Joburg and Cape Town Ballet unite for epic Swan Lake production

702’s Bongani Bingwa speaks with Dane Hurst, Artistic Director at Joburg Ballet. 

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Joburg Ballet and Cape Town City Ballet will join forces for the first time in 30 years to present the iconic ‘Swan Lake’.

Led by South African choreographer Veronica Paeper, the collaboration hits the stage at the Joburg Theatre before heading to the Cape Town International Convention Centre.

Both companies have a stunning line-up of established stars as well as exciting newcomers who will take to the stage.

Joburg audiences can look forward to Tchaikovsky’s iconic Swan Lake score played by the Johannesburg Philharmonic Orchestra.

“For the two longest-standing and largest ballet companies to come together, it’s a historic moment for dance, arts, and culture in this country and for our audiences.” 

– Dane Hurst, Artistic Director – Joburg Ballet

“We want to show the world that we can stage the most iconic ballet, we can stay true to the traditions, and we can do it justice.” 

– Dane Hurst, Artistic Director – Joburg Ballet

• Johannesburg: 4 to 13 July. Tickets are available here.
• Cape Town: 25 to 27 July. Tickets are available here.

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