One @ the Ballet -Ballet 101

Conducted by our Artistic Director, Janek Schergen will explore a wide spectrum of dance topics which will enable individuals gain a greater insight into the world of dance. From something as detailed as the little rituals that dancers perform before they go onstage, to the creative process a choreographer undergoes to create a new work, the audience can expect to enhance their knowledge of dance and also watch our dancers up-close and personal as they perform excerpts from our main performance seasons.

Ballet 101

The heritage and history of ballet is a story that is worth telling and how the development of modern dance morphed into contemporary dance theatre is part of this dialogue. What is it that has led classical ballet and contemporary dance to be considered one of the most respected of the international fine arts alongside literature, music and drama? We’ll show you the daily lives of dancers, from morning class, to rehearsal and into the experience of performance for them. You’ll experience greater insights and learn a great deal more than just attending a performance.