Gediminas Taranda

Awards:
"THE EDGE OF THE PERSON FAMOUS DANCER"
Honored Artist of Russia
The title of "Man of the Year"
Badge of Honor "Silver Cross" in category "Religion, Culture and Science"
Cavalier Order Diaghilev 1st degree "For the benefit of Russian culture"
Officer of the Order of St. Stanislaus 3rd degree
"For the preservation and rebirth of Russian ballet traditions of art"
Olympic medal in Vancouver and London
"For the promotion of the idea of the Olympic movement"

Actor, choreographer, director, the legend of the Bolshoi Theater

The first performer of roles in ballets "The Golden Age" and "Raymonda"
(choreographer Yuri Grigorovich)

Gediminas Taranda known worldwide for his theatrical works, plays and performances, as
well as an active social position. Over the last 20 years, he has been artistic director of the
ballet company "Imperial Russian Ballet", deservedly gained popularity and recognition
around the world.
Gediminas first fame was due to work at the Bolshoi Theater, becoming its lead soloist and
after the organization of "Imperial Russian Ballet" behind it its fame as a talented
choreographer. Currently, the troupe has toured extensively; it is applauded and admired
from viewers around the world.
In addition, Gediminas known for his theatrical works, he has spoken on the stage of the
Moscow theaters playing rolls as leading solist... Gediminas Taranda - is not only a talented
dancer, which account for a variety of roles, but also an excellent choreographer and
director-producer, who became, in specifically 2002 the organizer and president of the first
Moscow International ballet Festival Grand Pas. On account of his work on the gymnastic
show choreographer Alexei Nemov, Film Award "Nika", a show on the water "Swan Lake" in
the Olympic pool in Beijing, as well as the classic show "Operamaniya" and "Simfonikmaniya"
in France, have already become annual. He is often the organizer of cultural events for the
Russian national team at the Olympic Games in Athens, Turin, Beijing, Vancouver and
London, for which he was awarded the International Olympic Committee.
As a guest, Gediminas Taranda was invited in the popular show "Channel One" on Russian
television, he also represented the jury in famous worldwide television show "Bolero" and "Ice
Age", and he participated in the television project "The King of the Ring" and the show Ilya
Averbuch "Ice Age", where he played in pair with Irina Slutskaya, multiple world champion
and Olympic medalist in figure skating.
Gediminas known for its active social position, organizes and acts as director of festivals
and projects of different directions, also as organizer and manager of the Russian and
European dances festivales, organizes workshops for people of all ages and interests, he is
engaged in a lot of charity work, participates in events dedicated to the fight against AIDS
and cancer throughout the world.

Charming, spontaneous, real people art, Gediminas Taranda leaves no one indifferent,
constantly hitting his fans with new projects and ideas.