Third annual choreography evening a great success
The Third Annual Peter Darrell Choreography Evening with the Dance School of Scotland took place on the 13th December 2019.
This year the repertoire part of the evening focused on Nutcracker and La Sylphide. We started with the 1st and 2nd year classes performing the reel from Act 1 La Sylphide followed by the 3rd year girls in a slightly larger version of Mirletons from Nutcracker Act 2. The 4th year the presented sections of Act 2 La Sylphide and the 3rd year boys gave an excellent account of the Russian dance from Nutcracker Act 2. The seniors asked to perform a piece choreographed on them by their teacher Mr Woodwark for the 2018 Showcase as he sadly passed away in October.
Dextera Commission by the Peter Darrell Trust
A Stunning new work, Dextera, from the Scottish Ballet's Resident Choreographer Sophie Laplane set to music by Mozart was a triumph when it premiered in Inverness at the Eden Court Theatre on Thursday 28 March, kickstarting the Company's 50th Celebration.
Her work was performed live by the Scottish Ballet Orchestra.
See images of the performance on the Scottish Ballet website.
Supporting Scottish Ballet's Spring Season
The Trust is financially supporting the new work, Dextera, for Scottish Ballet's Spring Season '19, by resident choreographer Sophie Laplane.
Obituary: Elaine McDonald
Elaine McDonald was a great ballerina of Scotland who formed a richly creative bond with the choreographer Peter Darrell.
Elaine McDonald, OBE
We were very saddened to hear that Elaine died on 9th December. Alan Crumlish wrote a beautiful tribute which he has allowed us to use here.
Elaine McDonald was magnificent – simply wondrous. The power she held and could wield – literally through her finger tips was bedazzling. A feisty, deeply caring spirited individual who fought hard to learn her art of interpreting theatrical reality through movement and intense passion.
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