"Conversation with Degas"
Sat, Jun 20
|ArtsWestchester
Ballet des Amériques is proud to announce the premiere of "Conversation with Degas," an original ballet specifically developed by Director Carole Alexis.
Time & Location
Jun 20, 2026, 2:00 PM – 3:30 PM
ArtsWestchester, 31 Mamaroneck Ave, White Plains, NY 10601, USA
About the event
Ballet des Amériques Presents "Conversation with Degas": Integrating History and Artistry into Conservatory Training
WHITE PLAINS, NY— Ballet des Amériques is proud to announce the premiere of "Conversation with Degas," an original ballet specifically developed by Director Carole Alexis to integrate a page of dance history and music appreciation into the conservatory curriculum.
The production serves as an introductory study of the work of French painter Edgar Degas. Moving beyond the traditional glamour of the stage, the choreography aims to enhance the imagination of the young dancer by focusing on the "colors" of the paintings of Degas and his fascination with the physical effort of the classroom. By highlighting the grit of the studio rather than just the finished performance, the students engage with the familiarity, comparison, and human side of their discipline.
The ballet is set to a score featuring composers of the period, such as:
Léo Delibes: Providing…
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