Archive for June, 2014

Going from the township to London and New York – Young dancer fights to fund his dream

Going from the township to London and New York – Young dancer fights to fund his dream

| June 25, 2014 | 0 Comments

The 17-year-old boy from Gugulethu township strode onto stage amidst applause and gasps. Gasps for the fact that he walked on with crutches; and applause for the fact that this was the awards ceremony of the South African International Ballet Competition and Khanya Mandongana was striding over to receive a scholarship to the Ailey School […]

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Extra seats added due to big demand for Stars of American Ballet + Two South Africans invited to perform

Extra seats added due to big demand for Stars of American Ballet + Two South Africans invited to perform

| June 20, 2014 | 0 Comments

Thanks to enthusiastic demand for tickets for this weekend’s performances of Stars of American Ballet, additional seats in the balconies at Montecasino’s Teatro in Johannesburg have been opened. It’s the first event of its kind in over 30 years where such a group of outstanding American ballet dancers will perform in South Africa, representing New […]

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American stars under an African sky, dancing for rhino orphans

American stars under an African sky, dancing for rhino orphans

| June 20, 2014 | 0 Comments

With proceeds donated to rhino orphan conservation, ballet entrepreneur Dirk Badenhorst has created an unusual but enticing ballet event by taking some of America’s brightest ballet talents and presenting Stars of American Ballet in the Bush at the Legend Golf and Safari Resort in the Waterberg in the Limpopo province on Monday 23 June 2014. […]

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Artist behind South Africa’s bank notes collaborates with Stars of American Ballet

Artist behind South Africa’s bank notes collaborates with Stars of American Ballet

| June 18, 2014 | 0 Comments

South African artist Ernst de Jong – considered somewhat of a legend in the art and design world – marks his 80th birthday with artworks and stage designs specially painted for the Stars of American Ballet production, taking place at Montecasino’s Teatro from 20 to 22 June 2014. As the design director for the South […]

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Promotions announced for Cape Town City Ballet dancers

Promotions announced for Cape Town City Ballet dancers

| June 18, 2014 | 0 Comments

In the midst of Cape Town City Ballet’s 80 anniversary celebrations, there are now even more celebratory ching-chings to be had as the company recently announced eight promotions within the company. The dancers who have received promotions are Elizabeth Nienaber, Bradley van Heerden, Kim Vieira, Daniel Szybkowski, Laura Bösenberg, Angela Hansford, Rosamund Ford and Thomas […]

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Cape Town City Ballet’s July season features brand new ballets and a classic favourite

Cape Town City Ballet’s July season features brand new ballets and a classic favourite

| June 17, 2014 | 0 Comments

As their 80th anniversary celebrations continue, Cape Town City Ballet are rehearsing for their July ballet season, which includes a mix of classical, neo-classical and contemporary works in a programme called Ballet Beautiful – on at the Artscape Theatre from 4 to 12 July 2014. The programme looks set to show off the company’s versatility […]

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