The Royal Danish Ballet has announced its third Bournonville Festival at the Royal Opera House, Copenhagen, June 3-11, 2005, marking the bicentennial of choreographer August Bournonville.The 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. has announced its third Bournonville Festival at the Royal Opera House, Copenhagen, June 3-11, 2005, marking the bicentennial bi·cen·ten·ni·al adj. 1. Happening once every 200 years. 2. Lasting for 200 years. 3. Relating to a 200th anniversary. n. A 200th anniversary or its celebration. Also called bicentenary. of choreographer August Bournonville August Bournonville (August 21, 1805 - November 30, 1879) was a ballet master and choreographer. He was a son of a French ballet master, Antoine Bournonville, who had settled in Denmark. He initiated a unique style in ballet, commonly known as Bournonville School. . The festival will include ten ballets, a closing night gala and several ancillary events ... |
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