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Sat September 23, 2023

Petipa Awards Gala with World Ballet Stars

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Experience an evening of ballet brilliance as San Francisco becomes the world's ballet capital for one night only. Join us as we celebrate the esteemed laureates of this year's Petipa Awards, including the legendary Natalia Makarova and Pierre Lacotte (in memoriam).

Throughout the evening, you will witness the exceptional artistry and technical skills of our award-winning cast from the world's most illustrious ballet companies such as the Paris Opera Ballet, Staatsballett Berlin, New York City Ballet, Teatro alla Scala, Dutch National Ballet, Compañía Nacional de Danza, and Astana Opera Ballet.

The highly anticipated performance program weaves together the rich tapestry of ballet's past and present, featuring several premiere works. The night will commence with the stunning Grand Pas Electrique from Petipa's long-forgotten ballet Bluebeard, followed by a mesmerizing excerpt from La Bayadere. Experience a dance tribute to Pierre Lacotte, exclusively choreographed by Vasily Medvedev for this special occasion to honor his legacy. The evening also showcases contemporary works by world-renowned choreographers including Nacho Duato, Kenneth MacMillan, Yuri Possokhov, Marco Goecke, Edwaard Liang, and Manuel Legris, highlighting the diversity and innovation of ballet today.

VIP ticket holders will enjoy a red carpet arrival, access to the VIP lounge, and a post-performance wine reception with honored laureates and ballet stars in the elegant Green Room of the theater, creating memories that will last a lifetime.

Join us for this remarkable event that celebrates the brilliance of ballet and its enduring legacy. Do not miss your chance to be part of ballet history!

A cast of award-winning world ballet stars (subject to change):

o Dorothée Gilbert and Hugo Marchand - Paris Opera Ballet
o Nicoletta Manni and Timofej Andrijashenko - Teatro alla Scala
o Elisa Carrillo Cabrera and Mikhail Kaniskin - Staatsballett Berlin
o Maia Makhateli and Giorgi Potskhishvili - Dutch National Ballet
o Bakhtiyar Adamzhan - Astana Opera Ballet
o Sasha De Sola - San Francisco Ballet
o Lucia Lacarra and Matthew Golding - International Ballet Stars
o Compañía Nacional de Danza de México


With participation of honored guests, such as Natalia Makarova and Ted Brandsen, Director of Dutch National Ballet.
Experience an evening of ballet brilliance as San Francisco becomes the world's ballet capital for one night only. Join us as we celebrate the esteemed laureates of this year's Petipa Awards, including the legendary Natalia Makarova and Pierre Lacotte (in memoriam).

Throughout the evening, you will witness the exceptional artistry and technical skills of our award-winning cast from the world's most illustrious ballet companies such as the Paris Opera Ballet, Staatsballett Berlin, New York City Ballet, Teatro alla Scala, Dutch National Ballet, Compañía Nacional de Danza, and Astana Opera Ballet.

The highly anticipated performance program weaves together the rich tapestry of ballet's past and present, featuring several premiere works. The night will commence with the stunning Grand Pas Electrique from Petipa's long-forgotten ballet Bluebeard, followed by a mesmerizing excerpt from La Bayadere. Experience a dance tribute to Pierre Lacotte, exclusively choreographed by Vasily Medvedev for this special occasion to honor his legacy. The evening also showcases contemporary works by world-renowned choreographers including Nacho Duato, Kenneth MacMillan, Yuri Possokhov, Marco Goecke, Edwaard Liang, and Manuel Legris, highlighting the diversity and innovation of ballet today.

VIP ticket holders will enjoy a red carpet arrival, access to the VIP lounge, and a post-performance wine reception with honored laureates and ballet stars in the elegant Green Room of the theater, creating memories that will last a lifetime.

Join us for this remarkable event that celebrates the brilliance of ballet and its enduring legacy. Do not miss your chance to be part of ballet history!

A cast of award-winning world ballet stars (subject to change):

o Dorothée Gilbert and Hugo Marchand - Paris Opera Ballet
o Nicoletta Manni and Timofej Andrijashenko - Teatro alla Scala
o Elisa Carrillo Cabrera and Mikhail Kaniskin - Staatsballett Berlin
o Maia Makhateli and Giorgi Potskhishvili - Dutch National Ballet
o Bakhtiyar Adamzhan - Astana Opera Ballet
o Sasha De Sola - San Francisco Ballet
o Lucia Lacarra and Matthew Golding - International Ballet Stars
o Compañía Nacional de Danza de México


With participation of honored guests, such as Natalia Makarova and Ted Brandsen, Director of Dutch National Ballet.
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