Released on = October 24, 2006, 7:41 am

Press Release Author = M&M Art Ltd

Industry = Entertainment

Press Release Summary = October 19, 2006 - St. Petersburg, Russia - In January 2008,
the world-famous Hermitage Ballet from St. Petersburg, Russia makes its American
debut in the southern United States.

Press Release Body = October 19, 2006 - St. Petersburg, Russia - In January 2008,
the world-famous Hermitage Ballet from St. Petersburg, Russia makes its American
debut in the southern United States. For the first time, balletomanes will get the
chance to see stars from the renowned Mariinski Theater as well as members of the
Corps de Ballet from the famed Vaganova School where most of the great Russian
ballet dancers graduated.

A prestigious ballet of this magnitude usually sets its sights on large urban areas
as New York, yet this world class ballet creates a first in its illustrious
performance history by premiering in historic southern communities. Southerners will
have the opportunity to experience the magnificent ballet firsthand. It also
provides an opportunity for Russian Ballet performers to experience some warm
southern hospitality in the most charming of US areas.

This performance depicts the most important ten scenes of Russian classical ballet
history. The world famous "Gala Performance", traditionally performed in the
historical theater of Catherine the Great in the Winter Palace of old Imperial
Russia, will be featured. Artistic director Alexander Bruskin, a classmate of
Mikhail Baryshnikov from St. Petersburg's Vaganova Ballet School, will lead the
performance. The Hermitage Ballet performance is a unique opportunity for student
dancers, parents, ballet instructors, and anyone who enjoys a superb evening of
entertainment.

The Hermitage Ballet has been touring all of Europe and the Far East for several
decades. This will be their premier performances in the United States. The list of
scheduled cities includes Macon, Atlanta, Augusta, Columbus, Savannah and Valdosta
in Georgia, Jacksonville and Tallahassee in Florida, Columbia, Charleston and North
Charleston in South Carolina. Russian ballet souvenirs will be available for
purchase.



Web Site = http://www.hermitageballet.com

Contact Details = Contact Dr. Michael E. Donnelly or Anastasia Dukhnina
Tel.: 1-877-662-3605; 1-912-368-0668;
Fax: 1-912-877-4897
Email:info@hermitageballet.com

Mailing address:
M&M Art Ltd.
907 Bradwell Street
Hinesville, GA 31313
USA