Dance Consortium presents
Les Ballets Trockadero de Monte Carlo (2022)
6 September - 29 October
Workshops
Join on-stage workshops with artists from Les Ballets Trockadero de Monte Carlo. Individuals, community groups, families, budding performers and dance enthusiasts of all ages are invited to take part and experience The Trocks signature dance with a comic touch.
Dance workshops for confident dancers aged 14+
- Brighton Dome Dying Swan workshop, 1-2.30pm Saturday 24 September.
Join The Trocks for a dance workshop on stage. Learn steps from the Dying Swan solo famously performed by ballerina Anna Pavlova and given a comic twist by Les Ballets Trockadero de Monte Carlo. This fun and inclusive workshop is best suited to confident movers aged 14+. Limited places, book in advance.
Dance workshops for over 55s
- Nottingham Over 55s dance workshop, 1-2.30pm Wednesday 5 Oct
Join The Trocks for a dance workshop on stage. Learn steps from the Dying Swan solo famously performed by ballerina Anna Pavlova and given a comic twist by Les Ballets Trockadero de Monte Carlo. The event is designed specifically for over 55s. Suitable for all levels of dance experience. Limited places, book in advance.
- Buxton Dying Swan over 60s workshop – Saturday 8 Oct, 1-2.30pm
Join the world’s foremost all-male comic ballet company to learn their signature solo, the Dying Swan – with the opportunity to put your own spin on this humorous classic! Participants will enjoy a short dance warm-up and learn steps from the Dying Swan solo famously performed by ballerina Anna Pavlova and given a comic twist by Les Ballets Trockadero de Monte Carlo. This workshop is for people aged 60+ and is suitable for all levels of dance experience. Be ready to move! Free but places limited, please book in advance.
Dance workshops for families
Edinburgh
Trocks dance workshop for families – Saturday 22 Oct, 1-2.30pm £10 per family.
Enjoy a fun dance warm-up and learn steps from the Dying Swan solo famously performed by ballerina Anna Pavlova and given a comic twist by Les Ballets Trockadero de Monte Carlo. The event is designed for families. No experience necessary – be ready to move and have fun!
Open Rehearsals
Open rehearsals take place throughout the tour.
Open rehearsals are an informal opportunity to watch The Trocks’ 16 talented performers warm up and prepare for the evening performance. Daily class and rehearsals are a necessity for every dancer and lead to the dazzling displays of musicality and virtuosity. Guests observe part of The Trocks’ daily ballet class and watch on stage rehearsals. Featuring commentary and a Q&A with Artistic Director Tory Dobrin and ballet master Raffaele Morra.
Open rehearsals take place throughout the tour. Some are open to all, others for evening performance ticket-holders. Contact your nearest venue for details. The following open rehearsals are open to all.
NOTTINGHAM Tues 4 Oct 2022, 4.15 – 5.45pm
A great opportunity to watch the company prepare for their evening performance on the Royal Concert Hall stage and ask questions to the rehearsal team. Daily rehearsals are a necessity for every dancer and lead to the dazzling displays of musicality and virtuosity. No need to book, just turn up on the day.
EDINBURGH Fri 21 Oct 2022, 4.15 – 5.45pm
Come behind the scenes and see how a dance performance comes together. Get an insider view in this on-stage rehearsal and ask questions to the rehearsal team. Free but ticketed.