Synopsis:

A spectacle filled with excitement, emotive beauty and physical prowess, Melissa Hamilton's International Ballet Stars Gala brings some of today's brightest stars from the international ballet world to the Esplanade stage.

Witness the wonder of world-renowned dance artists from the most revered dance companies in the world: The Royal Ballet, Hamburg Ballet and Stuttgart Ballet, with the Singapore Ballet in this star-studded weekend of performances.

Audiences from around the world are invited to revel in the performances of stars like Melissa Hamilton, Ryoichi Hirano, Yasmine Naghdi, Marcelino Sambé, Madoka Sugai, Alessandro Frola, Mackenzie Brown and Martí Fernández Paixà, who will grace the stage with excerpts from well-loved ballet classics, iconic company heritage pieces and modern innovative new work from today's most inspiring choreographers.

Complimented by an ensemble appearance from Singapore Ballet, this performance is set to be a magical one, a showcase of how dance is an art form with the ability to tell stories without words, inspiring reflection and connection that transcend day-to-day life.

This programme is part of da:ns focus – Ballet by the Bay, a ballet lovers' weekend of classics and neo-classical works. Be inspired by world-class productions and be introduced to new perspectives on this celebrated art form.