Hi all, thought I might write to contribute a few thoughts over the next few days from the Ballet Russes symposium in Adelaide.
Last night was the welcome drinks and introduction which was very pleasant- and I saw Irina Baronova! She is absolutely tiny but unmistakeable. Anna Volkova is also in attendance. This morning is the start of the symposium and topics for today are 'Astonish Me!'- Ballet Russes and the collaborative ideal, 'Ballet Russes in Australia: Our Cultural Revolution', 'Just visualising the music? Choreography raises its voice', 'Who's Who? Photographing the Ballet Russes in Australia in the 1930s' and 'Caring for Tradition'.
After that I am off to see the Australian Ballet perform "French Connections". I'm very excited! Is anyone else in attendance?