Entertainment 2025 – BALLET NIGHTS KUALA LUMPUR

London’s Most Talked About Ballet Experience has unveiled their local dancer extraordinaire, Sophia Ong from Selangor, for the upcoming Ballet Nights Kuala Lumpur!

The anticipation builds up with Ballet Nights announcing Sophia Ong, aged 14 as the winner of the Ballet Nights Young Ambassador Program…. She was the Gold Medal Winner of Asian Grand Prix Kuala Lumpur in 2022 & 2023 and will be joining the cast of Ballet Nights Kuala Lumpur.

She was selected from auditions held recently at Taylor’s University. 40 talented dancers from 19 different schools auditioned for the prestigious honour but the young dancer from Sri Wilayah Ballet Centre stood out with an exceptional ability in blending traditional and modern elements, as well as a style of dance filled with expression and uniqueness, making her the perfect choice for this program.

“We believe that our mentorship will open doors and positively shape the next generation of dance talent while redefining the global ballet experience.” says Maria Sascha, Director of Artistic Development South East Asia for Ballet Nights.

Maria Sacha also revealed the all-star line-up for Ballet Nights Kuala Lumpur featuring South African sensation Musa Motha, the Golden Buzzer winner from America’s Got Talent and Britain’s Got Talent, who also won the 2023 Critics’ Circle UK National Dance Award for Emerging Artist for his performance in Rambert’s ‘Peaky Blinders’.

“Ballet Nights KL is also proud to have Constance Devernay-Laurence, star of upcoming Netflix series ‘Etoile’ and winner of the 2023 UK Critics’ Circle National Dance Award for Outstanding Classical Female Performance for her role as Swanilda in ‘Coppelia’ (Scottish Ballet); and Jordan James Bridge, a Critics Circle Emerging Artist nominee and a fast-rising choreographer in his own right and has already made work on English National Ballet. We are also excited to have Mara Galeazzi, icon of The Royal Ballet joining the cast.”, she adds.

Ballet Nights is a globally acclaimed production that brings together the best of classical ballet, neo-classical, and contemporary dance on one stage – creating immersive and unforgettable experience for the audience.

The group is also excited to announce an upcoming collaboration with a globally renowned Conservation Organization. Stay tuned for more details.

Tickets are available at ticket2U.com.my, starting at RM199.00. CIMB Bank Card holders enjoy 20% off all ticket categories (*T&Cs Apply).

Don’t miss your chance to witness the revolutionary world of ballet and contemporary dance, blending classical artistry with innovative storytelling and dynamic performances. Expect beauty in every pirouette and emotion in every leap as you’re transported into a world where dance doesn’t just entertain—it enchants!

Ballet Nights Kuala Lumpur is proudly brought to you in partnership with the British Council, British Malaysian Chamber of Commerce, Malaysia British Society, Melbourne Capital Group, World Trade Centre Kuala Lumpur, HOMME, Maguro Media and CIMB Bank.

For more information on Ballet Nights KL, visit www.balletnights.com/malaysia or follow them on Instagram @International Ballet PLT

Ballet Nights Kuala Lumpur Full Cast:
MARA GALEAZZI – Italy
Former Star Principal Ballerina of The Royal Ballet

MUSA MOTHA – South Africa
World Dance Star of America’s Got Talent, Britain Got Talent and Rambert Dance Company

CONSTANCE DEVERNAY-LAURENCE – France
Former Principal Ballerina of Scottish Ballet and Star of the upcoming Amazon Prime TV Show ‘Etoile’

DENYS CHEREVYCHKO – Ukraine
Former Principal of Wienner StaatsBallet & International Guest Principal

SIENNA GOING – New Zealand
Ballet Nights Tutu Ballerina and graduate of the Academie de danse Princesse Grace in Monte Carlo.

JORDAN JAMES BRIDGE – Great Britain
Star dancer of Studio Wayne MacGregor and Critics Circle Nominated Emerging Artist

GUY SALIM – Great Britain
Internationally Touring Commercial Dance Star of STOMP Worldwide, Choir of Man, CATS The Musical, and Dancer with BTS, Black Eyed Peas, Coldplay, Tinie Tempah, Zara Larsson.

FELICITY CHADWICK – Great Britain
Ballet Nights Rising Star

VIKTOR ERIK EMANUEL – Sweden
Ballet Nights House Concert Pianist and Resident Photographer