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### Gala of the Stars - Segerstrom Center for the Arts

**Event:** 15th Annual Gala of the Stars  
**Date:** Wednesday, August 7, 2024  
**Time:** 6:00 PM - Inspired Young Protégés’ Performance (Optional)  
**Time:** 7:00 PM - Gala of the Stars Main Performance  
**Location:** Renée and Henry Segerstrom Concert Hall, Segerstrom Center for the Arts, Orange County

#### Event Description:
Experience an unforgettable night of dance at the 15th annual Gala of the Stars, a prestigious event celebrating the finest in international ballet. This unique gala features an incredible roster of world-renowned ballet artists from internationally acclaimed ballet companies, alongside select, inspired young ballet protégés. Current and future stars will share the stage in one spectacular performance, making it a night to remember.

#### Performances:
- **6:00 PM:** Inspired Young Protégés’ Performance (Optional)
  - A special demonstration by talented young dancers who have undergone two weeks of intensive ballet training. These protégés have been closely guided by esteemed artistic directors and ballet masters, including Christopher Powney (Royal Ballet School), Larissa Saveliev and Gennadi Saveliev (Youth America Grand Prix Founders), and Salwa Rizkalla (Southland Ballet Academy’s Artistic Director).

- **7:00 PM:** 15th Annual Gala of the Stars Main Performance
  - One act performance by world-renowned ballet stars.

#### Featured Guest Artists:
- **Timofej Andrijashenko** - Teatro Al La Scala
- **Liza Avsajanishvili** - Staatsballet Berlin
- **Adji Cissoko** - Alonzo King Lines Ballet
- **Brady Farrar** - American Ballet Theatre Studio Company
- **Matthew Golding** - International Ballet Star
- **Lucia Lacarra** - International Ballet Star
- **Julian MacKay** - Bayerisches Staatsballett
- **Vsevolod Maievskyi** - English National Ballet
- **Nicoletta Manni** - Teatro Al La Scala Etoile

*More guest artists and repertoire to be announced.*

#### Additional Information:
- **Dinner With The Stars:** Following the Gala performance at the Box Circle Lobby, Renée and Henry Segerstrom Concert Hall. Tickets: $250 (available to Gala ticket holders only).
- **Welcome The Stars Dinner Cruise:** Tuesday, August 6th, Newport Harbor. Tickets: $175.

#### Tickets:
- Purchase tickets for the Gala of the Stars and associated events by calling 714-962-5440 or visiting the Segerstrom Center for the Arts website.

Join us for a night of extraordinary performances and celebrate the 15th anniversary of the Gala of the Stars, where the brilliance of ballet comes to life on stage.

Artistic Director

Larissa Saveliev

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