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’.
Prodigal Son | In The Spotlight
Today, the spotlight is on a ballet titled Prodigal Son. A pivotal production that marks the end of an era, it was premiered in 1929 by the Ballet Russes in their final Paris season, three months before the death of Diaghilev, marking the end of a uniquely collaborative and explorative period in ballet history.
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.
Dance on Film: The 1990’s
A selection of the best dances scenes that feature in films from the 1990’s!
Dance on Film: The 1980’s
A selection of the best dances scenes that feature in films from the 1980’s!
Dance on Film: The 1970’s
A selection of the best dances scenes that feature in films from the 1970’s!
Dance on Film: The 1960’s
A selection of the best dances scenes that feature in films from the 1960’s!
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