Association of Russian-language theaters (ART)

International Festival CONSTELLATION opens its VII season! 

Finalists of the Constellation Festival Competition Program

The Constellation Festival is always a celebration of bright talent, bold ideas, and true creative energy. This year, the competition program brought together young performers, musicians, reciters, and artists, each stepping onto the stage with sincerity, skill, and a genuine love for the arts.

We are delighted to announce the finalists — those who shone especially brightly in our creative sky! 

• ADELE Dance Studio
• Andrei Zlodorev
• Andrew Shevchenko
• Anna Yefimov
• Arina Shkolnik
• Arthur Tishkov-Roberts
• Bella Wong
• Children’s Folk Dance Group “Matreshki DC”
• Daria Tishkova-Roberts
• Elizabeth Pustilnik
• Gleb Shaposhnikov
• Kiril French
• Leila Shapiro
• Lidia Malova
• Lisa Berazouskaya
• Lucy Tovmasyan
• Madison Russian School (Small form)
• Maia Blanch
• Mark Shaposhnikov
• Mendel Libhen
• Misha Ananin
• Nicole Markova
• Nina Fendi
• Oleksandra Pushkarova
• San Francisco Pacific Academy (Tarantella)
• Sofia Gapusan
• Sofia Siebold
• Sophia Rakhmatullaeva
• Teremok (На тему Щелкунчика )
• Theatre Class
• Valerie-Adelina Motuzova
• Victoria Gromov
• Victoria Li
• Александр Катц
• Ансамбль «Смородина»
• Варвара Аверина
• Дарья Косарева 
• Детский Фольклорный Ансамбль "Забава"
• Дуэт Эльзы и Ланце лота из спектакля Дракон (Теремок)
• Егор Ткаченко
• Иван Сташевский
• Ульяна Ерохина

The jury would also like to recognize:

• Katalyna Shaposhnikov
• Вероника Шишова
• Ariana Chekuristova
• Makei Brown

Congratulations to our finalists on this well-deserved recognition! You are true stars, and many new stages, discoveries, and victories lie ahead of you.

We sincerely thank the teachers and parents for their support, inspiration, and invaluable contribution to nurturing young talent.

See you at the Gala Concert of the “Constellation” Festival — may this celebration be another step toward a big dream! 

In 2026, participants can expect serious awards and big surprises—don't be surprised if winning changes your life!

Competition Categories:

• Vocal (live performance video)
• Dramatic Reading (prose/poetry)
• Instrumental Music
• Small Theatrical Forms (up to 20 minutes)
• Short Film (including cartoons and music videos)
• Dance
• Visual Arts (drawing, photo)
• Journalism
• Theatrical Plays - Theaters!

 Festival Prizes:

• Grand Prix – a trip to the summer camp “Theatrical Holidays 2026”
• Prizes for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place in each category
• Online competition finalists will be invited to Washington, D.C. (USA) for the grand finale with live online streaming!

The Festival Final will be held March 20–22, 2026, in Washington, D.C.

 The program includes master classes, networking, cultural exchange, meetings with talented children and adults, and of course, the Star Ball and GALA concert!

Above all – the true atmosphere of celebration and creativity!

Age of participants: from 6 years.

Application period: October 1–December 15, 2025

 Participation fee due upon application

Results announced: February 15, 2026

All submitted clips are published on the festival's Facebook page. 

  We light the stars ourselves!