"History of the Ballet Russe" Lecture & Master Class by Rochelle Zide-Booth, former Ballet Russe soloist July 24, 2008

When: Thursday, July 24
Lecture is at 5:15pm-6:15pm
Master Class for Ages 10-13 is at 6:30pm-8pm

Rochelle Zide-Booth began her performing career in 1954 as a soloist with the Ballet Russes de Monte Carlo and continued as Principal Dancer of The Joffrey Ballet and Prima Ballerina of the New York City Opera Ballet. In 1965, she began her teaching career as Ballet Mistress of the Joffrey Ballet and, in 1973, she accepted the position of Artistic Director of the Netherlands Dance Theater. She has also served as head of the ballet program at the Jacob’s Pillow Dance Festival and Director of the Dance Program at Adelphi University. Ms. Zide-Booth has choreographed & staged ballets for professional and regional dance companies throughout the world, as well as perform teaching residencies in pedagogy, choreography, technique and repertory.

The Ballet Russes de Monte Carlo, which began in 1909, is one of the most influential ballet companies of the 20th century, in part because of its ground-breaking artistic collaboration among choreographers, composers, artists, and dancers, including George Balanchine, Anna Pavlova, Picasso, Miro, Debussy and Igor Stravinsky. Its influence in dance, in one form or another, has lasted to this day. Join us as Ms. Zide-Booth shares her experiences and intimate knowledge on the history of the legendary Ballet Russes company.

Spaces Are Limited!

Reservation Required: Enrollment will be limited in both the lectures and Ms. Zide-Booth's master class. You must complete our Master Class Registration Form along with pre-payment to reserve a place in either the lecture(s) and/or the master class. Cash, check, VISA or Mastercard are accepted.

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