Let’s look at the quirky charm of the Pineapple Poll Ballet in this article. What is the Pineapple Poll Ballet? The Pineapple Poll is a ballet in three scenes. The plot is adapted by John Cranko from ‘The Bumboat Woman’s Story’ by W.S. Gilbert. The music is from the operas of Arthur Sullivan, chosen and … Read more
The Beauty and The Beast Fairy Tale was a ballet done in one act choreographed by John Cranko. The music was done by Maurice Ravel (Ma Mére l’Oie) and the scenery and costumes were organized by Margaret Kaye. The first performance of Beauty and The Beast happened at Saddler’s Wells Theatre with Patricia Miller and … Read more
All About The Ballet Vespri The video above is an extract from Vespri the Opera which was very popular at a time. A lot of people haven’t heard about the Ballet Vespri, and it was also quite difficult to research it, as there isn’t that much about the ballet online. I happened to see the … Read more
Jack Carter was a dancer and choreographer who was born in 1917. He was the creator of The Witch Boy which is a ballet in one act with three scenes. Who Was Jack Carter? Jack Carter was born in 1917 in Shrivenham into a farming family, and his experience as a dancer and choreographer was … Read more
Update: I have just heard the tragic news that Michaela DePrince has died at age 29. Such a sad loss and may she rest in peace. She was an inspiration and a beacon of hope to so many people and her life was one defined by grace, purpose, and strength. Hope in a Ballet Shoe … Read more
Let’s take a look at the life of Walter Gore and Street Games which was his best-known pieces of choreography. So who was Walter Gore? He was the choreographer of Street Games which was a one-act Ballet. Walter Gore was also one of the first male dancers to make a reputation at Marie Rambert’s Ballet … Read more
Andrée Howard was born in 1910. She was a pupil of Marie Rambert and also studied with the great Russian teachers in Paris; she spent a short time in the de Basil company and danced in early performances of Massine’s Les Presages and made her first attempt at choreography in 1933. Returning to London and … Read more
Ekon av Trumpeter or Echoes of Trumpets is a one-act ballet that was first performed by the Royal Swedish Ballet at the Royal Theatre in Stockholm on the 28th of September 1963. It was later revived for the London Festival Ballet at the London Coliseum on the 27th of April 1973. The entire ballet is … Read more
The Coppelia Ballet story has changed over the years and was first performed in the Paris Opera on the 25th of May 1870. This ballet comes out of the Romantic Ballet Era. The choreography was done by Arthur St Leon (1821 – 1870). The exquisite music was composed by French composer Léo Delibes. The first Swanhilda … Read more
If you are looking for imaginative story ideas for your dance classes, this is one that my little ones love. You can use it for any form of dancing or even a drama class. I find that this idea works well for children between the ages of four and seven years old. Imaginative Story Ideas … Read more