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The story of visionary creativity that changed the way women dress. Coco Chanel as fearlessness, ferocity and risk, as well as taste, philosophy and brand. Contemporary ballet by Mário Radačovský about a woman who fundamentally influenced the world of fashion.

The story of visionary creativity that changed the way women dress. Coco Chanel as fearlessness, ferocity and risk, as well as taste, philosophy and brand. Contemporary ballet by Mário Radačovský about a woman who fundamentally influenced the world of fashion.

The ballet teaching team has prepared four workshop variants for you, which offer participants a playful and experiential opportunity to gain insight into the world of ballet art. The workshop is adapted in modifications for kindergartens, primary schools, secondary schools and gymnasiums.

David Pérez flamenco dance

Juan Manuel Flores flamenco guitar

Antonio Núñez "El Pulga" vocals

David Pérez ranks among the extraordinary flamenco artists. He started dancing at the age of thirteen, his teachers were Manolo Marín, Manuel Betanzos, Javier Cruz and Adela Campallo. In 2004 he received one of the highest dance awards El Desplante at the Cante de las Minas International Competition and in 2006 the Joven Flamenco de Andalucía award. He opened his professional career on the boards of the famous flamenco tablaos Casa Patas, Los Gallos and El Patio Sevillano. He performed in the shows of the most important flamenco artists and presented his virtuoso dance art at festivals in Spain, Japan, the USA, Turkey and many European countries. In the current project Bailaor (Dancer), his partners on stage are guitarist Juan Manuel Flores and singer Antonio Núñez "El Pulga".

The title of the world-famous verse drama from the pen of Edmund Rostand in a dance adaptation? Of course! The main character of the play, the famous swordsman and poet Cyrano, invites to be captured in a ballet processing.

A tragicomic theatre revue with dances about extraordinary human life. A multi-genre production that works with the musical legacy of composer Jaroslav Ježek (1906-1942). The composer of classical and popular music, who died at the age of just 35, left behind a number of orchestral, chamber and song compositions. His ability to compose classical music, as well as theatre and film music, which has almost become popular, makes him one of the leading composers of Czech music of the 20th century.

The title of the world-famous verse drama written by Edmund Rostand in a dance adaptation? Sure! The main character of the play, namely the famous swordsman and poet Cyrano, directly invites you to grasp it in the ballet.

Serenity's choreography will bring the calm power of minimalism to the stage, inviting the audience to quieten down and perceive more deeply. The theme of the choreography builds on the contrast of movement and immobility. The dancers will move at the interface of dynamic movement until the moment of absolute stoppage. These moments of stillness are evoked by living sculptures that create a space for a meditative experience and a pause in a fast-paced world. With this piece, the choreographer Barbora Rašková tries to offer the audience a unique opportunity to slow down and be carried away by the depth of the moment.

One of the pillars of the classical ballet legacy is the ballet Don Quixote to the music of Ludwig Minkus, inspired by Cervantes' famous novel The Ingenious Don Quixote de La Mancha. It describes the adventures of the hero, the knight Don Quixote, who is torn by ideas moving between illusion and reality.

One of the pillars of the classical ballet legacy is the ballet Don Quixote to the music of Ludwig Minkus, inspired by Cervantes' famous novel The Ingenious Don Quixote de La Mancha. It describes the adventures of the hero, the knight Don Quixote, who is torn by ideas moving between illusion and reality.

International Dance Day on April 29 is an important day for Ballet NdB, which we celebrate every year in the form of an open air program, a festive performance or another event. As in previous years, the Brno Ballet cannot be absent from the celebrations on the piazzetta in front of the Janáček Theater, when the open air program can already be considered a traditional form of celebration.

PROGRAM

15.00 Open Class with Jana Přbylová Open ballet training under the name Open class for dancers, professionals and amateurs is open to anyone interested after registration until the capacity of the temporary ballet hall is filled. You can register here.

15.45 Exhibition The program will continue with a subsequent short concert with samples of the repertoire, where the juniors of Ballet NdB 2, students of the Brno Dance Conservatory and the Filiánek Ballet School will also perform.

