Shakespeare Ballets | The Shakespeare and Dance Project
Oct 25, 2020 · Shakespeare Ballets Choreographers have been creating ballets and other dance works based on, or inspired by, Shakespeare’s plays since the eighteenth century (dates are premieres): All’s Well That Ends Well
Category : Ballets based on works by William Shakespeare
Pages in category "Ballets based on works by William Shakespeare" The following 4 pages are in this category, out of 4 total. This list may not reflect recent changes.
The Winter's Tale (ballet) - Wikipedia
The Winter's Tale is a ballet in three acts choreographed by Christopher Wheeldon to a commissioned score by Joby Talbot. The ballet is based on the play of the same name by William Shakespeare.
The Dream (ballet) - Wikipedia
The Dream is a one-act ballet adapted from Shakespeare's A Midsummer Night's Dream, with choreography by Frederick Ashton to music by Mendelssohn arranged by John Lanchbery. It was premiered by The Royal Ballet at the Royal Opera House, Covent Garden on 2 April 1964 in a triple bill with Kenneth MacMillan's Images of Love and Robert Helpmann's ...
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“Negotiating Text and Movement: Some Challenges in Staging Dance in Shakespeare’s Plays” by Nona Monahin (2024) “ Defamiliarizing Shakespeare in David Gordon’s Dancing Henry Five ” by Elizabeth Klett (2023)
Ballet: Romeo and Juliet (Sergei Prokofiev, 1938)
Ballet: Romeo and Juliet is a timeless masterpiece composed by Sergei Prokofiev in 1938. This ballet, based on William Shakespeare’s iconic tragedy, has captivated audiences with its emotional depth, intricate choreography, and powerful music.
Romeo and Juliet Ballet Overview – Art de Ballet
Nov 22, 2024 · The “Romeo and Juliet” ballet brings Shakespeare’s key characters to life, each playing a vital role in the unfolding drama. From the passionate lovers Juliette and Romeo to the fiery Tybalt and the playful Mercutio, each character adds depth and complexity, including Shakespeare’s Romeo.
Dancing Shakespeare | Ballet Adaptations of William Shakespeare…
Nov 28, 2024 · Dancing Shakespeare is the first history of ballets based on William Shakespeare’s works from the birth of the dramatic story ballet in the eighteenth century to the present. It focuses on two main questions: "How can Shakespeare be danced?" and "How can dance shed new light on Shakespeare?"
Shakespeare Ballets | The Shakespeare and Dance Project
Oct 25, 2010 · Check out video clips from ballets based on Shakespeare plays: Video Clip Details Title of Clip: Prokofiev Romeo and Juliet – Tamara Rojo & Carlos Acosta – Act I, Scene 2 (Dance of the Knights) Title of Work: Romeo and Juliet Composer: Sergei Prokofiev Act and Scene: Act 1, Scene 2 Date of Performance: 2007 Location…
Midsummer Night’s Dream Ballet Overview – Art de Ballet
Dec 31, 2024 · A Midsummer Night’s Dream ballet overview, created by George Balanchine in 1962, brings Shakespeare’s play to life through dance. This overview explains the ballet’s origins, storyline, characters, notable productions, and key dance sequences, showing why it …