Tips for Teachers and Dancers
The Rakes Progress Ballet is a short ballet done in six scenes. It was first performed by Vic-Wells Ballet at the Sadler’s Wells Theatre on the 20th of May 1935. The Choreography for The Rakes Progress was done by Ninette de Valois and the scenery and costumes by Rex Whistler after Hogarth. William Hogarth was the … Read more
Let’s find out more about Job Ballet Ninette de Valois choreographed which was first performed by Camargo Society, Cambridge Theatre in London on the 5th of July 1931. On the 22nd of September 1931, it entered the repertory of the Vic-Wells Ballet. The ballet is based on the Book of Job from the Hebrew Bible and was inspired by … Read more
Les Noces Ballet is done in one act and was choreographed by Nijinska. The words and music were done by Stravinsky and the decor by Natalia Goncharova. Les Noces Ballet was first performed by Ballets Russes in Paris on the 14th of June 1923. The ballet has four scenes: Scene 1 – The Blessing Of … Read more
Hope in a Ballet Shoe is a book that I just recently finished reading. I really enjoyed this book as it was a true account of dancer Michaela DePrince and her struggles as a child coming out of war-torn Sierra Leone and being adopted by Elaine and Charles DePrince, who were part of an American Family. … Read more
Les Biches Ballet is a one act ballet choreographed by Nijinska in a neoclassical style. The music is by Poulenc and the Decor by Marie Laurencin. Most of the music is choral and if you watch the ballet below this post you will hear that it sounds almost operatic. Les Biches Ballet was first performed by … Read more
The Nutcracker Ballet Story is a well-known one, and many ballet companies around the world like to perform this ballet during the Christmas Season. The wonderful thing about the nutcracker ballet story is that this ballet is always looking for young stars to cast, which gives the opportunity for school children to take part and … Read more
Carmen is one exciting ballet full of passion and fire. Here is a Carmen Ballet Synopsis for you. If you are interested in the history of this ballet, scroll down to the end of this post. Carmen Ballet Synopsis Act 1 – Outside A Cigarette Factory In Seville People of the town are gathered in … Read more
I use pre ballet lesson plans for my baby classes, and this is one of my favorites. The children often ask to do this story. It is designed more for older children of about 5 years, but it can be simplified for 3 and 4-year-olds. Children love stories, and this is a great way for … Read more
The Offenbach Gaite Parisienne Ballet takes some of its characters from Offenbach’s La Vie Parisienne. These include a rich Peruvian, a glove-seller, a flower girl, and an officer among others. The Gaite Parisienne Ballet shows the flirtations, quarrels, flirtations, convivial dancing, high spirits, and misunderstandings on the terrace of Tortoni’s restaurant in Paris from a … Read more
Le Tricorne Ballet or in English, The Three-Cornered Hat is unique because of the mastery with which Massine, the choreographer, adapted the techniques of Spanish dancing to the theatre. The steps are all authentic, but their organization and arrangements are the fruit of classical choreography. Picasso did the decor, and Le Tricorne Ballet was first … Read more