Man-art, choreographer, strict choreographer and most popular director in the CIS and Europe - as soon as they call Radu Poklitaru. Having given his whole life to creativity, this person works for the audience and constantly pleases connoisseurs with incredible productions and vivid shows.
However, many years passed on the path to fame, until the whole world knew about this choreographer. Little is known and still about Radu Poklitaru. Biography, personal life and many other facts remain behind the scenes, which only fuels the interest of journalists.
Years of preparation for glory
Radu Poklitaru was born on March 22, 1972 in the city of Chisinau. His parents - Lyudmila Nedremskaya and Vitaly Poklitaru - at that time served for the benefit of the Moldavian Academic Theater and determined in advance the future of their youngest son.
The little Radu also followed the “ballet footsteps”: at the age of four, the child was sent to a dance studio in Chisinau. Unlike his older brother, who completely abandoned the ballet, Rad liked the prospect of dancing.
Working hard on himself, from the second time in 1983 he was able to enter the Academic Choreographic School in Moscow. After he studied in 1984 at the Odessa Ballet School, and a year later - at the Chisinau College of Music.
Studying was not always easy for him - failures and injuries were his companions. Strenuous exercise and training also led to health problems.
The training of the future choreographer did not end there - since 1986 Radu studied at the Perm State Choreographic School, and at the age of 14 he began to take an active part in the life of the Bolshoi Theater. Until 1999, he was able to achieve success and was a promising soloist and choreographer of the theater, where he most often played negative characters.
After studying at the Belarusian Academy of Music (1994 - 1999), he received not only diplomas in the specialties of "choreographer", "teacher of choreography" and "art critic", but also gained enough experience to present his productions to the world.
First productions
Working as an artist in the theater, Radu Poklitaru since 1991, presented the public wonderful performances. Then, for the first time, viewers were able to appreciate the talent of the choreographer thanks to the play “Fairy Kiss”.
In 1996, a miniature performance was presented under the direction of Radu “Intersection Point”. In 1999, his production of “The World Does Not End at the Doors of the House” (music by G. Mahler and J. Depr) collected a lot of positive reviews from critics.
The last permanent shelter of the choreographer at that time was the National Opera of Moldova, where he was the main choreographer. However, he did not work there for long and already in 2001 left the post due to changes in the country's policy. But despite the troubles, Radu continued his work as a “free artist” and began to stage various productions in Belarus, Russia, Ukraine and Latvia, and later in other European countries.
Free Choreographer Radu Poklitaru
The first works of Radu were associated with the "classical" ballet. Thanks to serious preparation and many years of study, it was quite difficult to create anything that went beyond the boundaries of traditional productions. However, after success at a competition in Italy, the choreographer realized that he was capable of modern and living projects.
Thanks to many years of experience and perseverance, his performances become “breakthroughs” in the field of dance. Many studios invite him, and artists dream of working under his leadership. In 2002, in Odessa, he staged Carmen, Pictures from the Exhibition, and The Rite of Spring.
His other sensational and shocking performances were also liked by the audience: In pivo veritas (2003), Bolero and Waltz (2003), Othello's Birthday (2004).
Radu’s collaboration with director Declan Donnellan was also fruitful. Their joint work “Romeo and Juliet” and “Chamber No. 6” gathered in Moscow a lot of enthusiastic spectators who appreciated the innovation of the authors. Since then, choreographer Radu Poklitaru has been a welcome guest in European theaters.
"Kiev modern ballet"
In 2006, in Ukraine, Radu was given the opportunity to create his own theater. Then, philanthropist Vladimir Filippov helped with financing . After long castings and samples, 16 people were selected - the future stars of the author's theater. Despite the fact that Radu Poklitaru was educated at the best educational institutions for many years, a diploma was not obligatory for his subordinates. In the end, it turned out that not one of the members of the troupe had a “crust”.
Since October 2006, Kiev Modern Ballet began its activities, and in the same year Radu presented the audience with the production of Carmen. TV ". The performance won the “Best Performance of the Year” award, and the choreographer also received the award.
Although the master is quite demanding on his wards, artists like to work with their mentor. Rehearsals are often so interesting and active that the choreographer is often called one of the most shocking and scandalous, although he himself does not think so.
Until 2008, the theater toured with this production throughout Ukraine, and after the updated Carmen. TV ”“ Kiev Modern Ballet ”began to represent around the world. At the end of the year in Ukraine, Radu already received the Kiev Pectoral Award. The performance was liked by viewers and critics of many countries, but the choreographer continued to work hard on the repertoire and performances.
In 2014, Radu Poklitaru worked as a choreographer of performances at the opening and closing ceremonies of the Olympic Games in Sochi. Then his work was highly appreciated by viewers from around the world.
Television career
Having achieved great success in his productions, Radu Poklitaru was invited by one of the judges of the project “Everybody Dance!” in Ukraine. There he earned the fame of a demanding expert and was able to please viewers with his performances with the participants.
In 2015, Radu became one of the judges of the dance project "Dance!" in Russia, where he also showed his professionalism.
Today, many dancers and theaters want to work with Radu Poklitaru. The biography of this person, his creative successes and professionalism inspire confidence and inspire respect.
Personal life
The choreographer communicates mainly with journalists about his work. According to Radu Poklitaru, personal life should remain personal, and he ignores questions on this topic.
In 2011, the media attributed him an affair with the Ukrainian singer Natalia Mogilevskaya. Prior to this, the choreographer was married.
Parents and relatives stayed in Belarus. Radu Poklitaru, whose photo is decorated with posters throughout Ukraine, is not going to change his citizenship - he is completely satisfied with permanent residence.
A few facts about the choreographer
- Radu doesn't like pop music.
- The director likes to spend all his free time in the forest picking mushrooms.
- One of the most beloved books is Maurice Bejart, “Moments in the life of another.”
- The choreographer does not have a TV at home.
- Radu Poklitaru adequately refers to criticism.
- The director would never forgive betrayal in his life.
- The choreographer's pet is a white West Highland White Terrier dog named Oscar.