

CAPE TOWN CITY BALLET announces the return of the extremely popular Ballet Mosaic. This programme features extracts from the second act of Spartacus, set in the smouldering confines of a desert tent.

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It is with great pleasure that Cape Town City Ballet sees the return of Romeo and Juliet, choreographed by Veronica Paeper, to the Artscape theatre.

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CAPE TOWN CITY BALLET goes exotic with its next short programme featuring scenes from ballets rarely seen in South Africa today. Including Veronica Paeper's Spartacus, the pas de deux from Sheherazade, and scenes from the second act of Raymonda.

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The story of The Ugly Duckling is set over one year as the little creature grows from a grey duckling into a beautiful swan. His journey is fraught with many dangers as he travels from meadow to farm, looking for warmth and shelter.

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Thrilling pas de deux and solos from great and much-loved classical ballets such as 'The Merry Widow', as well as the exciting and well-known ballets 'Don Quixote', 'Le Corsaire' and 'Paquita'.

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Intoxicating tale of money, romance and intrigue takes place at the beginning of the 20th century in a fictitious Pontevedrinian embassy in the heart of Paris.

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Affectionately known as the 'toy-shop ballet', this entertaining three-act production tells the story of a toy maker called Dr. Coppélius. He mischievously creates a beautiful life-like doll, Coppélia, who is mistaken for a real girl by the villagers.

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Cape Town City Ballet (CTCB) & Dance for All Youth Company (DFAYC) jointly present Summer Spectacular. The repertoire selected for the season consists of thrilling pas de deux and solos from well-known great classical ballets.

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The Cape Town City Ballet prepares Giselle, the ultimate classical ballet, for the idyllic setting of Maynardville Open-air Theatre during January and February 2008.

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The Cape Town City Ballet in association with Heart 104.9FM, Artscape and Pick and Pay, presents Veronica Paeper's three act ballet - Orpheus in the Underworld at Artscape Opera House.

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Experience the magic of the Christmas season with a sprinkle of ever-popular classics designed to fill your hearts with festive cheer.

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Robin van Wyk's James Bond - the Ballet premiered in Port Elizabeth earlier this year and has now been re produced for the Cape Town City Ballet and will be performed at artscape Theatre for the festive season.

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Sean Bovim's rock-ballet, Queen at the Ballet returns to the Mother City for a season.

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Cape Town City Ballet Celebrates 10 Years and pays tribute to Phyllis Spira and Eduard Greyling.

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Exciting works from recently premiered ballets.

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A charity ballet gala featuring the Royal Ballet's principal dancer Mara Galeazzi.

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The romantic and poignant story of a courtesan who sacrifices love for the honour of her lover's family.

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Experience this dramatic and visually powerful version of Bizet’s beloved opera.

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Kami is a dramatic ballet set in Java and the Cape and is danced to the evocative music of Bizet's The Pearl Fishers.

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Experience the magic of the Christmas season with the ever-popular ballet, The Nutcracker.

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Revisit the beauty of Rudi van Dantzig's masterpiece, seen in the idyllic setting of Maynardville Park.

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The music of the popular South African rock group, Freshly Ground is being honoured by the dancers of the Cape Town City Ballet in this new production at Artscape Opera House.

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A programme of new works by local and international choreographers as well as guest artistes from The Cuban National Ballet.

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One of the more popular and enduring romantic ballets of all time.

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Bovim’s tribute to Queen, arguably the greatest rock band in history is more than just a ballet.

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Sean Bovim's SwingTime at the Ballet showcases the diverse talent of the Cape Town City Ballet dancers by incorporating varied dance styles such as tap, jazz and big band show dancing.

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Considered by many as the ultimate classical ballet, performed in Cape Town after an absence of nine years. Tchaikovsky's spellbinding score brought to life by the Cape Philharmonic.

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Two of the world's finest ballet dancers, Thomas Edur and Agnes Oaks, perform as guest artists with the Cape Town City Ballet. The internationally acclaimed Estonian couple dancing the lead roles in a gala performance of The Sleeping Beauty.

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Cape Town City Ballet presents Veronica Paeper's popular full-length production of Carmen at
at Maynardville's Open-air Theatre.

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Cape Town City Ballet in association with Spier present Sean Bovim's smash hit rock ballet,
Queen at the Ballet.

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Sean Bovim, the creator of Cape Town City Ballet's hit rock ballet Queen at the Ballet and the master behind SwingTime and More returns to the Mother City this summer to produce the end-of year dance spectacle, Let me Entertain You.

