This is another one scene ballet by Kenneth MacMillan. The music is by Malcolm Arnold – Eight English Dances. The design was originally done by Barry Kay. Solitaire Ballet was first performed by the Sadler’s Wells Theatre Ballet on the 7th of June 1956.
Let’s look at how to appreciate Danses Concertantes Ballet. This is a one act ballet and it was choreographed by the Scottish Kenneth MacMillan. This was his first commission. The music is Stravinsky and the Decor was originally done by Nicholas Geogiadis. Danses Concertantes Ballet was first performed by the Sadler’s Wells Theatre Ballet at … Read more
Let’s look at tap dancing history and how it evolved over time. Tap dancing didn’t just appear out of nowhere. It sprang to life through a fascinating fusion of different cultures. African and Irish dance traditions played a key role in molding what we know today as tap dance. Think complex rhythms from Africa meeting … Read more
Simonson Technique is a unique approach to dance that balances artistry with anatomical principles. Created by the brilliant Lynn Simonson, this technique focuses on using the body’s natural alignment to ensure dancers move safely and efficiently. It’s not just about looking good on stage—it’s about being safe and smart in your movements. Lynn Simonson, the … Read more
If you are a ballet lover like myself, then naturally you would also enjoy modern ballet. How did modern dance start and who began it all? I only started modern dancing in my teens but have always loved it, so much that I got my teachers qualifications for it, and it is still one of … Read more
Let’s take a look at Kenneth Macmillan and how he influenced the world of ballet over the years. If you are wondering who he was, Kenneth MacMillan was the leading ballet choreographer of his generation. Who Was Kenneth MacMillan? He was born in a poor Scottish family in Dunfermline, Fife in 1929. He had a … Read more
The Ballet Broillards was choreographed by John Cranko and was first performed by the Stuttgart Ballet on the 8th of March 1970. The music was by Claude Debussy – Piano Preludes. I unfortunately could not find this ballet, apart from one excerpt on a Facebook page of a company in rehearsal. I did however find … Read more
For the Royal Academy dance is the overall focus and also how to better the training of ballet dancers worldwide, by having well-qualified teachers to do the job. The Royal Academy is well known worldwide as the Royal Academy of Dance and was renamed some years ago as it was previously known as The Royal … Read more
The Conservatoire Ballet is a Studio Ballet. This means that the setting for the ballet is in a dance studio. There have been many studio ballets being produced over the years. Bournonville’s Conservatoire is built on memories of his life as a pupil in Paris. Some History On Studio Ballets (Conservatoire Ballet) This ballet was … Read more
The taming of the Shrew is a ballet in to acts based on Shakespeare’s story of the same name. The ballet was choreographed by John Cranko and the music was was Kurt-Heinz Stolze after Scarlatti. The scenery and costumes were done by Elisabeth Dalton. The Taming of the Shrew Ballet was first performed by Wurttenberg … Read more