Joburg Ballet sample programme 2 2017

1. Big City,
Big Dreams

3. Director
Fiona Ramsay
Choreographers
Shannon Glover | Joburg Ballet
Lulu Mlangeni | Vuyani Dance Theatre
Sunnyboy Motau | Moving Into Dance Mophatong
Music Editor & Composer of additional music
Nik Sakellarides
Set and Lighting Designer
Wilhelm Disbergen
Costume Designer
Noluthando Lobese Moropa
The Mandela at Joburg Theatre
28, 29 July, 4 August at 19:30
29, 30 July, 5, 6 August at 15:00
1 August at 11:00
Cover: Kwazi Madlala
& Claudia Monja
Left: Claudia Monja
Programme photographs:
Lauge Sorensen

4. The Johannesburg Youth BalletP R E S E N T S
UJ ARTS
CENTRE
THEATRE
10-13
August 2017
C E L E B R A T I O N
f e a t u r i n g
The
Ruby Suite
and
Coppélia
excerpts
with guest artists from
Joburg Ballet
Choreographed by
Staged & Directed by
Mary-Ann Mottram
Laura Cameron
Alex Le Maitre
Mark Hawkins
B O O K I N G S T H R O U G H

5. From Esther Nasser | CEO | Joburg Ballet
Joburg Ballet has taken a bold new step by creating a space for opportunities for
Joburg choreographers and companies to come together and create together. We
welcome the two leading contemporary companies, Vuyani Dance Theatre and
Moving Into Dance Mophatong, and our director, Fiona Ramsay, and look forward
to the journey together. This collaboration promises to merge different philosophies
and techniques to tell a simple but familiar story of love against all odds in the Big
City, where we all dare to dream big! Joburg Ballet invites you to enjoy the roller
coaster ride that has become Big City, Big Dreams.
From Iain MacDonald | Artistic Director | Joburg Ballet
As a world class African ballet company, Joburg Ballet aims to present new and
proudly South African works. Big City, Big Dreams is a collaborative production
utilising the skills and talents of South African artists. I would like to thank all three
companies, Vuyani Dance Theatre, Moving Into Dance Mophatong and Joburg Ballet
as well as the creative team for their open minds and willingness to be taken out of
their comfort zones. As an audience we hope you enjoy the journey with us as we
open ourselves to new experiences.
From Nadia Virasamy | CEO | Moving Into Dance Mophatong
Moving into Dance Mophatong (MIDM) is proud to be a part of this pioneering
collaboration between three very differently styled dance companies. With our 39
year history of impacting change through Contemporary-African dance, it is refresh-
ing to see yet another chapter being added to MIDM’s book of experience as we
collaborate with Joburg Ballet. It is equally significant to be sharing the stage with
VDT whose founder and Artistic Director was a graduate of, and danced with MIDM.
Sincere appreciation to the Joburg Ballet CEO for driving this collaboration and we
trust that it will open future possibilities to enhance the practice and performance
of dance in South Africa and beyond.
From Lindiwe Letwaba | CEO | Vuyani Dance Theatre
Vuyani Dance Theatre’s latest flight of choreographic fancy and stage direction is
inspired by many artistic influences, but it is rooted in the concrete reality of our
collective vision: Using dance in a provocative and ambitious way as a vehicle to
create sustainable jobs in the arts. It is because of this vision that Vuyani Dance
Theatre continues to evolve in a courageous and innovative way directly contribut-
ing to the South African creative economy. Part of the VDT’s positive growth is due
the willingness to collaborate with other organisations thus creating opportunities
for shared growth and knowledge exchange on best practice models around the
business of the arts. We are very proud to be part Big City, Big Dreams, a melting pot
of collaborative creativity with Joburg Ballet and Moving Into Dance Mophatong.

