Asia Ballet Academy and Asia Ballet Theatre is a symbol of Malaysia’s commitment to ballet education and performing arts. Over the past six years, we have continuously and independently produced high-quality dance performances, giving young dancers the opportunity to showcase their talent and pursue a career in dance. Our mission is clear: to elevate ballet education standards, provide opportunities for local dancers, and develop a sustainable performing arts ecosystem. ABA has become a hub for students from Japan, Korea, Russia, Brunei, and beyond. Through our productions, we aim to enrich the arts experience, expand audience reach, and elevate the level of ballet and performing arts in Malaysia.
Asia Ballet Academy (ABA) is a symbol of Malaysia’s commitment to ballet education and performing arts. Over the past six years, we have continuously and independently produced high-quality dance performances, giving young dancers the opportunity to showcase their talent and pursue a career in dance. Starting with only 37 students, ABA has now grown into an institution with 380 students, proving our dedication and the rising passion for ballet in Malaysia.
Our mission is clear: to elevate ballet education standards, provide opportunities for local dancers, and develop a sustainable performing arts ecosystem. ABA has become a hub for students from Japan, Korea, Russia, Brunei, and beyond. Through our productions, we aim to enrich the arts experience, expand audience reach, and elevate the level of ballet and performing arts in Malaysia.
La Bayadère: A Ballet Masterpiece
La Bayadère is a celebrated ballet set in the exotic and opulent world of Royal India. It is a story steeped in themes of love, betrayal, vengeance, and redemption.
La Bayadère is an iconic classical ballet choreographed by Marius Petipa in 1877 with music by Ludwig Minkus. The story revolves around love, betrayal, vengeance, and redemption, set in the exotic and opulent world of Royal India. This ballet is renowned for its dramatic storytelling, breathtaking choreography, and the mesmerizing “Kingdom of the Shades” scene, considered one of the most revered segments in classical ballet history.
This ballet has been staged by world-renowned ballet companies such as the Mariinsky Ballet, Bolshoi Ballet, Paris Opera Ballet, and American Ballet Theatre, each adding their own unique interpretation to this timeless masterpiece. The “Kingdom of the Shades” scene, in particular, is celebrated as one of the most mesmerizing moments in classical ballet, where the corps de ballet moves in perfect harmony, creating a truly breathtaking spectacle.
2025 presents an extraordinary opportunity for Malaysian audiences to experience classical ballet on a this beautiful scale. While we often witness international ballet companies performing in Malaysia, this time, we have the privilege of seeing our very own young talents bring La Bayadère to the Kuala Lumpur stage. This production is a tribute to Malaysia’s performing arts scene, celebrating the dedication and hard work of our young dancers who have undergone rigorous training in the discipline of ballet.
Malaysia’s performing arts scene is thriving, and La Bayadère is proof that local talent can bring world-class productions to our home stage. This is a chance for us all to celebrate the artistry, beauty, and grandeur of ballet together!
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Date: April 26, Saturday 8pm & April 27, Saturday 3pm
Venue: Stage 1, PJPAC 1 Utama E, Bandar Utama, PJ
Sales Start February, 2025 – Don’t forget to use promo code ABALBYD10 for 10% off!
Bring your family and friends to witness this spectacular production. Let’s come together to support and celebrate the art of ballet in Malaysia!
Act 1
Nikiya, a beautiful temple dancer (or bayadère), has taken a sacred vow of chastity but secretly loves Solor, a noble warrior. Solor returns her love passionately, and they pledge eternal fidelity to one another. However, their love faces opposition from the High Brahmin, who is infatuated with Nikiya and enraged by her rejection. The Rajah has decided to reward Solor’s valor and decrees that the warrior will marry his daughter, Gamzatti. Gamzatti falls in love with Solor’s portrait, and when they meet,he is overwhelmed by her beauty. Even though he has sworn eternal love to Nikiya, he cannot defy the wishes of the Rajah and agrees to marry Gamzatti. The High Brahmin informs the Rajah of Nikiya and Solor’s secret love, hoping that the Rajah will do away with Solor.
Act 2
During the engagement celebrations, Nikiya is forced to dance. She is given a basket of flowers, ostensibly from Solor, but the basket contains a deadly snake planted by Gamzatti. The snake bites Nikiya, and though the High Brahmin offers her an antidote, she chooses death rather than a life without Solor.
Act 3
Solor, grief-stricken and went asleep, dreams of being reunited with Nikiya in the Kingdom of the Shades. Awakening, he realizes that he must prepare to marry Gamzatti.: The vision of Nikiya remains with Solor as the wedding ceremony begins at the Sacred Temple. As Solor and Gamzatti say their vows and are blessed by the High Brahmin, the vengeance of the gods is unleashed, and the temple and all the celebrants are destroyed. Nikiya and Solor are once again united in eternal love.”
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