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  • May 23, 2011     

    Hong Kong Ballet - Galaxy International

    May 27 - 29, 2011

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    This month, the talented dancers of The Hong Kong Ballet will be joined by 8 guest stars from around the world, for Galaxy, a show in celebration of ballet. The programme for this gala promises to be hugely entertaining, with a broad range of styles.

    Tan Yuan Yuan is a Principal dancer with San Francisco Ballet. Hailed a Hero of Asia by Time magazine, she has been Guest Principal Dancer of The Hong Kong Ballet since 2008. Here she is partnered by Damian Smith in a pas de deux from Ghosts that they danced in our programme Brilliant Steps last year.

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    Cast Change
    Unfortunately Damian Smith will be unable to perform in Galaxy: International Ballet Gala 2011, due to injury. Anthony Spaulding, a soloist from the San Francisco Ballet, will replace Damian Smith as Tan Yuan Yuan's partner for the gala.

    Galaxy International Ballet Gala 2011
    Grand Theatre, Hong Kong Cultural Centre
    May 27-28, 2011 (7:30 pm)
    May 28-29, 2011 (2:30 pm)
    $1000(VIP), $650, $400, $280, $140

    Ticket available at URBTIX NOW
    Ticketing Enquiries 2734 9009
    Credit card booking 2111 5999
    Internet booking www.urbtix.hk
    Programme Enquiries 2105 9724 / marketing@hkballet.com