WHAT'S ON – Dance
Private Presley
Raw Silk
Stars of the Ballet Moscow
I Hit the Ground Running
Introdans – Superstars
Baxter Dance Festival
South African College of Music/UCT School of Dance
From the Barre
Choreographic Studies
Bovim Ballet presents
PRIVATE PRESLEY
4–15 June (Theatre)
Owing to unprecedented popular demand, Bovim Ballet is thrilled to announce a second season of Sean Bovim's new rock-'n-roll ballet Private Presley. This Salute to the King features over 30 of Elvis Presley's hit songs, including "Love Me Tender", "Jailhouse Rock", "Blue Suede Shoes", "A Little Less Conversation" and many more foot-stomping, unforgettable hits.
This hit show follows the gigantic rise of one of rock ‘n roll’s greatest legends. Private Presley portrays memorable and key moments from Elvis's jam-packed life, and audiences can look forward to a kaleidoscope of timeless classics set to hip-swaying choreography. You'll leave the theatre with nostalgic memories and a smile on your face after having been thoroughly entertained by Bovim Ballet and, let's not forget, Elvis Presley.
Dates and Times:
Opens on Tuesday 4 June at 20:00
Thereafter Tuesday to Saturday at 20:00
Matinee on Sunday 9 June at 15:00
Prices: R220, R200, R150
Discounts: Students and senior citizens less 10%
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Afrika Ablaze presents
RAW SILK
18–22 June (Theatre)
Raw Silk is a true-to-life dance drama that showcases the incredible singing, acting and dancing talents of the Afrika Ablaze dancers.
Nationally renowned producer/choreographer Glenda Jones has written a story that delves into the dark underworld of streetchildren. Heartwrenching scenes explore the fine line that divides good and evil and the sense of hopelessness the poor have living amongst those who have plenty, whilst hilariously funny scenes intermittently interrupt the sadness and the reality of this human tragedy. But amidst their struggle to survive, these streetchildren seem to have a sense of humour and a strong will to be happy with the little that they have.
Vibrant choreography, dynamic dancing, amazing acting and original song compositions all add up to a passionate , poignant and powerful performance not to be missed.
Jones believes that streetchildren,like silkworms, may not appear to be pretty but deep down they carry the most beautiful threads of Raw Silk.
Age restriction: Not suitable for children under 6
Dates and Times:
18–22 June at 20:00
Thursday 20 June at 11:00
Saturday 22 June at 14:00
Prices:
Evening performances R90, matinees R50
Discounts:
Evening performances:
Block bookings of 20 or more R80
Block bookings of 50 or more R70
Block bookings of 100 or more R60
Matinees:
Block bookings of 20 or more R40
Block bookings of 50 or more R30
Block bookings of 100 or more R20
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Edouard Miasnikov Agency presents
STARS OF THE BALLET MOSCOW
26–30 June (Theatre)
Following their successful South African tour in 2011, Stars of the Ballet Moscow return for a nationwide tour in June 2013. Yuri Vetrov, former director of the Bolshoi Ballet, has prepared a magnificent new programme which celebrates the music of the great Russian composers Sergei Rachmaninov and Pyotr Tchaikovsky, and includes the one-act ballet Paganini (choreographed by Leonid Lavrovsky), Adagio from Rachmaninov's Symphony no. 2 and All by Myself (choreographed by Yuri Vetrov). The second half of the programme includes masterpieces of the classical ballet repertoire such as Tchaikovsky's Romeo and Juliet and extracts from Swan Lake, The Sleeping Beauty and The Nutcracker.
Age restriction: Not suitable for children under 7
Dates and Times:
26–28 June at 19:30
29 June at 15:00 and 19:30
30 June at 15:00
Prices: R250, R220, R180, R140
Discounts: Block bookings of 10 or more less 10% on the R250 and R220 prices only
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Scenkonst Sörmland (Sweden) in collaboration with the Baxter Theatre Centre presents
I HIT THE GROUND RUNNING
29 August – 7 September (Theatre)
I Hit the Ground Running – a first time collaboration between Scenkonst Sörmland (Sweden) and the Baxter Theatre Centre – is an exciting and dynamic dance and music performance piece. Following its world premiere at the Baxter, I Hit the Ground Running will embark on a national tour of Sweden.
Composer: Tebogo Monnakgotla
Musicians: Åsa Karlberg (flute), Johannes Thorell (saxophone), Camilla Arvidsson (violin), Hanna Dahlkvist (cello), Jonny Axelsson (percussion)
Choreographer: Ananda Fuchs
Dancers: Grant van Ster, Shaun Oelf, Andile Vellem, Berniece Valentine, Leilah Kirsten
Sign Language Interpreter: Mpotseng Shuping
Age restriction: Not suitable for children under 8
Dates and Times:
Opens on Thursday 29 August at 19:30
Thereafter Tuesday–Saturday at 19:30
Matinees at 14:00 on 31 August and 7 September, and at 11:00 on 5 September
Prices:
Tuesday–Thursday R100
Friday and Saturday R120
Discounts: Students, senior citizens and block bookings of 10 or more less 10%
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Introdans presents
SUPERSTARS
10–14 September (Theatre)
Introdans, the modern repertoire company, presents Superstars, comprising works by such world-famous choreographers as Nacho Duato, Hans van Manen, Jirí Kylián, Ohad Naharin and Mats Ek. Their brilliant dancers are superstars too and this bright and energetic show should not be missed. The programme is suitable for a family audience from 8 years up.
Age restriction: Not suitable for children under 8
Dates and Times:
10–14 September at 20:00
Matinee on 14 September at 14:30
Prices:
Tuesday–Thursday R100
Friday and Saturday R120
Discounts: Students, senior citizens and block bookings of 10 or more less 10%
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The Baxter Theatre Centre presents
BAXTER DANCE FESTIVAL
3–12 October (Theatre)
The Baxter Theatre Centre invites applications from dance groups for its annual Dance Festival, which will take place from 3 to 12 October.
The closing date for applications is 14 June. Further details and an application form may be downloaded here.
The UCT School of Dance presents
FROM THE BARRE
Wednesday 22 May at 19:30 (Concert Hall)
Director: Diane Cheesman
Choreography: Lindy Raizenberg
The ballet tradition of extending classwork exercises into full blown concert works such as Antony Tudor's Etudes is echoed in this lecture demonstration. The interconnection of choreographies and technical exercise is gently explored.
For more information, contact Angie Pearson 021 650 2399.
Price: R45
Discounts: Students and senior citizens R20
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CHOREOGRAPHIC STUDIES
Wednesday 28 August at 19:30 (Concert Hall)
New works choreographed by third and fourth-year students of the UCT School of Dance offer a unique window onto the creative perspectives of emerging young artists.
Co-ordinated and presented by Lindy Raizenberg.
For more information, contact Angie Pearson 021 650 2399.
Price: R45
Discounts: Students and senior citizens R20
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