capybara Posted July 2, 2015 Share Posted July 2, 2015 I thought that it might be helpful to put on here a list of items in the RBS show last night which will be repeated tonight and on Saturday: La Bayadere: Waltz and Pas D'Action Third Movement (Scarlett to Rachmaninov for White Lodge students) Sleeping Beauty Pas de Quatre (MacMillan) Sechs Tanze (Kylian to Mozart) Swan Lake Waltz (Bintley) Chanson (Deane to Canteloube) Quia Contra (Arianna Maldini 1st prize Ursula Moreton Choreographic Award) Rush (Wheeldon to Martinu) The finishing time was about 9.45pm. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SPD444 Posted July 2, 2015 Share Posted July 2, 2015 For anyone attending this particular show the Sechs Tanze, which is new to me, was absolutely amazing. I was in row D so had a fantastic view of the dancing which was outstanding and so funny. I hope they include this in the Matinee performance on the big stage. I found it hard to believe that this was a student performance as the whole company was fantastic. Great show, well done to all involved. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
barton22 Posted July 2, 2015 Share Posted July 2, 2015 For anyone attending this particular show the Sechs Tanze, which is new to me, was absolutely amazing. I was in row D so had a fantastic view of the dancing which was outstanding and so funny. I hope they include this in the Matinee performance on the big stage. It will be performed in the Main Stage Matinee. (There is a good recording of it on the recently reissued dvd/blu ray of Kylian's Black and White Ballets on the Arthaus label.) 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tabitha Posted July 2, 2015 Share Posted July 2, 2015 There is one small change for tonight's performance which I am aware of. Instead of Quia Contra, it will be "Let my people go" which was the second place prize in Ursula Moreton, choreographed by Joseph Sissons. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SPD444 Posted July 2, 2015 Share Posted July 2, 2015 It will be performed in the Main Stage Matinee. (There is a good recording of it on the recently reissued dvd/blu ray of Kylian's Black and White Ballets on the Arthaus label.) Thanks for that Barton22, I went on to Amazon and bought the last copy they had. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LinMM Posted July 2, 2015 Share Posted July 2, 2015 Was Joseph Sissons dancing in his piece? Such talent! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SPD444 Posted July 2, 2015 Share Posted July 2, 2015 (edited) Was Joseph Sissons dancing in his piece? Such talent! There is a Joseph Sissens in the 2nd year in the Upper School. He danced in the Pas de Quatre from Sleeping Beauty and the Waltz from Swan Lake. I recall him in the former and he looked the real deal. Nothing of his was danced. Edited July 2, 2015 by SPD444 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LinMM Posted July 2, 2015 Share Posted July 2, 2015 (edited) Are yes that would be him because he can only be about 17? I saw him at a Yorkshire Ballet Summer School a couple of years ago and heard that he was going to RBS. He was a lovely dancer anyway. But obviously not the same one who created the choreography then!! Edited July 2, 2015 by LinMM Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SPD444 Posted July 2, 2015 Share Posted July 2, 2015 Yes, Joseph Sissens choreographed "Let my people go" which is being performed tonight (Thursday) but wasn't on Wednesday when I was their. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LinMM Posted July 2, 2015 Share Posted July 2, 2015 So it is him then!! that's great news for such a young talented dancer to be also having his own choreography performed Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SPD444 Posted July 2, 2015 Share Posted July 2, 2015 And its being performed at the ROH in the schools most important production. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LinMM Posted July 2, 2015 Share Posted July 2, 2015 That's good because I'll be there to see that! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Duck Posted July 2, 2015 Share Posted July 2, 2015 For anyone attending this particular show the Sechs Tanze, which is new to me, was absolutely amazing. I was in row D so had a fantastic view of the dancing which was outstanding and so funny. I hope they include this in the Matinee performance on the big stage. I saw this tonight and agree, it is huge fun & it was brilliantly performed by all dancers. Fantastic news that it will be performed in the Matinee on 12th July as well. Yes, Joseph Sissens choreographed "Let my people go" which is being performed tonight (Thursday) but wasn't on Wednesday when I was their. This piece is enormously impressive and was very convincingly performed by the three dancers tonight. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
angel Posted July 3, 2015 Share Posted July 3, 2015 Anyone want 2 tickets for tonight? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tabitha Posted July 3, 2015 Share Posted July 3, 2015 I can't get there tonight angel but I am desperate for a ticket for tomorrow's matinee - been trying the box office constantly for a week and keep missing out. If you hear of any going spare, would really appreciate it if you could point them in this direction. Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
angel Posted July 3, 2015 Share Posted July 3, 2015 Will do Tabitha. Good luck. It is worth turning up to the Opera House as sometimes people (like me) bring spares on the day! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Duck Posted July 4, 2015 Share Posted July 4, 2015 Superb matinee performance today & congratulations to all the dancers. The highlights for me, also choreographically, were "Let my people go" (as already on Wednesday) and "Third Movement". The latter included dancers from years 8 to 11, and it was really enjoyable to see how Liam Scarlett brought together dancers of different age groups in the same piece, providing each age group with specific dance movements. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
billboyd Posted July 5, 2015 Share Posted July 5, 2015 The future looks good! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
newballetfan Posted July 6, 2015 Share Posted July 6, 2015 I was there for Saturday's evening performance and LOVED it!!! Sechs Tanze was my favourite too, absolutely hilarious. Also really enjoyed the Scarlett piece for the White Lodgers - would love to know who the principle couple were in this as it wasn't given on the casting sheet. Rush fell a bit flat for me but I don't think it was the fault of the dancers. It just seemed rather disjointed. The future definitely looks bright. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
barton22 Posted July 6, 2015 Share Posted July 6, 2015 Rush fell a bit flat for me but I don't think it was the fault of the dancers. It just seemed rather disjointed. I think this is an issue with much of Wheeldon's work. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Belljul Posted July 6, 2015 Share Posted July 6, 2015 Hi newballetfan Wasn'the Scarlett's piece beautiful? The lead male in the evening was Will Osborne and I will find out the name of the female lead. I know they are both fabulous. My son danced the lead in the matinee which was amazing to see. He appeared way beyond his 16 years! 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Belljul Posted July 6, 2015 Share Posted July 6, 2015 ...and the female lead in the evening for the Third Movement was Genivra Zambon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RobR Posted July 17, 2015 Share Posted July 17, 2015 This is a link to Maggie Foyer's nice review of the Linbury performance http://dansportalen.se/111/-fler-artiklar/nyhetsarkiv/2015-07-16-royal-ballet-school-in-the-lead.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kiwimum6 Posted December 17, 2015 Share Posted December 17, 2015 The lovely Joe Sissens has been offered a contract at Royal , still aged 17.... 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
capybara Posted December 17, 2015 Author Share Posted December 17, 2015 The lovely Joe Sissens has been offered a contract at Royal , still aged 17.... I believe that he moved to the Upper School a year early. He was also, when at Tring, the original Freddie in Wayne Eagling's Nutcracker for ENB. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kiwimum6 Posted December 17, 2015 Share Posted December 17, 2015 His young Clara was lovely too! But then I am biased 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hfbrew Posted December 17, 2015 Share Posted December 17, 2015 His young Clara was lovely too! But then I am biased Quite right too! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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