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Robert Joffrey and Gerald Arpino set out to create a different kind of American ballet company when they founded their troupe a half century ago. But while they were hellbent on making something new, they also had a deep appreciation of dance history, with Joffrey particularly fascinated by works that had initially made an artistic splash, but for various reasons had disappeared from the standard repertory. Joffrey filed away memories of masterpieces he saw when, as a dance-crazed kid growing up in Seattle, he caught performances by the touring companies that came through town. "The Green Table," which he saw for the first time in 1940 -- danced by Kurt Jooss' own company -- was a prime example. .
Moscow City Ballet - Theatre Royal
FEBRUARY 24 2007, BATH: Moscow City Ballet are presenting a double bill of Tchaikovsky's Swan Lake and The Sleeping Beauty, at the Theatre Royal Bath until February 24. The Company of 70 dancers includes a live orchestra. Victor Smirnov-Golovanov established the Moscow City Ballet in 1988. During his career, Victor danced as a soloist with the Bolshoi Ballet for more than 20 years. The ballet starts at 7.30pm and tickets are from £16.50 to £35 on 01225 448844. .
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