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Atlanta Ballet’s Celebration Open to the Public

Thursday, August 12th, 2010

You are cordially invited to attend this weekend’s festivities in honor of Atlanta Ballet’s Grand Opening of the new Michael C. Carlos Dance Centre! “The new Michael C. Carlos Dance Centre, almost twice the size of its West Peachtree Street predecessor, will be the permanent home for the professional company and its nationally respected Centre for Dance Education. It will also serve as a unique resource for the not-for-profit performing arts community, offering special event, rehearsal and performance space.” ~ Quote: Atlanta Ballet

The celebration kicks off on Saturday at 10:30am with a ceremonial ribbon-cutting event, followed by facility tours, mini performances and short open classes. You can read all about it here! {PS: If you happen to attend, send us an email or leave a comment telling us all about it!}

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From the “Ghetto” to Atlanta: A Dancer’s Journey

Friday, July 30th, 2010

This is by far one of the most touching stories we’ve ever read! Check it out…

“A South African ballet dancer from a poor township outside Cape Town has been given the chance to train in the United States — all because of a documentary film, and an email from a caring viewer.

“Ghetto Ballet” is a documentary that chronicles the lives of four young ballet dancers living in one of the poorest towns on the outskirts of Cape Town, South Africa….One of the four dancers featured in the movie was Sibahle Tshibika. In the film, she is seen failing to make the cut for the dance company — the end of her dream, or so she thought.” ~ Quote: CNN

Click here to read all about Sibahle Tshibika’s extraordinary journey of hope, compassion and perseverance. For more information about the documentary, Ghetto Ballet please click here.

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