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Ballet Close UP
Join world-renowned prima ballerina Anna Ol and Stichting Ballet Rising, in partnership with the Dutch National Ballet Academy and Zembrovskyy Ballet Dance Fitness, for an unforgettable event. This fundraiser supports Ballet Rising’s mission to bring ballet to the most unlikely places worldwide, expanding opportunities for young dancers and promoting the art form across diverse communities.…
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EP0035 JONATHAN BATISTA | BRAZIL
Join us for a special series of interviews with prominent Brazilians in the ballet world, supporting our fundraiser for Daniel Mendonça, an aspiring 15-year-old dancer from Rocinha, the second-largest favela in Brazil. Daniel has been offered a scholarship to study at the Dutch National Ballet Academy, which covers his tuition but not his living costs. Ballet Rising is partnering with the Dutch National Ballet Academy to raise
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Daniel Mendonça fundraiser
Meet Daniel Mendonça, a 15 year old from Rocinha, second largest favela in Brazil, located in Rio de Janeiro. Daniel has been offered a scholarship to study at the Dutch National Ballet Academy that can cover his tuition fees, but not his living costs. Ballet Rising is joining forces with the Dutch National Ballet Academy to pursue Daniel’s dream to become a professional ballet dancer. Together we plan to raise funds
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Esperança Premieres on WaterBear
In 2019 Ballet Rising went to Brazil to create Esperança: a movie that tells the story of Daniel Robert Silva, a rising star in the Dutch National Ballet who comes from humble beginnings. On December 12, 2022, Esperança made its debut on YouTube, marking a milestone in our quest to amplify voices and celebrate diversity in dance. The live screenings in Amsterdam at the Cavia movie theater and Zhembrovskyy Studio offered a unique and intimate setting,
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EP0034 SHEVELLE DYNOTT | UNITED KINGDOM
In our latest Videodcast episode, Casey Herd sits down with Shevelle Dynott, a luminary in the world of dance. Formerly a standout with the English National Ballet, Shevelle’s journey took him from the stages of London to a transformative initiative in the Seychelles. Shevelle Dynott: A Dance Visionary From enchanting roles at the English National Ballet to gracing high-fashion magazines and Netflix’s Bridgerton Season 2, Shevelle’s impact transcends