SANTA brings Joburg Ballet back to Hermanus
Joburg Ballet will perform in Hermanus from 2 to 5 May. This exciting event is made even more special by its unique” in the round” format.
Last year’s audiences were enthralled not only by the excellent programme but also by the close proximity of the dancers, something that cannot be experienced at a regular stage performance.
This world-class ballet company will give a gala performance on Friday 4 May at 18:30, followed by two performances on Saturday 5 May at 11:00 and 15:00. On Wednesday 2 May there will be a master class, followed by a class for ballet students attending at 16:00, and on Thursday 3 May a dress rehearsal as part of an outreach programme for people with socio-economic limitation.
The programme will include popular ballet highlights from The Sleeping Beauty, Don Quixote, and You raise me Up as well as contemporary works by South African choreographers, once again bringing diverse styles to an exciting performance.
Before last year’s performance, Joburg Ballet artistic director lain MacDonald said: “it is rewarding for our dancers to perform for new audiences, and our experience has shown that the welcome we receive in smaller cities and towns is always warm and enthusiastic.” His words were echoed by the dancers who were looking forward to performing in Hermanus again this year.
This highlight on the Over-strand cultural calendar is part of the fundraising endeavours of SANTA Hermanus, an organisation that cares for patients with tuberculosis, a disease that is rife in the Overstrand.
Venue: Dutch Reformed Church, 55 Berg Street, Onrus. Tickets may be bought online at www.webtickets.co.za, and at Hermanus Tourism, Station Building, Mitchell Street (Tel: 028 312 2629) from 1 March. For more information please contact Sue Holmes at holmes.sue.1000pgmail.com or 082 762 5644, or Colleen Naudeon 083 301 6061 or colleen.naudepgmail.com