Ballet Cymru Explained

Ballet Cymru
Founded:1986
Founders:Darius James
Website:www.welshballet.co.uk

Ballet Cymru is a touring classical ballet company based in Newport, South Wales, formed in 1986 by dancer and choreographer Darius James. Currently formed of 12 dancers, the company tours to around 70 venues each year throughout the UK. The Independent described them as "a brightly gifted, energetic young ensemble that tours England, Wales and Ireland, taking dance to smaller venues that might otherwise be starved of ballet."[1]

History

Ballet Cymru, formerly Independent Ballet Wales[2] and, priorto that, Cwmni Ballet Gwent,[3] is a touring classical ballet company based in Newport, South Wales, formed in 1986 by dancer and choreographer Darius James. Currently formed of 12 dancers, the company tours to around 70 venues each year throughout the UK. The Independent described them as "a brightly gifted, energetic young ensemble that tours England, Wales and Ireland, taking dance to smaller venues that might otherwise be starved of ballet."[1]

Current Dancers

Andrea Battagia,Krystal Lowe,Beth Meadway,Miguel Fernandez,Alex Hallas,Maria Teresa Brunello,Joshua Feist,Danila Marzili,Beau Dilen,Isobal Holland,Robbie Moorcroft

Community work

The company undertakes education work as part of its programme.[4]

Past members

Past members have joined ballet companies such as English National Ballet, Dutch National Ballet and Scottish Ballet.

Repertoire

External links

Notes and References

  1. News: Hamlet: Independent Ballet Wales. Garrick Theatre, Lichfield. Dunnett. Roderic. 16 September 2005. The Independent. 21 July 2009.
  2. Web site: Ballet Cymru brings Georgia Ruth's debut album to life . Price, Karen . 26 April 2014 . . https://web.archive.org/web/20140511211622/http://www.walesonline.co.uk/whats-on/arts-culture-news/ballet-cymru-brings-georgia-ruths-7017152 . 11 May 2014 . live.
  3. News: Dreamy ballet. theatre-wales.co.uk. 11 May 2014.
  4. Web site: Ballet Cymru . . https://web.archive.org/web/20140516212828/http://www.artswales.org.uk/39110 . 16 May 2014 . dead . 16 May 2014 .
  5. Web site: Ballet at the Bridport Arts Centre . 10 October 2006 . . https://web.archive.org/web/20140518124326/http://www.bbc.co.uk/dorset/content/articles/2006/10/10/bridport_ballet_oct_feature.shtml . 18 May 2014 . live.
  6. News: Welsh Ballet @ New Vic. Ramsden. Chris. 4 July 2007. BBC Stoke & Staffordshire. 21 July 2009.
  7. News: The Independent . 19 July 2007 . Independent Ballet Wales . Howell, Mary .
  8. Web site: Ballet Cymru puts a Welsh stamp on Romeo and Juliet . . https://web.archive.org/web/20140513180733/http://www.coreocymru.com/itv-news-feature-on-ballet-cymrus-romeo-a-juliet/ . 13 May 2014 . live .
  9. News: Midsummer Night's Dream Independent Ballet Wales: Review. O'Donnell. Julie. 29 June 2009. Somerset County Gazette. 21 July 2009.
  10. News: Classic story is a new chapter for company Friday. Rowley. Liz. 12 June 2009. Staffordshire Sentinel. 21 July 2009.
  11. News: Ballet dancers bring Welsh folk tale to life . 7 October 2010 . . https://web.archive.org/web/20140517220651/http://www.walesonline.co.uk/news/local-news/ballet-dancers-bring-welsh-folk-1889572 . 17 May 2014 . live .
  12. News: Ballet of timeless classics . . McMurray, Liz . 5 June 2012 . https://web.archive.org/web/20140516192006/http://www.spaldingtoday.co.uk/what-s-on/lifestyle-and-leisure/ballet-of-timeless-classics-1-3918553 . 16 May 2014 . dead . 16 May 2014 .
  13. News: 'Our Ballets Are Less Disney' Ballet Cymru Is Taking Inspiration from Roald Dahl for Its New Double Bill. Karen Price Asks Artistic Director Darius James How the Stories Are Interpreted by Dance. . . 4 May 2012 . Karen Price .
  14. News: Review: Stuck in the Mud at Hidcote Manor Garden . Brittain, Annabel . 7 July 2013 . . https://web.archive.org/web/20140516201821/http://www.gloucestershireecho.co.uk/Review-Stuck-Mud-Hidcote-Manor-Garden/story-19488107-detail/story.html . 16 May 2014 . dead . 16 May 2014 .
  15. News: From Poetry and Safety to Adventure; REVIEW: Week of Pines and the Same Flame, Ballet Cymru, Riverfront, Newport . Smith, Mike . .

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