A Scientific Dance Theory

Does Dance move as particles or waves? What do you think?

A Ballet Sketch

This video is a really special piece, because it gives a glimpse into the ballet class as Anneliese conducted it.

It is so interesting that she included her words, which became as poetry to the music; further inspiration for… Read the rest

Pas de Quatre

We enjoy going back to the repertoire vaults from time to time.  A classic is a classic…

Pictured below is a video from the early 1980’s showing some choreography that we have studied many times since.

Conni restaged the same… Read the rest

Swans and More Swans!

This post has embedded video. If you do not see the video on the e-newsletter, use the link to the post at avoballet.org:

http://www.avoballet.org/swans-and-more-swans/

Here are two versions of Four Little Swans.  See if you can tell the difference in phrasing. … Read the rest

Odette

Swan Lake was originally performed in 1877 in Moscow by the Bolshoi Ballet.  However, it is most known and performed today in its 1895 revival version with choreography by Lev Ivanov and Marius Petipa.  This revival was performed by The… Read the rest

Princess Aurora

This is slightly shortened. In this scene Carabosse takes revenge on Princess Aurora with the gift of a spindle. When Aurora pricks her finger she falls asleep for 100 years.

The premiere performance took place at the Mariinsky Theatre… Read the rest

Scheherazade

This is a very rough idea for how the piece may be shortened. Choreography is by Michel Folkine. Music is by Nikolai Rimsky-Korsakov. It was originally produced for the Ballet Russe in 1910.

How is teaching Ballet like feeding a jar of Spinach to a wiggly one-year-old?

At the School of Ballet our goal is education and progress through creativity and the Art of Ballet. We take what we do very seriously and strive to teach classical technique that promotes physical health and prevents injuries. We also strive to feed the “artistic soul” through beautiful music, movement, and storytelling. While the student may think they are just “playing balloons,” we know they are practicing “ballon” or that elusive quality that allows the dancer to float effortlessly in jumps.

Four Little Swans Inspiration

They make it look so easy!

Mrs. Tittlemouse Music

Here is a draft of the music for the story of Mrs. Tittlemouse.  Enjoy!

batesville recital music draft

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