Stars of the 21st Century is a prestigious annual International Ballet Gala, one of the most important cultural events, featuring leading ballet companies from around the world with exquisite artistry and technical excellence in both classical and contemporary dance. Since its establishment by Producer Solomon Tencer and Artistic Director Nadia Veselova Tencer in 1993, the event has been taken to the greatest stages of the world, including the Theatre des Champs-Elysee in Paris, the New York State Theatre Lincoln Center in New York, the Sony Centre for Performing Arts in Toronto, and the Kremlin Palace Theatre in Moscow. The Ballet Gala, with its overwhelming success, has gained worldwide recognition.