Cape Ballet Africa celebrates its first birthday in March with a mesmerizing new triple bill, as well as marking its debut at the prestigious Artscape Opera House.

BREATHWORDS features two choreographies by international creators, presented alongside an expanded version of South African choreographer, Kirsten Isenberg’s Reverie, which captivated audiences at its premiere in the Company’s inaugural season SALT.

BREATHWORDS will be performed at Artscape Opera House on 25 March, accompanied by the Cape Town Philharmonic Orchestra. The performances on 26 and 27 March will be performed with recorded music.

An ethereal masterpiece set to Rachmaninoff’s Piano Concerto No. 2, Isenberg has further developed Reverie to encompass all three movements of this iconic composition. Maggie Foyer for Dance Europe praised Reverie as ‘a ballet of gentle beauty.” Reverie is fast becoming a signature work of the company, swathed in a palette of blush pink, delighting audiences with its dreamlike meditation on movement and music.

“We are proud to announce that our first international commission for BREATHWORDS will be the world premiere of whispers from within, a ballet by globally acclaimed Dutch choreographer Wubkje Kuindersma,” says Debbie Turner, founder and artistic director of Cape Ballet Africa.

“Wubkje explores the beauty and power of human connection through her work, with elegance, emotion and artistry, celebrating the transformative power of dance and music. We are honoured to be staging her first production in Africa, the continent of her birth,” says Turner.

Wubkje is a choreographer based in The Netherlands. The past years she served as Creative Associate at Dutch National Ballet (2021- 2024), where she choreographed for the junior and main company.

Kuindersma was among Dancemagazine USA’s Top 25 to watch list for 2019. Her duet Two and Only for Dutch National Ballet was internationally acclaimed and performed worldwide, with Marijn Rademaker being nominated for the Prix de Benois 2018 for his role in this work.

BREATHWORDS offers an unforgettable ballet experience. Don’t miss this enchanting debut that redefines the boundaries of ballet.

BREATHWORDS will be performed at Artscape Opera House:
25 Mar 2025 19:30 – performed with Cape Town Philharmonic Orchestra
26 Mar 2025 19:30 – performed with recorded music
27 Mar 2025 19:30 – performed with recorded music

Tickets cost from R200 – R495

Bookings can be made at Webtickets

Cape Ballet Africa is proud to be associated with Food Lover’s Market with their commitment to innovation and their values to….have faith, lead with love, be the miracle”.

Cape Ballet Africa is also grateful for the support of The Fine Fund, THEATRE DANCE ASSOCIATION (TDA), BASA, Ballet World, Cape Town Philharmonic Orchestra and CDIC (Cape Dance Injury Centre) and Southern Sun Hotels for hosting.