Press Release: Unite for Ukraine - six of the UK's top dance school's unite in support of young people in Ukraine

[Jan McNulty]

Unite for Ukraine 

Sadler’s Wells

Sunday 15 May 

Performance at 7.30pm 

www.sadlerswells.com

 

Six of the UK’s top dance schools unite in support of young people who have been affected by the war in Ukraine with a special gala performance, Unite for Ukraine at London’s Sadler’s Wells on Sunday 15 May. Proceeds from the event will go to the Disasters Emergency Committee, Ukraine Humanitarian Appeal. 

 

Students from Central School of Ballet, Elmhurst Ballet School, English National Ballet School, Northern Ballet School, Rambert School of Ballet and Contemporary Dance and The Royal Ballet School will come together to perform a range of classical and contemporary works. 

 

 

The programme for the evening’s performance will include excerpts from works by Sir Frederick Ashton, Sir Kenneth MacMillan’s The Sleeping Beauty, Scottish Dances by Sir David Bintley, Grace & Gravityby Andrew McNicol, Being by Peter Leung, plus more to be announced shortly. 

 

Having seen the impact that the terrifying war in Ukraine continues to have on people, the six schools have come together to help raise much needed funds and awareness about young people in the country who have seen their lives and studies turned upside down since the start of the war. 

 

Artistic Director of English National Ballet School and Director of Unite for Ukraine, Viviana Durante said: “We have all seen the shocking images and been moved by the harrowing stories coming out of Ukraine. By coming together with six of the UK’s leading ballet schools we hope to use our art form to raise awareness of young people who have been adversely effected by the war and much needed funds for the DEC Ukraine Appeal to help provide essential support for those in Ukraine and neighbouring countries.” 

 

All schools, their associated artists and choreographers have donated their services for free and Sadler’s Wells has generously provided the theatre for free. 

 

Full repertoire and casting will be announced shortly.

[capybara]

Great news. Sadler's Wells is experiencing problems with its website booking system at the moment so it might be best to ring [020 7863 8000] if you are keen to secure tickets.

[San Perregrino]

This gala is tomorrow night. Plenty of tickets available. Forum members, I’m  sure your support would be welcomed.

Edited May 14, 2022 by PeterS

[alison]

  

1 hour ago, PeterS said:

Central School of Ballet

Bolero
Choreographer: Sherrill Wexler

Excerpt from Twice Removed
Choreographer: Ashley Page

Elmhurst Ballet School

Four Scottish Dances
Choreographer: Sir David Bintley

Being
Choreographer: Peter Leung

English National Ballet School

Sleeping Beauty Pas de Deux
Choreographer: Sir Kenneth McMillan

Dead Game of Time
Choreographer: Lana Klemen

Excerpt from Grace and Gravity
Choreographer: Andrew McNicol

Northern Ballet School

Sonata
Choreographer: Joanne Pirrie inspired by Sir Robert Cohan

Mantle
Choreographer: Ryan Upton

Rise
Choreographer: Sarah Dickinson, Ryan Upton

Rambert School of Ballet and Contemporary Dance

Being
Choreographer – Darren Ellis

The Royal Ballet School

Swan Lake Pas de Douze
Choreographer: Marius Petipa and Lev Ivanov with additional choreography by Frederick Ashton

Franz’s solo from Coppélia Act lll
Choreographer: Ninette De Valois for The Royal Ballet

Fremd
Choreographer: Jack Easton

The Bridesmaid solo from Don Quixote
Choreographer: Marius Petipa

 

 

[art_enthusiast]

19 minutes ago, alison said:

  Swan Lake Pas de Douze

 

just wondering what this is? Is it an alternative spelling of pas de deux?

[Bluebird]

4 minutes ago, art_enthusiast said:

just wondering what this is? Is it an alternative spelling of pas de deux?

 

12 dancers in a pas de douze as opposed to two dancers in a pas de deux.

[bangorballetboy]

4 minutes ago, art_enthusiast said:

just wondering what this is? Is it an alternative spelling of pas de deux?

 

No, it means a dance for twelve people (just like a pas de deux is a dance for two people)

[art_enthusiast]

35 minutes ago, Bluebird said:

 

12 dancers in a pas de douze as opposed to two dancers in a pas de deux.

Thanks - so I'm guessing it's the beginning waltz of Swan Lake then.

[capybara]

Derek Deane’s versions of Swan Lake include a pas de douze (as well as the Ashton one).

In this instance, it’s a nice way of including a largish group of dancers in the show.

[San Perregrino]

8 minutes ago, art_enthusiast said:

Thanks - so I'm guessing it's the beginning waltz of Swan Lake then.

it’s not in the Liam Scarlett Swan Lake 

[art_enthusiast]

20 minutes ago, capybara said:

Derek Deane’s versions of Swan Lake include a pas de douze (as well as the Ashton one).

In this instance, it’s a nice way of including a largish group of dancers in the show.

Good to know - I'm hoping to see his version for the first time when ENB performs it in January.

[Lizbie1]

I wonder if this indicates that it will be in the RBS summer performance.

[Bluebird]

35 minutes ago, Lizbie1 said:

I wonder if this indicates that it will be in the RBS summer performance.

 

Yes, it is scheduled to be in the RBS Summer Performance.  I assume it's OK to quote from an email sent to Friends of the RBS:

 

Edited to add that I've just realised that the information below applied to the Holland Park performances as well as to the Main House Matinée - i.e. it's possible that not everything will be included in the July 16 performance.

 

"Once again, Artistic Director, Chris Powney, has curated an exciting and varied programme incorporating classical, contemporary and character elements. The programme will include Raymonda by Marius Petipa, PreSENTIENT by Wayne McGregor, Yondering by John Neumeier and the Pas de Douze from Ashton’s production of Swan Lake. The School is also delighted to bring new works by Mikaela Polley, Joseph Toonga and Jason Mabana, created on Royal Ballet School students especially for these performances.

 

The Royal Ballet School Matinée will be accompanied by the Orchestra of the Royal Opera House, conducted by Paul Murphy, and will close, as is tradition, with the exuberant annual Grand Défilé bringing together all the students of the School."

Edited May 14, 2022 by Bluebird

[junedancer]

Tickets sales are dire - such a pity for the dancers and schools who have put the time into this and for the charity fundraising.  I haven't seen much in the way of advertising on social media.

[alison]

Dire? They looked not unreasonable to me.