Independent Ballet Wales
Independent Ballet Wales, formerly Cwmni Ballet Gwent,[1] is a touring classical ballet company based in Newport, South Wales, formed in 1986 by dancer and choreographer Darius James.[2] Formed of 8 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."[3]
The company undertakes education work as part of its programme. Past members have joined ballet companies such as English National Ballet, Dutch National Ballet and Scottish Ballet.
Recent work includes the 2008 ballets, Under Milk Wood and Romeo and Juliet. The 2009 productions were A Midsummer Night's Dream[4] and How Green Was My Valley?.[2]
References
- ↑ "Dreamy ballet". South London Press. 12 June 2009. Retrieved 2009-07-21.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 Rowley, Liz (12 June 2009). "Classic story is a new chapter for company Friday". Staffordshire Sentinel. Retrieved 2009-07-21.
- ↑ Dunnett, Roderic (16 September 2005). "Hamlet: Independent Ballet Wales. Garrick Theatre, Lichfield". The Independent. Retrieved 2009-07-21.
- ↑ O'Donnell, Julie (29 June 2009). "Midsummer Night's Dream Independent Ballet Wales: Review". Somerset County Gazette. Retrieved 2009-07-21.
External links
- Official website
- Ramsden, Chris (4 July 2007). "Welsh Ballet @ New Vic". BBC Stoke & Staffordshire. Retrieved 2009-07-21.
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