STAR BALLET Anniversary Gala — 20 Years
Festive Anniversary Gala — 20 Years of Mainz Dance School with Classical and Modern Repertoire
About STAR BALLET 20 Years Gala
Dance schools play a central role in German dance culture: they teach classical and modern dance techniques to children, adolescents, and adults, train aspiring professionals for the dance scene, and serve as cultural meeting points with their own stage productions. In its 20 years of existence, STAR BALLET Mainz has established itself as one of Mainz's leading dance schools, with a focus on classical ballet, modern dance, and jazz dance. Generations of Mainz children and adolescents have acquired their foundational dance skills here; some have gone on to professional dance careers, while many others remain connected to the school as hobby dancers, parents, or supporters.
The 20th anniversary in 2026 will be celebrated on a grand scale. The choice of the Rheingoldhalle as the venue underscores the significance of this special evening: the Rheingoldhalle is one of the largest event venues in Mainz city center, with seating for over 1,000 spectators in the main hall, professional stage technology, and a prime location directly on the Rhine. It is typically used for Mainz Carnival events, major galas, classical concerts, and congresses — a stage befitting the importance of this anniversary.
The program's centerpiece will be an excerpt from "Don Quixote" — one of the most famous classical ballets by Marius Petipa and Ludwig Minkus (premiere 1869). This choice is fitting: "Don Quixote" offers a wide range of solo, pas de deux, and ensemble scenes that cater to different skill levels, providing performance opportunities for both professional dancers and younger students. Character scenes with Spanish flair, virtuosic pas de deux variations (especially the famous Kitri-Basilio pas de deux), and group dances with fans and castanets — all elements that lend a celebratory gala the necessary variety and stage presence.
In addition to "Don Quixote," the gala will feature other choreographies from the dance school's classical and modern repertoire. Students of all ages — from preschool ballet to advanced adolescents — will perform in age- and skill-appropriate pieces. Alumni who are now professional dancers or teachers will return as guest performers, and professional dancers will enrich the program with top-tier choreographies. For STAR BALLET Mainz, the gala is the culmination of 20 years of dance work; for the Mainz dance audience, it is an exceptional occasion to experience a dedicated local dance school in its full breadth.
STAR BALLET 20 Years Gala — edition 2026
The 2026 anniversary edition is designed as a grand gala evening at the Rheingoldhalle. The Sunday afternoon start at 5 PM is well-chosen for families who wish to attend with their children or see student performances. Over approximately two to three hours — with an intermission — a varied program will unfold, catering to all age groups and skill levels of the dance school, while also highlighting the top performances of the professional dancers.
The exact 2026 program will be published by STAR BALLET and Artist Production in the spring. The structure will follow the architecture of a major dance school gala: opening with an ensemble choreography, student contributions by age groups, pas de deux and solo variations by advanced dancers, the main "Don Quixote" block with character scenes and pas de deux, concluding with a grand ensemble finale.
Programme STAR BALLET 20 Years Gala 2026
Sunday, May 24, 2026 — 5 PM, Rheingoldhalle Mainz
- Opening with ensemble choreography (all age groups)
- Block 1 — Children's and youth contributions by age groups (classical ballet, character dance)
- Block 2 — Advanced students with solo and pas de deux variations
- Block 3 — Modern dance contributions (Jazz Dance, contemporary dance)
- Intermission
- Main Block — Scenes from "Don Quixote" (Petipa/Minkus): Character scenes with Spanish flair, Kitri-Basilio pas de deux, variations, ensemble dances with fans and castanets
- Contributions from alumni and professional guest dancers
- Finale — Grand ensemble closing scene with all participants
Participants:
Students of all age groups from STAR BALLET Mainz, alumni who are now professional dancers or teachers, and professional guest dancers. The exact list of participants will be published on artist-production.de.
Highlights STAR BALLET 20 Years Gala 2026
- 20th anniversary of the Mainz dance school STAR BALLET
- Full spectrum from children's ballet to professional level
- Main block: Scenes from the classical ballet "Don Quixote"
- Classical and modern repertoire in one gala evening
- Venue: Rheingoldhalle — one of Mainz's largest stages
Prices STAR BALLET 20 Years Gala 2026
Practical information — STAR BALLET 20 Years Gala
Venue: Rheingoldhalle Mainz, Rheinstraße 66, 55116 Mainz.
Getting there: Mainz Main Station (Hauptbahnhof), then take public transport (bus lines Rheingoldhalle / Schloss) or walk approx. 15 minutes. Parking garages Rheingoldhalle and Schillerplatz are nearby.
Date 2026: Sunday, May 24, 2026, 5 PM.
Tickets: Via Artist Production (artist-production.de) and Mainz ticket outlets.
Program: Festive anniversary gala with classical and modern dance repertoire, scenes from "Don Quixote," contributions from students, alumni, and professional dancers.
Organizer: STAR BALLET Mainz / Artist Production.
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