BALLET ICONS Gala- 20th Anniversary<\/strong><\/h1>\nLondon Coliseum<\/h2>\n15 February 2026<\/h5>\n
[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]An opulent tribute to the timeless beauty of ballet, uniting the world\u2019s most luminous stars from its grandest stages to mark the event\u2019s 20th anniversary.<\/strong><\/p>\nThe Legendary Ballet Icons Gala \u2013 20th Anniversary Celebration<\/strong><\/p>\nThe Ballet Icons Gala returns in full splendour to the stage of the London Coliseum on 15 February 2026 to mark its 20th anniversary \u2014 a magnificent celebration of two decades of world-class ballet.<\/p>\n
This unforgettable evening will showcase a breathtaking programme of classical and contemporary masterpieces, including world premieres and exclusive anniversary commissions created especially for the occasion.<\/p>\n
The Gala will feature a stellar international cast of ballet stars from the world\u2019s most prestigious companies, including The Royal Ballet, La Scala, American Ballet Theatre, New York City Ballet, Paris Opera Ballet, Berlin State Ballet, Vienna Ballet Theatre, Dutch National Ballet, among many others.<\/p>\n
Widely recognised as one of the most exceptional events on the global ballet calendar, the Gala will be accompanied by the English National Ballet Philharmonic Orchestra, adding further grandeur to this landmark occasion.[\/vc_column_text][vc_btn title=”Get Tickets” color=”blue” align=”center” link=”url:http%3A%2F%2Fbit.ly%2F3VstybI|||”][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row full_width=”stretch_row_content” content_placement=”top” disable_element=”yes” css=”.vc_custom_1756907363492{padding-top: 20px !important;background-color: #000000 !important;}”][vc_column css=”.vc_custom_1674046433618{margin-left: 10px !important;background-color: #334155 !important;}”][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1734019494867{margin-right: 10px !important;margin-left: 10px !important;}”]<\/p>\n
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2025 Performers<\/strong><\/p>\nTimofej Andrijashenko<\/strong>, La Scala | Sergio Bernal<\/strong>, William Bracewell<\/strong>, The Royal Ballet | Ant\u00f3nio Casalinho, <\/strong>Bavarian State Ballet | Reece Clark, <\/strong>The Royal Ballet | Travis Clausen-Knight<\/strong>, Margarita Fernandes<\/strong>, Bavarian State Ballet | Mara Galeazzi<\/strong>, Marie-Agn\u00e8s Gillot<\/strong>, Paris Opera Ballet | Matthew Golding<\/strong>, Osiel Gouneo<\/strong>, Bavarian State Ballet | Jason Kittelberger<\/strong>, Maria Kochetkova<\/strong>, Liudmila Konovalova<\/strong>, Vienna State Ballet | Luc\u00eda Lacarra<\/strong>, Maia Makhateli<\/strong>, Dutch National Ballet | Nicoletta Manni<\/strong>, La Scala Ballet | In\u00e8s Mcintosh<\/strong>, Paris Opera Ballet | Chloe Misseldine<\/strong>, American Ballet Theatre | Yasmine Naghdi<\/strong>, The Royal Ballet | Marianela N\u00fa\u00f1ez<\/strong>, The Royal Ballet | James Pett<\/strong>, Giorgi Potskhishvili<\/strong>, Dutch National Ballet | Iana Salenko<\/strong>, Berlin State Ballet | Riho Sakamoto<\/strong>, Dutch National Ballet | Daniil Simkin<\/strong>, Berlin State Ballet | Olga Smirnova<\/strong>, Dutch National Ballet | David Motta Soares<\/strong>, Berlin State Ballet | Jacopo Tissi<\/strong>, Dutch National Ballet | Anna Tsygankova<\/strong>, Dutch National Ballet |\u00a0 Shale Wagman<\/strong>, Paris Opera Ballet<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1731503154670{margin-right: 10px !important;margin-left: 10px !important;}”]2024 Past Performers<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\nEleonora Abbagnato<\/strong>, ex-Paris Opera Ballet,\u00a0 Matthew Ball<\/strong>, Royal Ballet, Sergio Bernal<\/strong>, National Ballet of Spain, Skylar Brandt<\/strong>, American Ballet Theatre, Bleuenn Battistoni<\/strong>, Paris Opera Ballet, Ant\u00f3nio Casalinho<\/strong>, Bavarian State Ballet, Reece Clarke<\/strong>, Royal Ballet, Travis Clausen-Knight<\/strong>, Cesar Corrales<\/strong>, Royal Ballet, Margarita Fernandes<\/strong>, Bavarian State Ballet, Evelina Godunova<\/strong>, Polish National Ballet, Matthew Golding<\/strong>, Osiel Gouneo<\/strong>, Bavarian State Ballet, Francesca Hayward<\/strong>, Royal Ballet, Motomi Kiyota<\/strong>, Hungarian National Ballet, Sangeun Lee<\/strong>, English National Ballet, Gareth Haw<\/strong>, English National Ballet, Luc\u00eda Lacarra<\/strong>, Julian MacKay<\/strong>, Bavarian State Ballet, Vadim Muntagirov<\/strong>, Royal Ballet, Yasmine Naghdi<\/strong>, Royal Ballet, Marianela Nu\u00f1ez<\/strong>, Royal Ballet, Anna Ol<\/strong>, Dutch National Ballet, Natalia Osipova<\/strong>, Royal Ballet, James Pett<\/strong>, Iana Salenko<\/strong>, Berlin State Ballet,\u00a0 Marcelino Samb\u00e9<\/strong>, Royal Ballet, Polina Semionova<\/strong>, Berlin State Ballet, Olga Smirnova<\/strong>, Dutch National Ballet,\u00a0 David Motta Soares<\/strong>, Berlin State Ballet, Jacopo Tissi<\/strong>, Dutch National Ballet.