Why should people attend the Ballet? "Unlike some art forms, you get theatre, dance, music and drama in Ballet. On top of that is athleticism. It’s astonishing to see the feats they are doing, with men lifting women over their heads while they're turning and making it look effortless. It is one of the most exceptional art forms. I'm a musician by training, and the combination of live music and dance offers something special not found in other art forms." - Ballet West Executive?Director Michael Scolamiero ?? Don’t miss your chance to see ballet during the most magical time of year. Tickets to The Nutcracker are available at the link in our bio. Read the full article by Salt Lake Chamber with Executive Director Michael Scolamiero at balletwest.org/news . ?? Artists of Ballet West in The Nutcracker 2023 | Photo by Beau Pearson
关于我们
Ballet West was established in Salt Lake City in 1963. Willam F. Christensen was the company’s first artistic director, co-founding the company together with Utah’s “First Lady of the Arts” Glenn Walker Wallace. In 1951, Christensen had established the first ballet department in an American university at The University of Utah and with the tireless assistance of Mrs. Enid Cosgriff this program grew into the Utah Civic Ballet, Ballet West’s first incarnation. But this was not the first ballet company Willam Christensen’s founded. Along with his brothers Lew and Harold, Christensen made history by establishing the oldest ballet company in the western United States, the San Francisco Ballet. There he went on to create the first full-length American productions of Coppélia, Swan Lake, and his evergreen production of The Nutcracker, which remains in Ballet West’s repertoire to this day. Since 2007, Artistic Director Adam Sklute, former dancer, Ballet Master and Associate Director of The Joffrey Ballet has further energized and expanded Ballet West’s remarkable repertoire with works by the most renowned choreographers of today such as Ulysses Dove, Jiri Kylian, Mark Morris, Twyla Tharp, and Stanton Welch. Sklute has also introduced the elegant historical masterpieces from the great Ballets Russes of the early 20th Century and continues to preserve Ballet West’s classical legacy. Sklute has further strengthened Ballet West’s heritage by introducing new creations by local, national and international choreographers. For 50 years, Willam Christensen and Ballet West have developed and influenced innumerable great artists in the ballet world. Some notable figures include Bart Cook, Finis Jhung, Jay Jolley, Victoria Morgan, Tomm Ruud, Michael Smuin, Richard Tanner, and Kent Stowell. With this eclectic and ever expanding outlook, Ballet West is truly an American pioneer in the world of dance.
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https://www.BalletWest.org
Ballet West的外部链接
- 所属行业
- 表演艺术
- 规模
- 51-200 人
- 总部
- Salt Lake City，Utah
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- 非营利机构
- 创立
- 1963
- 领域
- Ballet、Ballet Academy、Education和Outreach
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52 W 200 S | Salt Lake City, UT 84101
US，Utah，Salt Lake City，84101
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Happy #tututuesday! “échappé" means "escaping" in French, and "sur la pointe" indicates that the movement is executed en pointe. échappé sur la pointe is commonly performed during center work or in ballet variations. #BalletWestGlossary #BalletEducation
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Happy #TutuTuesday! Let’s take it back to the basics and learn about the 5 positions of ballet! This video, featuring Principal Artist Emily Adams, demonstrates the 5 basic ballet positions and their corresponding arm positions. #BalletWest #BalletWestGlossary #BalletEducation
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Chassé is a fundamental step that means "to chase" in French. It is often used as a connecting step in ballet, allowing the dancer to move swiftly across the stage, or to transition between other steps and movements. Footage from Don Quixote: Choreography by Anna-Marie Holmes Music by: Ludwig Minkus (arrangement by Ramona Pansegrau) Scenic design by: Thomas Boyd Costumes by: Judanna Lynn #BalletWest #BalletEducation #TutuTuesday #Chassé
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Why is pantomime utilized in ballet? In story ballets, such as Cinderella or The Nutcracker, dancers must rely on pantomime in addition to classical ballet to tell the story! Acting and Pantomime are essential to the art of classical ballet! #BalletWest #BalletWestGlossary #BalletEducation
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Happy #TutuTuesday! Today, learn about Corps de Ballet: the body of the ballet! The corps de ballet consists of a group of dancers who must perform together as a cohesive unit. The corps artists play a crucial role in enhancing the visual and artistic impact of a ballet production. One of the most popular examples of a strong corps de ballet is the Swans in Swan Lake! #BalletWest #BalletEducation
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Listen to Principal Artist Adrian Fry and Demi-Soloist Dominic Ballard discuss their experience portraying Dr. Jekyll & Mr. Hyde in an interview with KUTV Fresh Living! View the interview here: https://bit.ly/3UjIqsF #BalletWest #KUTV
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What happens when you put a short series of ballet steps together? That’s called encha?nement! Principal Artists Emily Adams, Jenna Rae Herrera, and Tyler Gum are featured in this video demonstrating an example of encha?nement! #BalletWest #BalletEducation
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Pas de Ciseux: translates to "scissors step" In this step, the legs cross in the air and switch while jumping. It requires strength, power, and precision, and showcases the dancer's ability to execute quick footwork and display the illusion of floating or gliding in the air. #BalletWestGlossary #BalletEducation
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? Corps Artist, Amelia Dencker was involved in the performing arts from a young age. “Many of my family members are musicians or performers, but no one studied ballet until me,” she said. “I grew up learning piano from my grandmother, singing in choruses, and performing in plays at my French immersion school. Ballet was actually the last thing I tried because as soon as I did, I didn't want to be anywhere else.” At age 16, Amelia was offered to join Ballet West Academy’s Professional Training Division on scholarship. She moved from Maryland to Utah for the opportunity and worked her way up as a Trainee, then Ballet West II, and into the main Company in 2021. ?? Read Amelia’s full story at balletwest.org/news ?? Corps Artist Amelia Dencker | By Beau Pearson
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