Details

The critically acclaimed Ballet Black strive to honour the traditions of classical ballet while breaking new ground with cutting-edge choreography. Now an essential part of the classical ballet landscape, the company is the perfect showcase for dancers of black and Asian descent, providing them with a platform on which to perform and practise their craft. Unsurprisingly, Ballet Black attracts dancers, choreographers and designers from around the world. Shift Trip...Catch - set to a score which mixes Vivaldi and a live solo cello, specially composed and performed by Zoe Martlew. Duael Fuel - inspired by the music of Duke Ellington. Elegie - Stephen Sheriff's choreographic response to Poulenc's homage after the untimely death of the great horn player Dennis Brain. Ballet Black website.

Cast/Performers

Zoe Martlew (cello)

Creatives/Company

Choreographer(s): Antonia Franceschi (Shift Trip...Catch), Irek Mukhamedov (Duael Fuel), Stephen Sheriff (Elegie)
Music: Zoe Martlew (Shift Trip...Catch)