One of the pillars of the classical ballet legacy is the ballet Don Quixote to the music of Ludwig Minkus, inspired by Cervantes' famous novel The Ingenious Don Quixote de La Mancha. It describes the adventures of the hero, the knight Don Quixote, who is torn by ideas moving between illusion and reality.

Introduce students to theater genres in a different way!

What do opera and ballet have in common and how do they differ? What does the process of creating a production look like from the first idea to the finished performance? What professions work in the theater and what do we actually need them for? What do a choreographer, director, costume designer, or set designer have to think about to make a performance successful? We will find the answer to these and many other questions together at the workshop – How is opera made x How is ballet made?

The workshop also includes a short tour of the Janáček Theater.

One of the pillars of the classical ballet legacy is the ballet Don Quixote to the music of Ludwig Minkus, inspired by Cervantes' famous novel The Ingenious Don Quixote of La Mancha. It describes the adventures of the hero, the knight Don Quixote, who is torn by imaginations moving between illusion and reality.

However, the ballet productions use Cervantes' story in their libretto only as inspiration and pretext. All the stage action is centered around the young loving couple Basilio (Basil) and Quiteria (Kitri), who are hindered by the rich suitor Comacho (Gamacho). Only thanks to Don Quixote will their love be fulfilled.

One of the pillars of the classical ballet legacy is the ballet Don Quixote to music by Ludwig Minkus, inspired by Cervantes' famous novel The Ingenious Don Quixote of La Mancha. It describes the adventures of the hero, the knight Don Quixote, who is torn by imaginations moving between illusion and reality.

However, the ballet productions use Cervantes' story in their libretto only as inspiration and pretext. All the stage action is centered around the young loving couple Basilio (Basil) and Quiteria (Kitri), who are hindered by the rich suitor Comacho (Gamacho). Only thanks to Don Quixote will their love be fulfilled.

PROGRAM 6

The choreography Serenity will bring the calm power of minimalism to the stage, inviting the audience to silence and deeper perception. The theme of the choreography is based on the contrast of movement and stillness. The dancers will move on the border of dynamic movement until the moment of absolute stop. These moments of stillness evoke living sculptures that create a space for a meditative experience and a pause in a busy world. With this work, the choreographer, Barbora Rašková, tries to offer the audience a unique opportunity to slow down and let themselves be carried away by the depth of the moment.

Take a look into the world of ballet with us!

The ballet teaching team has prepared four workshop options for you, offering participants a playful and experiential way to explore the world of ballet art. The workshop is adapted for kindergartens, elementary schools, high schools and grammar schools. Contact us and choose the type of workshop you are interested in.

One of the pillars of the classical ballet legacy is the ballet Don Quixote to music by Ludwig Minkus, inspired by Cervantes' famous novel The Ingenious Don Quixote of La Mancha. It describes the adventures of the hero, the knight Don Quixote, who is torn by imaginations moving between illusion and reality.

However, the ballet productions use Cervantes' story in their libretto only as inspiration and pretext. All the stage action is centered around the young loving couple Basilio (Basil) and Quiteria (Kitri), who are hindered by the rich suitor Comacho (Gamacho). Only thanks to Don Quixote will their love be fulfilled.

Nahlédněte s námi do světa baletu!

120minutový workshop nabízí hravou a zážitkovou formou dětem mladšího školního věku (6-11 let) možnost nahlédnout do světa baletního umění. V rámci workshopu se děti dozví něco o historii baletu, významných hudebních skladatelích (nejen) baletní hudby, o choreografii, kostýmu, scénografii a také budou mít možnost vyzkoušet základy klasické taneční techniky a různých pohybů těla a rozšířit si pohybový slovník. Součástí dílny je také setkání s tanečním souborem baletu NdB s cílem představit tuto uměleckou profesi zblízka. Zároveň jim nabízí možnost diskutovat s aktivním umělcem o tématech spojených s baletním uměním, hudbou a mnoha dalšími, která se profese tanečníka týká.

