Book release on 17 August by James Whiteside
I can’t wait to read James’ memoir-in-essays. James Whiteside is a multi-talented artist telling us the story of how he got to be a primo ballerino.
Get a glimpse in his works:
Kategorie: Ballett
Balletttänzer, Balletttanz, professioneller Tänzer
What Dancers Are Doing In The Summer Break?
Relaxing, Exercising or Earning Money?
Interview with Nicole Stalker, Ballerina with Miami City Ballet and Yoga Teacher
What are your plans for the summer?
I am so looking forward to spending 3 weeks in Tampa teaching for Next Generation Ballet’s Summer Intensive! I will teach young dancers between the ages 12 – 18 from July 5-23, 6 days a week, 3 to 4 classes a day.
Weiterlesen „What Dancers Are Doing In The Summer Break?“Die Arbeit im Ballettstudio habe ich immer geliebt!
Interview mit Nadja Saidakova, Ballettmeisterin beim Staatsballett Berlin
Nach ihrer äusserst erfolgreichen Karriere gibt die Prima Ballerina Nadja Saidakova ihr Wissen als Ballettmeisterin beim Staatsballett Berlin weiter. In unserem Interview erzählt sie über ihre tägliche Arbeit.
Seit Sommer 2017 bist Du Ballettmeisterin beim Staatsballett Berlin, nachdem Du Deine aktive Karriere als Prima Ballerina beendet hast. Viele Ballettliebhaber wissen nicht so genau, was eine Ballettmeisterin eigentlich macht. Beschreibe doch bitte Dein Tätigkeitsfeld und erzähle uns über Deine Tänzerkarriere.
Als Ballettmeisterin coache ist vor allem Tänzerinnen und Tänzer und studiere das Repertoire mit ihnen ein. Jeden Morgen gebe ich ein 1.5-stündiges Training zum Aufwärmen. Danach studiere ich bis zum Abends verschiedenste Ballette mit einzelnen Solisten oder auch Gruppen ein. Da wir momentan Corona bedingt 8 verschiedene Gruppen haben, die über den Tag verteilt individuell proben müssen, haben wir viel Mehrarbeit.
Weiterlesen „Die Arbeit im Ballettstudio habe ich immer geliebt!“Big news: Cathy Marston wird neue Ballettdirektorin in Zürich
Christian Spuck geht nach Berlin
Meine herzlichen Glückwünsche an Cathy Marston, eine der international renommiertesten Choreografinnen, und an Christian Spuck, unseren überaus geschätzten Ballettdirektor in Zürich seit 2012, der ab 2023/24 die Intendanz des Berliner Staatsballetts übernehmen wird.
Auch wenn es sehr zu bedauern ist, dass Christian Spuck das Zürcher Ballett verlässt, freue ich mich schon jetzt auf viele Berlinbesuche, um die grösste Compagnie in Deutschland unter seiner Leitung zu bewundern. Mit über 90 Tänzerinnen und Tänzern kann er aus dem Vollen schöpfen. Was für eine fantastische Herausforderung für diesen äusserst kreativen Choreografen!
Christian Spuck © Roman Novitzky
Weiterlesen „Big news: Cathy Marston wird neue Ballettdirektorin in Zürich“What Dance Can Do? Bring Dance To Children!
Dance changes lives. We have seen it happen.
Interview with Aurélia Sellier, Founder and President of „The What Dance Can Do Project“ in September 2020.
I just wanted to give you a quick update for 2021 as COVID did not totally stop this non-profit organization although some projects obviously had to be put on hold. New activities happened last year in New Zealand (primary school), Morocco (orphanage), Paris (hospital Necker and young migrants).
This year THE WHAT DANCE CAN DO PROJECT started weekly ballet classes for underprivileged children in Tunis Tunisia. Also they will launch in June a partnership with a new hospital in Paris, George Pompidou. In Fall Aurélia Sellier hopes to be able to resume her work with Kinderspital in Zurich, a hospital in Bruxelles and hopefully start projects in the UK, perhaps with the Royal Ballet in London. This organization was recognized of public interest in Switzerland (all donations are deductible) and now is in the process of registering in France and New Zealand.
Most Physically Demanding Job
Dance is #1 on this study
Ballet and Dance Lovers know how hard dancers have to work every single day to stay in shape. But I was really astonished when I saw this article in the Dance magazine written by Madeline Schrock on Jan 24, 2020 (Source: https://www.dancemagazine.com/most-physically-demanding-jobs-2644898194.html?rebelltitem=2#rebelltitem2)
Dance Ranked Most Physically Demanding Job in the U.S.
Dancers certainly don’t need anyone to tell them how physical their profession is. But now, we have the data to prove it.
Weiterlesen „Most Physically Demanding Job“Meet the Ballet Pianist Mladen Dabizljevic
Interview with Mladen, Composer, performer and interpreter
What does a ballet pianist do?
The ballet pianist’s job consists of playing the piano for ballet classes, that is to say accompanying the dancers in their daily workout and rehearsals in the ballet studio and on stage. Furthermore it is the key figure assisting the choreographer in the creative process from the musical point of view.
Why Are Some Stages Raked?
A blessing for the audience, NOT for the dancers
A raked (or inclined) theatre stage is built on an angle that slopes upward and away from the front the stage, away from the audience. It improves the view, supports the illusion and help make choreographic designs clear. Raked stages are nowadays usually with a rake of 5 degrees or less. There are far more common today in Europe, with its deep theatrical traditions in the Middle ages. Almost all American stages have flat floors, except the Philadelphia Academy of Music and a few Broadway productions f.e. the version of the musical Billy Elliot.
Visiting professional dancers have been known to experience vertigo when they first set foot on raked stages. Balance is completely different. It takes a good deal of adjustment during the first few days on a raked stage, especially when turning. Even the risk of injury increases by three times for dancers on raked stages.
Weiterlesen „Why Are Some Stages Raked?“Hooray – Live Premiere of Ballet Zurich
Walking Mad – Choreographies by Edward Clug and Johan Inger
For a reduced audience of 50 people due to covid regulations in Switzerland, a special program has been developed. This two-part ballet evening WALKING MAD already premiered on 1 May, next performances on 21 ans 22 May – no way to get a ticket!
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