Pavlov Ballet

Pavlov Ballet was a Russian-based ballet company in Bristol. It was the first Russian ballet company incorporated outside of Russia.^{[citation needed]} It was founded by Dmitri Pavlov in 1992 and incorporated in England and Wales in 1997.^{[citation needed]} The company was led by twin sisters Ella Gusova (company director) and Alla Chachina (artistic director).^[1]

Pavlov Ballet made its UK debut in September 1998, concluding a triumphant first season in June 1999. The company’s repertoire featured classics such as Giselle, Grand Pas from Paquita, Les Sylphides, along with a selection of variations and pas de deux from a variety of ballets. The company quickly attracted media attention, with coverage from the BBC, HTV, Woman’s Own magazine, and Independent Sunday magazine. BBC Radio 4 reported on the pre-season launch, and BBC Europe Direct later featured the company in a dedicated segment.