Esplanade - An Evening with Paloma Herrera

SYNOPSIS

“Today, Paloma is at the height of her artistic powers.” – Twyla Tharp, DANCE Magazine May 2009

“the excitement in watching Herrera is palpable... She dances joy” – The DanceView Times

An evening of scintillating virtuosity awaits ballet fans as Paloma Herrera takes the stage. Known for her technical brilliance and stunning beauty, Herrera has entranced audiences in major classical roles as well as contemporary dance. Dance Magazine noted that her “beautiful feet, facile limbs, a prodigious jump, and astute musicality make her dancing a sheer pleasure to watch”. Her technique is equally matched by her dramatic flair and wit as seen in her captivating portrayals of ballet’s favourite heroines. Leading contemporary roles have also been created for her by renowned choreographers such as Twyla Tharp, Nacho Duato and James Kudelka. Named by The New York Times Magazine as among those “most likely to change culture” in the next 30 years, Herrera made history at the American Ballet Theatre when at 19 she became their youngest ever female principal. In 2008, she was awarded the Gold Medal in the Arts by the Kennedy Center International Committee in the Arts.

Herrera is joined by a stellar cast of dancers from international dance companies, including Yuan Yuan Tan and Tiit Helimets (principal dancers, San Francisco Ballet), Iana Slenko and Marian Walter (principal dancer and soloist, Statsballett Berlin), Mizuka Uena and Naoki Takagishi (principal dancer and co-artistic director/principal dancer, Tokyo Ballet), and Ashley Bouder (principal dancer, New York City Ballet). Presenting excerpts from popular classical and neo-classical ballets, this performance will enthrall you with spectacular and sublime dancing.

*Cast and programme may be subject to change due to unforeseen circumstances

Due to an injury, Yuan Yuan Tan will not be able to perform at the ballet gala.

ADVISORY

General Late Seating Advisory

You are strongly advised to be seated 15 minutes before the performance start time.
No admission will be allowed into the venue once the performance has commenced.
Exceptions may be made at Esplanade's discretion depending on the nature of the performance.

Road closures around Esplanade â Theatres on the Bay on 20 May 2012

In conjunction with the Cold Storage Kids Run that will be held on Sunday, 20 May 2012, certain roads around Esplanade will be closed.

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IMPORTANT NOTICE
For the enjoyment of all audience members, all events start promptly at the time printed on the ticket. Please be seated 15 minutes before the performance start-time. Entry for latecomers and re-admission will not be permitted until the first appropriate pause in the programme or intermission, if any.

Patrons are advised that with effect from 12 March 2004, an administrative fee of $5 per ticket is payable for all Replacement Tickets issued.

Please note the following conditions: - Replacement Tickets can only be issued for performances with reserved seating.
- No Replacement Ticket will be issued for general admission or 'free seating' performances.
- Replacement Tickets are issued subject to verification of patron's details against our transaction records.
- Esplanade reserves the right to not issue a Replacement Ticket if we are not able to verify the claim.