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Department for LearningFille Face to Face – an A-level resource on La Fille mal gardéePart one - Frederick Ashton Includes a detailed illustrated biography of Frederick Ashton, the choreographer, as well as a comprehensive timeline, also illustrated, detailing all of Ashton's major works. Also featured is the obituary written by David Vaughan, a friend of Ashton's. Sample page Part two - the perspectives of those in the know This section includes interviews and articles about and by the major players in the creation of the ballet: Frederick Ashton, the choreographer, John Lanchbery, the arranger of the music, Osbert Lancaster, the designer and Nadia Nerina, the very first Lise. Sample page Part three - the ballet, its themes and structures Information about the ballet itself. Includes a performance history, synopsis and a scene-by-scene breakdown of the action in the ballet. Sample page 1 Sample page 2 Part four - bringing the ballet alive Detailed choreographic breakdowns, illustrations, descriptions and diagrams allowing the teacher to explain three sections of the ballet in detail, or to re-create them in the studio. Sample page Part five - contextual information and Ashton's legacy Putting the ballet in context. Includes reviews of various productions, articles and information about two other contrasting Ashton works, The Dream and Symphonic Variations, and an article about the notation of Ashton's signature step, the 'Fred Step'. Appendices Biographies of the creative team, a full glossary of all the people mentioned in the pack, and a glossary of balletic terms and phrases to assist a non-ballet-trained dance teacher. Sample page The cost of the pack is £45, including a DVD of the ballet. To buy online now, click here, or contact Birmingham Royal Ballet's Department for Learning on 0121 245 3531 or at Learning@brb.org.uk. |
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