On World Ballet Day today, the South African International Ballet Competition (SAIBC), is set to officially kick off its 8th edition week-long festival at Artscape live in Cape Town.
The organisation, supported by the City, the Department of Cultural Affairs and Sport, the Joan St Leger Lindbergh Charitable Trust, and in association with Artscape, will be hosting its first hybrid event, facilitating digital and physical entries since its inception in 2008.
“This year, we have not only recorded the highest number of entrants ever, but our jury will represent every continent. About 180 dancers will be taking advantage of the chance to be seen by our outstanding panel, which comprises some of the best ballet companies, academies and training institutions in the world.“The majority of the dancers have submitted video entries, however, 70 entrants will be competing on stage at the Artscape Opera House.
A group of competitors participating in the 8th South African International Ballet Competition that kicks off today as a hybrid event, on the same day as World Ballet Day. Picture: Ayanda Ndamane/African News AgencyIsabel Roode, Mia Burger, Lumé Fourie and Genell Roode will participating in the 8th South African International Ballet Competition that kicks off today, 19 October as a hybrid event, on the same day as World Ballet Day.
“SAIBC has always been about using ballet as a platform for diplomacy and as a means to connect dancers, teachers and coaches as much as possible,” said Badenhorst.Mayor Dan Plato said: “We are proud to host and support the South African Ballet International Ballet Competition.
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