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One of the UK's leading Ballet Companies. George Balanchine's Square Dance, Grand Pas Classique from Raymonda and an exciting new ballet Manoeuvre by Patrick Lewis form this exhilarating ENB show. Square Dance - Balanchine's stunning neoclassical ballet marries classical dance with wonderful Renaissance music and American square dance patterns. The inventive choreography, with its intricate footwork, challenging technique and eye-catching patterns is an exceptionally fine example of Balanchine's artistry. Manoeuvre - Set to an original score by Phillip Feeney and with stunning designs by the internationally renowned theatre designer Antony McDonald, this exciting new work promises to be an exhilarating, fast-moving and athletic ballet that showcases the talents of the companies leading man. Grand Pas Classique (from Raymonda) - The story of Raymonda is one of passion, excitement and the eternal battle between good and evil. Highly regarded for its superb score and magnificent finale in which ten dancers perform virtuoso solos and give a superb display of bravura ensemble dancing. English National Ballet website.

Creatives/Company

Choreographer(s): George Balanchine (Square Dance), Frederic Franklin (Raymonda), Patrick Lewis (Manoeuvre - World Premiere)
Music(s): Antonio Vivaldi (Square Dance), Archalgelo Corelli (Square Dance), Alexander Glazunov (Raymonda)