The Moscow State Academy of Choreography commonly known as The Bolshoi Ballet Academy is one of the oldest schools of ballet in Russia. Its history dates back to December 23, 1773 – the date of foundation of the Moscow Ballet School, when Catherine the Great issued a Decree prescribing the introduction of first ever “dancing classes”.
Since 2002 a Rector of the Bolshoi Ballet Academy is Professor Marina Leonova, People’s Artist of Russia, awardee of the Russian Federation Government Award.
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