With many people working from home and children currently not in school, Hong Kong Ballet (HKB) announced that it will be launching HKBALLET@HOME, an exciting free online channel featuring interactive ballet content, on Facebook. A variety of entertaining shows will be posted every Monday, Wednesday and Friday at 3pm in the coming weeks.
On Mondays, get ready for Ballet Goes Viral with inspiring talk shows series "Ballet Blahblahblah", hosted by Artistic Director Septime Webre with Company dancers and guest speakers, “Ballerina Chef”, a fun new cooking series with HKB dancers showcasing their hidden talent by sharing their secret recipes, and “Ballet 101” with professional ballet dancers uncovering some common ballet myths.
On Wednesdays, check out Barre Classes Online taught by Company members that children and adults can take at home using only a chair! HKB dancers will teach some classical ballet choreography from pre-beginner to advanced levels.
On Flashback Fridays, relax and get inspired by highlights from our dynamic video archive featuring our vibrant HKB dance artists throughout the years.
Every Monday: Ballet Goes Viral
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To celebrate its 40th Anniversary, HKB invited founding member Mary Griffiths to share about how the Company began as well as some world-renowned guest artists from International Gala of Stars to share their experiences with Company principal dancers Ye Fei Fei and Li Jiabo. Join us for this compelling series.
2. Ballerina Chef
HKB dancers share their secret recipes and demonstrate their talent in the kitchen! From buying fresh food in the market to serving their favourite dishes on the table, our ballerina chefs will show us their creative cooking styles and how they eat healthy!
3. Ballet 101
Learn all about pointe shoes and ballet facts in a fun and entertaining way! HKB dancers demonstrate how they prepare and break in their new pointe shoes and answer the most frequently asked questions to uncover some myths about ballet.
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4. HK Ballet Game Show
Get ready for Company dancers to face off in an epic episode of HK Ballet Game Show, featuring a dance competition and ballet quiz round! Dancers will compete to see who can recognise the most ballet music, who can do the best Italian foutté while being distracted by antics from their fellow dancers and much more. If you love games, don’t miss this hilarious five-part series!
| 16 Mar 3pm (Mon) |
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| 23 Mar 3pm (Mon) |
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| 30 Mar 3pm (Mon) |
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| 6 Apr 3pm (Mon) |
Ballerina Chef |
| 13 Apr 3pm (Mon) |
Ballerina Chef |
| 20 Apr 3pm (Mon) |
Ballerina Chef |
| 27 Apr – 11 May 3pm (Mon) |
Ballet 101 - The Art of Pointe Shoes Part II Part III |
| 18 May - 15 Jun (Mon) |
HK Ballet Game Show Challenge your ABCs ─ Animals, Balances & Companies |
Every Wednesday: Barre Classes Online
Take ballet classes at home using only a chair! Join HKB dancers Leung Saulong, Cheng Hei Lam Michelle, Ashleigh Bennett and Ballet Master Yuh Egami for a series of exciting online ballet barre classes. Exercise with elegant ballet choreography at Pre-Beginner, Beginner, Intermediate and Advanced levels. Tune in and develop the grace to move beautifully!
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18 Mar 3pm (Wed) |
Pre-Beginner class 1 |
Teacher: Leung Saulong |
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15 Apr 3pm (Wed) |
Pre-Beginner class 2 |
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13 May 3pm (Wed) |
Pre-Beginner class 3 |
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25 Mar 3pm (Wed) |
Beginner class 1 |
Teacher: Cheng Hei Lam Michelle |
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22 Apr 3pm (Wed) |
Beginner class 2 |
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1 Apr 3pm (Wed) |
Intermediate class 1 |
Teacher: Ashleigh Bennett (Conducted in English) |
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29 Apr 3pm (Wed) |
Intermediate class 2 |
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8 Apr 3pm (Wed) |
Advanced class 1 |
Teacher: Yuh Egami (Conducted in English) |
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6 May 3pm (Wed) |
Advanced class 2 |
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20 May 3pm (Wed) |
Barre Class with Ballet Master Luis R. Torres |
Teacher: Luis R. Torres (Conducted in English) |
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10 June 3pm (Wed) |
Barre Class with Ballet Mistress Tang Min |
Teacher: Tang Min (Conducted in English) |
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17 June 3pm (Wed) |
Strengthening Class for Ballet Students |
Teacher: Cheng Hei Lam Michelle |
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24 June 3pm (Wed) |
Elementary Barre Class for Kids |
Teacher: Leung Saulong |
HKBallet x PUMA Ballet Workout Series
Hong Kong Ballet will partner with PUMA for an exciting "HKBallet x PUMA Ballet Workout Series" for kids and adults, focusing on flexibility training and core and muscle strengthening.
| 27 May 3pm (Wed) |
Hong Kong Ballet x Puma Ballet Workout |
Teachers: LAI Pui Ki Peggy, Yuen Ao Xin Hennes |
| 3 June 3pm (Wed) | Hong Kong Ballet x Puma Ballet Workout |
Teacher: Leung Saulong |
Every Friday: Flashback Friday
Relax with excerpts of the HKB’s classic performances and other amazing videos. Be inspired by the artistic excellence of HKB dance artists!
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20 Mar 3pm (Fri) |
World Ballet Day 2019 |
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27 Mar 3pm (Fri) |
Hong Kong Ballet’s 40th Anniversary Video |
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3 Apr 3pm (Fri) |
The Unheard Beat |
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10 Apr (Fri) |
Interview with Artistic Director Septime Webre |
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17 Apr (Fri) |
2018/19 Season Brand Campaign Behind-the-scenes |
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24 Apr (Fri) |
Hong Kong Ballet’s 35th Anniversary Video |
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1 May 3pm (Fri) |
Highlights of Classical Ballets |
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8 May 3pm (Fri) |
Highlights of Contemporary Ballets |
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15 May 3pm (Fri) |
Highlights of New Story Ballets |
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22 May 3pm (Fri) |
Highlights of The Great Gatsby |
For more information and the programming schedule, please visit this website or the HKB Facebook page. Join us and enjoy the joy of ballet at home!
