LBC

Edward Watson, alongside Leanne Benjamin will be talking to the LBC this coming Tuesday (2nd November) at 7.30pm at The Royal Ballet School. Admission is by prior booking only but there are still a few spaces available for guests as well as Members. To book, please go to: https://www.tlbc.org.uk/events/in-conversation-with-leanne-benjamin-and-edward-watson

Just a reminder about this upcoming LBC event which will celebrate the publication of Leanne Benjamin's book, Built for Ballet, and the illustrious career of Edward Watson, a matter of hours after his last performance. This "In Conversation" at The Royal Ballet School, at 7.30pm Tuesday 2nd November is FREE TO LBC MEMBERS and they, and non members wishing to attend, should book online. Please go to https://www.tlbc.org.uk/events/in-conversation-with-leanne-benjamin-and-edward-watson ]

The LBC will be sure to invite Fumi to talk 'live' one day - but, of course, not hot on the heels of the BA having had an evening with her. Coming up 'live' with the LBC next week are Leanne Benjamin and Edward Watson. Members are free on this occasion; non members are £10. Bookings for both on https://www.tlbc.org.uk

LBC UPDATE: The Leanne Benjamin and Edward Watson "In Conversation" at The Royal Ballet School, at 7.30pm Tuesday 2nd November which is FREE TO LBC MEMBERS has now been opened up for non members to book [to do so, please go to https://www.tlbc.org.uk/events/in-conversation-with-leanne-benjamin-and-edward-watson ] The LBC's 'in person' events cost £10 to non members whereas an annual membership is currently £15. So why not join and have free access not only on the 2nd November but also to future events on Zoom, such as the one below which is the first of several lined up with stellar guests in the months to come. Sir David Bintley "In Conversation" on Zoom at 7.00pm Tuesday 30th November. Non members wishing to attend (i.e. be sent the link) should book via: https://www.tlbc.org.uk/events/sir-david-bintley-in-conversation

Bumping up the 'talk' from Karen Kain, the world-renowned Canadian former prima ballerina and recently retired Director of The National Ballet of Canada, at 7.00pm BST on Tuesday, 12th October. via Zoom. Members can join free of charge; non Members may book/pay on https://www.tolbc.org.uk (click events). Also coming up: Leanne Benjamin and Edward Watson "In Conversation" at The Royal Ballet School, at 7.30pm Tuesday 2nd November. FREE TO LBC MEMBERS [to join, go to https://tlbc.org.uk and click JOIN] Watch Yasmine Naghdi, Vadim Muntagirov and Roberta Marquez teaching in person on Sunday, 24th October 11.00am - 4.30pm at LAMDA, Barons Court. Members £15/non members £20. Booking online at https://www.tlbc.org.uk/events/dance-forward-classes-at-lamda

KAREN KAIN “IN CONVERSATION” via ZOOM: 7.00pm, Tuesday 12th October 2021 The world-renowned Canadian former prima ballerina and recently retired Director of The National Ballet of Canada will be talking about her varied international career to Jane Pritchard MBE, Curator of Dance at the V&A Museum and LBC Member. The LBC's talks on Zoom are continuing to be made available free to Members. Non-members should go to https://www.tlbc.org.uk/events and scroll down to book and pay. [The LBC is also offering Members a free 'in person' evening with Leanne Benjamin and Edward Watson at 7.30pm on the 2nd November at The Royal Ballet School. To join the LBC, go to https://www.tlbc.org.uk.]

A quick reminder to anyone who is not an LBC member but who would like to attend the 75th Anniversary Celebration next week [7.00pm Wednesday 15th September] to apply for the Zoom link before 5.00pm on the 14th to info@tlbc.org.uk

THE 75TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE LONDON BALLET CIRCLE The LBC was founded by Stanley Hawkins in September 1946 and, as far as we know, it is the oldest non-affiliated ballet appreciation society in the world. Plans are now well in hand for an ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION on Zoom at 7.00pm on the 15th September. Hosted by the well-known dance writer Graham Watts, who will set the scene, talk to our guests and look to the future, we will pay homage to our longevity by grouping the many decades of the LBC into three symbolic ‘eras’. The distinguished panellists who will reminisce with us will be: Post War to the 1960s: Henry Danton and Dame Merle Park The 1970s/80s/90s: Wayne Eagling and Dame Darcey Bussell The 21st Century: Viviana Durante and Brandon Lawrence Some short videos will illustrate works from each period which feature our guests. We will also have a filmed message from our Patron, Sir Peter Wright and a live comment from our President, Dame Monica Mason. Non members can apply for the Zoom link by writing to info@tlbc.org.uk no later than 5.00pm on the 14th September. To join The London Ballet Circle, please go to https://www.tlbc.org.uk and click Join. It is now possible to pay the subscription online (£15 or £2.50 for under 25s) by credit card as well as via direct debit.