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Cape Town City Ballet (CTCB) present Robin van Wyk's, full-lenght childrens ballet, Robin Hood this December at Artscape. This popular childrens fairytale is brought to life by 140 children from the greater Cape Town area as well as the Principle and junior dancers of the Cape Town City Ballet.

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CTCB will be performing Veronica Paeper's popular ballet Cinderella. Paeper's production, set to Sergei Prokoviev's lavish three-act score, includes spectacular ballroom scenes, lashings of humour, plenty of romantic pas de deux and - of course - a happy ending.

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Last year, CTCB rocked Cape Town when the all-new extravaganza Queen at the Ballet completely sold out. South Africa's first major rock ballet wowed Cape Town audiences as they were treated to an exciting new side to the talent of the CTCB dancers.

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Cape Town City Ballet opens the National Arts Festival in Grahamstown at the end of June, 2005 with the classic ballet, The Sleeping Beauty. This full-length production, first staged by David Poole in 1975 after Petipa, has been reproduced by Elizabeth Triegaardt.

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Cape Town City Ballet pays tribute to Veronica Paeper who has given South Africa and the Cape Town City Ballet a repertoire of ballets unsurpassed in the history of classical ballet. This programme will feature highlights from many of her best-loved works.

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South Africa's first major rock ballet will once again wow Cape Town audiences as they are treated to an exciting new side to the talent of the CTCB dancers.

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The Cape Town City Ballet brings you the magic of Swan Lake, Act 2, combined with some of the best loved waltzes from ballets which include Coppelia, The Sleeping Beauty and The Nutcracker in the ideal setting of the Maynardville open-air theatre.

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Sean Bovim's SwingTime at the Ballet returns to the Artscape Opera House stage after an unprecedented success last summer. Following a public cry for much, much more, Bovim has added an extra act,calling this new extended work SwingTime and More.

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SwingTime at the Ballet, premiered at the Artscape Theatre during December 2003, and became an instant success. Within days, the word had been spread and tickets were selling like hot cakes. The Cape Town City Ballet, South Africa's premier ballet company, had a hit on their hands and reveled in the glory.

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Due to popular demand, Cape Town City Ballet's Orpheus in the Underworld will be re-staged and presented at the Artscape Opera House from 29 September- 7 October, 2004.

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South Africa's premier ballet company, continues to celebrate its 70th year in style as it presents the world premier of Queen at the Ballet.

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Cape Town City Ballet all geared up to present star -studded galas at Artscape Opera House.

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Cape Town City Ballet presents and the full-length epic ballet, Anna Karenina.

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For more than a century, this two act romantic production has enjoyed huge success and has been one of the best known ballets of all time.
At it's premier in 1841 in Paris, it was hailed as one of the greatest of all ballets. Known as the "Hamlet" of dance, this production highlights the ballerina as a dancer and an actress.

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In keeping with Cape Town City Ballet's 70th anniversary theme for 2004, the company will be presenting Celebration at the Artscape Theatre from May 1-15, 2004.

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Cape Town City Ballet presents Elizabeth Triegaardt's production of Les Sylphide and David Poole's Firebird at the Maynardville Open-air Theatre from 11 January - 15 February and at the Masque Theatre- Muizenberg from 21- 24 January 2004.

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The world premier of SwingTime at the Ballet showcases the diverse talent of the Cape Town City Ballet dancers, incorporating varied dance styles such as tap, jazz and big band show dancing.

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In keeping with the festive spirit of the season, Cape Town City Ballet will also be presenting Veronica Paeper's ever-popular full length Cinderella. This will be the traditional production, first choreographed in 1975 with music by Sergei Prokoviev and costumes and decor by Peter Cazalet.

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Classic highlights - a programme of romance and passion that emphasizes the excitement, elegance and artistry of classical ballet at its best.

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Cape Town City Ballet, South Africa's premiere Ballet Company, brings you The Worlds Largest Ballet Class. With over thirty ballet studios participating from all over the Western Cape.

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This late nineteenth century ballet tells the story of Prince Siegfried and his love for Princess Odette, who has been turned into a swan by the wicked magician, Von Rothbart.

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Cape Town City Ballet's Swan Lake will be presented at the Grahamstown Festival on the 3rd & 5th July 2003.

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Veronica Paeper's production of Don Quixote will be presented by the Cape Town City Ballet in association with Artscape Opera House. This ever-popular ballet is based on the hero of the novel, Don Quixote, and was written by Miquel de Cervantes.

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