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Tuesday, September 05, 2006
Ballet Rocks
Ever harboured a desire to watch elfin dancers leap delicately to Bloc Party's jerky beats? Well, here's your big chance...
A new ballet production, titled 'Ballet Rocks', has been choreographed by English National Ballet’s Jenna Lee to music by Bloc Party. Directed by Elliot Naftalin with costumes created by leading designer Giles Deacon, the short film was commissioned to break down stereotypes about ballet.
Wayne Eagling, ENB artistic director, said: “We are striving to broaden the perceptions of ballet and nurture new talent. By working with musicians, fashion designers and new technology to create truly exciting and innovative new work, we hope to see ballet breaking through to a wider audience.”
The production will premiere on Sky’s Artsworld digital channel later this month. Does anyone have it?! It'd be really cool to get a recording of it put up on BLOG PARTY...
edit: 'Ballet Rocks' will be shown on Artsworld on Wednesday 20th September at 10pm to coincide with London Fashion Week. The dance film is set to Bloc Party's 'Banquet' and the programme also features a behind-the-scenes documentary revealing how the piece was created.
edit #2: Watch an interview with Jenna Lee, the choreographer of 'Ballet Rocks', on YouTube.
Ever harboured a desire to watch elfin dancers leap delicately to Bloc Party's jerky beats? Well, here's your big chance...
A new ballet production, titled 'Ballet Rocks', has been choreographed by English National Ballet’s Jenna Lee to music by Bloc Party. Directed by Elliot Naftalin with costumes created by leading designer Giles Deacon, the short film was commissioned to break down stereotypes about ballet.
Wayne Eagling, ENB artistic director, said: “We are striving to broaden the perceptions of ballet and nurture new talent. By working with musicians, fashion designers and new technology to create truly exciting and innovative new work, we hope to see ballet breaking through to a wider audience.”
The production will premiere on Sky’s Artsworld digital channel later this month. Does anyone have it?! It'd be really cool to get a recording of it put up on BLOG PARTY...
edit: 'Ballet Rocks' will be shown on Artsworld on Wednesday 20th September at 10pm to coincide with London Fashion Week. The dance film is set to Bloc Party's 'Banquet' and the programme also features a behind-the-scenes documentary revealing how the piece was created.
edit #2: Watch an interview with Jenna Lee, the choreographer of 'Ballet Rocks', on YouTube.Labels: Random
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