6. THE BALLET
Joburg Theatre
13 - 22 October

7. Story
The story celebrates the City of Joburg in an
urban tale of two young people finding their way
in the world – one a ballerina Zara, who lives in
the world of tutus and tulle under the watchful
eye of the Ballet Master Franco, her dance part-
ner Rudi and her arch rival Caron, and is torn
between dedicating her life to the dance inside
the studio or experiencing life outside. The other
is a bright young businessman Muzi carving
out a niche for himself in the commercial jungle,
filled with competitive colleagues and a jealous
CEO. He is torn between joining the rat-race to
climb the corporate ladder, and the world of
clubs, bars and soccer enjoyed with his mate
Sticks and the new sensation of falling in love. We
follow their story which unfolds in the streets and
precincts of Jozi with its vibrant rhythms, pulse
and people.
Director’s Note from Fiona Ramsay
The City of Joburg is at the heart of the piece as it
is home to all three dance companies. As a born
and bred ‘Joburger’, I have witnessed the skyline
shift with each decade and it remains an image
which conjures up excitement, possibility and
urban romance. It is a city that has enjoyed vast
wealth, celebrated artistic endeavor and hosted
prestigious social and sporting events. It is city of
contrasts - great initiative, camaradie and warmth
countered by greed, survival and a desire to win!
It has been challenging, exciting and rewarding
working with the companies who have their own
personal and social identities, unique styles,
different energies, sensibilities and histories,
emerging in a fusion where all involved have
enjoyed vibrant cultural collaboration. Albert
Einstein said, ‘All dancers are the athletes of the
heart’ – my aim is that you witness this heart!
Cast
Muzi Eugene Mashiane / Ruan Galdino / Mahlatse Sachane / Phumlani Mndebele
Zara Megan Gerber / Sanmarie Kreuzhuber / Claudia Monja
Franco, Ballet Master Ivan Domiciano / Sergi Castello / Kitty Phetla / Teboho Letele
Rudi, Zara’s dance partner Ruan Galdino / Sergi Castello / Revil Yon / Mahlatse Sachane /
Laurance James
Caron, Zara’s rival Claudia Monja / Sanmarie Kreuzhuber / Megan Gerber / Nicole Ferreira-Dill /
Shana Dewey
CEO Nicole Ferreira-Dill / Kitty Phetla / Monike Cristina / Sanmarie Kreuzhuber
Fiona Ramsay Shannon Glover Lulu Mlangeni Sunnyboy Motau

8. Eugene Mashiane | Megan Gerber
Phumlane Mndebele Sanmarie Kreuzhuber

9. Mahlatse Sachane | Phumlane Mndebele Eugene Mashiane
Mahlatse Sachane | Sanmarie Kreuzhuber | Phumlane Mndebele | Claudia Monja

10. Eugene
Sergi Shannon
Sanmarie
Nik Sunnyboy
Lulu Nicole
Fiona
Wilhelm
Mark
Thando
Iain
Wilhelm
Sunnyboy
Big City, Big DreamsIn Rehearsal

11. Shannon Glover
Principal
Michael Revie
Principal / Ballet Master
Nicole Ferreira-Dill
Senior Soloist
Claudia Monja
Senior Soloist
Angela Revie
Senior Soloist
Sergi Castello
Soloist
Kitty Phetla
Senior Soloist
Monike Cristina
Soloist
Shana Dewey
Soloist
Ivan Domiciano
Soloist
Sanmarie Kreuzhuber
Soloist
Ruan Galdino
Senior Corps
Thabang Mabaso
Senior Corps
Revil Yon
Soloist
Megan Gerber
Corps
Laurance James
Corps
Alice le Roux
Corps
Kyle Baird
Junior Corps
Savannah Ireland
Junior Corps
Cristina Nakos
Junior Corps
Jessica Hurwitz
Junior Corps
Mahlatse Sachane
Junior Corps
Jessica Lombard
Ad hoc
Luisa Higgo
Aspirants
Tumelo Lekana
Aspirants
Teboho Letele
Oscar Buthelezi
Muzi Shili
Thenjiwe Soxokoshe
Asanda RudaOtsile Masemola Eugene Mashiane Thabang Mdlalose Sussera Olyn
Phumlani MndebeleKwazi MadlalaSinazo Bokolo Roseline Wilkens-KepplerThulisile Binda

