All-Star Ballet Gala

Abu Dhabi Festival presents a dazzling ballet gala featuring the world’s most celebrated dancers. Representing prestigious ballet companies from around the world, including the Royal Ballet, Bayerisches Staatsballett, and Stuttgart Ballet, these exceptional artists will captivate audiences with their artistry and technical brilliance. The program covers a stunning mix of iconic classical repertoire and contemporary masterpieces. Highlights include performances by Jinhao Zhang and Madison Young of Bayerisches Staatsballett (both Prix de Lausanne winners), Stuttgart Ballet’s Principal Dancers Martí Paixà and Elisa Badenes (Youth America Grand Prix), and, from the Royal Ballet, Principal Dancer Ryoichi Hirano (Prix de Lausanne) and First Soloist Melissa Hamilton (Youth America Grand Prix). A star-studded night to remember!