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Ferragamo Proudly Presents 45th Anniversary International Ballet Gala
Is A Dazzling Night to Remember
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[Hong Kong — 26 October 2024] On 25 October, Ferragamo Proudly Presents 45th Anniversary International Ballet Gala at Hong Kong Cultural Centre’s Grand Theatre featured some of the world’s most talked-about international star dancers and stellar Hong Kong Ballet (HKB) artists in a historic celebration of HKB’s landmark 45th anniversary.
The grand evening brought audience a dazzling programme of dynamic contemporary pieces and mesmerising excerpts from ALICE (in wonderland), Swan Lake, Le Corsaire and Don Quixote, as well as a pair of iconic pas de deux by twentieth-century master, George Balanchine—the effervescent Tarantella pas de deux and the majestic Tchaikovsky pas de deux. This one-night-only programme saw international guest artists Iana Salenko, Daniil Simkin, Constantine Allen, Victor Caixeta, Emma Von Enck, Maia Makhateli, Qi Bingxue and Xu Jingkun take the stage to thunderous applause.
Guests experienced breathtaking artistry and magical masterpieces at HKB’s biggest party of the year, which joyfully culminated in a glittering finale with everyone performing together on stage. We are honoured to celebrate 45 extraordinary years of innovation, inspiration and impact with the audience.
On opening night, HKB proudly hosted Ferragamo management, including China and South East Asia Pacific CEO Mr Simone Casalini, China and South East Asia Pacific General Manager Ms Annade Leung, China and South East Asia Pacific Marketing Communication Director Ms Nell Chen, along with ballet star Tan Yuan Yuan, HKB Chairman Ms Daisy Ho, Vice-chairman Ms Linda Fung, HKB Board of Governors Mrs Janice Chan-Choy, Mrs Deirdre Fu Tcheng, Ms Maya Lin, Mrs Cherry Tse Ling Kit-ching, GBS, JP, Ms Evonne Tsui, The Hong Kong Ballet Guild Co-chairs Mrs Lillian Lee Fong and Mrs Emelda Wong Trainor, leaders from renowned Chinese ballet companies.
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Jerry Qiu | Communications & Programme Manager | T: 2105 9753 / 6879 6734 | [email protected]
Ruth Chung | Assistant Marketing and PR Manager | T: 2105 9716 / 9741 7319 | [email protected]
About Hong Kong Ballet
Hong Kong Ballet (HKB) is recognised internationally as a world-class institution that represents Hong Kong's unique character. Since its inception in 1979, HKB has evolved into a vibrant performing arts organisation with a dynamic repertoire, forward-thinking community engagement initiatives and an emphasis on excellence.
Comprised of 50 dancers from all over the globe – Hong Kong, Mainland China and other parts of Asia, Australia, New Zealand, Europe and North America, HKB has won recognition both regionally and internationally. With celebrated re-stagings of the classics, neoclassical masterworks by George Balanchine and others and original ballets created for HKB and about Hong Kong. Additionally, HKB performs works by some of today’s most sought-after choreographers, including Alexei Ratmansky, Christopher Wheeldon, Wayne McGregor, Justin Peck, Jiří Kylian, Nacho Duato and Annabelle Lopez Ochoa as well as innovative new works by its Choreographer-in-Residence Hu Song-wei Ricky and numerous emerging Hong Kong choreographers.
With almost 50 tours to 11 countries, HKB has recently toured throughout Europe, the US and Asia and places a special emphasis on representing Hong Kong in Mainland China and the West. HKB maintains the Hong Kong Academy of Ballet, a professionally-oriented ballet school, as well as a full schedule of award-winning community programmes and crossover collaborations throughout Hong Kong to ensure ballet is accessible to all. HKB has also produced engaging original videos and dance films that have collectively garnered over 10 million views online, connecting with ballet lovers worldwide.
