“The ABBA Show: A Cinderella Story” runs through January 19 at the Peter Trien Montecasino Main Theater.
Combining stories that have been passed down since ancient times, Cinderella Using the music of 1970s pop group ABBA sounds far-fetched, but Mzansi Ballet tried it out for a quirky show at Montecasino.
“It's a ballet, but in a more populist way in terms of audience participation, with an opportunity to sing along. People know the music well, so it's more festive and perfect for this time of year.” said Dirk Badenhorst, CEO and Director of Mzansi Ballet. The Citizen.
Choreographed by Angela Levy, Cinderella's journey is told through dance numbers set to ABBA hits. dancing queen, mamma miaand winner takes all.
ABBA Show: Cinderella Story is currently running at the Peter Turien Montecasino Main Theater in Johannesburg until January 19th.
“Sales are really strong. We think sales will be even better over the past three weeks, including this weekend. We're hoping for great sales,” Badenhorst said.
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In December, Mzansi Ballet carmen The show is a story that combines the intense rhythms of flamenco, the grace of ballet, and the high-energy movements of pantura.
“carmen It is a more traditional ballet that incorporates pantura dance that is adapted to Spanish dance and classical ballet. The audience responded really well,” Badenhorst said.
“We had a much bigger turnout than we expected, and the show that we’re currently running has followed.”
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Mzansi Ballet thought of those less fortunate during the dance and encouraged patrons to donate gifts, which would be placed on stage between shows.
The initiative is now in its third year and follows the success of previous gift giving initiatives.
Badenhorst said more than 500 gifts have been donated so far.
“In fact, we have a Friends of Mzansi Ballet table where we raise money for company and school development programmes.
“We are selling gifts at the theater that people can purchase and place under their Christmas trees. At the end of the activity on January 19th, we will distribute these gifts to orphanages.”
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In 2024, Mzansi Ballet hosted the South African International Ballet Competition (SAIBC), bringing ballet dancers from all over the world to Cape Town.
“2024 was a good year for me as a producer. 2025 is a good year for me as a producer. Mapungubwe golden rhinoceros in Bloemfontein,” Badenhorst said.
Other projects for next year include the creation of a national festival called Mzansi Ballet and Ticino Sounds to be held in Lugano, Switzerland. The festival is scheduled to be held in July.
The 12th SAIBC will also be performed at Cape Town's Artscape Theater in July.
“We have an incredible panel of judges from all over the world who benefit us with their incredible wisdom and experience.”
of carmen The ballet company is also scheduled to head to Cape Town in September 2025. Before that, the Freedom Park Concert Series will be performed at Pretoria's Freedom Park in August.
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