Intense emotions “spoken” through the moving body inspired the Bulgarian dance artist Angelina Gavrilova to become a choreographer. Following a soloist career at the premier Bulgarian contemporary dance company,  Ballet Arabesque in Sofia, she gradually became the country’s prominent dance maker. Her unique movement language has developed as fluid yet bold, elegant yet raw. Next season, she faces a new challenge: becoming the company's artistic director, where she has built her artistic career. ICONS talked to her about her past journey and her future creative interests.

Read the Full Interview with ANGELINA GAVRILOVA  

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Étoile, a ballet-themed dramedy from Amy Sherman-Palladino and Daniel Palladino, is a Prime Video series. Set in both New York City and Paris, the film follows the dancers and artistic staff of two world-renowned ballet companies as they embark on a groundbreaking scheme to lure audiences back to their art form. To watch the trailer click HERE

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