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The Evolution of Ballet
[Hong Kong - 8 February 2010] From its 17th century court origins at Louis XIV’s palace, the art of ballet has undergone an evolution of around 300 years. Winner of Hong Kong Dance Awards 2009, this newly expanded edition of The Evolution of Ballet by The Hong Kong Ballet offers a fascinating portrait of how ballet developed from court entertainment to modern creativity, and in the process redefining the artform. The Evolution of Ballet will be staged at the Sha Tin Town Hall from 26-28 March 2010. At the beginning, ballet dancers were all men, and when women dancers began to perform ballet, their dresses became shorter and shorter over the years. And Louis XIV, who was so enamored with ballet, also joined in? This unusual ballet production is presented through a narrative by King Louis XIV and Catherine de’ Medici, who was a well-known patron of the arts and was instrumental in bringing the origins of ballet from Italy to France. Featuring exciting excerpts from pre-romantic to classical ballets like Giselle, Napoli, Swan Lake, The Sleeping Beauty, and the work of iconic 20th century choreographers such as Isadora Duncan, Martha Graham, George Balanchine, and William Forsythe, The Evolution of Ballet is a revealing show about all you need to know about ballet, and a capsule of the history of this enduring dance form. In The Evolution of Ballet, you can experience excerpts from classic works and milestones from ballet history including: Programme Plus
The Evolution of Ballet 26-27.03-2010 (8:00pm); 28.03.2010 (3:00pm) 27.03.2010 (3:00pm); 28.03.2010 (8:00pm) Tickets available at all URBTIX outlets NOW *Children aged 2 years old or under cannot be admitted into the theatre The production is based on a concept by About The Hong Kong Ballet The Hong Kong Ballet is one of the premier classical ballet companies in Asia and continues to develop into a world-class institution with an identity that reflects the vitality of Hong Kong. Over the past 30 years, the Company has evolved into a vibrant performing arts organization with a cohesive core of dancers and an expanding repertoire that reflects the highlights of celebrated choreographers as well as the work of nascent artists from Hong Kong and China. Our artistic team and 43 dancers originate from nine countries — with a strong contingent of Chinese artists — and perform a repertoire that combines 19th and 20th century classical masterpieces, challenging contemporary works and special commissions. During the 2008-09 season, the Company's 37 performances of seven productions and educational and community outreach programmes reached an audience of 70,000. In recognition of the Company's efforts, we were the recipient of two Hong Kong Dance Awards in 2009: Tricolor, a collection of masterworks from 20th century ballet, and the original production Evolution of Ballet, which was credited for its informative and dynamic presentation of the art-form's history. For further information on The Hong Kong Ballet, please contact:
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