David McAllister, Artistic Director of the Australian Ballet, introduces us to the language of ballet mime. Learn how to convey anger, death and love.
How does mime translate in ballet? The incomparable story ballet Giselle is a perfect way to delve into the beautiful tradition of ballet mime. Here’s how dancers can silently say everything from “I love you” to “Come here, and dance until you die.” – Text by the Australian Ballet.
Rainer tells us about how to survive as a dancer in times of corona.
You are doing live stream dance classes on Instagram for intermediate and advanced dancers as well as private classes. How do you go about teaching online?
After everything was shut down due to corona, the Miami City Ballet started serving the community through educational and outreach programs throughout Miami, Florida and even worldwide. MBC offers online classes done by their highly ranked dancers. Our outreach program includes ballet basic classes, as well as stretching and strengthening classes for people more interested in Fitness, Yoga or Pilates.
Weiterlesen „No Stamina In Home Office“Don’t miss MAYERLING – this ballet is regarded by many as among Kenneth MacMillan’s finest works!
While I am dearly missing live ballet and dance performances in these times of corona, fortunately there are plenty of streaming offers around. Now I discovered Marquee.TV where you can get a 14-day free trial! https://www.marquee.tv
This „star-studded revival of MacMillan’s ballet“ (Financial Times ★★★★★) features Steven McRae and Sarah Lamb in the lead roles. The production will be available to stream exclusively on Marquee TV from Saturday 13th June.
Weiterlesen „MAYERLING by Royal Ballet London“Das Buch stellt einen umfassenden geschichtlichen Abriss dar, der sich mit Tanz in unterschiedlichen Kulturen weltweit auseinandersetzt. Die Autorin weist im Vorwort darauf hin, dass sie bestimmte Schwerpunkte setzen und auch unbekannte Aspekte des Tanzes vorstellen möchte.
Seit es Menschen gibt, gibt es auch Tanz. Ein Zitat des berühmten Philosophen Plato leitet das 3. Kapitel zur Antike ein: „Tanz ist die Kunst, die die Seele des Menschen am meisten bewegt.“ Plato (ca. 428 – 348 v. Chr )
Unglaublich, zu welchen Anlässen früher getanzt wurde. Das Buch gibt Auskunft über Jagdtänze, Teufelstänze, Begräbnistänze, Waffentänze, Metzgertänzer, Schütteltänze und vieles mehr.
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