Winelands Youth Ballet

21/03/2025

Behind the scenes, day 2

21/03/2025

Behind the scenes. Thank you to yesterday's audiences for being so awesome and showing your enjoyment by clapping and cheering 🤩
4 Full House shows to go! Playhouse Theatre Somerset West

20/03/2025

The big day has arrived!
Come early and enjoy our beautifully decorated foyer and photo display.
Please clap and cheer - our dancers have worked so hard!

18/03/2025

Less than 20 tickets remaining for Thumbelina!!

15/03/2025

Take a look at our BIG rehearsal today!

15/03/2025

Between the six shows, there are only about 100 tickets remaining - book soon to avoid disappointment!

08/03/2025

Photoshoot done and dusted! Show time in less than two weeks and tickets are selling fast. Booking through Quicket

https://www.quicket.co.za/events/301759-thumbelina/

08/03/2025

THUMBELINA comes to The Playhouse Theatre!

Join us for a mesmerizing ballet production of Thumbelina, brought to life by the talented young dancers of Winelands Youth Ballet. This heartwarming tale of a tiny girl on a grand adventure will grace the stage of the Playhouse Theatre in Somerset West from Thursday, 20 March to Saturday, 22 March.

Recently, dancers from across the Helderberg came together for an intensive week of rehearsals, preparing for this magical performance. Winelands Youth Ballet exists to provide young people in the Helderberg and surrounding areas the opportunity to be part of a Youth Ballet Company, fostering collaboration between ballet teachers while promoting ballet, the arts, and the joy of community theatre.

Guided by renowned choreographer Robin van Wyk, whose illustrious career includes professional engagements with NAPAC, PACT, and CAPAB (Cape Town City Ballet), this production promises to captivate audiences of all ages. Van Wyk, who also performed as the Magical Mr Mistoffelees in Cats for four years, has been choreographing children's ballets since 2005. His work has shaped productions for the Port Elizabeth Friendly City Youth Ballet, KZN Midlands Youth Ballet, Zimbabwe Dance Trust, and Windhoek Dance College. Among his many choreographed ballets are Robin Hood, Alice in Wonderland, Peter Pan, Sleeping Beauty, and Thumbelina.

“I felt young dancers needed to experience being part of a large professional stage production,” says Van Wyk. “Within these productions, they learn discipline, teamwork, dance techniques, and stage etiquette. Over the last 20 years, these shows have grown in popularity, with many young dancers going on to become professional ballet dancers or teachers. Dance has a way of bringing joy to children's lives – a joy they will remember for a long time.”

This production is sure to be more than just a performance—it is a celebration of artistry, discipline, and dreams taking flight in the Helderberg community. Be sure to secure your seats soon for this enchanting experience.

Tickets available on Quicket: https://bit.ly/thumbelina_ballet

20/02/2025

Quicket ticket sales have opened for the public and are selling fast!

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Join us for a mesmerizing ballet production of Thumbelina, brought to life by the talented young dancers of Winelands Youth Ballet. This heartwarming tale of a tiny girl on a grand adventure will grace the stage of the Playhouse Theatre in Somerset West from Thursday, 20 March to Saturday, 22 March.

18/02/2025

Not giving away too much for now, but we've included a special treat in our Thumbelina production... Looking forward to seeing them at our rehearsals soon! Dance - With Shan