PACT Ballet - Revision history

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Removed redirect to Performing Arts Council of the Transvaal

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	PACT Ballet. Oxford Reference. https://www.oxfordreference.com/display/10.1093/oi/authority.20110803100300500		PACT Ballet. Oxford Reference. https://www.oxfordreference.com/display/10.1093/oi/authority.20110803100300500
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 In 1981, the company moved to Pretoria, although continued to perform regular seasons in Johannesburg.
-In 1998, following the re-organisation of the Arts councils, PACT Ballet became the [[State Ballet Theatre]], with Weller as artistic director but was disbanded in 2000. A new company was founded in its place, [[South African Ballet Theatre]], under the direction of [[Karen Beukes]].
+In 1998, following the re-organisation of the Arts councils, PACT Ballet became the [[State Theatre Ballet]], with Weller as artistic director but was disbanded in 2000. A new company was founded in its place, [[South African Ballet Theatre]], under the direction of [[Karen Beukes]].
 '''For more information, see [[Performing Arts Council of the Transvaal]]''' and '''[[South African Ballet Theatre]]'''.

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 In 1981, the company moved to Pretoria, although continued to perform regular seasons in Johannesburg.
-In 1998, following the re-organisation of the Arts councils, PACT Ballet became the [[State Ballet Theatre]], with Weller as artistic director but was disbanded in 2000. A new company was founded in its place, [[South African Ballet Theatre]], under the direction of [[Karen Beukes]]. Largely performing the 19th-century classics, it also presents some new work including Ed Wubbe's ''[[Schlager]]'' (2004) and Kenneth Greve's ''[[Hamlet]]'' (2005). In 2002 it opened its associated school and in 2004 moved into its new premises in [[Johannesburg Civic Theatre]].
+In 1998, following the re-organisation of the Arts councils, PACT Ballet became the [[State Ballet Theatre]], with Weller as artistic director but was disbanded in 2000. A new company was founded in its place, [[South African Ballet Theatre]], under the direction of [[Karen Beukes]].
-'''For more information, see [[Performing Arts Council of the Transvaal]]'''
+'''For more information, see [[Performing Arts Council of the Transvaal]]''' and '''[[South African Ballet Theatre]]'''.
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 In 1981, the company moved to Pretoria, although continued to perform regular seasons in Johannesburg.
-In 1998, following the re-organisation of the Arts councils, PACT Ballet became the [[State Ballet Theatre]], with Weller as artistic director but was disbanded in 2000. A new company was founded in its place, [[South African Ballet Theatre]], under the direction of [[Karen Beukes]]. Largely performing the 19th-century classics, it also presents some new work including Ed Wubbe's Schlager (2004) and Kenneth Greve's Hamlet (2005). In 2002 it opened its associated school and in 2004 moved into its new premises in [[Johannesburg Civic Theatre]].
+In 1998, following the re-organisation of the Arts councils, PACT Ballet became the [[State Ballet Theatre]], with Weller as artistic director but was disbanded in 2000. A new company was founded in its place, [[South African Ballet Theatre]], under the direction of [[Karen Beukes]]. Largely performing the 19th-century classics, it also presents some new work including Ed Wubbe's ''[[Schlager]]'' (2004) and Kenneth Greve's ''[[Hamlet]]'' (2005). In 2002 it opened its associated school and in 2004 moved into its new premises in [[Johannesburg Civic Theatre]].
 '''For more information, see [[Performing Arts Council of the Transvaal]]'''

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	In 1998, following the re-organisation of the Arts councils, PACT Ballet became the [[State Ballet Theatre]], with Weller as artistic director but was disbanded in 2000. A new company was founded in its place, [[South African Ballet Theatre]], under the direction of [[Karen Beukes]]. Largely performing the 19th-century classics, it also presents some new work including Ed Wubbe's Schlager (2004) and Kenneth Greve's Hamlet (2005). In 2002 it opened its associated school and in 2004 moved into its new premises in [[Johannesburg Civic Theatre]].		In 1998, following the re-organisation of the Arts councils, PACT Ballet became the [[State Ballet Theatre]], with Weller as artistic director but was disbanded in 2000. A new company was founded in its place, [[South African Ballet Theatre]], under the direction of [[Karen Beukes]]. Largely performing the 19th-century classics, it also presents some new work including Ed Wubbe's Schlager (2004) and Kenneth Greve's Hamlet (2005). In 2002 it opened its associated school and in 2004 moved into its new premises in [[Johannesburg Civic Theatre]].
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		+	'''For more information, see [[Performing Arts Council of the Transvaal]]'''

