How ‘Private Presley — The Ballet’ expands its appeal beyond niche audiences

BALLET is often perceived as an art form catering to a niche and sophisticated audience. However, it isn’t.

- DEBASHINE THANGEVELO

In fact, Mzansi Ballet has, over the years, made it appealing to a crossover audience through its myriad offerings.

And it is doing so once again through its year-end production Private Presley - The Ballet.

International ballet sensation Jorge Wade from Mexico stars as Elvis Presley, with prima ballerina Angela Revie portraying a graceful and passionate Priscilla Presley. The audience will get to experience the triumphs, tribulations, and personal life of the “King of Rock and Roll” through this offering.

Stealing herself away for a chat from rehearsals, Revie couldn't help but sing the praises of the production.

“T’ve been with Mzansi Ballet since its creation with Dirk Badenhorst. I've been working with him and we've put on many ballets from Swan Lake to Carmen to our contemporary features like