European Royal Classical Ballet Presents:
S
wan
L
ake
With music by Pyotr Tchaikovsky & Choreography after Marius Petipa
Welcome
Thank you for joining us! We are so excited to welcome you to European Royal Classical Ballet’s production of Tchaikovsky’s
Swan Lake! Please enjoy perusing our innovative e-programme as you relax and prepare for an evening of drama, beauty, dynamic dancing, and thrilling theatre!
Artistic Staff
Marcin Rolczynski:
Co-Director & Producer
Mr. Rolczyński is a graduate of the Gdańsk ballet school. He began his early peformance career at the Baltic Opera. While a student, he took part in numerous festivals, under the supervision of choreographer and teacher Alexander Azarkevitch, and took First Place in the Review of Theater Forms in Przemyśl.
Since 2004, he has been permanently associated with the Grand Theater in Poznań, where he performs in ballets and operas. He has worked with, among others: Emil Wesołowski, Henryk Konwiński, Sławomir Woźniak, Waldemar Wołk-Karaczewski, Karina Elver, Giovani Di Palma, Paul Boos, and many other prestigious choreographers.
Pursuing his talents and interests, Mr. Rolczynski was invited by significant cultural centers in Poland, such as the Podkarpacka Philharmonic, Lower Silesia, Lublin, Gdańsk and many others, to work in both artistic and organizational capacities. In 2018, he produced the Street Arts Festival in Świdnik, gaining recognition and acclaim for both artistic and directorial preparation.
He created solo parts in such ballets as: The Nutcracker, Master of Ceremonies in Swan Lake, Lysander in A Midsummer Night's Dream and partnered with Nica Warszawska in Puppets by Chorus Alberto Mendez.
Mr. Rolczynksi has also been a director of cultural events, choreographer of many classical performances, including, The Nutcracker and Swan Lake and as a creator of artistic projects for children. He is overjoyed to see a dream come to fruition with ERCB’s Inaugural U.S. Tour.
Alessandro BonaVita:
Ballet Master
Mr. Bonavita began working with the Serbian National Theatre as a member of the corps de ballet, and after a few months he was promoted to soloist, thus having the opportunity to play the main solo roles of classical ballets.
He also collaborates with the state company of Rouse in Bulgaria and has been invited as a Guest Dancer for the Varna Opera House in Bulgaria.
He had his debut performance of Prince Siegfried in ‘Swan Lake’ with Marina Madvetskaya's St. Petersburg Ballet company during their tour of England. He also works with Ivan Zhuravlov's Ukrainian Classical Ballet as a dancer and maestro ripetitore.
He recently joined the Polish Royal Ballet as Ballet Master and choreographer of the Nutcracker, a new production which toured throughout Poland and Europe. He is pleased to join ERCB for their Inaugural U.S. Tour in his capacity both as Ballet Master, and reprising the role of Prince Siegfried.
Norbert Nirewicz:
Co-Director & Producer
A native of Poland, Mr. Nirewicz studied at the National Ballet School in Gdansk. He competed in several Ballet competitions including: Poland’s 7th National Ballet Competition, the US International Ballet Competition in Jackson, MS, and the 16th New York International Ballet Competition earning Finalist and Silver Medalist. Mr. Nirewicz danced in Europe and around the world for Polish National Theater, the Ballet Classic de Camara in Venezuela, he was invited to join Cleveland/San Jose Ballet, and later Columbia City Ballet as a Principal dancer. He has danced roles in ‘Swan Lake’, ‘Giselle,’ ‘Sleeping Beauty,’ ‘La File Mal Gardee,’ La Bayadere,’ ‘Le Corsaire,’ ’Don Quixote,’ and ‘Dracula,’ Nahat’s ‘Blue Suede Shoes’ and Roland Petit’s ‘Carmen,’ among others. Recently, Mr. Nirewicz has worked as a freelance dancer, teacher, and choreographer across the United States, Japan, Latin America, and Europe adding ballets to his repertoire such as: "Apollo", "Who Cares", "Allegro Brilliante", "Serenade", "Tchaikovsky Pas de Deux, and "Romeo & Juliet" to name the few. He has taught numerous Master Classes, Company Classes, and Summer Intensive Workshops throughout the country and has created award winning choreography for ballet companies and dance competitions, including his original ‘Dracula’.
Mr. Nirewicz is thrilled to be a part of bringing the production and talents of European Royal Classical ballet to the United States and looks forward many successful tours with this inspirational group of artists.
Lead Cast
Odette:
elyzaveta savina
A native of Ukraine, Ms. Savina graduated from the prestigious Bolshoi Ballet Academy in 2011.