<\/span><\/p>\n(Cast subject to change)<\/span>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row full_width=”stretch_row_content_no_spaces” content_placement=”top” css=”.vc_custom_1673992181359{padding-top: 0px !important;padding-bottom: 0px !important;background-color: #334155 !important;}”][vc_column width=”1\/2″ color_style=”” css=”.vc_custom_1500525827645{padding-top: 0px !important;padding-right: 0px !important;padding-bottom: 0px !important;padding-left: 0px !important;background-position: center !important;background-repeat: no-repeat !important;background-size: cover !important;}”][\/vc_column][vc_column width=”1\/2″ color_style=”” css=”.vc_custom_1673958317417{padding-top: 0px !important;padding-bottom: 0px !important;}”][vc_row_inner css=”.vc_custom_1673992197422{margin-top: -50px !important;padding-right: 10% !important;padding-left: 10% !important;background-color: #334155 !important;}”][vc_column_inner][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row full_width=”stretch_row_content” disable_element=”yes” css=”.vc_custom_1756907576441{background-color: #000000 !important;}” el_id=”Dubai”][vc_column width=”1\/2″][vc_column_text]<\/p>\nBallet Icons Dubai Gala 2024<\/h1>\n
Ballet Icons Gala returns to Dubai Opera in 2024 with a stellar cast<\/p>\n
The highly acclaimed Ballet Icons Gala is set to return to Dubai Opera on 24 November, following its successful editions in 2022 and 2023. The gala will feature a stellar international cast celebrating the beautiful art of ballet. It is renowned as one of the world’s ballet highlights, showcasing world-renowned ballet stars from leading theatres such as the Royal Ballet, Berlin State Ballet, Dutch National Theatre, La Scala, and American Ballet Theatre. The star-studded program will include a captivating selection of classical and contemporary masterpieces.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][vc_column width=”1\/2″][vc_single_image image=”1045″ img_size=”large”][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row full_width=”stretch_row_content” disable_element=”yes” css=”.vc_custom_1710163724836{background-color: #334155 !important;}”][vc_column css=”.vc_custom_1674058376970{background-color: #334155 !important;}”][vc_column_text]2024 Performers will be announced shortly.<\/strong><\/p>\n2023 Past Performers Included: Maia Makhateli<\/strong> \u2013 Victor Caixeta<\/strong>, Dutch National Ballet, Iana Salenko<\/strong> \u2013 Walter Martin<\/strong>, Berlin State Ballet, Nicoletta Manni<\/strong> \u2013 Timofej Andrijashenko<\/strong>, La Scala Milan, Yasmin Naghdi<\/strong> \u2013 Matthew Ball<\/strong>, Royal Ballet, Lucia Lacarra<\/strong>, Bavarian State Opera – Matthew Golding<\/strong>, Dutch National Ballet, Sergio Bernal<\/strong>, National Ballet of Spain, Evelina Godunova<\/strong>, Berlin State Ballet – Julian MacKay<\/strong>, Bavarian State Ballet, Polina Semionova<\/strong> \u2013 David Motta Soares<\/strong>, Berlin State Ballet, Guiseppe Picone<\/strong>, Teatro di Carlo.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row full_width=”stretch_row_content” disable_element=”yes” css=”.vc_custom_1731503664192{background-color: #334155 !important;}”][vc_column width=”1\/2″ css=”.vc_custom_1674058362170{background-color: #334155 !important;}”][vc_column_text]<\/p>\nDubai VIP Packages<\/h2>\n
24 November 2024<\/p>\n
You will have the unique opportunity to meet in person the star artists, to hear their life stories and to take memorable photos with them.<\/p>\n
An evening not to be missed!<\/p>\n
Contact us at: admin@balleticons.com<\/a> for further information.[\/vc_column_text][vc_row_inner css=”.vc_custom_1674058398680{background-color: #334155 !important;}”][vc_column_inner css=”.vc_custom_1674058413585{background-color: #334155 !important;}”][vc_column_text]<\/p>\nExclusive VIP Package<\/h4>\n
A seat at the Gala in a prime location
\nAn invitation to VIP post-performance cocktails
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