Lauridsen Ballet Centre

Happy Independence Day!

A great listing that has links to virtual performances from around the World, including Kansas City Ballet, New York City Ballet, Dutch National Ballet, Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater, Martha Graham Dance Company, Sarasota Ballet, Boston Ballet, Carolina Ballet and sooooo many more.

Pilates via Zoom! Monday, 2:00 pm level 4 Tuesday, 4:00 pm level 3 Thursday, 4:00 pm level TBD... Friday, 3:00 pm level 5+ Please let us know which class or classes you are interested in participating. Contact [email protected] or [email protected] for invitation information.

Bolshoi Theatre's free YouTube screenings of ballet. The Golden Collection will include some of the Bolshoi’s most popular productions: Marco Spada (April 4), and The Nutcracker (April 10). These upcoming performances will go live at 7pm Moscow time and will be available online for 24 hours. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jXeFr3JiN1U

Roberto Bolle: La Bayadere (2006) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xHbkesexAXY

A little "spicy" ballet - Natalia Osipova: Don Quixote (2008) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SOvXo841L1o

Ballet with strength and grace - Mikhail Baryshnikov: Le Corsaire (1977) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XpDU7sjkejY

The Beautiful Gelsey Kirkland in Giselle from 1975. How many hops on pointe are in this variation? What is the most YOU have done?

For your viewing pleasure -Rudolf Nureyev performing the Prince Variation from Sleeping Beauty. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_De2BeQggT4

Peter and the Wolf, The Royal Ballet, 2010 27 March 2020, 7pm GMT The Royal Opera House will be offering a free programme of curated online broadcasts, musical masterclasses and cultural insights that get under the skin of both ballet and opera and offer everyone a unique look behind the scenes at one of the world's most famous cultural institutions. In this uncertain time, and as productions and events are postponed at the Royal Opera House and around the world, we have c...reated a schedule of free broadcasts and live content that audiences can access for free anywhere, anytime across the globe, bringing both ballet and opera to every home and every device. This will include the following productions offered on demand and for free via the ROH’s Facebook and YouTube channels: https://www.roh.org.uk//the-royal-opera-house-launches-a-p See more

Paquita Variation performed by Sylvie Guillem Paris Opera Ballet 1984. A little inspiration. https://youtu.be/qXlP-6Ip020

During the confined quarantine period in France, the Paris Opera will be offering to the public its most beautiful ballets and operas to stream from its website for free. The great opera classics available online for free From 17 March, the Paris Opera will be putting its most beautiful shows from its archives online free of charge. From Don Giovanni to Swan Lake and The Tales of Hoffmann, there are many great classics to see or rediscover from home. ... The complete program: March 17 - 22: Manon (2020) March 23 - 29: Don Giovanni (2019) March 30 - April 5: Swan Lake (2019) April 6 - 12: The Barber of Seville (2014) April 13 - 19: Tribute to Jerome Robbins (2018) April 20 - 26: The Tales of Hoffmann (2016) April 27 - May 3: Carmen (2017) March 17 - May 3: Cycle of Tchaikovsky's six symphonies played by the Orchestra of the Paris National Opera, conducted by Philippe Jordan . https://www.operadeparis.fr/en

Dear LBC Families, In light of the increasing severity of the current situation, we have decided to take the difficult step of closing the studio through the end of the month. We appreciate that many of you wanted to continue coming, but we feel that this is the right thing to do for now. We will reassess as we near the end of the month and keep you updated. We will carry over what you have already paid for classes. Everyone should do your regular stretches and strengthening exercises every day as usual, but do not give yourself class. We look forward to seeing you all again as soon as the situation allows. Stay healthy and safe!