Strength, passion, beauty and poise all combine to present a truly breathtaking experience
The Melbourne Ballet Company return to Burrinja after their enthralling sold out 2014 performance to present Divenire, a striking program of precision, artistry and impressive athleticism. Divenire features four unique works choreographed by Simon Hoy and internationally recognised dancemaker Tim Podesta.
Be spellbound as classical dance, beautiful music, amazing dancers, exquisite costumes and sublime choreography combine to create a truly memorable experience, presented by some of Australia’s finest ballet dancers.
The performance will be matched with special opportunities to meet the Choreographer Simon Hoy, skill up in a workshop, and perhaps even dance on stage with the Melbourne Ballet - it's the whole Dance Package!
After the show there will be a Q&A with the performers on stage.
THE PROGRAM INCLUDES
Dark Before Daylight is a powerful new impression of the classic story of Swan Lake. It is choreographed by Simon Hoy and set to the music of Elgar!
From a Dream Choreographed by Tim Podesta, is a duo based on the character of Titania in Shakepeare's A Midsummer Night's Dream. Titania is a very proud creature and as formidable as her husband Oberon. Tim's interpretation is beautifully told through breath-taking movement set to the music by Olafur Arnalds
On Air Is a pure dance work inspired by our fundamental human interdependence. Choreographed by Simon Hoy, music by Claude Debussy.
INTERVAL 20 MINUTES
HorizonVariation This pas de deux in an excerpt from the ballet titled “HorizonVariation”, inspired by a poem of Marina Tsvetaeva, “Maria the Poet”, choreographed by Simon Hoy to the music of Max Richter.
Divenire Choreographed by Simon Hoy to music by Italian Composer Ludovico Einaudi. This piece of contemporary ballet is made up of three movements; 1st - White Cloud, 2nd - In Another Life and the 3rd Divenire (in English – to become). Inspired by the notion of a constantly unfolding reality. "Everything changes and nothing remains still ... and ... you cannot step twice into the same stream” - Heraclitus
Music includes Elgar, Olafur Arnalds, Dbussy, Max Richter and Ludovico Einaudi
'Essential and compelling viewing' The Herald Sun
Saturday 25 July at 7pm
Duration 120 Minutes, Including interval
Perfect for All Ages
Adult $36
Concession $32
Jarmbi $30
Youth Under 16 $18
Melbourne Ballet Company Master Class and Workshop program
Junior Classical and Melbourne Ballet Company Repertoire - Workshop
Saturday 25 July, 1pm – 2pm
Suitable to ages 6 – 12 Years old with previous ballet experience
A special junior ballet class in the Melbourne Ballet Company System of Training, Vaganova based, to be given by the MBC Artistic Director or Principal Dancer.
Spaces limited to 20 per class
Senior Classical and Melbourne Ballet Company Repertoire - Workshop
Saturday 25 July, 2:15pm - 3:15pm
Suitable to ages 13 – 20 Years old with elementary or above experience
Local senior dance students from Elementary level and above may join the Melbourne Ballet Company Class onstage in the Burrinja Theatre. The workshop will be led by the Resident Choreographer or a Principal Dancer of Melbourne Ballet Company.
Spaces limited to 20 per class
Senior Classical on Stage - Warm Up
Saturday 25 July, 5:30pm – 6:30pm
Suitable to ages 13 – 20 Years old with previous ballet experience
10 lucky participants from the senior dance student’s workshop will be randomly selected for the Warm Up session with Melbourne Ballet Company dancers prior to their performance of Divenire. Participants will be notified the week before the workshop commences. Be sure to book early for this special offer.
Spaces limited to 10 students
$30 Workshop & Show
$20 Workshop only
Workshop bookings via Burrinja Box Office 9754 4771
