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Galanteries - The classical perfection of Mozart’s music is mirrored in Bintley’s elegant choreography for Galanteries. One of his best pure dance works, this ballet is sublime entertainment. The Dance House - the creation of The Dance House was prompted by the early death of a friend and colleague who was a dancer. Bintley balances a light and witty tone whilst fully exploring the darker resonances of Shostakovich’s music in this poignant re-interpretation of the ‘Dance of Death’. Elite Syncopations - A completely stripped-back theatre bursts into life as dancers in brilliantly coloured costumes gather for a dance competition. An equally vibrant rag-time band play old favourites from Scott Joplin and his contemporaries to accompany a string of dazzling and witty sketches. One of Kenneth MacMillan's best-loved creations it is certain to leave you smiling. Birmingham Royal Ballet - Galanteries/The Dance House/Elite Syncopations website.

Creatives/Company

Company: Birmingham Royal Ballet
Choreographer(s): David Bintley (Galanteries), David Bintley (The Dance House), Kenneth MacMillan (Elite Syncopations)
Design(s): Jan Blake (Galanteries), Robert Heindel (The Dance House), Ian Spurling (Elite Syncopations)
Lighting(s): John B Read (Galanteries), Lisa Pinkham (The Dance House), Peter Teigen (from the original - Elite Syncopations)
Music(s): Dmitri Shostakovich (The Dance House), Scott Jopkin (and others - Elite Syncopations)