One of the pillars of the classical ballet legacy is the ballet Don Quixote to music by Ludwig Minkus, inspired by Cervantes' famous novel The Ingenious Don Quixote of La Mancha. It describes the adventures of the hero, the knight Don Quixote, who is torn by imaginations moving between illusion and reality.

However, the ballet productions use Cervantes' story in their libretto only as inspiration and pretext. All the stage action is centered around the young loving couple Basilio (Basil) and Quiteria (Kitri), who are hindered by the rich suitor Comacho (Gamacho). Only thanks to Don Quixote will their love be fulfilled.

Sometimes a single second is all it takes… Black and White is essentially a modernized version of the flagship of the classic repertoire - Swan Lake. It is a title that belongs to the most performed ballets in the world. Our version, which was a big success in the US, but represents today. It is an attempt to bring this work closer to the younger generation by looking at it from a different angle, denying all traditions and visually reimagining Swan Lake as such. In the classical interpretation of the ballet, the dominant characters are ballerinas (the main dual role of Odette - Odílie), so it is mainly a statement of the female element. In our version, we offer a view of Swan Lake through the main character, Prince Siegfried, who is going through a difficult life situation connected with the treatment of a serious disease - cancer.

Serenity's choreography will bring the calm power of minimalism to the stage, inviting the audience to quieten down and perceive more deeply. Interface of dynamic movement up to the moment of absolute stop. Moments of stillness are evoked by living sculptures that create a space for a meditative experience and a stop in a busy world. A Healthy Dose of Madness takes you through a mysterious garden in a land where no humans live. A game with shadows and the rhythm of music. The minimalist style of the costumes makes even the smallest details stand out. The set will close with a choreography called The House of Bernarda Alba, loosely inspired by Federico García Lorca's drama of the same name – the story of Doni Alba and her five daughters, in which imaginary family honor wins at the expense of seduction, love and desire.

One of the pillars of the classical ballet legacy is the ballet Don Quixote to the music of Ludwig Minkus, inspired by Cervantes' famous novel The Ingenious Don Quixote de La Mancha. It describes the adventures of the hero, the knight Don Quixote, who is torn by ideas moving between illusion and reality. But the ballet productions use Cervantes' story in their libretto only as an inspiration and a pretext. All the stage events are centered around the young lovers Basilio (Basil) and Quiteria (Kitri), who are hindered by the rich suitor Comacho (Gamacho). Only thanks to Don Quixote will their love come true.

One of the pillars of the classical ballet legacy is the ballet Don Quixote to the music of Ludwig Minkus, inspired by Cervantes' famous novel The Ingenious Don Quixote de La Mancha. It describes the adventures of the hero, the knight Don Quixote, who is torn by ideas moving between illusion and reality. But the ballet productions use Cervantes' story in their libretto only as an inspiration and a pretext. All the stage events are centered around the young lovers Basilio (Basil) and Quiteria (Kitri), who are hindered by the rich suitor Comacho (Gamacho). Only thanks to Don Quixote will their love come true.

We are celebrating 140 years since the opening of the National Theatre in Brno! Tours of theatre buildings are very popular among visitors. In all buildings of the National Theatre Brno, knowledgeable guides are available to you, who will not only introduce you to their history and construction development, but will also tell you various interesting facts and tidbits that you will not just hear. You will also get to places inaccessible to ordinary spectators, such as backstage or the technical rooms of the theatre. The tour begins at the MAIN ENTRANCE to the Janáček Theatre.

The story of visionary creativity that changed the way women dress. Coco Chanel as fearlessness, ferocity and risk, as well as taste, philosophy and brand. A contemporary ballet by Mário Radačovský about a woman who fundamentally influenced the world of fashion. The second, spring premiere of the 2023/2024 season, completes the ten-year tenure of artistic director Mário Radačovský at the head of the NdB Ballet company. As a choreographer, he has in the past enjoyed working on full-length titles inspired by the life and work of great figures in human cultural history. We can recall the titles of the ballets Warhol, Beethoven, Michelangelo.

