More photo highlights from the 2014 SAIBC part 3: Going behind the scenes
Take a peek behind the curtains, snoop backstage and peer from between the wings of the fourth South African International Ballet Competition (SAIBC) with this special behind the scenes photo gallery.
Held at Cape Town’s Artscape Theatre from 18 to 22 February 2014, the SAIBC attracted 70 dance participants from around the world to compete for medals and cash prizes in contemporary dance and classical ballet.
If you missed it, see the full story and the big winners in our part 1 story here, and enjoy the photo highlights from the competition finals in part 2 here. Or simply click ahead on a picture below to open the gallery and view the backstage photos in full size.
-
- Seung Yeon Yang (age 15) from South Korea waits backstage to perform a pas de deux variation from Giselle. Photo by Nardus Engelbrecht
-
- Eagerly waiting for the announcement of the winners during the awards ceremony of the 2014 South African International Ballet Competition. Photo by Allison Foat
-
- Young Chinese dancers apply the finishing touches while watching from the wings. Photo by Allison Foat
-
- South African dancer, Caitlin Tanner (age 14), shows off her impressive hairstyle ahead of her contemporary performance. Photo by Allison Foat
-
- Pointe shoe preparation backstage. Photo by Allison Foat
-
- Of course, you have to keep fingers flexible too, you know. Photo by Allison Foat
-
- Getting a feel for the stage with the first ballet class on day 1. Photo by Robynn Burls
-
- Humberto Blanco (age 17) from Cuba watches from the wings as South African, Lee van der Merwe (19), completes her contemporary piece. Photo by Reuben Burls
-
- There’s tension on stage and in the wings during the contemporary section of the ballet competition. Photo by Reuben Burls
-
- Ballet pianist Danie Fourie plays as the senior group await their turn during the first ballet class on stage at the Artscape Theatre. Photo by Robynn Burls
-
- Watching, waiting, breathing and recovering during the on-stage ballet class on Day 1 of the 2014 South African International Ballet Competition. Photo by Robynn Burls
-
- Ramiro Samon (age 20) from Cuba quietly watches the action on stage. Photo by Robynn Burls
-
- South African dancer, Megan Gerber (age 15), prepares to enter onto stage on the first night of the ballet competition. Photo by Robynn Burls
-
- Min-Jee Hyun (age 16) from South Korea on night one of the 2014 SAIBC. Photo by Reuben Burls
-
- One of the greatest opportunities offered by international ballet competitions is the chance for young aspiring dancers to watch and learn. Photo by Robynn Burls
-
- South Korean ballerina, Min-Jee Hyun (age 16), prepares backstage while watching her dance competitors on stage. Photo by Allison Foat
-
- Yuanyuan Zhang (age 19) from China marks the steps as teacher Nicolette Loxton (far right) instructs the class on day one of the 2014 SA International Ballet Competition. Photo by Robynn Burls
Category: Performance, Photo Galleries
