during which almost 13 thousand artists from 40 countries have performed. 

The festival offers 4 weeks of music ranging from the 15th till the 21st century with international stars and venues with unique genius loci.

"FRENCH NIGHT"

Alexander Melnikov and a night of impression, romance, and dance

The opening concert, called French Night, will bring the festival back to the magical scenery of the Summer Riding School after several years. The piece Aux Étoile by Henri Duparc will open its starry sky with original choreography by world-renown Jiří Bubeníček. An excellent pianist Alexander Melnikov will perform Piano Concerto No. 5 by Camille Saint-Saëns called Egyptian. Longing for travel and distances will guide us further with Claude Debussy’s composition La Mer performed by selected participants from Bubeníček Ballet Masterclasses. The evening will rise to crescendo with a captivating melody of Maurice Ravel’s Bolero with a stirring performance by Europe’s leading ballet soloists as Les Ballets Bubeníček. 
The Prague Radio Symphony Orchestra will perform under the baton of its main guest conductor, Robert Jindra. The music by the composers from La République shall commemorate one of the key dates in European history – 14 July 1789 – the Storming of the Bastille.

ARTISTS
Prague Radio Symphony Orchestra, conducted by Robert Jindra
Piano: Alexander Melnikov
Choreographer: Jiří Bubeníček
Dancers: Les Ballets Bubeníček: Léonore Baulac, Jenny Laudadio, István Simon, Jón Vallejo, Joseph Gray, Rodrigo Pinto, Christian Bauch
with selected participants from Bubeníček Ballet Masterclasses.

PROGRAM
H. Duparc: Poéme nocturne - "Aux étoiles" - Choreography by Jiří Bubeníček
C. Saint-Saëns: Piano concerto No 5 in F Major, op. 103 „Egyptian“

intermission

C. Debussy: La Mer, L 109 - Choreography by Jiří Bubeníček
M. Ravel: Bolero, op. 81, C dur - Choreography by Jiří Bubeníček