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L A D I E S G E N T L E M E N

SENIOR PRINCIPAL

Iain MacDonald

PRINCIPALS

Anya Carstens

Burnise Silvius

Shannon Glover

SENIOR SOLOISTS SENIOR SOLOISTS

Chloe Grove Humberto Montero

Lauryn Summerley Hyun Kyung Cho

SOLOISTS SOLOISTS

Haydee Baker Chase Bosch

Lauren Dixon-Seager Jonathan Rodrigues

Emma Corbett

Sanmarie Kreuzhuber

SENIOR CORPS DE BALLET SENIOR CORPS DE BALLET

Nicole Ferreira James Fraser

Jessica Overton

CORPS DE BALLET

Hunt Bosch

Carlos Santos

AD HOC CORPS DE BALLET AD HOC CORPS DE BALLET

Daniella Baker Lerato Letlape

Sarahjane Sowter Benjamin Mills

Lara de Villiers

Leila Wagener

X 26 total

GRADUATES

Simba the Lion paid a surprise visit to the SA State Theatre on November 26^th and came backstage to wish the cast of ‘The Sleeping Beauty’ good luck for their performance. He also visited dancers from SABT’s Development programme and handed out Simba chips to patrons. ‘The Sleeping Beauty season runs until December 18^th with discounted performances on Wednesday, December 7^{th at 14h30}, Thursday December 8^th at 19h30 and Sunday, December 16^th at 11h00.Bookings through Computicket on 0861 915 8000 or call Edgar on 011 877 6898.

Photos: Mariola Bela

BALLETOMANIA

The South Africa Ballet Theatre’s 10th anniversary celebration, Balletomania, was a fantastic showcase of local talent with excerpts from Giselle, La Bayadere and Swan Lake. The event, which was held at the Joburg Civic Theatre, transported the audience into a world of romance and drama as the dancers effortlessly pirouetted across the stage.

SABT celebrated its 10^th anniversary at the premiere of ‘Black Swan’ on February 2^nd 2011 at Nu Metro Hyde Park

http://joburgnorth.getitonline.co.za/index.php/socials-2011/Page-9.html

SABT RAFFLE DRAW

On October 18th, the lucky winners of the SABT raffle were drawn. This fundraising initiative, spear-headed by SABT Volunteer Karmen Fieldgate, saw over R18 000 being raised with approximately 200 SABT supporters purchasing tickets.

Fabulous prizes such as a Vox Supafone, a hamper from Longevity magazine, free classes at Structures Gym and designer jewellery from the 5th Ave Collection were offered and the winners were thrilled to receive them.

The funds raised will contribute towards covering the costs of keeping SABT’s ballerinas en pointe during the next season of The Sleeping Beauty which opens at the SA State Theatre on November 17th.

PODCAST

BASA Today - Sunday 9 October 2011: Guests - Cameron Harris & Jill Richards, Deon Schreiber and Burnise Silvius has been podcast.
Have also posted to facebook & Twitter. & pic attached
To access the podcasts.
1. Go to Radio Today's website at www.1485.org.za
2. Enter the website
3. Select the Podcast button (Top Row -fourth from the left)
4. Scroll down (alphabetically) to podcast :

• BASA Today - Sunday 9 October 2011: Guests - Cameron Harris & Jill Richards, Deon Schreiber and Burnise Silvius
BASA Today - Sunday 9 October 2011: Host Michael Coulson. Guests and topics were as follows:

1. Cameron Harris (Coordinator) & Jill Richards (Artist). Interview focus - New Music Indaba 2011, a BASA supporting grant recipient.

2.Deon Schreiber (Artist). Interview focus - Nando’s New Store Designs

3. Burnise Silvius (Principal Dancer). Interview focus: SA Ballet Theatre's "Sleeping Beauty" at the Joburg Theatre.

Radio Today's BASA Today is sponsored by Business and Arts South Africa (BASA) and is hosted by Michael Coulson or Frank Malaba on Sundays from 11h00 to 12h00.
Select Listen or Download to your PC/MAC

CELEBRATE THE FESTIVE SEASON WITH ‘THE SLEEPING BEAUTY’
AT THE SOUTH AFRICAN STATE THEATRE

The South African Ballet Theatre (SABT) will once again present the magical fairytale ‘The Sleeping Beauty’ at the South African State Theatre from Thursday, November 17th to Sunday December 18th 2011. SABT traditionally celebrates the end of the year with a season at the South African State Theatre and ‘The Sleeping Beauty’ makes for ideal family entertainment. ‘The Sleeping Beauty’ has not been staged in Pretoria since 1997.

