PICS: Cape Town City Ballet celebrates 90 years with spectacular Grand Gala
The gala was a celebration of not just the past but the vibrant future of CTCB's dance legacy.
Cape Town City Ballet (CTCB) 90th Gala Performance 2024 | Fumi Kaneko and Vadim Muntagirov | Credit: Ruth Smith for CTCB
Cape Town City Ballet (CTCB) is sparing no effort to honour an extraordinary 90 years of enchanting audiences across generations with the magic of dance.
This remarkable milestone stands as a tribute to the passion, dedication, and artistic brilliance that define CTCB.
The celebrations began in grand style on Saturday with a highly-anticipated Grand Gala.
Guests, dressed to the nines, were transported into a world of romance, drama, and heartbreak.
The evening featured stunning pyrotechnic displays, a world première, and live music from the Cape Town Philharmonic Orchestra, all set against a backdrop of iconic ballet repertoire.
The gala was a celebration of not just the past but the vibrant future of CTCB's dance legacy.
Cape Town City Ballet (CTCB) 90th Gala Performance 2024 | Paul Irmatov and Leane Theunissen | Credit: Kim Stevens for CTCB
Cape Town City Ballet (CTCB) 90th Gala Performance 2024 | Fumi Kaneko and Vadim Muntagirov | Credit: Ruth Smith for CTCB
Cape Town City Ballet (CTCB) 90th Gala Performance 2024 | Tammy Higgins and Revil Yon | Credit: Kim Stevens for CTCB
Cape Town City Ballet (CTCB) 90th Gala Performance 2024 | Leané Theunissen | Credit: Kim Stevens for CTCB
Cape Town City Ballet (CTCB) 90th Gala Performance 2024 | Vadim Muntagirov | Credit: Ruth Smith for CTCB
Cape Town City Ballet (CTCB) 90th Anniversary Performance 2024 | Paul Irmatov and Leane Theunissen | Credit: Kim Stevens for CTCB
Cape Town City Ballet (CTCB) 90th Gala Performance 2024 | Dominique Larose and Riku Ito | Credit: Ruth Smith for CTCB
In addition to the gala, Cape Town City Ballet will present the Winter Dances (29 August to 1 September), a vibrant collection of works by emerging choreographers.
This exciting programme will showcase the versatility and talent of the CTCB artists through a diverse range of styles, highlighting their energy, athleticism, grace, and emotional depth.
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