Opera and Choreography Department

SERGEY MIKEL

Position: Senior teacher
Education: 2012 – Vitebsk State College of Culture and Arts, majoring in “Choreographic Art” (course by V.Matsuk); 2017 – Belarusian State Academy of Music, majoring in “Choreographic Art (Directing)” (class of People’s Artist of the USSR, Professor V.Elizariev); 2018 – Graduate School at Belarusian State Academy of Music with a degree in Musical Art.
Courses taught: The art of a choreographer, Modern stretching arts, Fundamentals of economics and planning of an artistic group


Art portrait:

Born May 10, 1994..

Since 2018, he has been working at the Opera and Choreography Department of Belarusian State Academy of Music.

Ballets:

– “The Cherry Orchard” (music by G. Sviridov, O. Khodosko, P. Tchaikovsky), Belarusian State Academic Musical Theater, 2017;

– “Titanic” (music by O. Khodosko), Belarusian State Academic Musical Theater, 2018;

– “James and the Giant Peach” (music by E. Shimanovich), Belarusian State Academic Musical Theater, 2019;

– “Peer Gynt” (music by E. Grieg), National Academic Bolshoi Opera and Ballet Theater of the Republic of Belarus, 2020;

– “Peter and the Wolf” (music by S. Prokofiev), Belarusian State Academic Musical Theater, 2021;

– “UNDER∙CONSCIOUSNESS” (music by A.Pyart, E.Sati), Belarusian State Academic Musical Theatre, 2021.

Choreography in musical performances:

– Musical “The Flying Ship”, Belarusian State Academic Musical Theater (director V. Chigileichik);

– Opera “Galka” by S. Monyushko, opera studio of Belarusian State Academy of Music (director A. Motornaya);

– Opera “La Traviata” by G. Verdi, opera studio of Belarusian State Academy of Music (director I. Garanets);

– Musical “Oh, dear friend” by V. Lebedev, Belarusian State Academic Musical Theater (directed by Honored Artist of the Republic of Belarus – Z. Verzhbitskaya);

– Opera “Pinocchio” by G. Bruni, National Academic Bolshoi Opera and Ballet Theater of the Republic of Belarus (director N. Baranovskaya);

– Opera “Samson and Dalila” by C. Saint-Saens, National Academic Bolshoi Opera and Ballet Theater of the Republic of Belarus (directed by Honored Artist of the Republic of Belarus – O. Volkova);

– Opera “Aleko” by S. Rachmaninov, opera studio of the Belarusian State Academy of Music (director I. Garanets);

– Opera “Elisir of Love” by G. Donizetti, National Academic Bolshoi Opera and Ballet Theater of the Republic of Belarus (director A. Motornaya).

Choreography in the puppet theater:

– “A Midsummer Night’s Dream” by W. Shakespeare, Barnaul Puppet Theater “Fairy Tale”

Concerts:

– Director of the concert program dedicated to International Ballet Day, Film Actor Studio Theatre;

– Director of the concert program dedicated to the anniversary of the People’s Artist of Belarus, professor of the department of opera training and choreography of the Belarusian State Academy of Music Viktor Sarkisyan, Belarusian State Choreographic Gymnasium-College;

– Director of the concert-congratulation “Teacher and Students” in honor of the 70th anniversary of the Professor of Belarusian State Academy of Music, People’s Artist of the USSR and Belarus, laureate of the State Prize of the Republic of Belarus Valentin Elizariev, Belarusian State Academy of Music;

– Director of the concert program within the framework of the International Scientific and Practical Conference “Belarusian Ballet in the World Cultural Space”, Belarusian State Academy of Music;

– Director of the concert program dedicated to the 70th anniversary of Associate Professor of the Department of Opera Training and Choreography of the Belarusian State Academy of Music Olga Lappo, Belarusian State Choreographic Gymnasium-College;

– Director of the concert-ceremony for presenting the Order of the Rising Sun with gold and silver rays to People’s Artist of Belarus K.N. Malysheva on behalf of His Majesty the Emperor of Japan, Belarusian State Choreographic Gymnasium-College;

– “CLASSIC and MODERN” concert of classical and modern choreography, Belarusian State Academic Musical Theater.

Choreography in dramatic performances:

– “Wolves and Sheep” by A. Ostrovsky, Film Actor Studio Theater (directed by People’s Artist of Belarus A.Efremov);

– “Wedding in Retro Style”, Belarusian State Academic Musical Theater (directed by Honored Artist of the Russian Federation – M.Kovalchik);

– “Mixed Feelings” by R. Baer, Film Actor Studio Theater (directed by People’s Artist of Belarus A.Efremov);

– “Women without Borders” based on the play by Y. Polyakov, Film Actor Studio Theater (directed by People’s Artist of Belarus A.V. Efremov)

Creative achievements:

2012 – Laureate in the category “Best Choreographic Miniature” at the XXV International Festival of Contemporary Choreography in Vitebsk;

2013 – Laureate of the III degree (as part of the theater of modern choreography “D.O.Z.SK.I.” by D. Zalessky) of the XII International Competition of Ballet Artists and Choreographers, Moscow;

2013 – 1st degree laureate in the category “Best Choreographic Miniature” at the International Competition of Contemporary Choreography (IFMC), Vitebsk;

2014 – Finalist and diploma winner of the International Contemporary Choreography Competition (IFMC), Vitebsk;

2014 – “4th international ballet competition in Istanbul” – gold medals, staging choreographic miniatures for contestants L. Khitrova and K. Geronica, Istanbul;

2015 – Grand Prix of the International Solo Dance Competition named after. Makhmud Esambaev, Grozny;

2015 – Grand Prix in the category “Choreography” of the II open competition of young performers “Belarusian Talents”, Minsk;

2016 – Diploma winner in the category “Best Contemporary Choreography” of the V International Competition of Choreographic Educational Institutions “Orleu”, Almaty;

2016 – Grand Prix in the category “Choreography” of the I International Competition-Festival of Arts “Music of Light”, Minsk;

2016 – Scholarship holder of the Special Fund of the President of the Republic of Belarus for the support of talented youth;

2016 – Certificate from the directorate of the educational institution “Minsk State College of Arts” for fruitful work in the field of culture, professionalism, significant contribution to the aesthetic and spiritual education of students;

2017 – Winner of the republican competition of projects and initiatives of creative youth “Genius-STARTUP” for the project “Week of Belarusian ballet and modern choreography “Suchasny Rukh”;

2017 – Winner of the Honorary Award for his contribution to supporting the high international prestige of the art of Belarus (Easter Festival), Minsk;

2018 – Certificate of Honor from the Minsk City Council of Deputies for conscientious work and professional excellence;

2018 – Winner of 1st place in the competition “Best Young Specialist of the Year” in the nomination “Best Young Specialist of a Cultural Institution”;

2018 – Laureate of the V Republican competition “National Theater Award” in the category “Best work of a director in a musical play” (director/choreographer/choreographer) for the production of the ballet “The Cherry Orchard”;

2018 – Ballet “The Cherry Orchard” by S. Mikel to the music of G. Svidirov, O. Khodosko and P. Tchaikovsky – winner of the award in the category “Best Ballet Performance” of the V Republican Competition “National Theater Award”;

2019 – Certificate from the Ministry of Culture of the Republic of Belarus for many years of conscientious work and significant contribution to the development of theatrical art.

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