Based on the original choreography by Marius Petipa, and set to Pytor Tchaikovsky’s sweeping score, this season will feature SABT stars such as Principal dancer Burnise Silvius, and recently promoted Principal dancer Shannon Glover.
Also appearing in ‘The Sleeping Beauty’ are a host of well – known characters such as Princess Aurora, the evil fairy Carabosse, the Lilac Fairy, Puss in Boots and Little Red Riding Hood.

The season is performed to a recorded score performed by the Johannesburg Philharmonic Orchestra under the baton of Sonja Bass. The production is suitable for ages three and up.

SABT is the country’s foremost professional ballet company and has established itself as a major player in the performing arts with impressive productions of classical ballets, new works by South African choreographers and collaborations across international boundaries. 2011 marks the Company’s tenth anniversary.

Bookings for ‘The Sleeping Beauty’ are through the Computicket on 0861 915 8000 or www.computicket.com

SABT management has endeavored to keep ticket prices for the twenty performances as low as possible with prices ranging from just R55 to R250. Opening night is a half-price night while SABT Friends, Pensioners and block bookings are eligible for discounts throughout the season.

For the Principal Cast List please click here.

2012 GRADUATE PROGRAMME AUDITIONS

Auditions for the 2012 Graduate programme took place on October 11th with ten successful candidates being awarded positions in the programme.

The SABT Graduate progamme is the ultimate gap year for dance enthusiasts! The programme offers a unique opportunity to train for either six months or a year with a professional ballet company and experience first-hand the career of a professional ballet dancer. This exposure also enables amateur dancers to personally experience whether they are equipped physically, emotionally and mentally for the rigours of a full-time ballet career. The course exposes the Graduate to the world of the professional stage – aspects such as lighting design, set design and costuming. Successful Graduate applicants will participate in the professional company’s classes, rehearsals and productions of a high professional standard, produced by The South African Ballet Theatre.

The successful applicants are: Roxanne Smith, Monique Fivaz, Nerine Frambs, Kaylee McGinn, Monica Murana, Emma Campbell, Caitlin Smith, Ruth de Borchgrave and Thabang Mabaso.

SABT DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMME

On Saturday, October 22^nd 2011, six dancers from the SABT Development programme successfully auditioned for the Johannesburg Youth Ballet (JYB). JYB is a non-profit dance company formed in 1976 after a group of dancers was invited by the International Festival of Youth Orchestras and Performing Arts to perform at a festival in Aberdeen, Scotland. At the time, its founder Audrey King flouted the political realities of the time, and selected a group of racially integrated dancers to perform at the festival. Since then they have toured the world to locations such as Italy, Israel, China and Britain. JYB presents an annual season in Johannesburg and has been the breeding ground for many dancers who have gone on to enjoy successful careers.

The SABT Development dancers look forward to working with dancers from other studios in and around Gauteng and will certainly benefit from the experience. Nqobile Radebe from the SABT Development School – Soweto was accepted as a member of JYB, along with Nomthandazo Nkosi, Patricia Nkanyana, Mahlatse Ramonala, Koketso Mangane, Nomsa Motha and Mahlatse Sachane from the SABT / Air Products Development School – Alexandra. JYB Artistic Director, Kate Retief was impressed with all six dancers, citing their musicality and the ease with which they picked up the unset work among the reasons for their being selected.

The Sleeping Beauty

The opening night of The Sleeping Beauty on September 30^th 2011 attracted a packed house with celebrities, loyal supporters and members of the media enjoying the four Act ballet accompanied by The Johannesburg Philharmonic orchestra. The season ends on October 16^th.

Andrea Doyle and Carol Botha

Ann and James Campbell

Carolyn Stein and Gerry Elsdon

Carolyn Steyn and Lena Farugia

Clifford McEwan, Marthinus Erasmus and Robin McBroom

Kama Mathibe and Tando Dubeni

Tahiran Parsiani and Omld Kassiri

Photos: Mariola Biela

The Sleeping Beauty:

http://mg.co.za/multimedia/2011-10-03-en-pointe/

THE SOUTH AFRICAN BALLET THEATRE PRESENTS THE WORLD’S MOST MAGICAL BALLET

‘THE SLEEPING BEAUTY.’

The South African Ballet Theatre (SABT) presents the magical fairytale ‘The Sleeping Beauty’ at the Joburg Theatre from Friday September 30^th to Sunday October 16^th 2011.

Also appearing in ‘The Sleeping Beauty’ are a host of surprise local celebrities in the roles of the King and Queen as well as members of the SABT Academy and SABT Development Schools. The well – known fairy tale of the spell placed on Princess Aurora by the evil fairy Carabosse, is told in four acts with appearances by the Lilac Fairy, Puss in Boots, the Bluebird couple and of course, Little Red Riding Hood.

