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Scottish Ballet is Scotland's National Dance Company, run under the award-winning direction of Ashley Page OBE. With classical influences meeting modern dance styles, the Company presents a wide range of high-quality dance to audiences across Scotland, the UK and abroad. Scottish Ballet has a diverse, vibrant repertoire, ranging from new versions of the classics (The Nutcracker, Cinderella), through to seminal pieces from 20th century modern ballet repertoire, including work by George Balanchine and Frederick Ashton, and extending into signature pieces by living choreographers such as William Forsythe, Hans van Manen and Siobhan Davies. The Company is also keen to explore new pieces and regularly premieres work in Scotland. Scottish Ballet believes in pushing the boundaries of dance, with recent productions breaking away from the traditional image of ballet by using music from contemporary artists including Aphex Twin and Nine Inch Nails.

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Scottishballet says:

"Back from summer break and straight into rehearsals. Autumn tour is looking good!" (1 week ago) me too!

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Coming soon! Scottish Ballet Autumn season Scotland’s national dance company presents a trio of iconic dance pieces, including the world premiere of a brand new piece, Pennies from Heaven, from Artistic Director Ashley Page. Opening with Ride The Beast (2007), Scottish Ballet dancers weld their classical technique to the raw power of Petronio's rolling signature language. They soar and shudder to some of Radiohead's best known music to create something startling. Nestled in the middle of the programme comes Trisha Brown’s For MG: The Movie (1993). A fascinating exploration of cinematography that challenges convention. Closing the autumn season is the world premiere of a brand new work from Ashley Page. Pennies From Heaven (2008), The work is a playful interpretation of a of a range of popular songs from the 1930's elegant designs steeped in the vintage glamour of the era.

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Life on the road...
For a real look behind the scenes follow this link: http://www.scottishballet.co.uk/what... We have some exclusive photographs taken by our dancers across the country with a little help from our friends at Casio! In the mean time catch up with Scottish Ballet dancer Gregory Dean as he continues his blog of the current tour. So the first few shows are done and dusted! I have to say I am so, so happy with my piece! Luckily I had Mary in wardrobe and George, in the technical crew, to bring it to life!! The costumes look great and the lighting is more than I could have expected! It was bizarre to watch it for the first time on stage with a real audience. I had to work hard to let go of my ‘critical eye’ and just enjoy my amazing dancers moving through space! I must confess I did get a bit damp eyed!! I’m intrigued to know how the other group are getting on! I hear good things coming from the Highlands, but sadly wasn’t able to go up and see them perform it as I still have to dance in the shows down here!! I just hope they’re enjoying it! Only three more shows to go for our group on tour and I am looking forward to having the piece filmed so that I can finally show the finished product to my mum!!! I definitely feel very lucky to have had the opportunity to have the piece take on its own life and be shown to such a wide audience! I think with all the changes going on in my life it may be a while before I get any kind of chance to do this again so will be definitely making the most of the last three shows. I want to say a BIG THANKYOU to everyone who was involved in putting it on stage!
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Not Long Now
Not Long Now We managed to twist, not too hard mind, dancer Gregory Dean</a>’s arm into writing a blog for us. Ahead of the Summer tour beginning this week in Ullapool, Greg shares his thoughts, not only on dancing, but on his first outing as a choreographer. So, since the end of the Romeo and Juliet tour Scottish Ballet’s headquarters have been rapidly trying to get the six individual pieces together for the Summer Season tour. This, of course, includes my own piece, Träume, which Ashley chose from the choreographic workshops way back in April. For over a month; the piece was left behind whilst the company toured ‘Romeo’ This has meant that this week has been an exciting challenge of trying to remember the steps myself whilst also teaching it on to a whole new set of five dancers! Luckily both casts have been great and by last Wednesday we were already able to do a full run through. Technically speaking the steps themselves are relatively easy to learn and now that it’s all taught, my job is to draw out as much of the intent behind the steps as possible. Sometimes it can feel as though I’m throwing too much information all at once and I have to admit that I can be a bit picky about details, but the dancers have been so great at taking it all in. One of the most important things for this particular piece is the dancer’s use of their eyes and eye-line, so my poor colleagues have to put up with me repeating over and over: ‘eyes up’, ‘eyes off the floor’. This is the first time that my choreography has been performed to a wide audience but strangely I’m not feeling too stressed yet. I guess learning to dance Othello and also learning Dianna Loosemore’s new piece Lull hasn’t given me much time for reflection. At this point in time I’m definitely more excited than nervous. Let’s hope it stays that way….. To find out more about the tour follow this link: http://www.scottishballet.co.uk/what...
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Thanks for the memories!
When someone mentions Scottish Ballet to you, what do you think of - an amusing anecdote? The first time you experienced dance? Or maybe it has inspired you in some way? We’re looking for funny and touching stories about Scottish Ballet for our time capsule which will be buried away deep in the building work of our new home at Tramway – what better way to reflect on everyone’s memories of Scottish Ballet, and to look forward to many more to come! You can leave your stories on our forum where we’ve set up a special thread: http://forums.scottishballet.co.uk/T... We look forward to reading them! To find out more about our move to Tramway, visiti the website: www.movewithus.org.uk
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Autumn 2008 (7 photos)	EIF rehearsals (12 photos)	Festival production pictures (11 photos)
From the wings... (12 photos)	Romeo and Juliet (9 photos)	Summer Tour 2008 (4 photos)
The Sleeping Beauty (11 photos)

