Lynette H Posted August 8, 2013 Share Posted August 8, 2013 This is scheduled to take place at the Royal Ballet School, but details about it are not easy to find. There is nothing about it on the RBS site itself, although that does have details of the symposium on Helpman later in the year. http://www.royal-ballet-school.org.uk/rhsymposium/ The only details so far online seem to be on the ROH facebook page "Participants/speakers include Christopher Cook, Alastair Macaulay, Richard Alston, Geraldine Morris, Stephanie Jordan, Jane Pritchard, Lesley Collier, Francesca Hayward, Ricardo Cervera, Antoinette Sibley, Anthony Dowell, Margaret Barbieri, Wendy Ellis-Somes, Desmond Kelly, Liz Cunliffe, Jeanetta Laurence, Kevin O'Hare and Anthony Russell-Roberts (information correct at 30.7.13)" https://www.facebook.com/pages/Frederick-Ashton-Foundation/502448869816967 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ajf Posted August 8, 2013 Share Posted August 8, 2013 The cost of the day is £60 and can be booked through ashtonfoundation@roh.org.uk The programme currently is Sunday 22 September 2013 at The Royal Ballet School, 46 Floral Street, Covent Garden, London WC2. 0845 - 0930 Arrival and registration Tea/coffee available 0930 – 0935 Welcome and Introduction 0935 - 10000 Session 1: The continuing power and ambition of Ashton’s work with Q&A 1000 - 1130 Session 2: What makes an Ashton work an Ashton work with Q&A 1130 - 1200 Tea/coffee break 1200 - 1300 Session 3: The changing training and perceptions of dancers with Q&A 1300 - 1415 Lunch break 1415 - 1515 Session 4: Masterclass: The Dream 1515 - 1630 Session 5: Staging an Ashton ballet with Q&A 1630 - 1700 Tea/coffee break 1700 - 1755 Session 6: Conclusion: securing Ashton’s legacy for the future. Panel discussion with Q&A 1755 - 1800 Close 1800 - 1900 Drinks reception and departure Participants include Richard Alston, Ricardo Cervera, Lesley Collier, Christopher Cook, Liz Cunliffe, Anthony Dowell, Wendy Ellis-Somes, Stephanie Jordan, Jeanetta Laurence, Alastair Macaulay, Geraldine Morris, Kevin O’Hare, Jane Pritchard, Antoinette Sibley Information correct at 30.6.13 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SheilaC Posted August 8, 2013 Share Posted August 8, 2013 They are very inefficient. I put in my application on July 6 but have never received an acknowledgement, although the cheque has been cashed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
barton22 Posted August 9, 2013 Share Posted August 9, 2013 SheilaC that's unfortunate, but they are a small organization with limited resources at this stage; I would just follow up with them by email and I'm sure you'll get a response. The details are not on the RBS website as (unlike the Helpmann Symposium) it is not their event; they are simply providing the space for it to be held in. However, ajf has posted the details above so everyone has them. I believe there are still tickets available. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MargaretN7 Posted August 9, 2013 Share Posted August 9, 2013 Ricardo Cervera is a participant, and there's a masterclass on The Dream? Oh please, for next summer's performance - please, please..... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Mallinson Posted August 9, 2013 Share Posted August 9, 2013 This is the latest info that I've just received - more names added. Still subject to change. THE FREDERICK ASHTON FOUNDATION FREDERICK ASHTON: 21st-CENTURY CHOREOGRAPHER? A one-day Symposium celebrating the continuing power and ambition of Ashton’s work, focusing on the role of Ashton today and into the future, the preservation of his work, and issues arising from the changing training and perceptions of today’s dancers. Sunday 22 September 2013 at The Royal Ballet School, 46 Floral Street, Covent Garden, London WC2 The Symposium will commence promptly at 9.30am and finish at 7.00pm. 0845 - 0930 Arrival and registration Tea/coffee available 0930 – 0935 Welcome and Introduction 0935 - 10000 Session 1: The continuing power and ambition of Ashton’s work 1000 - 1130 Session 2: What makes an Ashton work an Ashton work with Q&A 1130 - 1200 Tea/coffee break 1200 - 1300 Session 3: The changing training and perceptions of dancers with Q&A 1300 - 1415 Lunch break 1415 - 1515 Session 4: Masterclass: The Dream 1515 - 1630 Session 5: Staging an Ashton ballet with Q&A 1630 - 1700 Tea/coffee break 1700 - 1755 Session 6: Conclusion: securing Ashton’s legacy for the future. Panel discussion with Q&A 1755 - 1800 Close 1800 - 1900 Drinks reception and departure Participants include Richard Alston, Margaret Barbieri, Ricardo Cervera, Lesley Collier, Christopher Cook, Liz Cunliffe, Anthony Dowell, Wendy Ellis-Somes, Francesca Hayward, Stephanie Jordan, Desmond Kelly, Jeanetta Laurence, Alastair Macaulay, Laura Morera, Geraldine Morris, Kevin O’Hare, Jane Pritchard, Anthony Russell-Roberts, Antoinette Sibley, Akane Takada,Dawid Trzensimiech, Iain Webb Subject to alteration. Information correct at 9.8.13 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ann Williams Posted August 9, 2013 Share Posted August 9, 2013 This sounds like the very similar but much more comprehensive (and hugely enjoyable) Ashton three-day conference at the Roehampton Institute in 1994. Many of the participants in this new symposium are the same as those in the original conference (eg. Alastair Macaulay, who gave a wonderfully entertaining talk on the sexual elements of Ashton's ballets, with a beautifully-timed interruption from Alexander Grant). However, I don't suppose this will stop me from attending the Symposium if I can get a ticket. