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Voices of British Ballet

Voices of British Ballet
British Ballet
Royal Ballet
Ballet
Wendy Toye
World War II
Violette Verdy
New York City Ballet
Dance
Performing Arts
Diaghilev
David Wall
Ballet Association
Lilian Baylis
Frederick Ashton
London
Ninette De Valois
London Palladium
Charleston
Royal Albert Hall
Vic-Wells Ballet

Voices of British Ballet tells the story of dance in Britain through conversations with the people that built its history. Choreographers, dancers, designers, producers and composers describe their part in the development of the artform from the beginning of the twentieth century.

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Pauline Clayden was born in 1922. Here she talks to Patricia Linton, the founder of Voices of British Ballet, about her student days, and moves on to her dancing life up until joining the Sadler’s Wells Ballet in 1942. There was great uncertainty for... more

James MacMillan is one of the world’s most prolific and widely respected composers. To date, two of his works have been used in ballets, both choreographed by Christopher Wheeldon. The first of these is his Tryst, an early work, which helped to estab... more

The great choreographer and director Gillian Lynne tells Lynn Wallis how it was a giant, but ultimately rewarding step, to leave the Sadler’s Wells Ballet in 1951. We have a ten minute trip from the bright lights of the London Palladium to the “fiend... more

Siobhan Davies explains to the dance critic Alastair Macaulay her initial engagement with dance in the 1960s. She talks about how she began as an art student, fascinated by the act of drawing, particularly in charcoal, and then started taking dance c... more

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Jane Pritchard
Curator of dance at the Victoria and Albert Museum
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Joan Seaman
Ballet enthusiast and founder of the Ballet Association who passionately discusses her love for ballet and its significance to the community.
Episode: Joan Seaman
Noel Bronley
Dancer who toured with the International Ballet starting at 18 in 1946
International Ballet
Episode: Noel Bronley
Anthony Russell-Roberts
Former assistant to John Tooley and Administrative Director of the Royal Ballet
Royal Ballet
Episode: John Tooley
Clement Crisp
Dance critic with significant insights into the ballet world.
Episode: Violette Verdy
Violette Verdy
French ballerina and prominent figure in ballet history.
Episode: Violette Verdy
Antoinette Sibley
Great diverse ballerina and classical dancer, renowned for her roles in 'Sleeping Beauty' and 'Swan Lake'.
Royal Ballet
Episode: Antoinette Sibley
Dame Darcey Bussell
Former principal ballerina of The Royal Ballet and dance presenter
The Royal Ballet
Episode: Christopher Wheeldon
Christopher Wheeldon
Choreographer known for his innovative ballets and collaborations
New York City Ballet, The Royal Ballet
Episode: Christopher Wheeldon

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Natalie Steed
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John Craxton shares that he was introduced to ballet at a young age through school and became enamored after hearing the music of Petrushka, leading him to attend ballets.

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The content focuses on the rich history of dance in Britain, highlighting numerous influential figures, their contributions, and the evolution of ballet and contemporary dance through engaging conversations. Each episode likely features extensive narrations from renowned dancers, choreographers, and critics discussing pivotal moments in their careers, the intricacies of dance performances, and the impact of historical events on the performing arts landscape. Unique elements include firsthand accounts from distinguished guests describing personal experiences, creative processes, and collaborations that have shaped the national artistic identity, making it an essential listen for anyone interested in the performing arts and cultural history o... more

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2. Joan Seaman
3. Noel Bronley
4. Anthony Russell-Roberts
5. Clement Crisp
6. Violette Verdy
7. Antoinette Sibley
8. Dame Darcey Bussell

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