"Absolute Ballet
absolutely fabulous
"The “Romeo and Juliet” movement workshop, was not only a success, but a crowd pleaser as well. The workshop was led and directed by Stanko Milov, a professional choreographer, stage director and the executive director of GOAL. The movement workshop was a huge success for all involved and many students stated that they achieved more than just skills used on the stage."
"”Dimensions," choreographed by Stanko Milov to a rhythmic score written by Milov with Peter Gabriel. Driven by the music, the work was replete with curving body sculpture that pulsed like breathing, intimating submission to the group versus the arduous attempt to break away into individuality with arms. In one of the most visually arresting moves, the dancers' arms arced and lifted in throbbing motion like large birds fighting gravity to pull away from the earth."
"Stanko Milov not only created the steps,
designed the costumes and danced in "Heartfelt," but he also wrote the music.
The ballet opened with Milov sitting at a grand piano composing, playing a
phrase and scratching out notes. Three duets followed, each of a muse in a
flowing dress inspiring her partner. The partnering was
intense and intimate, soulful as much as sensual, with waltz-like turns and
inventive holds and lifts."
“Stanko Milov is an ideal Apollo, with his long, gorgeously expressive arms
and hands and his powerful legs and feet...…He starts out a bit playful and
unsteady as he is unswaddled, but in the course of the ballet matures into a
powerful young god."
“Apollo is one of the most idiosyncratic and beautiful, although short, that
Balanchine ever choreographed. Stanko Milov as Apollo is marvelous—every one of
his movements speaks to us with clarity, and even his smallest movements are
imbued with exceptional vitality. One is reminded of Edward Villela because of
his energy, and reminded again of Peter Martins because of his size and princely
carriage.”
“In Petipa's Le Corsaire Pas de Deux…… Milov's pas de ciseaux--forceful,
picture-perfect midair thrusts--highlighted his solo and punctuated the finale,
eliciting bravos from the audience.”
“Stanko Milov as the toreador for whom Carmen abandons José came straight
from central casting with his dark looks, Russian style, and bravura technique.”
“Patricia Barker’s appearance with Stanko Milov in “Theme and Variations” was
the element that turned the performance into an occasion.”
“Stanko Milov entitled his work "Kodai (Ancient Times)" In addition to the
choreography, Milov composed the minimalist score and designed the costumes, a
rather striking ensemble evocative of samurai. The work is divided into several
sections and the dancers are deployed hierarchically….. The movement is big and
expansive overall.”
"Ballet Stars of the U.S.A" was a spectacular evening of dance that showcased
the grace and power of America's leading ballet dancers…..Milov is one of the
most technically precise yet graceful dancers in the ballet world today.”
“Sleeping Beauty" is synonymous with formal splendor, at once luxurious and
fantastic, where the real and the unreal, good and evil live in tandem with each
other. ……Her storybook prince was Stanko Milov, Bulgarian born and trained.
These kinds of classical roles come naturally to him, and that ease was readily
apparent…. did his bravura deeds with relish and style.”
“Stanko Milov offered a fully developed characterization of Prince
Siegfried.”
“On opening night, Patricia Barker and Stanko Milov danced in a universe of
their own.”
“Pacific Northwest
Ballet was hoping for a hit to open its inaugural season in McCaw Hall and it
has one in its new "Swan Lake.... With his sense of scale and bravura, Stanko
Milov made the most of every moment as the Prince."
“In "Apollo,”…. we witness the maturation of the young god (Stanko Milov) and
the fruition of his divine traits…. Milov is terrific, displaying exquisitely
sinewy movements, and an uncanny blending of weight and levity in his
leaps.”
"The only dancer who appeared at home fulfilling his dramatic
role outside the stricter bounds of dance was Stanko Milov, who gave the role of
Tybalt all the fire and aggressiveness it deserved."
“Stanko Milov brought all his Bulgarian, brooding-bad-boy vibe to Tybalt on
opening night.”
“Stanko Milov gave the audience all the gala virtuosity they were craving…”
“Guest star Stanko
Milov's glorious jumps – not just high but wonderfully expansive …” Did a
stirring adagio with breathtaking lifts…Milov with big turning leaps – and, at
last, this production became a full-fledged ballet.”
“The famous excerpt from Petipa's ballet "Le Corsaire" could not have been
better timed in Pacific Northwest Ballet's current mixed bill, which opened
Thursday night at the Opera House….On Thursday the piece had notable advocates
in the central roles: Patricia Barker and Stanko Milov…. Milov, the
Bulgarian-born dancer who is a relatively new member of the company, gobbled up
the stage with his technique, revealing the deep foundation of his training and
the boldness of his manner. There is nothing small about him, in the manner of
Russian-trained dancers. PNB is strong in male dancers at the moment, but there
is no one like Milov in the size and scope of his dancing.”
“Stanko Milov as Escamillo projected a shameless amount of charisma in
addition to sticking all of his landings…. Escamillo presents more of a problem,
because like Carmen, for him it's all about him. During his Toreador's solo
Milov, who must stand a good foot over almost everyone on stage, sucks every
ounce of attention towards him, putting not one, but two endings at the finish
of his variation!” |