Invitation

I am delighted to invite you to our end of the year show. I am immensely happy we are heading to our second show since we started our classes three years ago. See our last year's end of the year show - Under The Sea.

This year our show is an adaptation of 'Still Life' at the Penguin Café, a ballet created for the Royal Ballet in 1988.

This ballet raises awareness of the animal kingdom, the environment and the destruction of the planet. The wonderful music by The Penguin Cafe Orchestra combined with the theme and choreography creates an inspiring ballet for both children and grownups. It is a modernist approach to ballet.

Come and join us in this dancing and loving afternoon to see from our 2 year-olds to our beginner adults perform.

The show is open to previously enrolled students, to those considering enrolling from September, and to all wishing to come for an entertaining afternoon.

Saturday, 9 July 2016

3.45pm

Chisenhale Dance Space

64-84 Chisenhale Road
London E5 5QZ

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Dress Code
Smart. Colours: black, white, gold or fuchsia pink.

Come ready to be part of the party! As guests at the Penguin Cafe, you are dressed very elegantly. Our show is a collaborative and inclusive experience for all participants and audience.

Tickets
£5 per person; young children that sit on lap don't require ticket.

There are limited tickets available for general public. Tickets can be purchased in person on the day of the performance or directly with me prior to the day subject to availability.

I look forward to seeing you all there!

Contact to book your place:

07550 722 693 / rod_maf@yahoo.com

Visits to the Ballet - Autumn Season

Our previous visits to the ballet both with adults to see Obsidian Tear/The Invitation/Within The Golden Hour at the Royal Opera House, and with families to see My First Sleeping Beauty, were a success! We are now planning our next visits to the ballet in the autumn season for both adults and children.

We are going to the Royal Opera House to see the productions bellow. Prior to the ballets, I will offer a guided talk.

The Nutcracker

Royal Opera House

Monday 2 January 2017, 2.00pm (bank holiday)

This visit is open to all, adults, children and families, and any friends who would like to join us.

The Nutcracker is a wonderful ballet that everyone should see at least once in their lifetime. It's magical especially at this time of the year, and it's a great choice as first full-length production children see.

Wayne McGregor Triple Bill
Chroma / New Wayne McGregor (no name yet) / Carbon Life

Royal Opera House

Thursday 10 November 2016, 7.30pm - the premiere

This visit is open to adults, adult students and parents of children enrolled in our classes, and any friends that would like to join us. Please note this visit is not suitable for young children.

This ballet is a triple bill, which means a night with three different works, in this case of the choreographer Wayne McGregor. He is one of the most influential and avant-garde choreographers of today that is redefining the language of dance and ballet. This ballet includes the world premiere of his new work for the Royal Ballet.

Guided Talk and Visit

Prior to the ballet, we will meet at a local cafe (place and time to be confirmed close to the date) near the Royal Opera House and I will introduce you:

• the ballet we are about to see
• the choreographers, composers and other curiosities
• the Royal Opera House and its work

It is possible to book our talk at a restaurant of the Royal Opera House if all are willing to eat/consume minimum £10 per person. I recommend this option for convenience.

Tickets Price Range (good view seats):

The Nutcracker

• £92-£42
• half-price tickets for under-18s - up to two adult full-price tickets and up to four half-price tickets for under 18s in top-price seats in the Orchestra Stalls/Stall Circle and the Amphitheatre

Chroma / New Wayne McGregor / Carbon Life

• £50-£21

Booking arrangement, guided visit and support throughout the event:

• £12 on the top of the ticket

BOOKING

Advance booking opens on 15 June at 9.00am. I have ROH membership so I can book tickets for us in advance of the general public.

Please note as these are very sought-after productions - especially The Nutcracker - I strongly advise to book as early as possible on the booking opening day as the seats sell out very fast.

Please note I am only able to buy the tickets once the total amount is paid into bank account.

Bank details
Sort code 20-46-57
Account No. 03174301
Ref: Name ROH

If you'd like to join us, please contact me as soon as possible to discuss ticket options.

It will be a great event. Come and see a ballet. Have a good time while learning about this high art form.

For more info about the ballets, see the Royal Opera House website - The Nutcracker, Chroma/New Wayne McGregor/Carbon Life.

Come and bring a friend. Can't wait to see you there!