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Laura Prochet is a Brazilian distinguished classical and contemporary dancer, innovative choreographer, and revered teacher. She has garnered recognition not only in her native Brazil but also on international stages, having performed a wide array of roles in classical and contemporary ballets, operas, and various other productions.

Early Life and Training
Laura Prochet began her journey into the realm of dance at the age of 12 under the mentorship of the legendary Tatiana Leskova, an iconic figure in the world of ballet. Her training spanned the classical and contemporary genres of dance.

Career Milestones
Breakthrough Years

Laura Prochet gained early recognition by winning at the prestigious International Ballet Festival of Trujillo in 1983. Two years later, at the age of 16, she achieved a major milestone by successfully auditioning for the Municipal Theater of Rio de Janeiro, a pinnacle for classical ballet in South America.

Joining the Municipal Theater of Rio de Janeiro

In 1985, Laura Prochet joined the esteemed ballet corps of the Municipal Theater of Rio de Janeiro. After one rewarding year with the company, she was granted a leave of absence to attend the Rosella Hightower ballet school in Cannes, France, on scholarship. During this period, she trained under Rosella Hightower herself.

International Career and Collaborations

After rejoining the Municipal Theater, Laura Prochet’s career took her to stages across the world. She was a key member of the DC Dance Group and partook in a multitude of performances and operas, further solidifying her reputation as a versatile dancer and performer. Over the years, she has collaborated with luminaries such as Ana Botafogo, Cecília Kerche, Áurea Hammerli, and many more.

Repertoire
Classical Repertoire

While performing as a soloist ballerina at the Municipal Theater of Rio de Janeiro, Laura Prochet was involved in the following classical ballet productions:


 * Giselle
 * Swan Lake
 * Nutcracker
 * Coppélia
 * Les Sylphides (Prelude and Valse)
 * Paquita
 * Raymonda
 * La Bayadere
 * Carmen
 * Les Presages
 * Serenade
 * Suite en Blanc
 * Napoli
 * Rite of Spring
 * Les Noces
 * Don Quixote
 * La Fille Mal Gardée
 * Sleeping Beauty
 * The Sylphides
 * Among others

Contemporary Repertoire

Her contemporary repertoire included:


 * La Valse
 * Nascimento (David Parsons)
 * Wolfgang (David Parsons)
 * Concert K622 (Lar Lubovitch)
 * Tango (Luiz Arrieta)
 * Glass Opera (Fabio de Melo)
 * Novos Ventos (Roseli Rodrigues)
 * Among others

DC Dance Group

While being a soloist with the DC Dance Group, Laura Prochet's contemporary repertoire included:


 * Rite of Spring
 * Triumph of Aphrodite
 * Rio 24 Hours
 * Love
 * D Classix
 * Brazilian Colors
 * Side B
 * Discotek
 * One in Four

Opera

In addition to ballet, Laura Prochet has participated in the following operas:


 * Carmen
 * Die Fledermaus
 * Rigoletto
 * La Traviata
 * The Happy Widow
 * Aida

Other Productions

Laura Prochet has also been involved in other productions and roles, including:


 * Board of Directors and Event Production for TCRJ, involving projects like 'Brazilianess and Art', 'It is necessary to sing', 'Choros' with Ballet Niterói, and others.
 * Choreographer for The55Project in Miami, creating the opening choreography for the event "Brasil Through the Eyes of Portinari" by Ronaldo Fraga, inspired by the work "Guerra e Paz" by Candido Portinari, as well as "Forest: Ancestry & Dystopia".

Influence and Legacy
In addition to her performance career, Laura Prochet has had a significant impact as a revered teacher and innovative choreographer. In recent years, she has focused on choreographing and instructing children and teenagers in the United States, winning numerous platinum awards in various prestigious dance competitions.

Influence and Legacy

 * Winner, International Ballet Festival of Trujillo, 1983
 * Platinum awards in various U.S. dance competitions

External links section

 * Tatiana Leskova - https://pt.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tatiana_Leskova
 * Municipal Theater of Rio de Janeiro - Theatro Municipal (Rio de Janeiro)
 * Rosella Hightower - Rosella Hightower