Since then she has danced principal, soloist, and corps roles all over Europe and the world including as far as Australia.
Most recently, she has been a Principal and Ballet Master at Royal Czech Ballet and in 2022 she toured cities in Japan teaching Master Classes.
Some recent roles include: Odette, Lilac Fairy, Princess Florine, and Myrta among numerous other roles.
Prince Siegfried :
Alessandro Bonavita
A native of Milan, Mr. Bonavita trained at the Ukrainian Academy of Ballet, the Academia Teatro all Scala and with the maitre de Ballet Sabrina Bosco. He has danced with the Serbian National Theatre as a corps de ballet member and soloist, the state company of Rouse in Bulgaria, and with the Varna Opera House in Bulgaria. He had his debut as Prince Siegfried with Marina Mdvetskaya’s St. Petersburg Ballet and works with Ivan Zhuravlov’s Ukrainian Classical Ballet as a dancer and maestro ripetitore.
In 2023, he joined Polish Royal Ballet as Ballet Master and choreographer of The Nutrcracker.
He joins ERCB as both Ballet Master dancing the role of Prince Siegfried.
Odile:
ilaria frazzetto
Ms. Frazzetto began dancing at 3yrs old and has continued to do so throughout Italy for years. Some noted performances include the solo of Micaela in ‘Carmen’, a performance with Group Linea Verde broadcast on the main Italian television channel Rai Uno, for various performances of Andrea Bocelli, with Rome City Ballet on their tour of China, and as ‘Aurora’ in ‘The Sleeping Beauty’ with Theater Massimo V. Bellini.
She joined Polish Royal Ballet for their 2023/24 tour and was then asked to join the Inaugural U.S. tour of ERCB.
Baron Von Rothbart::
wiktor krakowiak-chu
Mr. Krakowiak-Chu, a native of Łódź, Poland, is a graduate of the General Ballet School. His teachers include: Roman Gorlov, Alisher Biego, and Pranciškus Peluritis. He participated in many international Ballet competitions, and later worked for both the Ballet of the Grand Theater in Łódź, as well as The Grand Theater in Poznań. Most recently, he has worked as a freelance dancer taking part in numerous projects in Poland and abroad. His repertoire includes character roles that require well-thought-out acting and original stage expression.
Company Dancers:
Abigrace Diprima
Adam Śnihur
Charlie Baldwin
Caroline Bundschuh
Cristina Pavone
Emily Haman
Elisabetha Moramarco
Isabella Kaur
Igor Pane
Julia Taberska
Łucja Pluta
Matilde Ferrari
Miriam Gildea
Mirostaw Ogórek
Niki Ferazzino
Natalia Kuklinska
Nicolò Luggeri
Nicole Mocellini
Riccardo Cusin
Rebecca Nervi
Simone Radaelli
Taylor Lowe
Taras Szczerbań
Valeria Mattina
Wadym Osypenko
Zofia Witczak
Story Synopsis:
A Tale of Enchanted Love
Tchaikovsky’s magical ballet tells the story of the love of Prince Siegfried and Princess Odette. Prince Siegfried goes out hunting one night and chases a group of swans – one of them transforms into a young woman, Odette, who explains that she and her companions were turned into swans by the evil Baron Von Rothbart.
The spell can only be broken if someone who has never loved before swears an oath of undying love and promises to marry her. The Prince declares his love to Odette and promises to be loyal forever.
At a grand reception at the palace, the Prince must choose a bride – but he can think only of Odette. Suddenly a fanfare announces the arrival of a guest – it is Odette! The prince dances with her and asks for her hand in marriage.
But it’s not Odette! The mystery woman is Odile, the daughter of the evil Von Rothbart. And, Odette has witnessed the whole scene! Too late, Siegfried realises his mistake.
Siegfried follows Odette to the lake and begs her forgiveness. She says she forgives him and Siegfried, strengthened by her forgiveness and their renewed love, fights Von Rothbart, ripping off one of his wings, stripping him of his power and breaking the curse! Siegfried and Odette, at last released from enchantment are now happy, at peace, and free to marry.
*synopsis courtesty of Classic FM (edited)
THank You
We would like to take this opportunity to thank the incredible staff and production teams at all of our theaters who have helped make this Inaugural U.S. Tour possible. Their hard work and dedication has opened the door for us to bring the magic of Ballet to you and your city. Furthermore, we would like to thank you, our lovely audience, for choosing to give your time and means in order to share this beautiful and breath taking art form with us today.
You are the reason we dance.
With Sincere Gratitude,
The ERCB Team
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