Echoes of Mastery
Repertoire for (pre)professionals
With Mirella Simoncini
Two day intensive with unforgettable classical repertoire.
A small group of young dancers and vocational students will be working closely with Mirella Simoncini dancing Blue Bird and Firebird, receiving personal attention.
Blue Bird and Firebird invites dancers to embody two mysterious, otherworldly beings: the delicate, fluttering grace of Blue Bird and the fiery, untamed power of Firebird. It’s a journey into magic, romance, and the art of storytelling through movement.
Pointes are optional, the level is to some extent adjustable.
BLUE BIRD
• The Blue Bird variation is often a favorite in ballet competitions, as it showcases both virtuosity and storytelling.
• In folklore, the Blue Bird often symbolizes happiness and hope, which is reflected in the joyful and lighthearted choreography.
FIREBIRD
• Stravinsky’s Firebird was inspired by Russian folklore about a magical, glowing bird whose feathers bring both blessings and danger.
• The ballet’s choreography is often bold and dramatic, symbolizing the Firebird’s untamed and otherworldly power. It premiered in 1910 and was one of the works that made Sergei Diaghilev’s Ballets Russes famous.
DATE: 16 and 17 August 2025
LEVEL: Young (Pre)Professional Small Group: 8 students
2-days intensive (2x 105min.)
The workshop does not include a ballet class, it is highly recommended to follow the class before the repertoire (!)
