International students shine.The differences in caliber and style were striking when stellar pupils from ballet schools from around the world performed in Proteges: The International Ballet Academy Festival at The Kennedy Center in Washington D.C. in January. Each school selected choreography that showcased its unique history: Bournonville, in the case of Royal Danish Ballet Royal Danish Ballet, one of the oldest major ballet companies, established at the opening of Denmark's Royal Theater in Copenhagen in 1748. The company was developed over the centuries by three great masters. School; Ashton, for The Royal Ballet School The Royal Ballet School is a specialist, co-educational school located in premises at White Lodge, Richmond Park, in the London Borough of Richmond; and an upper school at premises in Covent Garden. It combines a mainstream academic education with an intensive dance training. ; Balanchine, for Dance Theatre of Harlem Dance Theatre of Harlem, the first black classical ballet company. The group was founded in Harlem, New York City, by Arthur Mitchell, then of the New York City Ballet, the first black principal dancer of a classical company of international standing. School; and Jean-Guillaume Bart, for Paris Opera Ballet The Paris Opéra Ballet is the official ballet company of the Opéra national de Paris, otherwise known as the Palais Garnier, though known more popularly simply as the Paris Opéra. School. Russia's Vaganova Ballet Academy sent graduates rather than current students.Students from the New National Theatre, Tokyo, Young Artists Training Program stood out as exceptionally precise in Maki Asami's Sinfonietta. The men from The Royal Ballet School and Royal Danish School of Ballet were stunning, particularly Alban Lendorf-Thim of the latter. For audiences, seeing this spectrum of new talent was a rare gift. For the dancers, the chance to perform with international peers at a world-renowned opera house was undoubtedly a formative moment in their budding careers. Hopefully, this occasion will become an annual event. If it does, it would be interesting to see American dancers from training grounds like School of American Ballet The School of American Ballet is located in New York City, in Lincoln Center. It is considered one of the most prestigious and notable ballet schools in the United States and teaches some of the most talented young dancers in the country. or The Harid Conservatory. |
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