Tiler Peck (Principal Dancer and Choreographer at New York City Ballet) will debut Match, a pas de deux inspired by tennis icon Serena Williams. The piece will feature performances by Skylar Brandt (Principal Dancer at American Ballet Theatre) and Breeanna Palmer (Joffrey Ballet School NYC trainee). Commissioned by the Ballet Support Foundation (BSF), a nonprofit dedicated to supporting dancers and producing dance projects globally, Match aims to celebrate diverse talent in the dance community.
Founder and Producer Lola Abigail Koch explained that the Ballet Support Foundation aims to uplift talent by offering opportunities for growth and a platform to showcase their skills. She noted that Serena Williams inspires tennis fans, athletes, and women globally, including ballerinas. Koch emphasized that BSF aims to make ballet more diverse and accessible to a broader audience, so the performance ‘Match’ is centered around Serena Williams.
Serena Williams expressed her excitement, saying, “A dance about tennis is super cool. A dance dedicated to me, wow. I am lost for words. I have always loved dance, ballet in particular. It was a big part of my life growing up. I can’t wait to see how it turns out.”
Match will premiere as part of Jean-Hugues Feray’s Paris Ballet and Dance Spring Performance Series at the Kravis Center for Performing Arts in West Palm Beach on June 2nd, 2024, at 7:00 p.m. The series will feature selections from well-known ballets, including the Don Quixote Suite, excerpts from The Sleeping Beauty, Flames of Paris pas de deux, La Esmeralda pas de deux, and the Le Talisman variation.
About Ballet Support Foundation
Founded by former ballerina Lola Abigail Koch, the Ballet Support Foundation (BSF) is a nonprofit organization created to support talented ballet students, professional dancers, and dance projects internationally. Since 2020, BSF has promoted and developed dance careers, connecting dancers with teachers, choreographers, schools, and companies, and providing masterclasses, workshops, and intensive training.
BSF held their Holiday Season with Ballet Stars Gala in December 2023 at the Adrienne Arsht Center. Performances featured prominent ballet stars such as Natalia Osipova (Principal Dancer at Royal Ballet), Mathieu Ganio (Paris Opera Ballet), Ludmila Pagliero (Paris Opera Ballet), and Christine Shevchenko (Principal Dancer at American Ballet Theatre).
For more information, please visit their website at www.balletsupportfoundation.org.
About Paris Ballet and Dance
Paris Ballet and Dance, founded in 2009 by former principal dancer Jean-Hugues Feray, offers world-class training in ballet, jazz, tap, and modern dance, attracting students from areas such as Vero Beach, Lake Worth Beach, and Wellington. It also hosts Paris Ballet America, a prestigious nonprofit program for students aspiring to professional dance careers.
The event is supported by various Miami bloggers and influencers, including Edgar Entertainment, Dasha Mart, Laura Ramos, Veronica Suppa, and others. These influencers bring their unique perspectives and wide-reaching platforms to the event, ensuring a lively and engaging experience for all attendees. Their participation underscores the community’s enthusiasm and dedication to making this event a memorable success.
For more information, please visit their website at www.parisballetdance.com.
Rehearsals for Match will take place in New York City. Press inquiries can be directed to Jonathan Marder and Company. Contact Eve Hodgkinson at eve.hodgkinson@gsmltd.net or call 917.309.0808.
Published by: Martin De Juan