Just bumping up the invitation for non-LBC Members to apply (to info@tlbc.org.uk by 5.00pm on the 9th) for the link to hear Jeffrey Cirio talking with Graham Watts at 7.00pm on Tuesday, 10th August.

We're so glad you enjoyed this, Rina. The LBC was zooming with Iain Webb and Margaret Barbieri in the middle of their working day in the USA, so we felt that we couldn't take up too much of their time. The videos of LBC 'talks' are indeed posted for Members to view (if our guests agree) a while after the event. The recent 'disappearance' of most of them has resulted from the website platform we use introducing an involuntary 'upgrade' and we are working to restore matters. By the way, a short news item is posted on the LBC website immediately after each event, with the written reports (also publicly available) going up as soon as our guests have approved them. https://www.tlbc.org.uk

English National Ballet's Lead Principal, Jeffrey Cirio, will be talking to the dance writer Graham Watts via Zoom at 7.00pm on Tuesday, 10th August ahead of the première of Akram Khan’s Creature in which Jeffrey has the title role. Non members can apply for the Zoom link by writing to info@tlbc.org.uk no later than 5.00pm on the 9th August. However, non members are limited to two such requests. To join The London Ballet Circle, please go to https://www.tlbc.org.uk and click Join. It is now possible to pay the subscription online (£15 or £2.50 for under 25s) by credit card as well as via direct debit.

(As previously mentioned) The London Ballet Circle will be continuing to offer free Zoom talks to Members.

Iain Webb and Margaret Barbieri will be the guests of The London Ballet Circle at 7.00pm on the 20th July. They will be talking with the dance writer and critic Gerald Dowler. Non members can apply for the Zoom link by writing to info@tlbc.org.uk no later than 5.00pm on the 19th July. However, non members are limited to two such requests. To join The London Ballet Circle, please go to https://www.tlbc.org.uk and click Join. It is now possible to pay the subscription online (£15 or £2.50 for under 25s) by credit card as well as via direct debit.

Iain Webb and Margaret Barbieri will be the guests of The London Ballet Circle at 7.00pm on the 20th July. Non members can apply for the Zoom link by writing to info@tlbc.org.uk no later than 5.00pm on the 19th July.

Still on Zoom, LinMM

The next LBC EVENT via ZOOM at 7.00pm on Tuesday 29th June will feature ALEXANDER CAMPBELL AND CLAIRE CALVERT, Principal and First Soloist of The Royal Ballet respectively. Non members wishing to 'attend' may request the link from info@tlbc.org.uk - but no later than 5.00pm (UK time) on the 28th June, please. To join The London Ballet Circle, please go to https://www.tlbc.org.uk and click Join. It is now possible to pay the subscription online (£15 or £2.50 for under 25s) by credit card as well as via direct debit. On the 20th July , the LBC will be welcoming Iain Webb and Margaret Barbieri, the Director and Assistant Director of Sarasota Ballet. You can follow the LBC on instagram.com/londonballetcircle, facebook.com/LondonBalletCircle and Twitter:@balletcircle

The LBC has announced that Zoom events will definitely be continuing. They are an important way of involving all the members, especially as so many do not live within easy travelling distance of London and the LBC has links with companies in all parts of the UK (and abroad). It was felt appropriate to make the "in Conversation" Zoom evenings available free of charge during the pandemic and, as Jan has said, to invite attendees to make donations.

The next LBC EVENT via ZOOM at 7.00pm on Tuesday 8th June will see the Senior Artist of Ballet Black, CIRA ROBINSON “IN CONVERSATION” with CASSA PANCHO, her Artistic Director. Non members wishing to 'attend' may request the link from info@tlbc.org.uk - but no later than 5.00pm (UK time) on the 7th June, please. To join The London Ballet Circle, please go to https://www.tlbc.org.uk and click Join. It is now possible to pay the subscription online (£15 or £2.50 for under 25s) by credit card as well as via direct debit. Also in June, the LBC will be welcoming Alexander Campbell and Claire Calvert of The Royal Ballet (7.00pm on the 29th).

