One of the world’s most beloved ballerinas, having danced with the Kirov Theatre, the Royal Danish Ballet, the London Royal Ballet and the New York City Ballet, to name a few, Nina Ananiashvili stops at Lisner Auditorium to perform choreography by Alexei Ratmansky of the Bolshoi Ballet and the American Ballet Theatre.
Ananiashvili performs with principal dancers from the State Ballet of Georgia and musicians from the Bolshoi Orchestra in three Ratmansky ballets: Charms of Mannerism, Bizet Variations and Dreams About Japan. Various international dignitaries, including the Georgian ambassador and many Members of Congress, are scheduled to attend a post-performance reception. Sunday, Nov. 6, at 6:30 p.m. Lisner Auditorium, The George Washington University, 730 21st St. NW. Tickets are $45 to $115. Call 202-994-6800 or visit lisner.org.
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