The Genius of George Balanchine Explored in Film and Master Class

Middletown CT

18 February, 2022

12:59 PM

Description

The Genius of George Balanchine Explored in Film and Master Classes in March OLD SAYBROOK, CT - The Katharine Hepburn Cultural Arts Center (the Kate) and Eastern Connecticut Ballet (ECB) present a special screening of the acclaimed documentary film, IN BALANCHINE'S CLASSROOM on Sunday, March 13, 2022 at 1:00 pm at the Kate. Prior to the screening, Eastern Connecticut Ballet will host two Master Classes with former Balanchine dancer Suki Schorer of the School of American Ballet. The first is on Saturday, March 12 at 2:00 pm and the second on Sunday, March 13 at 9:00 am and both are for students ages 12 and older. Miss Schorer teaches at the School of American Ballet, the official school of the New York City Ballet and is a Balanchine Trust répétiteur. Preregistration is requested to participate in the Master Classes which take place at Eastern Connecticut Ballet's studios at 435 Boston Post Road, East Lyme. George Balanchine reinvented ballet for the 20th century and the film IN BALANCHINE'S CLASSROOM takes the viewer back to the glory years of his New York City Ballet through the remembrances of former dancers and their quest to fulfill the vision of a genius. Opening the door to his studio, Balanchine's private laboratory, they reveal new facets of the groundbreaking choreographer: taskmaster, mad scientist, and spiritual teacher. Filled with never before seen archival footage of him at work during rehearsals, classes, and in preparation for his most seminal works, along with interviews with many of his adored and adoring dancers and those who try to carry on his legacy today, this is Balanchine as you have never seen him, and a film for anyone who loves ballet and the creative process. The film features Eastern Connecticut Ballet's Artistic Director, Gloria Govrin, a former Balanchine dancer who has been an invaluable mainstay of the ballet world. Balanchine often choreographed roles specifically for her because of her stage presence and unique abilities. A product of the School of American Ballet and New York City Ballet, Ms. Govrin is considered one of the leading masters of the Balanchine Technique, which forms the core of the ECB curriculum. For more information or to purchase tickets to the film, please visit www.thekate.org or call 860-510-0453. For information about the Master Class or to register, please visit easternctballet.org or email [email protected].