The story of visionary creativity that changed the way women dress. Coco Chanel as fearlessness, ferocity and risk, as well as taste, philosophy and brand. A contemporary ballet by Mário Radačovský about a woman who fundamentally influenced the world of fashion. The second, spring premiere of the 2023/2024 season, completes the ten-year tenure of artistic director Mário Radačovský at the head of the NdB Ballet company. As a choreographer, he has in the past enjoyed working on full-length titles inspired by the life and work of great figures in human cultural history. We can recall the titles of the ballets Warhol, Beethoven, Michelangelo.

Take a look into the world of ballet with us! The ballet teaching team has prepared four workshop options for you, which offer participants a playful and experiential way to take a look into the world of ballet art. The workshop is adapted for kindergartens, elementary schools, high schools and grammar schools. Contact us and choose what type of workshop you are interested in. Workshop types: How to do ballet How to do ballet MOVEMENT How to do ballet ARTISTIC How to do ballet MUSICALLY

Take a look into the world of ballet with us! The ballet teaching team has prepared four workshop options for you, which offer participants a playful and experiential way to take a look into the world of ballet art. The workshop is adapted for kindergartens, elementary schools, high schools and grammar schools. Contact us and choose what type of workshop you are interested in. Workshop types: How to do ballet How to do ballet MOVEMENT How to do ballet ARTISTIC How to do ballet MUSICALLY

The choreography Serenity will bring the calm power of minimalism to the stage, inviting the audience to silence and deeper perception. The theme of the choreography is based on the contrast of movement and stillness. The dancers will move on the border of dynamic movement until the moment of absolute stop. These moments of stillness evoke living sculptures that create space for a meditative experience and a pause in a busy world. With this work, the choreographer, Barbora Rašková, tries to offer the audience a unique opportunity to slow down and let themselves be carried away by the depth of the moment.

For the second grade of elementary schools, high schools and secondary vocational schools Introduce students to theater genres in a different way! What do opera and ballet have in common and how do they differ? What does the process of creating a production look like from the first idea to the finished performance? What professions work in the theater and what do we actually need them for? What do a choreographer, director, costume designer or set designer have to think about to make a performance successful? We will find the answer to these and many other questions together at the workshop – How is opera made x How is ballet made? The workshop also includes a short tour of the Janáček Theater.

For the second grade of elementary schools, high schools and secondary vocational schools Introduce students to theater genres in a different way! What do opera and ballet have in common and how do they differ? What does the process of creating a production look like from the first idea to the finished performance? What professions work in the theater and what do we actually need them for? What do a choreographer, director, costume designer or set designer have to think about to make a performance successful? We will find the answer to these and many other questions together at the workshop – How is opera made x How is ballet made? The workshop also includes a short tour of the Janáček Theater.

Sometimes a single second is enough… Black and White is essentially a modern version of the flagship of the classical repertoire – Swan Lake. It is a title that is one of the most performed ballets in the world. Our version, which was a great success in the USA, represents today. It is an attempt to approach this work to the younger generation from a different perspective, by denying all traditions and visually transforming Swan Lake as such. In the classical version of the ballet, the dominant characters are ballerinas (the main double roles of Odette – Odile), so it is mainly a statement of the female element. In our version, we offer a view of Swan Lake through the main character, Prince Siegfried, who is going through a difficult life situation associated with the treatment of a serious illness – cancer. Sometimes a second is enough – and life is turned upside down.

Sometimes a single second is enough… Black and White is essentially a modern version of the flagship of the classical repertoire – Swan Lake. It is a title that is one of the most performed ballets in the world. Our version, which was a great success in the USA, represents today. It is an attempt to approach this work to the younger generation from a different perspective, by denying all traditions and visually transforming Swan Lake as such. In the classical version of the ballet, the dominant characters are ballerinas (the main double roles of Odette – Odile), so it is mainly a statement of the female element. In our version, we offer a view of Swan Lake through the main character, Prince Siegfried, who is going through a difficult life situation associated with the treatment of a serious illness – cancer. Sometimes a second is enough – and life is turned upside down.