Most of the time, when something is created, its creator hopes it will be well received. A common trope in media features creators spiralling downwards after their work receives negative reception. On the other hand, it's also common in media for works to receive rapturous applause, and a standing ovation. These tropes are on extreme … Continue reading Audience Reception: The Good, the Bad and the Ugly
Ballet Russes
Three Forgotten Dancers of the Ballet Russes
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
Forgotten Ballets: The Triumph of Neptune, 1926
Choreographer George Balanchine was a genius. There's no denying that. His musicality and neoclassical style have influenced countless other choreographers, and his works are performed all around the globe. But that's not to say all of his ballets are remembered. Balanchine defected from the Soviet Union in 1924 and worked with the Ballet Russes for … Continue reading Forgotten Ballets: The Triumph of Neptune, 1926
Spotlight On: Tamara Karsavina
Tamara Karsavina is one of the greats. Her contributions to dance are undeniable, and a rather large amount of roles she created are still in repertoire. So what was her education and life like? Her memoir, Theatre Street, covers from her birth in 1885, to the year 1918. Her main focus is on her career. … Continue reading Spotlight On: Tamara Karsavina
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