Jul 12, 2025

Mariinsky Ballet superstars Kimin Kim and Renata Shakirova lead Ballet Manila’s Don Quixote in a historic Philippine debut

Mariinsky Ballet superstars Kimin Kim and Renata Shakirova

 

Mariinsky Ballet superstars Kimin Kim and Renata Shakirova lead Ballet Manila’s Don Quixote in a historic Philippine debut


Ballet Manila’s Pearl Year Performance Season reaches a spectacular finale with the highly anticipated production of Don Quixote, featuring Mariinsky Ballet principal dancers Kimin Kim and Renata Shakirova. Taking on the role of Basilio, this marks Kim’s first ever performance in the Philippines.  Following her triumphant performance in Ballet Manila’s “Giselle” last year, Shakirova returns to perform the role of Kitri.