Birmingham Royal Ballet are currently overseas, performing a programme of three one-act ballets in Munich. For those of you unable to attend, here are three videos showing rehearsal footage of each of the three pieces being performed!
Tyrone Singleton and Céline Gittens in studio rehearsals for Two Step, part of Take Five. Music by Dave Brubeck, choreography by David Bintley.
Victoria Marr rehearses the role of the Black Queen in Ninette De Valois’ Checkmate. With Jonathan Payn as the Red King. You can see more Checkmate rehearsal videos by clicking here!
Sir Anthony Dowell and Dame Antointee Sibley coach Natasha Oughtred and Joseph Caley in The Dream. Along with extended rehearsal footage, Marion Tait, now Assistant Director, explains the value of first-hand experience in keeping choreography alive.
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April 27, 2012 at 5:32 pm
Fred Stone
Have you read the reviews of your performances in the Munich papers? “…Orchestra played too loud”…”Museum pieces”…”Kitschy decor “….etc.
April 30, 2012 at 10:10 am
Robintheoffice
I haven’t seen them personally – were you there? Did you agree? – Rob Lindsay, New Media Officer
June 23, 2012 at 6:10 pm
Fred Stone
Unfortunately I was not able to see the performances at the Nationaltheater in Munich .I really would like to have seen “Checkmate” and “The Dream” – especially after I found out that Anthony Dowell coached the dancers. But I am seeing this masterpiece at ABT in New York City with various casts.What I found interesting that there seem to be no mention of the fact that the the Munich reviewers thought that both ballets were old fashioned and “kitschy”…and not worthwhile bringing to Munich ….is the company aware of the reaction of the Munich press and from what I heard from ballet fans in Munich ? Did any of the dancers comment on their experience…one is curious…..