12. F E E S
Juniors: R1700
Junior Group A (Age 6-8), Junior Group B (Age 9-11)
Seniors: R2700
Senior Group A (Age 12-14), Senior Group B (Age 15-18)
To book: Edgar Moagi 011-877 6898 / edgar@joburgballet.com
Wednesday 6th to Sunday 10th December 2017
Joburg Ballet Studios, Joburg Theatre, Johannesburg
The Summer School starts on Wednesday 6th December at 13h30
Join us for fun-filled days of ballet, repertoire, contemporary dance,
stretching, pas de deux, pointe work, Pilates and much more,
culminating in a performance by all participants
on Sunday 10th December.
The best way to begin the summer holidays!
SUMMER
SCHOOLBallet

13. Did you know you can support
Joburg Ballet with every swipe
of your MySchool MyVillage
MyPlanet card?
To apply for a new card, or
add us to your beneficiaries on
your existing card, just log in at
www.myschool.co.za
Lauren Slade
Ballet Mistress
Kabelo Modiga
General Manager
Chase Bosch
Company Manager
Jonathan Hurwitz
Publications
Administrator
Fiona Walsh
PR & Publicity
Kevin Hurter
Logistics Manager/
Assistant to the CEO
Keke Chele
JBS Co-ordinator
Edgar Moagi
Ticketing &
Office Manager
Kenny Mbele
Company Driver
Nozipho Mhlambi
School Coordinator
and PA to CEO &
Artistic Director
Lerato Letlape
Assistant Stage
Manager and
Company Assistant
Tshego Masoabi
Development
Prog Teacher
Emmanuel Madavha
Office Administrator
and Company Driver
Joanne Wyngaard
Development
Prog Teacher
Haydee Baker
Wardrobe Co-ordinator
Evancina Mokwebo
Head Seamstress
Marina Korkie
Financial Accountant

