The Hong Kong Ballet is pleased to announce sponsorship from Deutsche Bank for the new season 2008-09.

Deutsche Bank Hong Kong sponsors the Hong Kong Ballet's Corps Dancer Ms Li Ming. Sponsoring an artist means actively fostering the career of a young talent. Li Ming joined the Hong Kong Ballet in June 2007 and has danced in the Company's repertoire of Swan Lake, The Nutcracker, Paquita, and Night Light.

Mr. Peter Lo, Chief Country Officer of Deutsche Bank in Hong Kong, said, "We are delighted to provide this sponsorship support to the Hong Kong Ballet which is at the pinnacle of excellence in the performing arts. Deutsche Bank has a long history of support for the arts globally and it is very fitting in our 50th anniversary year in Hong Kong to make this commitment."

Mr. John Meehan, Artistic Director of the Hong Kong Ballet, said, "Deutsche Bank's artist sponsorship is a very real contribution to the training and development of a gifted young dancer. By supporting the development of young artists, the corporation has shown outstanding leadership in the arts community."

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