TREASURE ISLAND
Ballet Ireland Annual Summer School 2011
| 11th-15th July |
Glór Irish Music Centre, Ennis |
065 684 3103 |
| 18th-22nd July |
The Civic Theatre, Tallaght |
01 462 7477 |
| 1st-5th August |
Burnavon Arts Centre, Cookstown |
028 867 69949 |
| 8th-12th August |
Moat Theatre, Naas |
045 883030 |
| 15th-19th August |
An Grianán, Letterkenny |
01 912 0777 |
| 22nd - 26th August |
Pavilion Theatre Dún Laoghaire |
01 231 2929 |
 Ballet Ireland’s Annual Summer School launches a new voyage of excitement and discovery as we embark on our eleventh expedition, The Jays on Treasure Island. A fun filled week of workshops, encompassing art, mime, drama and dance, which develop into the highlight of the week, a performance held onstage, professionally lit and dressed, open to parents, family, friends and neighbours.
This year’s ballet takes loose inspiration from Robert Louis Stevenson’s tale of adventure on the high seas, as we follow the endeavours and exploits of The Jays; Jim, Jessie, Jo, Jenna, Jus, Jan & Jane as they try to capture the troves of hidden treasure without themselves being captured! Can they escape the evil intentions of Long John Silver and his band of buccaneers and unearth the fortunes buried beneath Spyglass Hill or will they succumb to the ghastly ends the pirates plan?
Emphasis throughout the week is placed on all the component parts that make up ballet; music, drama, mime and painting as well as the dance. Participants will explore all of their creative abilities, and will contribute their own ideas into how we can make Treasure Island into a performance. The summer school will comprise the usually daily series of workshops, centred in dance and led by four professional dancers from Ballet Ireland’s core company.
Inspiration, laughter and joy will be available in copious quantities throughout the week, and all participants will have an individual contribution to make as they develop their performance skills. The summer school is open to all, young and old, boys and girls, experienced and first-timer; the workshops are geared to the abilities of those taking part and are designed to nurture and challenge. None taking part will ever forget the experience, many young performers return year after year to the summer school. Places are limited and uptake is fast so early booking is advisable.
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