Even if you’re usually one of the lucky bunch, able to frequent your nearby ballet company and take in performances throughout the year, it doesn’t look like any of us will be heading to the theater anytime soon. The COVID-19 closures postponed or ended seasons for dancers in all realms of the industry, but professional ballet companies around the world have taken to the internet to continue providing performances we all can enjoy! Pointe magazine published an awesome article listing numerous events, and I’ll link that below for you to check out. But for teachers looking to infuse their virtual learning with a little classical performance -- or hey, even just hoping their students will at least take interest in some familiar titles -- I’ve compiled some of the most well-known here for quick reference.
And if you’ve stumbled across this blog post as a parent, dancer, or ballet enthusiast… welcome! Honestly, I’m stoked you’re looking to take advantage of a more diverse range of programming. There is more to dance than what graces the stage at competitions and conventions, and more to professional ballet than the Nutcracker (but that’s on here too for those of you longing for some holiday nostalgia).
Video credit to the Dutch National Ballet
Studio Tip: make use of the “Watch Party” feature on Facebook to get your team or class together (virtually) and increase the likelihood they’ll watch and engage with each other about the performance.
Bolshoi Theatre on their YouTube channel - showtime is 1pm CST and remains available for 24 hours.
April 15 ~ Le Corsaire
April 18 ~ Spartacus
May 7 ~ Don Quixote
Paris Opéra Ballet on their website - as a HUGE Jerome Robbins fan, I am definitely watching this!
April 13-19 ~ Fancy Free, Glass Pieces, A Suite of Dances, and Afternoon of a Faun
April 18-June 19 ~ Cinderella
The Royal Ballet on their YouTube channel or Facebook page
May 1st at 1pm CST ~ A Winter’s Tale (gotta love Christopher Wheeldon)
Dutch National Ballet on their website and YouTube channel - catch them before they disappear!
Available until April 18 ~ Nutcracker & Mouse King
April 18 at 12pm CST ~ The Sleeping Beauty
Click this link for Pointe magazine’s comprehensive list of events (you can be sure these are all on my Google Calendar): https://www.pointemagazine.com/mark-your-calendars-for-these-online-ballet-performances-2645584131.html
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