Source: U.S. Embassy Addis Ababa, Ethiopia |

Second International Ballet Stars Gala

There will be different media opportunities for interviews and video coverage of rehearsals

ADDIS ABABA, Ethiopia, June 2, 2017/APO/ --

Nine world class ballet dancers from five countries – America, Australia, South Africa, Japan and Chile – will grace the stages of the Ethiopian National Theatre and City Hall for the second time in Addis Ababa with dazzling performances, bringing the beauty of ballet and artistic expression to Ethiopia. Melaku Belay of Fendika and Destino Dance Company will also showcase traditional Ethiopian and modern dances, including performances by disabled dancers.

There will be different media opportunities for interviews and video coverage of rehearsals: 
Interview opportunity and video taping of rehearsal for the ballet stars 
Date: Tuesday, June 6, at 3:00 PM
Venue: Ethiopian National Theatre 

The Second International Ballet Stars Gala Performance for charity 
Date: Wednesday, June 7, at 6:00 PM
Venue: Ethiopian National Theatre 

Performance for underprivileged children, students, dancers and guests 
Date: Thursday, June 8, at 4:30 PM
Venue: Addis Ababa City Hall 

Please RSVP to Zelalem Befekadu (091-150-9522) or Ali Suleiman (091-150-9510).

Distributed by APO Group on behalf of U.S. Embassy Addis Ababa, Ethiopia.