Mystic Ballet

Mystic Ballet is a dance company - ballet company in Mystic, Connecticut. The company, founded in 1997 by Goran Subotic. Mystic Ballet's national and international reputation developed under the leadership of Artistic Directors, Goran Subotic maintains an repertoire of classical, neo-classical and contemporary works, ranging from full-length story ballets to new works and world premieres by contemporary resident and guest choreographers to include Goran Subotic, Sergei Vanaev, Sidra Bell, Jozsef Csaba Hajzer, Gabrielle Lamb, Lauren Edson, Brian Enos and Austin McCormick.

With support from the National Endowment of the Arts, Connecticut Office of the Arts, and Connecticut Commission on Culture and Tourism, the company has toured regionally in Connecticut, New York, Massachusetts, and internationally to Germany, Japan, Serbia, Brazil, and Nicaragua.

In 2012, and 2013 Mystic Ballet was invited to perform at Jacob’s Pillow Dance Festival, Inside Out Series.

Mystic Ballet began in 1997, as a small group of students. In the years since then, the company has engaged close to 450 affiliates, including 185 performing artists from close to 40 different countries.

On September 26, 2009 Mystic Ballet and Mr. Subotic was publicly recognized by the State of Connecticut : Introduced by Representative Diana Urban, and Senator Andrew Maynard. “In recognition of the ongoing contribution to the cultural and artistic life of the region. The extraordinary talent and creative genius of Goran Subotic and the Mystic Ballet have brought a new dimension of beauty to our community and our state.” – Signed: Donald Williams, President Pro Tempore; Christopher Donovan, Speaker of the House; and Susan Bysiewicz, Secretary of the State.

Mystic Ballet’s performance programs and touring are supported by National Endowment for the Arts, Art Works, The Connecticut Office of the Arts, and The Connecticut Department of Economic and Community Development.[1]

Reviews

The New York Times hailed Mystic Ballet as “one little village but Top-Noch Ballet”

Von Elrich Muller, dance critic for NortseeZietung, Germany

“Dancers from the Mystic Ballet in Connecticut transformed Goran Subotic's highly aesthetic contribution into movement.”

Yaosca Reyes for Hoy, Managua, Nicaragua

“On stage its dancers are like gods who have the power of movement, precision in steps and rhythm, perfection in silhouettes.”

A. Nicolic for Tanjug/Mondo, Serbia

“The uniqueness of Mystic Ballet is reflected in its artistic approach and the incredible talent of its young artists that allow the works to be intimately understandable to the audience. Every movement stems from a strong sense of passion entwined with human impulses and instincts.”[2]

References

  1. ↑ Subotic, Goran. "About". http://mysticballet.org/about-4/. Goran Subotic. Retrieved 17 March 2015. External link in |website= (help)
  2. ↑ Subotic, Goran. "Media Coverage and Reviews". mysticballet.org. Goran Subotic. Retrieved 17 March 2015.

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