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A Gala of Russian Dance to be staged in April
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     The Festival of Russian Culture in Hong Kong will present its last attraction, A Gala of Russian Dance by the Krasnoyarsk State Academic Dance Company "Siberia" Named After M Godenko, in mid-April.

     The Company's repertoire boasts a long list of titles celebrating the history of Russian dance and music. Its upcoming performance in Hong Kong will include an array of Russian dance forms such as the Russian dances "My Siberia" and "Down the Street", the Cossack dance "Krasny Yar", a traditional round dance "By the Well", an amusing Siberian dance "Siberian Fun" and more.

     Founded more than 50 years ago, the world-renowned Krasnoyarsk State Academic Dance Company "Siberia" Named After M Godenko is one of the most popular dance companies in Russia today. Delighting audiences with their professional skills, the Siberian dancers showcase Russian cultural traditions and history in their performances. The group has toured more than 70 countries and received high acclaim from audiences worldwide.

     A Gala of Russian Dance by the Krasnoyarsk State Academic Dance Company "Siberia" Named After M. Godenko will be staged at 8pm on April 11 and 12 (Saturday and Sunday) at the Auditorium of the Sha Tin Town Hall. Tickets priced at $140, $200 and $240 are now available at URBTIX. Half-price tickets are available for senior citizens aged 60 or above, people with disabilities and their minders, full-time students and Comprehensive Social Security Assistance (CSSA) recipients (limited tickets for CSSA recipients are available on a first-come, first-served basis). Group booking and package booking discounts are also available. Please refer to the programme leaflet for details.

     For programme enquiries, please call 2268 7323 or visit www.lcsd.gov.hk/CE/CulturalService/Programme/en/dance/program_758.html. For telephone credit card bookings, please call 2111 5999. For Internet bookings, please visit www.urbtix.hk.

     The Festival of Russian Culture in Hong Kong is presented by the Leisure and Cultural Services Department, the Ministry of Culture of the Russian Federation and the Consulate General of the Russian Federation in the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region and the Macao Special Administrative Region of the People's Republic of China.

Ends/Tuesday, March 24, 2015
Issued at HKT 11:26

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