Stars From Hit TV Series "So You Think You Can Dance" Set To Perform At The Second Annual Sharmila Dance Gala
Sharmila Dance, the UAE’s leading prestigious dance company, has announced the lineup for its second annual Sharmila Dance Gala that includes duo Michelle Brooke and Jesus Solorio from the internationally acclaimed TV series So You Think You Can Dance set to take center stage at Centrepoint Theatre, DUCTAC, Mall of the Emirates on December 14th and 15th.
The Sharmila Dance Gala debuted in Dubai last year and is coming back with an even stronger stage presence this time around showcasing the best in hip-hop, ballet, contemporary, salsa, and tango with international and local dance stars. The audience will see an unprecedented exhibition of talent and beauty in the physical art form with international guest performers Brooke and Solorio, as well as dancers from the prestigious Stuttgart Ballet, and locally based dance companies Sharmila Dance and El Firulete BNF Dance Company.
Sharmila Kamte, Founder, Choreographer and Creative Director of Sharmila Dance and the Sharmila Dance Gala said: “After the phenomenal feedback we received from last year’s debut, I have brought back the Sharmila Dance Gala due to popular demand with an even more exciting array of performances than last year. As part of my ongoing aim to further develop talent and appreciation for the dance community in Dubai and the wider UAE, I’m proud to present the second annual Sharmila Dance Gala.”
Beyond the famous, commercial dance pair from So You Think You Can Dance, the show will feature world famous principal dancer Alicia Amatriain and partner David Moore from the esteemed Stuttgart Ballet company that are also being specially flown in for the event to perform a piece from the classic Romeo & Juliet ballet, as well as a unique contemporary routine. Amatriain is the Principal Dancer for the Stuttgart Ballet, which has been acclaimed as one of the top ballet companies in the world. Amatriain has received several international awards from the dance world and is best known as “Outstanding Dancer” of Dance Europe.
Notorious for their hip-hop, jazz and contemporary dance choreographies performed at some of the biggest events in the UAE, professional dancers from Sharmila Dance will showcase some of their most admired, as well as brand new routines that encompass a versatility of dance genres and technical styles.
World Salsa Champions and the UAE’s top Latin dancers, El Firulete BNF Dance Company will set the stage on fire with sizzling Salsa and Tango numbers.
“I’m excited to offer cultural enthusiasts this rare occurrence to experience a diverse selection of the finest dancers from the UAE and around the world together on one stage. The Sharmila Dance Gala promises to be a spectacular celebration of dance and is an event of unmatched caliber for the UAE’s audience,” Kamte added.
Show times are at 2:30pm and 7:30pm on Friday, December 14th and 7:30pm on Saturday, December 15th. Tickets are priced at 200 AED for stall and 155 AED for balcony seats. Tickets are now available at Virgin Megastores across the UAE and online at www.virginmegastore.me, as well as at the DUCTAC Box Office. For a preview of what to expect at the Sharmila Dance Gala please click on the YouTube link http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lNVj3Yo02cI.
Dancers and cultural enthusiasts alike can also look forward to the annual Sharmila Dance Extravaganza, now in its 13th year, set to take place April 2013. For more information and to find out Sharmila Dance drop-in class schedules that are open to the public please visit www.sharmiladance.com.
Emirate: Dubai
Date: Nov 19, 2012
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