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bruce Posted August 10, 2013 Share Posted August 10, 2013 This sounds like the very similar but much more comprehensive (and hugely enjoyable) Ashton three-day conference at the Roehampton Institute in 1994. Many of the participants in this new symposium are the same as those in the original conference (eg. Alastair Macaulay, who gave a wonderfully entertaining talk on the sexual elements of Ashton's ballets, with a beautifully-timed interruption from Alexander Grant). However, I don't suppose this will stop me from attending the Symposium if I can get a ticket. One of the great things Balletco did was put the entire Roehampton book/proceedings on line: Following Sir Fred - book of the 1994 Roehampton Conference It was a huge undertaking that Brendan McCarthy led for us (Jane Simpson and I did good things for it too). A wonderful set of pages to dip into. Actually just looking at the contents page is fun... Following Sir Fred’s Steps Contents Acknowledgements Preface Introduction Ashton Now David Vaughan The Influence of Cecchetti on Ashton's Work Richard Glasstone The Bourrée: a Myriad of Uses Geraldine Morris The Expanded Moment James Neufeld Character and Classicism in Ashton's Dances John Percival Approaches to the Revival of Les Masques Shelley Bergand Jill Beck A Month in the Country Stephanie Jordan My Dearest Friend, My Greatest Collaborator Beth Genné Mime in Ashton's Ballets Giannandrea Poesio Romeo and Juliet Katherine S. Healy Following the Fred Step Adrian Grater Two Letters Jane Pritchard Gender, Sexuality, Community Alastair Macaulay Interview with Alexander Grant Julie Kavanagh The Ballerina's Solos from Scènes de ballet Antoinette Sibley Pas de Deux from the Dream Antoinette Sibley and Anthony Dowell The Solo Seal Variations Pamela May The Royal Ballet Ashton Programme Panel Discussion Ashton Dancers Across the Generations Panel Discussion Choreographers and Teachers Panel Discussion 'Stars' from Cinderella Rosalind Eyre Solo from Birthday Offering Monica Mason Excerpts from Enigma Variations Peter Wright Appendix I Scores of Ashton Ballets in Benesh Movement Notation Appendix II Notes on Contributors 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bruce Wall Posted August 10, 2013 Share Posted August 10, 2013 (edited) Thank you, Bruce, for this truly EXTRAORDINARY work. I hope it is referenced for ALL in the mentioned one day conference. It is especially refreshing as it is available to ALL at no cost. In the truest sense it is a public service. Edited August 10, 2013 by Meunier 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Mallinson Posted September 9, 2013 Share Posted September 9, 2013 Final details received today. 08.45 - 09.30 Arrival and registration. Tea/coffee available 09.30 – 09.35 Welcome and Introduction 09.35 – 10.15 Session 1: The continuing power and ambition of Ashton’s work Alastair Macaulay; Richard Alston 10.15 – 11.30 Session 2: What makes an Ashton work an Ashton work with Q&A Geraldine Morris (movement style); Stephanie Jordan (music); Jane Pritchard (designs) 11.30 – 12.00 Tea/coffee break 12.00 – 13.00 Session 3: The changing training and perceptions of dancers with Q&A Focus on Rhapsody. Lesley Collier, with Laura Morera and Francesca Hayward (plus Ricardo Cervera) 13.00 – 14.15 Lunch break 14.15 – 15.15 Session 4: Masterclass: The Dream Antoinette Sibley and Anthony Dowell, with Akane Takada and Dawid Trzensimiech 15.15 – 16.45 Session 5: Staging an Ashton ballet with Q&A Iain Webb and Margaret Barbieri; Wendy Ellis-Somes and Malin Thoors; Desmond Kelly 16.45 – 17.15 Tea/coffee break 17.15 – 18.00 Session 6: Securing Ashton’s legacy for the future. Panel discussion with Q&A Christopher Cook (chair) with Alastair Macaulay, Richard Alston, Stephanie Jordan, Liz Cunliffe, Jeanetta Laurence, Kevin O’Hare and Anthony Russell-Roberts 18.00 – 18.05 Conclusion 18.05 – 19.00 Drinks reception and departure Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bangorballetboy Posted September 9, 2013 Share Posted September 9, 2013 Mrs BBB & I are going. Anyone else? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Mallinson Posted September 9, 2013 Share Posted September 9, 2013 Possibly… probably… almost certainly… ! Sounds very interesting but £60 is £60, though that's pretty reasonable for a full day conference. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bruce Wall Posted September 10, 2013 Share Posted September 10, 2013 Understand, John .... and agree about the money .... 'in these difficult times' .... to quote the Prime Minister. It would be good if the impoverished could read a report. Will anything be published? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nina G. Posted September 10, 2013 Share Posted September 10, 2013 I'd LOVE to go but I just cannot afford the £60 fee. I do have to budget as I also want to attend several RB and BRB/ENB performances throughout the 2013-14Season Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alison Posted September 13, 2013 Share Posted September 13, 2013 Mrs BBB & I are going. Anyone else? Can't make the date, unfortunately I wonder if the dancers appearing are any indication of future casting? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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