Last week’s blog post included a preview of the choreography and prop work behind VBC’s premiere of La Fille Mal Gardée. But no peek into the preparations for a ballet would be complete without a look into the preparations that go into costuming a new ballet. Our...
At Virginia Ballet Company and School, students have the opportunity to perform in two full-length classical ballets per year: Nutcracker in December and another production in the spring. This year, our spring show is the VBC premiere of La Fille Mal Gardée. As we...
There’s no question that ballet instruction is a formative experience for young dancers. The sheer time commitment required at the advanced levels of ballet means that dance students will spend the better part of their later school years at their studio. Teachers and...
The Vaganova method is a renowned ballet training system that has produced countless world-class dancers. Originating in Russia, this technique is characterized by its emphasis on precision, discipline, and artistry. This post will delve into the history, principles,...
Tech week is upon us, and our Nutcracker cast and production staff are hard at work polishing the show that we will perform on December 28 and 29 at Ernst Community Center. Here’s a little ditty teasing the fruits of our labors. The 12 Days of Tech Week ...
Thursday evenings are a favorite of many students at VBC—because that’s the night they get to attend pas de deux classes. Pas de deux instruction is a critical component of our upper-level pre-professional dance training. But what is pas de deux, anyway? The pas...
