Royals’ interest in Ballet & Dance

[Elly C]

Thanks Somebody. I had been aware of her skills as a costume designer for theatre and film, particularly at the Tivoli Gardens pantomime theatre, but I had no idea she had specifically designed for ballet productions such as The Nutcracker which is different from dance theatre.

 

[cdm]

Thanks to Louis XIV we still have French names for ballet steps and poses.
https://cmbv.fr/en/introducing-baroque/ballet-de-cour

 

[Elly C]

More dance than ballet - some amusing photos of royals ‘strutting their stuff’ on the dance floor- check out Prince Albert towards the end of this gallery.

28 times the royals showed off their impressive dance moves - see photos

The royal family love letting their hair down!

www.hellomagazine.com

A sweet picture of the Duchess of York with Beatrice and Eugenie in their tutus.

https://www.pinterest.com/pin/1087619378778705307/

 

[Elly C]

In 2019, Scottish ballet celebrated its 50th year. The King, ( Prince Charles at the time) as Patron, invited the Company to perform at Dumfries House and was treated to two private performances.

His Royal Highness Prince Charles celebrates 50 years of Scottish Ballet - Scottish Ballet

Prince Charles, Duke of Rothesay and patron of Scottish Ballet, makes a royal visit to help the company celebrate their 50th birthday.

scottishballet.co.uk

 

[Elly C]

A nice pic of the late Queen Elizabeth with students from the Royal Ballet school along with
the then director of the Royal Ballet, Dame Monica Mason.

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[Elly C]

The Emperor Naruhito of Japan watches a performance of Giselle with Yoshida Miyako who was one of my favourite dancers when she was a prima ballerina in the UK with the Royal Ballet. She is now the artistic director of the National Ballet of Japan.

Emperor takes in ballet performance of 'Giselle' with artistic director Yoshida

Emperor Naruhito took in a ballet performance of "Giselle" by the National Ballet of Japan at the New National Theatre i...

www.ntv.co.jp

 

[An Ard Ri]

Louis XIV and French court ballets during his long reign
The Origins of Ballet - Victoria and Albert Museum

 

[cdm]

Les Ballets de Monte-Carlo’s director and choreographer Jean-Christophe Maillot was interviewed (in French). It’s a very nice behind the scenes and Princess Caroline is mentioned a few times.

 

[BigLenny]

King Norodom Sihamoni of Cambodia taught ballet and became president of the Khmer Dance Association.

 

[Elly C]

That’s very interesting. Thank you for sharing this clip.