“La Pavlova” is a biopic about the life of Anna Pavlova (1891-1931), the great Russian ballet legend. The brilliant dancer, who came from humble beginnings and rose to fame as one of the leading artists of the Imperial Russian Ballet. She founded her own company, which toured the globe, making her one of the most influential dancers of all time and after leaving Russia, made London her home for many years. She inspired artists such as Frederick Ashton (Guayaquil), Alicia Markova (London), and Uday Shankar (Rajasthan). Pavlova also formed friendships with some of the most notable figures of the early 20th century, including Charlie Chaplin.
A fashion icon of the Belle Époque, a trailblazing influencer and entrepeneur, Pavlova was alo renowned for her relentless work ethic, deep sense of social responsibility, and humanitarian dedication. She passed away at the age of 49 in The Hague from pneumonia, after spending the night assisting passengers on the train she was travelling on when it became stranded in the snow.
TO BE PREMIERED ON 20-21st DECEMBER 2025
(Guayaquil – Ecuador)
Avatâra Ayuso
En Avant Dance Company (Guayaquil- Ecuador)
Ignacio Vleming
Avatâra Ayuso and Ignacio Vleming
Dancers from En Avant Dance Company (Ecuador)
Grupo el Rosado (Ecuador)
Arts Council England, AVA DANCE COMPANY
E. Lecuona, A Glazunov, L. Minkus, F. Kreisler, P. Lincke, A. Arensky, J. Sibelius, J. Bayer, A. Adam, C. Saint-Saëns, R. Drigo
Jorge Chino González
David Morejón
Avatâra Ayuso and Ignacio Vleming
David Morejón
Edison Figueroa
Equipo Corp. El Rosado
Reimun Mendoza
Johnny Autin, Ben Thompson, Sandal Produccions
Royal Academy of Dance Archive, Ivy House London, Jane Pritchard (Dance Curator at Victoria and Albert Museum), Tony Dyson, Ian Knowles, Lucia Chillibroste, and Ruth Brill
For their creativity and rehearsal space: Sa Nau Creation Space (Barcelona) and dancers Alejandra Ubilla, Leonardo González, Ayelén Matalia, Pedro Mohana, and Lambrini Mita
Sue Wyatt (United Kingdom), TeatrEROS (Spain), Colin Wills and Veronica Lewis (United Kingdom), John and Avril Hurst, AND dancers from the Carmina Ocaña Pablo Saboye School (Madrid, Spain), and other professional dancers from Spain and Ecuador who wish to remain anonymous