The season is accompanied by the Johannesburg Philharmonic Orchestra (except for performances on October 6^th, 7^th and 13^th which are performed to a recorded score) under the baton of Sonja Bass. This season marks the first time that SABT works with a female conductor.

The production is suitable for ages three and up.

Bookings for ‘The Sleeping Beauty’ are through the Joburg Theatre on 0861 670 670 or www.joburgtheatre.com.

SABT management has endeavored to keep ticket prices for the 18 performances as low as possible with prices ranging from just R50 to R320. All tickets for the Sunday morning performances at 11h00 are R110.

For additional information please visit www.saballettheatre.co.za

PRINCIPAL CASTING:

Please note that this cast list is subject to change

Thursday 6 October @ 11:00am	Sanmarie Kreuzhuber	Jonathan Rodrigues	Nicole Ferreira

Saturday 8 October @ 3pm	Shannon Glover	Humberto Montero	Nicole Ferreira

Saturday 8 October@ 8pm	Lauryn Summerley	Jonathan Rodrigues	Sanmarie Kreuzhuber

Sunday 9 October @ 11am	Burnise Silvius	Humberto Montero	Nicole Ferreira

Sunday 9 October @ 3pm	Sanmarie Kreuzhuber	Jonathan Rodrigues	Nicole Ferreira

Thursday 13 October @ 11.00am	Cast to be confirmed	Cast to be confirmed	Cast to be confirmed

Thursday 13 October @ 19:30	Cast to be confirmed	Cast to be confirmed	Cast to be confirmed

Friday 14 October @ 8pm	Cast to be confirmed	Cast to be confirmed	Cast to be confirmed

Saturday 15 October @ 3pm	Cast to be confirmed	Cast to be confirmed	Cast to be confirmed

Saturday 15 October @ 8pm	Cast to be confirmed	Cast to be confirmed	Cast to be confirmed

Sunday 16 October @ 11am	Cast to be confirmed	Cast to be confirmed	Cast to be confirmed

Sunday 16 October @ 3pm	Cast to be confirmed	Cast to be confirmed	Cast to be confirmed

PHOTO: SHANNON GLOVER AS AURORA Photographer: John Hogg.

SABT on Expresso

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3ZCEZyQbZ2M

BALLETOMANIA

http://www.news24.com/AudioSlideshows/Entertainment/Balletomania-20110912

PHOTOS BY MARTIN RHODES

The South African Ballet Theatre is currently in rehearsal for the upcoming season of Balletomania! which forms part of the annual Arts Alive International Festival. Balletomania! runs at the Joburg Theatre from September 9th to September 11th and celebrates the company’s 10th anniversary.

Tickets range from R110 to R220 and bookings can be made through Joburg Theatre on 0861 670 670 or www.joburgtheatre.com

PRESS RELEASE: FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE FRIDAY JULY 22nd 2011

HOSPICE KNYSNA PRESENTS:

THE SOUTH AFRICAN BALLET THEATRE AND THE SABT ACADEMY

For the ten years, The South African Ballet Theatre (SABT), the country’s foremost professional ballet company, has travelled to Knysna in order to raise funds for the Hospice in that region.

Appearing on the programme are SABT stars such as Principal dancer Burnise Silvius as well as up and coming dancers Shannon Glover, Hyun Cho and Nicole Ferreira. SABT will present glittering excerpts from the Company’s repertoire and works choreographed for this tour. These include ‘Forever’ by Iain MacDonald and ‘Menealo’, a rumba-inspired work choreographed by Senior Soloist Humberto Montero. Also on the programme are highlights from SABT’s recent season of ‘Romeo & Juliet’ which was presented to critical acclaim at the Joburg Theatre.

The SABT dancers are joined for the first time in Knysna by members of SABT’s Academy. The Academy was established in order to give promising young dancers the opportunity to supplement their training with private teachers. Academy dancers perform ‘Tango’ as well as D’ Jampe Dances from ‘La Bayadére’.

Patrons are encouraged to support this season as all proceeds will be donated to Hospice ensuring that palliative care will continue to be offered to those who are in need within the local community which stretches from Harkervill in the east through Knysna, Sedgefield to Wilderness in the west.

Booking for the following performances open on Wednesday, August 10th at Sotheby’s, Woodmill Lane, Knysna from 09h30.

A Master Class will be conducted by Shannon Glover, Senior Soloist. This class is open to the public and offers an entertaining behind-the-scenes glimpse into the Company’s daily training regime.

DATE: Wednesday 24th August at 10h00
COST: R50 per person.
As seating is unreserved, patrons are encouraged to arrive early.

Dress rehearsal for learners from various local schools.
This forms part of our ‘outreach programme’ and is by invitation only.
DATE: Thursday August 25th.

