Sponsored by Sofitel Dubai Jumeirah Beach and Air France, the dance recital now in its fourth edition is entirely organized by the passionate Ballet Grand Gala team. Dubai and Abu Dhabi audience will relish an evening of classic repertoire with Roméo et Juliette by Rudolf Noureev, La Sylphide et Le Corsaire, Flames of Paris as well as neoclassical creations such as Donizetti by Manuel Legris and Thais, choreographed by Opera de Paris ballet master Laurent Novis. Reiko M Cheong, Founder & Director of Dubai Dance Academy and Ballet Grand Gala is proud to bring Opera de Paris dancers for the fourth year in Dubai and for the first time in Abu Dhabi.
Ballet Grand Gala 2017 is thrilled to present Star Dancer Dorothée Gilbert and First Soloists Hugo Marchand and Hannah O'Neill. They will grace the stages of Madinat Jumeirah Theatre and Emirates Palace Auditorium with 10 other dancers from Paris Opéra amongst whom Paul Marque, the 2016 Gold Medal winner of prestigious Varna International Ballet Competition.
Paris Opera dancers will also perform The Vertiginous Thrill of Exactitude, the brilliant masterpiece ballet by acclaimed New Yorker choreographer William Forsythe. The Vertiginous Thrill of Exactitude is often referred to as “the most technically difficult ballet ever performed.” The audience will be in awe with this piece of exhilarating excellence.
Ballet Grand Gala 2017 Sponsor – Sofitel Dubai Jumeirah Beach
“At Sofitel Dubai Jumeirah Beach we are extremely proud to once again be involved with the annual gala ballet performance of Etoiles and Soloists from the prestigious Paris Opera National Ballet. The Arts is an integral part of Sofitel that enlivens the brand pillar of Culture. We are enthusiastic about supporting internationally acclaimed artists as well as emerging and rising stars from both the local and international scene.” said Antoine M. Lhuguenot, General Manager of Sofitel Dubai Jumeirah Beach.
Show in Abu Dhabi - Details
When - January 5th at 8pm.
Where - Emirates Palace Auditorium, Abu Dhabi.
Shows in Dubai - Details
When - January 6th at 2pm and 8pm and on January 7th at 6pm.
Where - Madinat Theatre, Souk Madinat Jumeirah, Dubai.
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