Gala de Danza 2025

[San Perregrino]

A Gala new to London for 2O25 will be at Central Hall Westminster on June 25 & 26. Tickets onsale now. 
 

https://www.galadedanza.com

[Sabine0308]

1 hour ago, San Perregrino said:

A Gala new to London for 2O25 will be at Central Hall Westminster on June 25 & 26. Tickets onsale now. 
 

https://www.galadedanza.com

I remember this gala from 2018 (following Shale Wagman's career after his PdL win, who danced a Basilio solo and his own contemporary piece there), at such an amazing place, as can be seen on their website.

The interesting lineup popped up very briefly, now I cannot find it but obviously Mackay productions is involved as well.

 

Edited December 8, 2024 by Sabine0308

[Amelia]

2 hours ago, San Perregrino said:

A Gala new to London for 2O25 will be at Central Hall Westminster on June 25 & 26. Tickets onsale now. 

https://www.galadedanza.com

Following this news I clicked on "Tickets" and saw an offer: 

     "Gala de Danza. Live at Central Hall Westminster. Wed 25 Jun - Thu 26 Jun 2025
Tickets available from £76.50  subject to a transaction fee of £3.95.
Dance 1 hour 15 minutes with no interval."

       Well, I am afraid, I will have to miss it.

[FionaM]

On 08/12/2024 at 19:21, Sabine0308 said:

I remember this gala from 2018 (following Shale Wagman's career after his PdL win, who danced a Basilio solo and his own contemporary piece there), at such an amazing place, as can be seen on their website.

The interesting lineup popped up very briefly, now I cannot find it but obviously Mackay productions is involved as well.

 

Oh yes I remember the prior galas in Mexico.  Julian Mackay danced Sergei Polunin’s iconic solo Take Me to Church there one year.  (Pre Covid) 

 

I see TMTC choreographer Jade Hale-Christophi (RBS trained) is creating a new piece for these London galas.  
 

Does anyone know anything about this venue re sight-lines etc?  I’ve had a look at the hall’s website and other images of the auditorium online and the stalls seating looks unraked.  

Edited December 10, 2024 by FionaM

[FionaM]

Further details on Gala de Danza in London :

 

We are delighted to bring the production to London in one of the city's most iconic locations. Our venue, Central Hall Westminster will host three Gala de Danza performances, June 25-26, 2025.

 

Featured artists will include Murmuration, Rambert, Earth Harp, artists from The Royal Ballet, world premieres by renowned choreographers Juliano Nunes and Jade Hale-Christofi, UK International Latin Champions and emerging young artists from Youth America Grand Prix.

 

An evening not to be missed…

 

This performance may contain strobe, smoke and laser effects.

source:

https://www.atgtickets.com/shows/gala-de-danza/central-hall-westminster/

Edited December 10, 2024 by FionaM

[Jan McNulty]

3 hours ago, FionaM said:

Further details on Gala de Danza in London :

 

We are delighted to bring the production to London in one of the city's most iconic locations. Our venue, Central Hall Westminster will host three Gala de Danza performances, June 25-26, 2025.

 

Featured artists will include Murmuration, Rambert, Earth Harp, artists from The Royal Ballet, world premieres by renowned choreographers Juliano Nunes and Jade Hale-Christofi, UK International Latin Champions and emerging young artists from Youth America Grand Prix.

 

An evening not to be missed…

 

This performance may contain strobe, smoke and laser effects.

source:

https://www.atgtickets.com/shows/gala-de-danza/central-hall-westminster/

 

I've just had a look at the seating plan out of interest - I would suspect that a lot of the seats down the sides will have poor sightlines for £76.50.

 

There's no way I'd pay the ticket prices.  

 

It will be interesting to see how it sells...

[Emeralds]

On 10/12/2024 at 03:32, FionaM said:

Does anyone know anything about this venue re sight-lines etc?  I’ve had a look at the hall’s website and other images of the auditorium online and the stalls seating looks unraked.  

I've been there for talks/lectures, but not for ballet. It was built as a big hall for religious gatherings, so sightlines for dancing wasn't thought about- a speaker would stand on an elevated platform or lectern so that you could see the speaker's face, and that's it.  Like many modern  churches  there is no rake. So unless they have made any modifications to the seating (eg taller chairs/seats nfor back rows) or the area used as a stage (they might have?), I myself wouldn't watch ballet there. Of course, others might still enjoy it even if I find it difficult to see the dancing.....

Edited December 11, 2024 by Emeralds

[FionaM]

@Emeralds thank you for this helpful info.  
 

Sightlines are of ultimate importance to me too.

[Emeralds]

5 hours ago, FionaM said:

@Emeralds thank you for this helpful info.  
 

Sightlines are of ultimate importance to me too.

I meant to add, FionaM, that i was just referring to the stalls, but upstairs (whatever it's called- balcony? gallery?) is tiered ie raked, so you won't be blocked by someone in front being tall. However, like a lot of halls that were originally buildings of worship, the layout upstairs is rectangular, so if you are in a side section, it's not curved like ROH or Coliseum. Hence if you buy a side seat you may be spending the entire performance (no interval!) with your head turned to one side, or attempting to sit sideways in your seat, which could be really uncomfortable for your neck or your back-  or both.

 

If one wishes to go, the best seats might be the central ones upstairs if you can't get front row of stalls (or whatever they call the stalls). I know from some venues that it's possible to rent or buy temporary seating that is tiered (a bit like the seating used at Trooping the Colour but they do have versions with more comfortable seats)- maybe the hall has some in storage or the organisers might hire some if the hall has none.

 

For those seriously thinking of going and prefer stalls seating, it may be worth contacting the venue or organisers to ask what sort of seating they are using and which seats will have restricted views. If they can't give you a satisfactory answer, the upstairs central section is the best bet for sightlines. 

[Tango Dancer]

6 hours ago, Emeralds said:

I've been there for talks/lectures, but not for ballet. It was built as a big hall for religious gatherings, so sightlines for dancing wasn't thought about- a speaker would stand on an elevated platform or lectern so that you could see the speaker's face, and that's it.  Like many modern  churches  there is no rake. So unless they have made any modifications to the seating (eg taller chairs/seats nfor back rows) or the area used as a stage (they might have?), I myself wouldn't watch ballet there. Of course, others might still enjoy it even if I find it difficult to see the dancing.....

I used to go to Methodist central with my Godmother who was a lay preacher when she was up in London, we used to go to Sunday service there.  Good acoustics but definitely not designed as a dance venue so I'd not expect brilliant sightlines from most seats except those in the middle at the front or in the gallery.  It's a lovely building though with a nice feel and a good cafe but I think you'd probably not have great seats unless they did something startling.  

[Emeralds]

4 hours ago, Tango Dancer said:

 I'd not expect brilliant sightlines from most seats except those in the middle at the front or in the gallery.  

I'd also advise against the gallery seats that are at the side.

[alison]

I noticed when going through the Christmas Radio Times yesterday that there was some programme coming from that venue.  I can't remember what it was, but since I've only got as far as the first Saturday you should be able to find it fairly easily!  Might be worth a look to get an idea of the venue.