Music for Dance Interview: Gabrielle Blair
An interview with South African ballerina, Gabrielle Blair, who started her career in ballet in the 1960’s. Here, she shares her most cherished memories as a dancer, her thoughts on the relationship between music and dance, and her wonderful talent for writing poetry. Featuring one of Gabrielle’s original and beautiful poems, titled ‘Horse Play’.
The Haunted Ballroom | In The Spotlight
Shining the spotlight on a charming one-act ballet titled The Haunted Ballroom from 1934. Sadly lost to time, this ballet is still very much jewel in the history of U.K. ballet productions and one that I very much hope will be re-staged so it can be enjoyed in all its glory once again.
Coffee House | A Ballet by Henry Mancini
The one and only ballet composed by Henry Mancini for The Gene Kelly Show in 1959. Unique and contemporary, you can certainly hear the decade of the 60’s looming!
My Favourite ‘Ballet Tracks’ | Top 10
A list of my top ten ballet tracks, including excerpts from Romeo & Juliet, Raymonda, and Swan Lake!
I have also included a Spotify playlist, so you can easily listen to every track I’ve shared.
Quotes from the ‘World of Ballet’
Inspiring quotes from a selection of great artists within the world of ballet!
A Cartoon Ballet | Ballerina on the Boat
A sweet ‘cartoon ballet’ that tells the story of a ballerina on a boat who saves everyone from a terrible storm.
Giselle | Origins of a Fairytale
A venture into the origins of the story of Giselle, investigating the legend of the Wilis that was its core inspiration…
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