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Jun 12
What happens when three of South Africa’s most celebrated creative minds come together?
For The Bacchae: An African Choral Ballet, director Jay Pather, composer Neo Muyanga, and choreographer Mthuthuzeli November have joined forces to create a bold new work that blends ballet,
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Jun 12
The result is a world-first African Choral Ballet that feels both ancient and urgently contemporary.
In the coming days, we’ll take you behind the scenes and introduce the creative minds bringing this ambitious vision to life.
3–12 July 2026
Joburg Theatre
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What happens when three of South Africa’s most celebrated creative minds come together?
For The Bacchae: An African Choral Ballet, director Jay Pather, composer Neo Muyanga, and choreographer Mthuthuzeli November have joined forces to create a bold new work that blends ballet,
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The result is a world-first African Choral Ballet that feels both ancient and urgently contemporary.
In the coming days, we’ll take you behind the scenes and introduce the creative minds bringing this ambitious vision to life.
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3–12 July 2026
Joburg Theatre
Book now: webtickets.co.za/v2/event.as…
#ballet #dance #theatre #thebacchae
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May 29
THE BACCHAE: AN AFRICAN CHORAL BALLET
A world premiere. A landmark collaboration. A theatrical event unlike anything Johannesburg has seen before.
As part of Joburg Ballet's 25th anniversary season, Joburg Ballet & @UJArts_Culture present The Bacchae: An African Choral Ballet.
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May 29
Tickets are on sale now: webtickets.co.za/v2/event.as…
#TheBacchae #JoburgBallet #AfricanChoralBallet #UJArtsAndCulture #JoburgTheatre #LivePerformance #BalletSA #TheatreInJohannesburg #JohannesburgEvents #LiveArts
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May 26
ONLY 6 DAYS LEFT TO ENTER.
Win the FIRST edition of Guy du Toit’s Cygnets sculpture — inspired by Swan Lake and valued at R90,000.
Enter here: joburgballet.com/latitudes.h…
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tinyurl.com/32mve5rj Artist Guy du Toit has donated the first edition (1/16) of a brand new work called 'Cygnets' to be won during the RMB Latitudes Art Fair, with all proceeds going to Joburg Ballet’s Pointe Shoe Fund. The fair takes place in Johannesburg from 22 to 24 May. tinyurl.com/32mve5rj
#RMBLatitudes #GuyDuToit #hares #sculpture #win #prize #art #creativeeconomy #Cygnets #joburgballet @JoburgBallet @RMBCIB
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Joburg Ballet retweeted
May 25
.@JoburgBallet and UJ Arts & Culture join forces in a bold reimagining of the Euripides classic: The Bacchae.
The Bacchae: An African Choral Ballet runs from 3 - 12 July 2026 at @joburgtheatre.
Read all about it:
footnotes.co.za/joburg-balle…
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Joburg Ballet retweeted
May 25
“Joburg Ballet’s 25thAnniversary Season promises a monumental year of dance with a range of exciting productions that will showcase the company's rich history, artistic vision and its institutional growth”, said Joburg Ballet’s CEO, Elroy Fillis-Bell at the launch of Joburg Ballet’s milestone Silver Jubilee year.
Unfold Here:
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Or visit galoresa.online
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#GaloreSAEntertainment
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Joburg Ballet retweeted
May 26
THEATRE WORLD-FIRST
@joburgballet & @ujartsculture partner for The Bacchae: An African Choral Ballet! Part of Joburg Ballet’s 25th Anniversary, Euripides' classic is reimagined through an African lens by Jay Pather, Mthuthuzeli November & Neo Muyanga.
Featuring the 80-strong UJ Choir & a live orchestra
🗓️ 3-12 July 2026
📍 Joburg Theatre
💵 R125 - R700
🔗 More Info: joburgballet.com
#ExploreJoburg ^TM
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Where science meets dance, something new takes shape.
Celestial Bodies blends choreography, music & science into a visually striking, immersive experience.
Back this April @ujartscentre
📅 18 Apr (14:00 & 19:00)
📅 19 Apr (14:00)
Book now: quicket.co.za/events/365050-…
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Mar 20
Ballet Above Braam
Join us next week Friday and Saturday for an unforgettable rooftop sunset experience in the heart of Joburg’s inner city.
Set against the skyline at golden hour, this intimate performance offers an up-close and personal encounter with our dancers.
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Mar 20
📅 27 & 28 March 2026
Friday 18:30 | Saturday 17:30
📍 Play Braam Rooftop, Braamfontein
🎟️ Tickets: R150–R200
Limited capacity – unreserved seating (150 max)
Book Tickets: webtickets.co.za/v2/event.as…
#joburgballet #balletdancer #balletsouthafrica #ballet #balletinspiration
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Mar 18
🍫✨ AUDITION THIS SATURDAY: Charlie and the Chocolate Factory ✨🍫
Joburg Ballet is looking for a young male dancer (age 10–15) to play the lead role of Charlie in this magical production.
📍 National School of the Arts
📅 21 March (THIS SATURDAY)
⏰ 13:00 – 16:30
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Performance period: November & December
Rehearsals: April, July & October
If interested, please contact Nicole at nicole@joburgballet.com
#CharlieBallet #CharlieAndTheChocolateFactoryBallet #balletdancer #balletinspiration #balletlifestyle #JoburgBallet
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