Guests on the seven night transatlantic crossing will have the opportunity to meet the leading dancers from the British ballet company, watch their morning ballet class and drop in on afternoon rehearsals.
In a first of its kind partnership, the English National Ballet will join Cunard’s flagship Queen Mary 2 for a unique voyage from Southampton to New York from August 11-18, 2019.
Guests on the seven night transatlantic crossing will have the opportunity to meet the leading dancers from the British ballet company, watch their morning ballet class and drop in on afternoon rehearsals.
Guests will also enjoy spectacular performances in the ship’s Royal Court Theatre, including extracts from all-time classic Swan Lake.
In another first, dance workshops will run daily throughout the week at sea, offering an opportunity for guests to learn directly from English National Ballet associates.
There will also be insight talks, offering an understanding of the dedication and exhilaration of the dancer’s life, along with dance themed films and documentaries.
Angus Struthers, VP Marketing, Cunard said, “Dance in all forms is a passion for our guests and this unique partnership with English National Ballet is a great example of how Cunard wants to provide the very best of the arts on board.”