Just a reminder that the LBC's next Zoom talk will be at 7.00pm this coming Tuesday, 18th May 2021 when the centenarian teacher (and original cast member in Symphonic Variations) HENRY DANTON will be In Conversation with DAME MONICA MASON. Non members wishing to 'attend' may request the link from info@tlbc.org.uk - but no later than 5.00pm (UK time) on the 17th May, please. The upcoming Zoom 'talks' will be on 8th June with Cira Robinson (Senior Dancer, Ballet Black) and on the 29th June with Alexander Campbell and Claire Calvert of The Royal Ballet. To join The London Ballet Circle, please go to https://www.tlbc.org.uk and click Join. It is now possible to pay the subscription online (£15) by credit card as well as via direct debit.

After an inspirational session with Carlos Acosta and a successful AGM on the 29th April, the LBC will resume its Zoom talks at 7.00pm on Tuesday, 18th May 2021 when the centenarian teacher (and original cast member in Symphonic Variations) HENRY DANTON will be In Conversation with DAME MONICA MASON. Non members wishing to 'attend' may request the link from info@tlbc.org.uk - but no later than 5.00pm (UK time) on the 17th May, please. The next Zoom 'talks' with some very exciting guests will be on 8th June and 29th June. To join The London Ballet Circle, please go to https://www.tlbc.org.uk and click Join. It is now possible to pay the subscription (£15) by credit card as well as via direct debit.

The LBC's Zoom talks are recorded and, provided that the guest and the interviewer agree, the videos are put up in the Members Only area of the LBC's website https://www.tlbc.org.uk a couple of months or so after the event. Currently there are Cassa Pancho, Brandon Lawrence, Erina Takahashi and James Streeter, Anna Rose O'Sullivan, Ernst Meisner, Adam Cooper, David Nixon and Cesar Corrales.

Bumping this up as it's only a week away now..... The LBC's next guest (at 7.00pm on Thursday 29th April) will be CARLOS ACOSTA CBE, international ballet star, choreographer and Director of BRB and Acosta Danza. He will be talking with Jane Pritchard of the V&A Museum. Non members wishing to 'attend' may request the link from info@tlbc.org.uk - but no later than 5.00pm (UK time) on the 28th April please. You are asked to please join and ask questions using your own name. The talk will be followed by the LBC's AGM and non-members will be asked to leave before that meeting starts. To join The London Ballet Circle, please go to https://www.tlbc.org.uk and click Join. It is now possible to pay (£15) by credit card as well as via direct debit.

The LBC's next guest (at 7.00pm on Thursday 29th April) will be CARLOS ACOSTA CBE, international ballet star, choreographer and Director of BRB and Acosta Danza. He will be talking with Jane Pritchard of the V&A Museum. Non members wishing to 'attend' may request the link from info@tlbc.org.uk - but no later than 5.00pm (UK time) on the 28th April please. You are asked to please join and ask questions using your own name. The talk will be followed by the LBC's AGM and non-members will be asked to leave before that meeting starts. Other LBC activity for members only includes a virtual visit to The Royal Ballet School on the 27th April and a specially arranged free Breaktime Barre from Northern Ballet on the 4th May. To join the LBC, please go to https://www.tlbc.org.uk [With thanks to@SPD444 for spotting the error on the original notice.]

The LBC's next guest (at 7.00pm on Thursday 29th March) will be CARLOS ACOSTA CBE, international ballet star, choreographer and Director of BRB and Acosta Danza. He will be talking with Jane Pritchard of the V&A Museum. Non members wishing to 'attend' may request the link from info@tlbc.org.uk - but no later than 5.00pm (UK time) on the 28th April please. You are asked to please join and ask questions using your own name. The talk will be followed by the LBC's AGM and non-members will be asked to leave before that meeting starts. Other LBC activity for members only includes a virtual visit to The Royal Ballet School on the 27th April and a specially arranged free Breaktime Barre from Northern Ballet on the 4th May. To join the LBC, please go to https://www.tlbc.org.uk

Bumping up the notification that the LBC's next guests will be Precious Adams, Isabelle Brouwers and Sarah Kundi of English National Ballet: 7.00pm on Thursday, 8th April via Zoom Non members wishing to 'attend' may request the link from info@tlbc.org.uk - but no later than 5.00pm (UK time) on the 7th April please. You are asked to please join and ask questions using your own name. Next up on the 29th April: Carlos Acosta. Other LBC activity for members only includes a virtual visit to The Royal Ballet School on the 27th April and a specially arranged free Breaktime Barre from Northern Ballet on the 4th May. To join the LBC, please go to https://www.tlbc.org.uk