Ballet in the Bush

Two of my favorite things - the New York City Ballet and baby rhinos - came together to marry art and conservation when the Legend Golf & Safari Resort was host to South Africa's first "Ballet in the Bush" event. After successful ballet galas in Johannesburg, the Stars of American Ballet headed out to Limpopo to perform at Ballet in the Bush in what is set to become a spectacular annual event on the arts and conservation calendar. Yay!

The ballet stars visited the world's first dedicated baby Rhino Orphanage and immediately pledged their support in the battle to save the species. Among the ballets stars was none other than New York City Ballet principal dancer Ashley Bouder who had the rare opportunity to get up close and personal with the young rhino orphans. 
 
The proceeds of this event will go to The Rhino Orphanage and as well as a very generous donation made at the event by some of the ballet supporters and dancers.
 
After the event, Ashley Bouder pledged that "When we go back to the US, we will promote the tremendous work The Rhino Orphanage team are doing. We have a lot of friends and fans who follow us on social media and we will do everything we can to help get the message out there." 

Be on the lookout, New York!