Performance no 1
DATE: Friday, August 26th at 15h00
COST: R110 to R140

Performance no 2
DATE: Saturday, August 27th at 15h00 and 19h30
COST: R130 to R160

Performances take place at the N.G.K. Hall, Fichat Street, Knysna

For further enquiries, please contact Chairlady of the Hospice Fundraising Committee Lynne Barnhoorn on 083 252 8994 or lynbee@mweb.co.za

Guests of BDO Spencer spent an interesting day at SABT’s studios on August 4^th watching the dancers in rehearsal for the upcoming Balletomania! season.

Press Release!

THE SOUTH AFRICAN BALLET THEATRE’S ‘BALLETOMANIA’ AT ARTS ALIVE 2011

This year’s Joburg Arts Alive International Festival includes the return of classical ballet to the bill as The South African Ballet Theatre (SABT) presents Balletomania- a Celebration of The South African Ballet Theatre’s 10^th anniversary.

This season forms part of the on-going celebrations to commemorate SABT’s 10^th anniversary and runsfrom September 9^th to September 11^th at the Joburg Theatre. The programme will feature highlights from SABT’s glittering repertoire, new works as well as appearances by the SABT Academy and Development programme dancers.

Established in 2001 after the closure of The State Theatre Ballet in 2000, SABT has forged a central niche in the local dance sector and this anniversary is indeed a proud moment, not only for the dance community, but for all Joburg residents and Arts Alive patrons. SABT is the country’s most prestigious professional ballet company and has established itself as a major player in the performing arts with impressive productions of classical ballets, new works by South African choreographers and collaborations across international boundaries.

Bookings are through the Joburg Theatre on 0861 670 670 or www.joburgtheatre.com for the following performances:

Friday September 9^th at 20h00 (please note that limited seats are available for this performance only)
Saturday, September 10^th
15h00
Saturday
September 10^th
20h00
Sunday
, September 11^th at
11h00
Sunday
September 11^th at 15h00

Tickets prices range from R110 to R220 (Except for Sunday, 11^th September at 11am – all tickets for just R110).

For more information please visit www.saballettheatre.co.zaor www.artsalive.co.za

PHOTO: Burnise Silvius as Odile in Swan Lake.

Photographer: John Hogg.

http://www.artlink.co.za/news_article.htm?contentID=27244

MAC have once again created a specialised make- up look for the upcoming season of Romeo and Juliet. A workshop was held on May 10^th 2011 with cast members and MAC’s specialised make- up artist team under the supervision of Senior Trainer Robin McBroom.

The South African Ballet Theatre presents Romeo & Juliet

with a diverse line–up of guest artists

Press Release:

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On March 24^th, the SABT Trust hosted a glamorous fundraising function on March 24^th 2011 at the home of Susan and Christopher Greig. SABT dancers performed various extracts form the repertoire while guests were treated to fine wine and dining

All photos by Mike Turner

Stacey Rodda spent an exciting day at The South African Ballet Theatre on March 22^nd 2011

http://www.rthk.hk/special/musicbeyondborders/southafrica2011

With thanks to Joburg.co.za:

http:// www.joburg.co.za/templates/JerrysJoburgTemplate.aspx?adid=23787

With thanks to Foto24:

http://blogs.beeld.com/foto24/ballet-is-nie-vir-sissies-nie

'The Nutcracker’ at the Sand du Plessis Theatre presented by PACOFS:

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SABT is currently in Bloemfontein performing ‘The Nutcracker’ at the Sand du Plessis Theatre presented by PACOFS. Senior Principal dancer Iain MacDonald and Soloist Yolandi Olckers were persuaded to give early- morning drivers on their way to work a sneak preview of the ballet! With thanks to OFM!

http://www.ofm.co.za/viewdjblog.asp?id=7969

IMPORTANT NOTICE TO ALL SOUTH AFRICAN BALLET THEATRE PATRONS:

Please note that tickets for SABT productions at the Joburg Theatre are no longer available through Computicket.

To book for ‘Romeo & Juliet’ (opens May 27th 2011) , as well as all future seasons at the Joburg Theatre, please call 0861 670 670 or book online at www.joburgtheatre.com.

Alternatively, you may book your tickets through SABT offices by calling Mr Moagi on (011) 877 6898 or email admin@saballettheatre.co.za

Joburg Theatre Ticketing Media Release

“Neale. Quilliam (Human Resources Manager) of Air Products seen here with outgoing SABT MD Fiona Budd, Sizwe Nkonde (Marketing Manager Air Products) and Trish Downing (SABT Managing Director). Air Products South Africa (Pty) Ltd is the proud sponsor of the SABT / Air Products Alexander Development programme in Alexandra and on February 24th 2011 , renewed their sponsorship of the programme by handing over a substantial cheque in the foyer of the Joburg Theatre”.

Black Swan Review

SABT Seasons' Press Release