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
The Onegin Ballet is in three acts. The choreography was done by John Cranko and he also did the Libretto after the poet Pushkin. The music was by Tchaikovsky which was selected and arranged by Kurt-Heinz Stolze. The stage design was don by Jurgen Rose. The first performance of the Onegin Ballet was done on … Read more
Cranko’s Ballet, Card Game is a ballet in ‘three deals.’ It was choreographed by John Cranko and he addapted the Libretto from the original synopsis by Igor Stravinsky and M Malaieff. The music was done by Stravinsky. Dorothea Zippel did the scenery and costumes and Card Game was first performed by Wurttemberg State Ballet in … Read more
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
In this article, I am going to take a look at Jazz Dance history as well as what jazz dance is all about. Jazz Dance is more than just a dance style; it’s a vibrant expression rooted in a rich cultural tapestry. Understanding where it all began helps us appreciate its depth and beauty. Jazz … Read more
Let’s look at traditional folk dance and what it is all about. Folk dance is all about community, tradition, and expression. These dances aren’t just steps to music; they carry the history, culture, and stories of the people who created them. Each move, each rhythm, is a link to the past, a way to celebrate … Read more