General News
VIDEO: The New Look of ‘Windows IV’
November 5th, 2015
Costumes for ‘Windows IV’ get an Update for 2015 Costume Director Emily DeAngelis takes you into the Richmond Ballet Costume Shop, and explains why the costume designs for the fourth section of Stoner Winslett’s work, Windows, are getting an update for 2015. WINDOWS Choreography by Stoner Winslett | Variations the Theme from Paganini’s 24th Caprice for Violin by Brahms, Rachmaninoff, Blacher, and Romeo THE FOUR TEMPERAMENTS Choreography by George Balanchine | Music by Paul Hindemith TICKETS Saturday, November 7, 2:00 pm and 7:00 pm…
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VIDEO: Which Temperament Are You?
November 4th, 2015
Which Temperament Are You? Inspired by the ancient belief in the four psychological humors which, in varying levels, determine a person’s temperament, George Balanchine’s The Four Temperaments was the first of the master’s sparse, “black and white ballets,” and was quickly recognized as a pivotal work when it premiered in 1946. Educator Roberto Trostli spoke to our dancers, describing how each temperament manifests itself in our personalities. From the “Choleric” to the “Phelgmatic”, and from the “Melancholic” to the “Sanguinic”, which one might you be? WATCH Mr. Trostli’s discussion of the…
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“It’s What This Company Stands For”
October 29th, 2015
The full-length Windows returns to Richmond CenterStage’s Carpenter Theatre this November. Hear Artistic Director Stoner Winslett introduce her signature work, which will also celebrate her 35th anniversary with the Company this season. Go behind the scenes of a Windows rehearsal! WINDOWS | TICKETS Choreography by Stoner Winslett | Variations the Theme from Paganini’s 24th Caprice for Violin by Brahms, Rachmaninoff, Blacher, and Romeo THE FOUR TEMPERAMENTS Choreography by George Balanchine | Music by Paul Hindemith Saturday, November 7, 2:00 pm and 7:00 pm…
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THE FOUR TEMPERAMENTS PAIRS WITH STONER WINSLETT’S SIGNATURE WORK, WINDOWS
October 12th, 2015
Windows Marks Stoner Winslett’s 35 Years as Richmond Ballet Artistic Director TICKETS Richmond Ballet is pleased to announce that, for the third consecutive season, repertory programs will begin the Company’s three-show residency at the Carpenter Theatre, with Stoner Winslett’s full-length Windows and George Balanchine’s The Four Temperaments running November 7-8, 2015. All three performances will feature the entire professional company and second company, as well as trainees from The School of Richmond Ballet. With a highly anticipated return to the Carpenter Theatre stage, Windows, complete with all four sections, will…
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Have You Seen Our “Windows”?
October 7th, 2015
Do you want to win tickets to Windows? We’re giving away tickets to our performances of Windows/The Four Temperaments, coming up on November 7th at the Carpenter Theatre! Keep your eyes open as you are making your way around Richmond and look for our Windows promotion in storefronts across the city! All you have to do is fill out an entry form at our participating stores, and you could be the lucky winner. Participating stores currently include: CCH Collection Page Bond Gallery Monkees Shine Blow Dry Bar La Diff Flowers…
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