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Radenko Pavlovich
Radenko Pavlovich, a native of Sarajevo, Yugoslavia,
began his ballet training at the age of eight, after being selected by Yugoslavian
officials for his apparent potential.
He was sent to Sarajevo Opera Ballet School, where he quickly advanced to
the top of his class, earning him the privilege to attend the prestigious
Vaganova Institute in St. Petersburg, Russia. In his final year, Mr. Pavlovich
decided to broaden his horizons. He gained acceptance, and a full scholarship,
to attend the Royal Ballet School in London, England, bec oming the only
foreign student in a highly elite graduating class.
Now at the beginning of his professional career, Mr. Pavlovich was distinctive
for his striking talent and artistic ability. Grand Ballet Master, Rudolf
Nureyev, noticed him immediately, and went on to coach him personally in
matters of technique and character. Mr. Pavlovich went on to earn highest
honors at the Balkan Ballet Competition under Mr. Nureyev’s tutelage.
Mr. Pavlovich began dancing with the Austrian National Ballet. He became
a soloist with the Croatian National Theatre of Yugoslavia and London Festival
Ballet, and later became a principal with the Munich State Opera Ballet,
Ballet Casa Della Cultura in Equador, and Atlanta Ballet.
After retirement, Mr. Pavlovich relocated to Columbia, where he opened the
Pavlovich Dance School in Forest Acres. He discovered the need for a sophisticated
classical ballet company in the area, so he responded by founding Columbia
Classical Ballet. The company, from its inception, has been comprised of
the highest-caliber dancers, qualifying Columbia Classical ballet as one
of the most distinctive and reputable companies of its size. Company members
have earned accolades at national and international competitions, and have
danced as guests and residing artists throughout the world. |
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