Show season is upon us, with ‘The Curious Case of the Cursed Crystal’ being performed by our younger students in September, and our senior students dancing in ‘Alice’ in December. It’s been four years since our last large-scale show, and many of our students and parents are new to the world of ballet productions. To give you some insight into ...
The Curious Case of the Cursed Crystal
Our September 2023 performance, The Curious Case of the Cursed Crystal features Pre-primary, Primary and Grade 1 students, as well as our jazz dancers and National Youth Ballet Company. What you may not know, however, is the story of the crystal that weaves through many different lands and adventures. Let us enlighten you. City Mouse, The Loopy Living Library, 2017 ...
Biennial Show – Behind the Scenes
On the day of a show, as parents gather in the auditorium and students wait excitedly in the wings for their entry on to the stage, it is easy to forget the long and detailed process that has gone into creating a large scale production. Even the teachers and staff immerse themselves fully in the day without looking back at ...
Create a Sea Witch
By Akanksha Mukherjee for En Avant Magazine Jan-Feb 2023 Stage makeup is an essential element in the world of ballet, as it plays a crucial role in transforming dancers into their characters. Ballet performances often feature elaborate costumes and intricate sets, but it is the stage makeup that truly brings the characters to life. Stage makeup helps enhance the facial ...
Ballet’s Most Haunted – Antagonists
by Aashaya Anand & Arpitha Bhat from En Avant Magazine September October 2022 The villains and antagonists we see in ballet represent our unfiltered emotions — rage, fury, envy and so on. Instead of suppressing these emotions, they embody them. They serve as more than just a means of conflict for the main character, often having more character than the ...
Ballet on the Big Screen – Beatrix Potter
By Aradhana Kiran, Maya Haridas and Siddhie Pillai In this blog in the Ballet on the Big Screen series, we’ll be featuring a fun classical ballet for a younger audience: Tales of Beatrix Potter. The musical score was compiled by composer John Lanchbery from tunes by Minkus, Balfe, Offenbach, Sullivan and others, and was choreographed by the famous British choreographer, ...
Ballet on the Big Screen – The Secret Garden
by Aradhana Kiran, Maya Haridas and Siddhie Pillai Today we are looking at a ballet for our younger dancers - The Secret Garden by London Children's Ballet (LCB). A fun, joyous and beautiful adaptation of Frances Hodgson Burnett’s classic book of the same name. This ballet will be screened in the coming months for all students from Pre-Primary and above. ...
Make Your Own Tutu
Need a tutu for a performance, costume party, or just to dance around in at home? Here's an easy way to make tutu! You won't need a lot of materials, just a little bit of patience. Follow along with Ms Elina and make the magic happen. What you will need: strips of soft net in the colour(s) of your choice ...
Makeup Tutorial
Here's a quick guide to simple stage makeup, just in time for our online performances. Follow Ms Elina as she takes you through these easy steps to get you ready for the stage. Want any other tutorials? Let us know in the comment below! Follow us on Instagram and Facebook for our latest updates
The Mashup Musical Medley
This year our summer program took place online for the first time. The Mashup Musical Medley, which combined jazz, tap, character dance, hip hop and musical theatre turned into a big success. The 80 students who joined the program showed their passion, creativity and dedication to dance throughout the two weeks, culminating in a costumed showcase. Everything is possible, even ...