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-[[PACT Ballet]] was formed as one of the principal arts segments of the [[Performing Arts Council of the Transvaal]] ([[PACT]]).
+[[PACT Ballet]] was formed in 1963 as one of the principal arts segments of the [[Performing Arts Council of the Transvaal]] ([[PACT]]).
 ==History==
-Formed in 1963. It incorporated the old [[Johannesburg City Ballet]], and took its name from its sponsoring body, the [[Performing Arts Council of the Transvaal]] ([[PACT]]). Its first performance featured the French ballerina Yvette Chauviré in Giselle. Artistic directors included [[Faith de Villiers]], [[Lorna Haupt]], and [[Dawn Weller]].
+It incorporated the old [[Johannesburg City Ballet]], and took its name from its sponsoring body, the [[Performing Arts Council of the Transvaal]] ([[PACT]]). Its first performance featured the French ballerina Yvette Chauviré in Giselle. Artistic directors included [[Faith de Villiers]], [[Lorna Haupt]], and [[Dawn Weller]].
 The PACT Ballet Company was based in [[Queens Hall]], Johannesburg.

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−	PACT Ballet was ~~a ballet company~~	+	[[PACT Ballet]] was formed as one of the principal arts segments of the [[Performing Arts Council of the Transvaal]] ([[PACT]]).

	==History==		==History==

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−	PACT Ballet was a ballet company~~, formed~~ in 1963 ~~at the behest of the S. African government~~. It incorporated the old Johannesburg City Ballet, and took its name from its sponsoring body, the Performing Arts Council of the Transvaal (PACT). Its first performance featured the French ballerina Yvette Chauviré in Giselle. Artistic directors included Faith de Villiers, Lorna Haupt, and Dawn Weller. In 1981 the company moved to Pretoria, although continued to perform regular seasons in Johannesburg. In 1998 it became the State Ballet Theatre, with Weller as artistic director but was disbanded in 2000. A new company was founded in its place, South African Ballet Theatre, under the direction of Karen Beukes. Largely performing the 19th-century classics, it also presents some new work including Ed Wubbe's Schlager (2004) and Kenneth Greve's Hamlet (2005). In 2002 it opened its associated school and in 2004 moved into its new premises in Johannesburg Civic Theatre.	+	PACT Ballet was a ballet company
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		+	==History==
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		+	Formed in 1963. It incorporated the old [[Johannesburg City Ballet]], and took its name from its sponsoring body, the [[Performing Arts Council of the Transvaal]] ([[PACT]]). Its first performance featured the French ballerina Yvette Chauviré in Giselle. Artistic directors included [[Faith de Villiers]], [[Lorna Haupt]], and [[Dawn Weller]].
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		+	The PACT Ballet Company was based in [[Queens Hall]], Johannesburg.
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		+	In 1981, the company moved to Pretoria, although continued to perform regular seasons in Johannesburg.
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		+	In 1998, following the re-organisation of the Arts councils, PACT Ballet became the [[State Ballet Theatre]], with Weller as artistic director but was disbanded in 2000. A new company was founded in its place, [[South African Ballet Theatre]], under the direction of [[Karen Beukes]]. Largely performing the 19th-century classics, it also presents some new work including Ed Wubbe's Schlager (2004) and Kenneth Greve's Hamlet (2005). In 2002 it opened its associated school and in 2004 moved into its new premises in [[Johannesburg Civic Theatre]].
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		+	== Sources ==
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		+	PACT Ballet. Oxford Reference. https://www.oxfordreference.com/display/10.1093/oi/authority.20110803100300500
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		+	PACT Ballet was a ballet company, formed in 1963 at the behest of the S. African government. It incorporated the old Johannesburg City Ballet, and took its name from its sponsoring body, the Performing Arts Council of the Transvaal (PACT). Its first performance featured the French ballerina Yvette Chauviré in Giselle. Artistic directors included Faith de Villiers, Lorna Haupt, and Dawn Weller. In 1981 the company moved to Pretoria, although continued to perform regular seasons in Johannesburg. In 1998 it became the State Ballet Theatre, with Weller as artistic director but was disbanded in 2000. A new company was founded in its place, South African Ballet Theatre, under the direction of Karen Beukes. Largely performing the 19th-century classics, it also presents some new work including Ed Wubbe's Schlager (2004) and Kenneth Greve's Hamlet (2005). In 2002 it opened its associated school and in 2004 moved into its new premises in Johannesburg Civic Theatre.