Singapore Dance Theatre’s ‘Ballet Illuminations’ returns to Malaysia

For the eighth year running, some of the finest dancers in the region will grace our shores through performances by the Singapore Dance Theatre (SDT). The much anticipated 'Ballet Illuminations' makes its annual comeback this year with a special piece amidst its lineup that has never been seen before in Malaysia.

Showcasing the highlights from the company's repertoire, expect a diverse performance of classical and contemporary ballet by award-winning choreographers. 'Ballet Illuminations' will bring their talents to both the Kuala Lumpur Performing Arts Centre (KLPAC) and the Performance Arts Centre of Penang (PenangPAC).

DETAILS FOR KUALA LUMPUR:

Incomparable Beauty by Ma Cong | PREMIERE IN MALAYSIA

Created for SDT, it was inspired by the beautiful and emotive scores of Italian Composer, Ezio Bosso.

Swipe by Val Caniporali | PREMIERE IN KUALA LUMPUR

Originally created and premiered in 2011 for Richmond Ballet, Swipe is performed to the music of London based composer and producer of Electro, Hip-Hop and Dance music, Gabriel Prokofiev.

Raymonda Divertissements after Marius Petipa

One of the lasting ballet pieces choreographed by Marius Petipa, Raymonda was performed by SDT in its inaugural performance in 1988

Date/Time

5 May, 8.30pm

6 May, 3pm and 8.30pm

7 May, 2pm

Venue

Kuala Lumpur Performing Arts Centre

Tickets

RM25 - RM152

DETAILS FOR PENANG:

Raymonda Divertissements after Marius Petipa

Blue Snow by Toru Shimazaki

Incomparable Beauty by Ma Cong

Date/Time

12 May, 8:30pm 

13 May, 3pm and 8:30pm 

14 May, 2pm

Venue

Performing Arts Centre of Penang

Tickets

RM18 - RM48

For tickets:

Call 0340479000 (KLPAC), 048991722/2722 (PenangPAC), or 037880799 (TicketPro). To buy online, click here for KL and here for Penang. Alternatively, walk in to any TicketPro outlet or the KLPAC and PenangPAC Box Office.

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