Draft:Čaraŭnicy
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Čaraŭnicy (Belarusian: Чараўніцы) — pop-choreographic ensemble. Founded in Minsk in 1976 under the leadership of the honored artists of the BSSR, Raisa and Mikalai Krasoŭski.
History
[edit]The Čaraŭnicy ensemble was founded by Belarusian ballet soloists Mikalai and Raisa Krasouski. It combined classical dance elements with pop choreography, which was considered a bold experiment at the time. The first auditions attracted thousands of applicants, mainly students and trade workers.
In a short time, the Čaraŭnicy ensemble became a regular participant in major concerts in Minsk and television programs such as Wider Circle and Little Blue Light. In 1980, it was awarded the title of People's Ensemble and represented Belarus at the cultural program of the Moscow Olympics. The same year saw the premieres of Bolero (M. Ravel) and Kupalle (Ja. Hliebaŭ). The ensemble performed at international festivals in Budapest (1981) and the Kremlin Palace (1982). In 1983, it participated in the All-Union Children's Music Week and the Cuban-Soviet Friendship Festival and featured in the film Bely Son. From 1983 to 1984, the group appeared in the New Year's edition of Little Blue Light in Moscow, showcasing its best performances.
In 1984, the Čaraŭnicy ensemble reached new heights, receiving the Lenin Komsomol Prize of the BSSR for its contribution to youth aesthetic education. Premieres of Waltz (A. Khachaturian) and May Waltz (I. Lučanok) marked significant events, including the 40th anniversary of Victory and the XVIII All-Union Film Festival. The ensemble performed at the 1985 World Festival of Youth and Students in Moscow and joined the Belarusian State Dance Ensemble in 1986 for a Kremlin performance featuring Cranes Are Flying (I. Luchanka). From 1982 to 1989, it toured actively, performing in the Kremlin, on the Minsk cruiser, and in cities like Berlin, Vienna, Linz, Bucharest, Prague, and České Budějovice. Signature pieces like Hussars (to Radetzky March) won audience acclaim.
In 1989, the ensemble gained professional status under the State Committee for Television and Radio. Its debut as a professional group featured Beryozka in the Shire Krug New Year’s program on Central Television. After the passing of M. Krasoŭski that year, Raisa Krasoŭskaya took over, enriching the repertoire. The ensemble continued touring across Spain, Italy, Germany, Tunisia, and Morocco. From 1999, it participated annually in the Strauss Gala international project, performing famous waltzes and polkas under renowned conductors.
The group's final concert took place in Spain in January 2011. Raisa Krasoŭskaya passed away in 2015, leaving behind a legacy of talented dancers, many of whom continued their artistic careers, forming dance ensembles in Belarus and beyond.