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	-Third Year We Loveeee Scottish Ballet Sooo Muchh ! Bebo Us Backk x Love The S3's At Dance School Of Scotland
6 weeks ago



	Garfield wow I love SB i was a J there and now I am gonna be a student at Dss! Thanks a bundle SB!
7 weeks ago



	Garfield wow I love SB its awesome I used to be a J! now i am gonna be a student at DSS! thanks a bunch Scottish Ballet!
7 weeks ago



	Ali wow!! i have never been to glasgow lol i do ballet and i absolutely adore it! i ahve been dancing since i was 2 and i am a grade 7
8 weeks ago



	Laura Howell Loved the posters you had up at the Radiohead Glasgow Green gig. Excellent piece of marketing! Don't suppose you have any going spare?! I'd love to have one for my wall. x
10 weeks ago



	Rosie. Hiiyahh Thnx for th comment Im very excited , cant wait , the summer tour looks really kl Hw did yoo get my bebo?? Bye bye THnx Thts me look down!!
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	L.R X Hii x A went to go and see Romeo and Juliet and thought yuus were amazing ! Loved the New Take Ano yuu dnt reply too a lot of comments yuu get but plz reply x A soooooo want to be a part of your company one day ! That would be amazinggg ! Plzzzz Reply x Lovee leigh
10 weeks ago



	Jessica am luvin the new photos why is summer tour not coming to central scotland??? shows r too far for me to get to one!!!! jess x
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	Dee. Heyy Went To See Romeo And Julliet Not That Long Ago + It Was Absolutely Fantastic ! Complete Follower Of Sb. Laaav Youus xxxxxx
12 weeks ago



	November Cafe Glasgow Hey Scottishballet Check out Glasgows sexiest cocktail bar and pre club venue Where the beautiful people Drink, Dine & Relax in style x x x NOVEMBER CAFE www.bebo.com/novemberglasgow check out our amazing sexy pics from our new nights for summer 2008 and the amazing MISS SCOTLAND V.I.P party pics. we look forward to your comments and seeing you guys soon x x x
12 weeks ago



	Oi Miller. Hello I went to see Romeo And Julliet On Thursday and cant think about anything else scince, everything about it was just absoloutly amazing!!!! I came with The DSS!! We All Loved it and are very excited that in just over a week we will be on that stage ! Thankyou for and absoloutly amazing show, It was so sad but so exciting, I was scared to blink!! You are the best company in the world ever and I really cant wait for the radiohead pieces, that is like my dream performance!! Writee Back Katie Miller xx
13 weeks ago



	Katie Went to the matinee at the Theatre Royal today..was absolutely stunning! The company just keeps getting better and better, this is definitley the best I've ever seen them. Pastor's choreography was incredible, and so were the orchestra! I very rarely get to see live performances because I'm always so busy with dance classes or I can't afford to go so I usually have to put up with watching videos on youtube..and hearing Prokofiev's score played live really really enhanced the performance I'd like to say a huge well done to the whole company, and i can't wait till the Autumn season K xx
13 weeks ago



	Heather C Romeo And Juliet was fantastic - loved every second. And loved the black and white dresses!!
13 weeks ago



	Jen M hey got to perform at Tramway on Friday night with Anniesland college...was grt! I was lucky enough to watch the dancers of Scottish Ballet warm up on their stage at an open day and now i can say i have performed on their stage too luv jen x x x
13 weeks ago



	Rosie. Hiyyahh I got into the scottish ballet just at the junior audions there I love ballet_______ Lv yas all xxx
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	Gemma Cee hi its Gemma Clark from the p6 class on tusdays!!!!! lov it!!!!!!!!!!! Plz add me as friend
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	Jonathan M OMG you are all amazing.. can't wait to come see you's all with the dss good luck Jonathsn... x
15 weeks ago



	Jessica Romeo and Juliet woz amazingggg!!! the dancers were fantasticccc!!!! i loved it!!!!!!! jess x
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	Jessica going to see romeo and juliet 2moz can't wait its going to be sooooooo good!! anyway luv 4 the dancers to wish them luck jess x
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	Alice hey seen Sb 2day at friends thing! it was amazin luvin Sb 4eva! xxxxxx
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