Principal Dancer of the Novosibirsk State Academic Opera and Ballet Theatre (NOVAT)
Laureate of International Competitions
Laureate of International Competitions
Nikita Ksenofontov is a Principal Dancer of the Novosibirsk State Academic Opera and Ballet Theatre (NOVAT) and a prominent figure in the contemporary ballet world. Known for his exceptional acting talent and technical virtuosity, he has earned recognition on both Russian and international stages.
Education and Career
Born in 1995 in Kazan, Nikita graduated from the Vaganova Academy of Russian Ballet in 2017, earning a Bachelor’s degree in the Art of Choreography. His profe
ssional journey with the Novosibirsk State Academic Opera and Ballet Theatre began in 2015. Due to his rapid artistic growth and commanding stage presence, he was promoted to the rank of Principal Dancer in 2022.
Repertoire
His extensive repertoire includes over 20 leading and solo roles in iconic classical and neoclassical ballets:
• The Nutcracker & Swan Lake (P. Tchaikovsky)
• Don Quixote & La Bayadère (L. Minkus)
• Spartacus (A. Khachaturian)
• Romeo and Juliet & Cinderella (S. Prokofiev)
• Le Corsaire (A. Adam)
• Coppélia (L. Delibes)
• Peer Gynt (to the music of E. Grieg)
• Cipollino (K. Khachaturian)
• Rubies (I. Stravinsky) and Emeralds (G. Fauré) from Jewels (Choreography by G. Balanchine)
Guest Appearances
Nikita is frequently invited to perform at leading international venues:
• Mikhailovsky Theatre (St. Petersburg): Roles include Alain in La Fille mal gardée (2023), Magdaveya in La Bayadère, and Ivan in The Little Humpbacked Horse (2022).
• JIExpo Theatre (Jakarta, Indonesia): Performed in the World Ballet Stars Gala Concert (2023).
• Rostov State Musical Theatre: Participated in the Gala Concert of the III International O. Spesivtseva Ballet Festival (2021).
• Peter the Great 350th Anniversary Gala: Performed at the Opera and Ballet Stars Gala in St. Petersburg (2022).
Awards and Honors
• "Bolshoi Ballet" (Russia-Kultura TV Project, 5th Season): Awarded two special prizes: "For Acting Talent" and the TASS Special Prize "Soul-Inspired Flight" (Moscow, 2024).
• Benois de la Danse: Diplomate of the prestigious international ballet prize and festival (2023).
• "Paradise" (Novosibirsk Theatre Award): Laureate for outstanding performance.
• International & All-Russian Competitions: Laureate and Diplomate of major competitions in Moscow (2014, 2016, 2017) and Perm (Arabesque Competition, 2018).
Nikita Ksenofontov continues to captivate audiences with his unique blend of technical precision and profound dramatic expression, solidifying his place as one of the most exciting ballet artists of his generation.
Education and Career
Born in 1995 in Kazan, Nikita graduated from the Vaganova Academy of Russian Ballet in 2017, earning a Bachelor’s degree in the Art of Choreography. His profe
ssional journey with the Novosibirsk State Academic Opera and Ballet Theatre began in 2015. Due to his rapid artistic growth and commanding stage presence, he was promoted to the rank of Principal Dancer in 2022.
Repertoire
His extensive repertoire includes over 20 leading and solo roles in iconic classical and neoclassical ballets:
• The Nutcracker & Swan Lake (P. Tchaikovsky)
• Don Quixote & La Bayadère (L. Minkus)
• Spartacus (A. Khachaturian)
• Romeo and Juliet & Cinderella (S. Prokofiev)
• Le Corsaire (A. Adam)
• Coppélia (L. Delibes)
• Peer Gynt (to the music of E. Grieg)
• Cipollino (K. Khachaturian)
• Rubies (I. Stravinsky) and Emeralds (G. Fauré) from Jewels (Choreography by G. Balanchine)
Guest Appearances
Nikita is frequently invited to perform at leading international venues:
• Mikhailovsky Theatre (St. Petersburg): Roles include Alain in La Fille mal gardée (2023), Magdaveya in La Bayadère, and Ivan in The Little Humpbacked Horse (2022).
• JIExpo Theatre (Jakarta, Indonesia): Performed in the World Ballet Stars Gala Concert (2023).
• Rostov State Musical Theatre: Participated in the Gala Concert of the III International O. Spesivtseva Ballet Festival (2021).
• Peter the Great 350th Anniversary Gala: Performed at the Opera and Ballet Stars Gala in St. Petersburg (2022).
Awards and Honors
• "Bolshoi Ballet" (Russia-Kultura TV Project, 5th Season): Awarded two special prizes: "For Acting Talent" and the TASS Special Prize "Soul-Inspired Flight" (Moscow, 2024).
• Benois de la Danse: Diplomate of the prestigious international ballet prize and festival (2023).
• "Paradise" (Novosibirsk Theatre Award): Laureate for outstanding performance.
• International & All-Russian Competitions: Laureate and Diplomate of major competitions in Moscow (2014, 2016, 2017) and Perm (Arabesque Competition, 2018).
Nikita Ksenofontov continues to captivate audiences with his unique blend of technical precision and profound dramatic expression, solidifying his place as one of the most exciting ballet artists of his generation.
