Ashton Rediscovered: Daphnis and Chloe (1951)

16 October 2022 | dancers of The Royal Ballet and Birmingham Royal Ballet | coached by Anthony Dowell and Ronald Hynd

This event comprised a masterclass on two solos from Daphnis and Chloe with Anthony Dowell and Ronald Hynd and dancers William Bracewell (The Royal Ballet) and Lachlan Monaghan (Birmingham Royal Ballet), along with Benesh Choreologist Patricia Tierney and Edward Watson. An introduction and post-masterclass discussion were given by Jane Pritchard (Curator of Dance at the V&A).

Anthony Dowell coaches William Bracewell in Daphnis’ solo (rehearsed by Edward Watson):

Ronald Hynd coaches Lachlan Monaghan in Dorkon’s solo (rehearsed by Patricia Tierney and Edward Watson):

Jane Pritchard leads a discussion on the Daphnis and Dorkon solos with Anthony Dowell, Ronald Hynd, William Bracewell, Lachlan Monaghan, Patricia Tierney and Edward Watson:

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Ashton Rediscovered: Cinderella (1948)

19 February 2023 | dancers of The Royal Ballet | coached by Wendy Ellis Somes, Laura Morera and Malin Thoors

This masterclass on variations from Cinderella was given by Wendy Ellis Somes, Laura Morera and Malin Thoors, with dancers Sae Maeda, Yuhui Choe, Luca Acri and Thomas Whitehead (The Royal Ballet). An introduction and post-masterclass discussion were led by Jane Pritchard (Curator of Dance at the V&A).

Wendy Ellis Somes and Laura Morera coach Sae Maeda (Spring) and Yuhui Choe (Summer):

The Step-sisters: Malin Thoors coaches and Luca Acri and Thomas Whitehead:

Jane Pritchard leads a discussion on the roles of the Step-sisters with Wendy Ellis Somes, Malin Thoors, Luca Acri and Thomas Whitehead: