Summer Programme 2010

Summer 2010 Programme
16 - 28 August 2010 

4 consecutive days in Kilburn and
6 days over 2 weeks in Stoke Newington

A summer programme attending Ballet class and Repertoire for Levels 1&2 and another for Improvers and Returning Dancers who can also attend Pointe class!

Chosen Ballet for Repertoire: GISELLE

Click here for Kilburn 

Click here for Stoke Newington

Notes:
- The 1 hour Ballet classes will also be available on a pay as you go basis of £10 per class 
- The repertoire classes will be progressive so you should be available to attend all of these. 
- Places are limited and payment is required in advance to secure your place. 

Which Level?
- Levels 1&2 are suitable for people who have completed the Level 1 Beginners Ballet Course (9 or 12 wks) or for newcomers who have mastered the basics in Ballet
- Improvers level is for people who are at elementary level or above who are confident with waltzing and basic pirouettes 
- Please call Serena on 07956 260108 if you are unsure which level

Giselle was choreographed by Marius Petipa after Jean Coralli and Jules Perrot whose original choreography was first performed by Carlotta Grisi (above) in 1841.  
Giselle is a village girl who falls in love with a handsome stranger who is really Duke Albrecht disguised as a villager.  Hilarion, who is in love with Giselle and who has discovered Albrecht's hidden cape and sword, exposes Albrecht's true identity. Giselle becomes frantic (the famous mad scene) and dies of a broken heart.  

In Act II, Giselle's spirit joins a group of others known as Wilis, who have also died before their wedding day. At night, as Albrecht is mourning the death of Giselle by her grave, her spirit goes to him and they dance their famous pas de deux in which there is a beautiful section of lifts where he appears to draw her down to him from flight. The Queen of the Wilis commands that Albrecht be killed, but Giselle's love saves him.  As day breaks, she disappears and he is left alone. 

This summer's programme will work on excerpts from Giselle including the group Waltz from Act I.