Front Row and Behind-the-Scenes News from the World of Ballet
Welcome to Classical Ballet News If you are mesmerized by the beauty of this fascinating art form, then you've come to the right place! We offer the latest on your favorite: classical ballet dancers ballet choreographers international ballet competitions and up-to-date ballet performances worldwide from the top classical ballet companies. You'll also find tips on: proper classical ballet technique expert ballet stage makeup Thursday at The Theater, where I post … [Read more...]
It's time for an inspiring ballet quote by Misty Copeland. Ballet Quote by Misty Copeland Ballet is an extremely difficult job and it takes a lot out of you physically, but it's just as much about mental discipline. Some people don't last because they don't have it in them. But to move up, you have to have that focus and you have to love what you do. There's no way you could do this if you didn't. - Misty Copeland Ballet Quote by Misty Copeland Share this quote with your ballet friends, … [Read more...]
Tonight's ballet is not full-length. Why? Because I think this is a performance woth viewing, even if it's just an excerpt. It has taken over 100 years for it to return to the stage and Svetlana Zakharova and Sergei Filin are spectacular in this staging! The ballet I'm talking about is The Pharaoh's Daughter. Thursday At The Theater: Pharaoh's Daughter This ballet was created by Petipa in 1862 for the Imperial Ballet. It featured a cast of almost 400 and lasted four hours. For obvious … [Read more...]
You don't have to be a dancer, you just have to love to dance and share that joy with others, friends, co-workers, family, anyone, really. Once a year anyone and everyone can be involved in a cause that is worth spreading. Tamara Rojo Launches Big Dance Pledge 2013 Rojo is the Artistic Director of the English National Ballet and also International Ambassador for Big Dance. The Big Dance Pledge is a 3-minute dance routine that anyone can do – regardless of age or experience. Take a look at … [Read more...]
Ballet slippers have undergone changes since they were first invented in the 1600's. To quench your ballet slipper evolution thirst, click here: The Evolution of Classical Ballet. With the evolution of ballet technique, the ballet shoe has also changed; it's a process that goes hand-in-hand...or should I say, foot-in-shoe. :-) Now an Australian physiotherapist has come up with an insole that promises to reduce ankle and lower limb injuries. Sole Inserts Are Being Tested In Ballet … [Read more...]
What better way to spend Mother's Day weekend than experiencing a beautiful story of love through dance. Happy Mother's Day from Atlanta Ballet Happy Mother's Day from Atlanta Ballet Learn more about our Love Stories program. Artistic Director, John McFall, shares his thoughts on the wonderful works presented May 10-12. The choreographers share their thoughts on their ballets and give us inside knowledge of their work. Join us as we explore the theme of love through classic and … [Read more...]
Their strength, technique, their beautiful lines and virility have always amazed me. Ballet Men Art or athleticism? Or both? Four dancers from The Australian Ballet speak of what it means to be a ballet dancer. It's a freedom of self-expression... We are athletes, we are artists. Ballet Men Our dancers Adam Bull, Christopher Rodgers-Wilson, Cameron Hunter and Cristiano Martino talk about the highs and lows of the profession and show off their beautiful technique. Production: The … [Read more...]
Ballet Pointe Shoe Quote “The ballet toe shoe is one of the few instruments of torture to survive intact into our time.” - Source Unknown From The Healthy Dancer Ballet Pointe Shoe Quote What do you think? Do you agree? Share your thoughts below! And remember to Share this quote by Liking or Pinning too. Thanks! … [Read more...]
Prepare to be inspired! For tonight's Thursday at The The Theater I've chosen something a bit different: a look behind-the-scenes of the London-based company: Daily Class at the Royal Ballet. The Ballet Mistress is Olga Evreinoff. George Lamb interviews members of the company as the class goes on in the background. Daily Class At The Royal Ballet Jonathan Cope begins by explaining what is going on at the barre: frappés, adagio, etc. Enjoy! Daily Class At The Royal Ballet YouTube … [Read more...]
This week I'm featuring a dancer whose career spanned for nine decades and whom the ballet world lost this past Saturday. I'm talking about Frederic "Freddie" Franklin. Featured Dancer Frederic Franklin [Franklin] was one of the best loved figures in the dance world. Always genial, always helpful, he possessed a razor-sharp memory of all the ballets he had appeared in. Franklin played an important part in the preservation of many early ballets by George Balanchine, and in 2002 was able to … [Read more...]
Lewis Carroll never imagined his story would be danced by accomplished ballerinas and danseuses years after he completed his book. The Royal Ballet of London has taken on the task of taking Carroll's beloved children's book to the stage. Alice's Adventures in Wonderland Steven McRae, Lauren Cuthbertson, Edward Watson, Zenaida Yanowsky and Barry Wordsworth tell us about Christopher Wheeldon's unmissable ballet. Find out more at http://www.roh.org.uk/productions/ali... Alice encounters … [Read more...]
by Kevin McKenzie and Georgina Parkinson
