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NEWS OF AN EXCITING NEW LBC INITIATIVE After some experimentation behind the scenes, the LBC is very pleased to announce that, henceforward, it will be offering a virtual programme of ‘talks’ via Zoom. The ‘launch’ will be at 7.00pm on the 13th July when the “In Conversation” guest will be Cassa Pancho MBE, the Founder, CEO and Artistic Director of Ballet Black. The specific link to Zoom will be posted on this thread a few days before the event and everyone is welcome to join in. Other guests will be announced shortly, so watch this space!

The June/July edition of The London Ballet Circle newsletter has contributions as to how they have been managing over the last few months from: Xander Parish, Mariinsky Brandon Lawrence, BRB Ginevra Zambon, RB Ksenia Ovsyanick, Berlin Laurretta Summerscales and Yonah Acosta, Munich Esteban Berlanga, Zurich Amber Hunt and Francesa Velicu, ENB LBC members can access this via https://www.tlbc.org.uk

Not news about the next season, alas, but the report on Kevin's O'hare's talk at The London Ballet Circle on 9th March ( a mere three days before the last RB performance this season) might prove interesting 'lockdown' reading: https://www.tlbc.org.uk/resources/92-in-conversation-with-kevin-o-hare-cbe

Unfortunately, Dance Europe did not change the notice about Anna Rose O'Sullivan at The London Ballet Circle on the 6th April to indicate that the event was cancelled. It is, of course, but Anna Rose will be 'in conversation' as soon as possible once life settles down.

I know that repetition is normally against BCF rules but, since it is important to avoid people turning up for cancelled events (as happened last night for Henry Danton, despite notices in the LBC Newsletter and on its website as well as on here), a belt and braces approach is hopefully forgiveable in the circumstances. The following LONDON BALLET CIRCLE events have now been postponed or cancelled until further notice: Anna Rose O'Sullivan, First Soloist of The Royal Ballet "In Conversation" - was 6th April Visit to Dance Forward Easter Course at the RAD - was 11th April Visit to Freeds - was 20th April Visit to The Royal Ballet School - was 28th April An Evening of Words and Music with Gavin Sutherland Music Director/Conductor of ENB - was 5th May Remembering Rudolf - a special reflection on Nureyev's life and work including reminiscences, film and dance - was 18th May It is hoped to be able to resume activities in June! Fingers crossed as there are some exciting guests in prospect in addition to those above. Members are being notified by e-mail or letter but, in view of the wider interest of this programme, it seems important to post the news here as well. Meanwhile, there are some reports online of recent conversations with guests from the ballet world which people might be interested to read: https://www.tlbc.org.uk/lists/3-reports

The following LONDON BALLET CIRCLE events have now been postponed or cancelled until further notice: Anna Rose O'Sullivan, First Soloist of The Royal Ballet "In Conversation" - was 6th April Visit to Dance Forward Easter Course at the RAD - was 11th April Visit to Freeds - was 20th April Visit to The Royal Ballet School - was 28th April An Evening of Words and Music with Gavin Sutherland Music Director/Conductor of ENB - was 5th May Remembering Rudolf - a special reflection on Nureyev's life and work including reminiscences, film and dance - was 18th May It is hoped to be able to resume activities in June! Fingers crossed. Members are being notified by e-mail or letter but, in view of the wider interest of this programme, it seems important to post the news here as well. Meanwhile, there are some reports online of recent conversations with guests from the ballet world which people might be interested to read: https://www.tlbc.org.uk/lists/3-reports

As mentioned on the LBC thread, Henry Danton, the centenarian teacher and former dancer, has postponed his travel to the UK until June and will not therefore be speaking to the LBC tonight, 16th March. [Putting this here as well because, although this cancellation was mentioned in the LBC March Newsletter, is posted on the LBC website and has been notified on BCF, enquiries about the event are still being received and it would be unfortunate if people turned up unnecessarily.] It has also been announced that Sage Dance Company have decided to cancel both the ‘In Conversation with Irek Mukhamedov’ evening on 28th March and their Every Body Dance 2 Show on 7th April. Full refunds are available from Brown Paper Tickets.

Unfortunately, the "In Conversation" evening with Henry Danton (the centenarian dance teacher and former RB dancer) has had to be postponed until June because Henry has decided not to travel from the US at the moment. There will thus be no event this coming Monday, 16th March.

Next Monday, 9th March, the London Ballet Circle has its AGM at 7.30pm at The Royal Ballet School, Floral Street, Covent Garden WC2E 9DA At approximately 8.15pm, students of The Royal Ballet School will dance two short pieces: Chanson pas de deux (Choreography Derek Deane;music Joseph Canteloube) and Bailèro from Chants d’Auvergne: Première Serie After this, at about 8.30pm, Kevin O'Hare, Director of The Royal Ballet, will be "In Conversation ]" with Jane Pritchard, Curator of Dance at the V&&A Museum There will also be a number of guests from the ballet world joining the audience. The evening will conclude with drinks and light refreshments. Closing time is 10.30pm. The AGM is for members only but the remainder of the evening is open to non-members (entry £20). If you intend coming, you will be very welcome but please arrive around 8.00pm in order to be able to take your seats quickly in the pause between the AGM and the student performance.

A reminder that DAME DARCEY BUSSELL will be "In Conversation" with Amanda Jennings (writer and reviewer for Dance Europe) at The Royal Ballet School, Floral Street, Covent Garden at 7.30pm on Monday, 17th February. Payment on the door £5 for LBC Members; £8 for non-Members. Please do not arrive before 6.00pm Members of the LBC can reserve a place in advance by contacting Jo Blake memsec@tlbc.org.uk; tel. 07867855355 (M) If you would like to join the LBC, please go to https://www.tlbc.org.uk where you can join online, or apply to the Membership Secretary for a form: memsec@tlbc.org.uk. The annual fee is £15 a year with a reduced rate of £2.50 for anyone aged under 25.

Given the earlier interest on this thread in Vadim Muntagirov's 'talk' at The London Ballet Circle. The report can now be found at: https://www.tlbc.org.uk [Click Reports]

The report on the "In Conversation" evening with Vadim Muntagirov is now online at https://www.tlbc.org.uk [click Reports] There is also news on the website of a variety of events for members [click Events]

STOP PRESS! The venue for the “In Conversation” evening with Dame Darcey Bussell DBE at 7.30pm on the 17th February has been changed to The Royal Ballet School, 46 Floral Street, Covent Garden, London WC2E 9DA. In order to ensure that there are seats for them, LBC members are being invited to put their names down in advance. Non-members will be welcome to attend only if there is room on the night. The cost is £5 for members; £8 for non-members. There will be no entry before 6.00pm. If you would like to join the LBC, please go to https://www.tlbc.org.uk where you can join online or apply to the Membership Secretary for a form: memsec@tlbc.org.uk. The annual fee is £15 a year with a reduced rate of £2.50 for anyone aged under 25. LBC members who have joined after the 28th January should visit the News [Members Only] page of the LBC website for details of how register for the 17th February event.