On 17 June in the VIP hall of Sofia Opera and Ballet was held a press conference, dedicated to the premiere of “American ballet for Bulgaria-4”, Tom Gold Dance, with the special participation of the soloists of New York City Ballet and Sofia Opera and Ballet.

On 20, 21 and 22 June the admirers of modern ballet art will have the possibility to see for the first time in Bulgaria the dance company of the world-known American ballet dancer and choreographer Tom Gold. In it will dance prima ballerinas, a premier soloist and soloists of some of the greatest ballet companies in the world: New York City Ballet and Pacific Northwest Ballet.

At the press conference were present: Nadya Zaharieva – representative of the America for Bulgaria Foundation, Sara-Nora Krysteva, Deputy Director of Sofia Opera and Ballet, Tom Gold, Momchil Mladenov, President of the Board of Directors of the Cultural Bridges Association, Willy Burmann, Ballet Master of Tom Gold Dance, Maria Kowroski, prima ballerina of New York City Ballet, Seth Orza, premier soloist of Pacific Northwest Ballet, Marta Petkova, prima ballerina of Sofia Opera and Ballet, Katerina Petrova, prima ballerina of Sofia Opera and Ballet, Vihra Madzharova, ballerina at Sofia Opera and Ballet and Venera Hristova, ballerina at Sofia Opera and Ballet.

Before journalists from print and electronic media Sara-Nora Krysteva pointed out, that for the first time this year American ballet dancers and ballet dancers from Sofia Opera and Ballet will work together. She emphasized that the language of dance is universal and the good teamwork happens quickly, and that is why the language barriers are not a problem. Sara-Nora explained figuratively, that one dance becomes ready only when two ballet dancers begin to breathe together. The Director of the ballet assured the journalists, that she will remain true to her principle to entrust to young ballet dancers roles in premiere spectacles.

On their part, the American guests thanked the hosts for the warm welcome and for the possibility to dance together with their Bulgarian colleagues.

Tom Gold was asked whether modern ballet has its admirers the way the classical ballet has. The renowned ballet dancer and choreographer replied that in one ballet company must alternate classical and contemporary repertoire. “Our art requires devotion. It is exceptionally serious and in the ballet productions there must be different styles of choreography” – admitted Gold. He gave a high praise to the ballerinas from Sofia Opera and was sorry that he will not be able to watch a Bulgarian ballet spectacle.