The Russian Cossacks State Dance Ensemble
Leonid Milovanov, Artistic Director.
Formed back in 1990 the Russian Cossacks State Dance Ensemble is one of the leading professional dance companies in Russia featuring 50
The ensemble is famous for its breathtaking and vibrant concert programs composed of traditional Cossacks dances saturated with complex acrobatic elements.
Through dance and drumming rhythms the artists tell the story of bravery and glory, love and betrayal. Russia’s Cossacks have always been great warriors and riders. Perfect reflection of the unbeaten will and burning desire for life, the Cossacks’ dances and songs are always full of energy and might.
The ensemble tours both in Russia and abroad, having gained international recognition for its performance at the 2001 Edinburgh Military Tattoo and 2002 concert season onstage of the Peacock London Theater (Saddlers Wells). In 2003 the dance company went on tour across 28 British cities. The performances were so popular that were even broadcasted by BBC.
