Yordan Krastev is a graduate of the National School of Dance Art, of the class of Petyo Koldamov. After his engagements in the Varna Opera for several seasons he joined the ballet troupe of the National Opera and Ballet.Together with the creative activity he continued his education and became a Bachelor of ballet pedagogics and Master of ballet stage direction.
Jordan Krastev is one of the most striking prominent soloists of the Sofia National Ballet
He interpreted in an unforgettable way the roles of Drosselmeyer in "The Nutcracker", Fairy Karabos in “The Sleeping Beauty”, Mamma Simone in "The Badly Guarded Girl", Rotbart in "Swan Lake", Espada in "Don Quixote" and many others.
He gave guest performances with great success in Italy, Germany. Greece and other European countries, as well as in South America.
His appearances in contemporary choreography were successful, and in 2004 he was honored with the award of the National Competition "Atanas Petrov".
Together with his artistic activity, Yordan Krastev teaches at the National School of Dance Art, Sofia.
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