Dale Posted February 17, 2008 Share Posted February 17, 2008 This year's participants have been announced: Monday, April 21, 2008 International ballet superstars Polina Semionova and Roberto Bolle will lead an international all-star cast in "Stars of Today Meet the Stars of Tomorrow," Youth America Grand Prix's annually sold-out Closing Night Gala. This spectacular Gala evening will feature the finalists of YAGP international ballet competition and: Roberto Bolle (La Scala Ballet) Fabrice Calmels (Joffrey Ballet) David Hallberg (American Ballet Theatre) Blaine Hoven (American Ballet Theatre) Drew Jacoby Maria Kowroski (New York City Ballet) Philip Neal (New York City Ballet) Rubinald Pronk (Dutch National Ballet) Natalia Osipova (Bolshoi Ballet) Polina Semionova (Berlin State Opera Ballet) NY Debut Sarawanee Tanatanit (American Ballet Theatre) Mizuka Ueno (Tokyo Ballet) NY Debut Ivan Vasiliev (Bolshoi Ballet) NY Debut Wendy Whelan (New York City Ballet) Jin Yao (Hong Kong Ballet) NY Debut Huang Zhen (Hong Kong Ballet) NY Debut Company Members of MOMIX “The highlight of the season!” said Clive Barnes of The New York Post. “No ballet fan should miss it!” proclaimed WQXR, The New York Times radio. Don't miss this unique chance to see the future of ballet and the New York debuts of Polina Semionova, Mizuka Ueno, Ivan Vasiliev, Jin Yao, and Huang Zhen; a rare New York appearance of Roberto Bolle; New York’s favorite dancers - David Hallberg, Maria Kowroski, Philip Neal and Wendy Whelan; and a world premiere by Marcelo Gomes. TICKETS: $150, $100, $75, $45 Visit www.citycenter.org or call CityTix at 212.581.1212 Link to comment
Natalia Posted February 17, 2008 Share Posted February 17, 2008 Mizuka Ueno of Tokyo Ballet is an out-of-this-world beauty -- perfect line, gorgeous high-arched feet, a face to die for & decent technique -- who has received little attention outside of Japan, where she is a superstar beyond ballet. She alone will be worth the price of a ticket to the gala, IMO. Link to comment
Memo Posted February 19, 2008 Share Posted February 19, 2008 Thanks for the reminder I just bought my tickets Link to comment
Figurante Posted February 19, 2008 Share Posted February 19, 2008 MOMIX... Isn't that the dance troupe that participated in the Hanes commercial? I am remembered of some routy chainnes. Oh well. Maybe it wasn't them. Link to comment
lsu Posted February 19, 2008 Share Posted February 19, 2008 I hope Polina shows, as two years ago she was slated to dance at the gala and was injured. Link to comment
carbro Posted February 19, 2008 Share Posted February 19, 2008 MOMIX... Isn't that the dance troupe that participated in the Hanes commercial? Yes. Link to comment
YAGP Posted April 1, 2008 Share Posted April 1, 2008 Dear Colleagues, At this time, we would like to post the YAGP 2008 Gala program for your review. We hope to see you at the show. Please note that, as with all dance events, the program is subject to change if any unexpected circumstances arise. With warmest regards, YAGP "STARS OF TODAY MEET THE STARS OF TOMORROW": YAGP 2008 GALA Monday, April 21, 2008 at 7:00pm New York City Center ACT I: STARS OF TOMORROW Winners of Youth America Grand Prix 2008 international student ballet and contemporary dance competition "Grand Defilé" (piece d'occasion, featuring all YAGP participants) Choreography: Carlos dos Santos,Jr Music: Peter Tchaikovsky ACT II: STARS OF TODAY Jin Yao, Huang Zhen (Hong Kong Ballet) "Grand Pas Classique" Choreography: Daniel Auber Music: Victor Gsovsky Sarawanee Tanatanit, Blaine Hoven (American Ballet Theatre) "Tacacá" – WORLD PREMIERE Choreography: Marcelo Gomes – CHOREOGRAPHIC DEBUT Music: Batucada Brasileira Hee Seo (American Ballet Theatre), Ivan Ortega (Stuttgart Ballet) "Godspeed" – NY Debut Choreography: Goyo Montero Music: Black Emperor Natalia Osipova, Ivan Vasiliev (Bolshoi Ballet) "Flames of Paris" Pas de Deux Choreography: Marius Petipa Music: Ludwig Minkus Drew Jacoby, Rubinald Pronk (Morphoses/The Wheeldon Company) "Alloy" – WORLD PREMIERE Choreography: Adam Hougland Music: Schlagwerk Nordwest Percussion Ensemble Wendy Whelan, Philip Neal (New York City Ballet) "Chaconne" Choreography: George Balanchine Music: Christoph Willibald Gluck © The George Balanchine Trust Nicole Loizides, Steven Marshall (MOMIX) "Millennium Skiva" Choreography: Moses Pendleton and Company Music: Brainbug Polina Semionova (Berlin State Opera Ballet), Roberto Bolle (La Scala Ballet) "Carmen" Choreography: Roland Petit Music: George Bizet Mizuka Ueno (Tokyo Ballet), Jose Manuel Carreno, David Hallberg (American Ballet Theatre) "Le Corsaire" Pas de Trois Choreography: Marius Petipa Music: Richard Drigo Program subject to change. Link to comment
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