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Royal Ballet Principal Mara Galeazzi's Gala For Africa 2010 is part of a unique initiative, 'Dancing For The Children'. Through the universal language of dance, 'Dancing For The Children' pursues humanitarian aims, encouraging far-reaching understanding of the arts, as it provides relief and assistance to victims of illness, disease and disability.

With a star-studded line-up that includes Royal Ballet stars Gary Avis, Ricardo Cervera, Yuhui Choe, Sarah Lamb, Steven McRae, Laura Morera, Marianela Nunez, Sergei Polunin, Thiago Soares, Eric Underwood and Edward Watson, along with Piano soloist Kate Shipway, actor Jude Law and groups such as The Ballet Boyz , 4 Poofs & A Piano plus Ella Kenion, Nigel Cliffe, and Ensemble WC2E.

Gala For Africa 2010 hopes to raise the money that will allow a group of dancers to return to South Africa in 2011 and continue the work and financial assistance that was so appreciated in 2007.

Gala For Africa 2010 is presented by Nicky Henson and Samantha Bond. Choreography is by Craig Revel Horwood, Kenneth MacMillan, Wayne McGregor, Steven McRae and Marius Petipa, with world premieres by Alastair Marriott, Kristen McNally, Liam Scarlett and Vanessa Fenton.

The event promises to be an unforgettable celebration of the power of dance and entertainment to change lives and to communicate across geographical, cultural and social borders.

For VIP tickets, please contact Judith at galaforafrica@aol.com

For more information about Mara Galeazzi and the project, please go to www.maragaleazzi.com

Programme is subject to change.