Katherine offers very popular courses which will deepen your appreciation of ballet in general and the National Ballet of Canada's season in particular, with insights into the choreography, the design, and the music, and the history of the art form.
History of Ballet II (Nijinsky, Fokine, and Diaghilev's Ballets Russes 1900-1919)
This look at one of the most important periods in the history of ballet is also indispensable for a deeper understanding of Neumeier's Nijinsky, which will be performed by the National Ballet of Canada in March.
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Testimonials
"Thanks so much for offering the lecture series for the winter half of the 2010-2011 NBC season -- what a difference it will make to my understanding and appreciation. Your sharing of knowledge and passion is much appreciated." - Beth A.
"Thank you so much for a thoroughly engaging course." - Helen K.
"Tell Katherine...Everyone I’ve talked to thinks she is absolutely terrific. We all love both the content and the pedagogical style—especially the demonstrations and the tutu!!" - Martha W.
"I wish to thank you very much for the extremely informative course which you just completed at Ryerson - I thoroughly enjoyed it. As a novice who has just recently had an interest in and an appreciation for ballet, I certainly learned a lot and hope to learn even more." - Marianne C.
"I honestly look forward to your class every year and I am very happy that I met someone as knowledgeable as you. Most of all, I am glad that you are down to earth and personable." -- Andrea J.
"From time to time she leads ballet talks prior to performances, and I always feel I learn the most when she is speaking. When someone else steps up to the podium it is never the same." -- "mom2", http://balletalert.invisionzone.com/index.php?/topic/34952-travel-tours-for-ballet-or-dance-performances/page__fromsearch__1
I am available to teach customized ballet appreciation and ballet history courses to ballet schools, lifelong learning programs, and other groups, or to give pre-performance ballet talks. Please email me for more information.
