The Ballet Russes became a sensation in the 1910s. Their first Paris season of 1909 led to further seasons in the city, along with engagements in London, Monte Carlo, and further beyond. Under the leadership of Serge Diaghilev top artists came together to produce some of the most interesting ballets of all time. Some of … Continue reading Three Forgotten Dancers of the Ballet Russes
Month: June 2022
Forgotten Ballets: Flore et Zéphire, 1796
Flight on stage has traditionally been portrayed by actors on wires. From Peter Pan to Billy Elliot, these wires help take theatre beyond the stage, quite literally. So it's no surprise that they've been utilised in ballet. And one of the oldest ballets, if not the oldest, we know to have used wires, is 1796's … Continue reading Forgotten Ballets: Flore et Zéphire, 1796
A Homage to the Queen
In 1953, the British Empire was preparing for the coronation of their new Queen, Elizabeth II. And the Royal Ballet was no different. Frederick Ashton's ballet Homage to the Queen united the top dancers of the company in a marvellous pièce d'occasion. The ballet premiered on the 2nd June 1953, the same day as Elizabeth … Continue reading A Homage to the Queen
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