14. It is regretted latecomers will not be seated until a suitable break in the performance. Please ensure that your cellphone is on silent.
Smoking is not permitted on the Theatre grounds except in designated areas. No recording equipment may be used, including cellphone cameras,
without prior arrangement with management. At the end of the performance please remain seated until the house lights are on.
JOBURG BALLET
Joburg Theatre, Hoofd Street, Braamfontein / PO Box 291990, Melville 2109, South Africa
Tel 011-877 6898, Fax 011-877 6864; info@joburgballet.com; www.joburgballet.com
INCORPORATED UNDER S21: 2001/016254/08; NPO 016-403
HONORARY LIFE PATRON: Mrs Annzie Hancock • PATRONS: Mr Tito T. Mboweni, Mrs Mary Slack • BOARD OF DIRECTORS: David Blyth,
Salome Brown Gooding, James Campbell (Chair), Ashley Hayden, Iain MacDonald (Artistic Director), Mpumelelo Makhabela, Esther
Nasser (CEO) Cedric Ntumba, Grant Rogerson, Coenraad Visser • SABT TRUST: James Campbell (Chairman), Annzie Hancock, Jenni
Newman, Mbali Dlamini, Iain MacDonald
Attorneys: Falcon and Hume & BDK Attorneys • Auditors: KPMG • Joburg Ballet Academy: Iain MacDonald, Burnise Silvius, Jenny
Barlow (Advisor) • Joburg Ballet School: Keke Chele (Co-ordinator), Thabang Mabaso • Joburg Ballet School Satellites: Tshego
Masoabi, Joanne Wyngaard • Guest Teachers: Anya Carstens, Karen Beukes, Angela Malan, Burnise Silvius, Ken Yeatman
For Big City, Big Dreams
Technical Director: Vanessa Nicolau
Stage Manager: Christopher Montague
Stage Technicians: Marlon Mothwa, Thulani Sicqweu, Jo Sathegke, Sandile Ngema
Set Builder: Yves Lagarrigue, Steel Scheme
THANK YOU Ad Outpost • Air France • Air Products South Africa • Altron • Anne Wilkinson • Annzie Hancock • Avis • BDK Attorneys •
Bill Zurich • Carolynne Waterhouse • City of Johannesburg • Coenraad Visser • Edgar Droste Trust • Edgars Club • Edith Venter • Evan
Speechley • Falcon and Hume • Friends of the Ballet •Hollard • Joburg Ballet Board of Directors • Joburg City Theatres • Kaya FM •
KPMG • Ladies and Gentlemen of the Media • Lanlogix • Lauge Sorensen • Mary Slack • Members of Hall Of 1000 Stars • Minit Print and
Tshwane Press • My School • Neale Quilliam • Newsclip Media Monitoring • Pattington Flowers and Gifts • Rand Merchant Bank • SABT
Trust • TBWA Hunt Lascaris • The MacKenzie Foundation • The Michel Tesson Trust • The Mary Oppenheimer and Daughters Foundation
• The Oppenheimer Memorial Trust • Travel With Flair • Val Whyte Committee • Xoliswa Nduneni-Ngema • Yellowwood
Chief Executive Officer: Xoliswa Nduneni-Ngema • Chief Operating Officer: Bridget Mashika • Chief Financial Officer: Solomon
Mphakathi • Executive Producer: Claire Pacariz • Artistic Manager: Makhaola Ndebele • Production Manager: Simon James • Technical
Manager: Enos Ramoroko • General Manager: Catering and Hospitality: Branden Karim • Marketing Executive: Khushu Koloti • General
Manager: Building and Security: Pierre Pretorius • Occupational Health & Safety Manager: Lieb Venter • Customer Services Manager:
Justine Lipson • Theatre Manager: Mogapi Mokgautsi • Company Secretary: Philipa Maduka
JOBURG CITY THEATRES A Municipal Entity of the City of Joburg
Board of Directors: Nkopane Maphiri (Chairperson), Stella Baloyi, Amanda Forsythe, Ashley Hayden, Mpho Lecoge, Mpumelelo
Makhabela, Makhosazana Mbatha, thabo John Moitsheki, Solomon Mphakathi (CFO), Xoliswa Nduneni-Ngema (CEO), Junior Ramovha,
Dr Theophilus Tshisaphang Mukhuba
MOVING INTO DANCE MANAGEMENT
Founder: Sylvia Glasser • CEO: Nadia Virasamy • Artistic Director: Mark Hawkins • Dance Company Manager: Muzi Shili
Board: Craig Wing (Chair), Dylan Piatti, Mandisa Mokgata, Bongi Dhlomo, Khulu Mbatha, Tebogo Mokgata
VUYANI DANCE THEATRE
Board of Directors: Thandiwe Msibi (Chairperson), Dr Thuthula Balfour (Kaipa), Vonani Mathebula, CA (SA), Dumo Mbethe, CA (SA)
Management Team: Lindiwe Letwaba (CEO), Gregory Maqoma (Executive Creative Director), Siyandiswa Dokoda (Production and
Marketing Manager), Nonkululeko Thabede (CSI Co-ordinator), Lulu Mlangeni (Creative Assistant), Mahadi Mkwanazi (Project Coordina-
tor), Sinazo Mboniswa (Bookkeeper), Phumlani Nyanga (Rehearsal Director), Wesley Mabizela (Technical Assistant)
Patrons: Justice Edwin Cameron, Advocate Nomvula Mokhatla, Dr Sibongile Khumalo
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Programme compiled by Jonathan Hurwitz

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