A Unique Experience Where Professional Dancers Visit Your School For An Exciting And Educational Look Into The World Of Dance.

Each year, the professional dancers of Richmond Ballet present lecture demonstrations in area elementary schools. These demonstrations emphasize a theme pertinent to a student’s everyday life and provide a unique opportunity to see professional dancers “up close and personal.”

Our 45-minute performances consist of several dance pieces, dialogue relating to a theme, and a student interaction/participation section, all presented by five members of the professional company. The theme for 2008-2009 is Teamwork. Dancers will take students on an exciting and entertaining journey exploring aspects of teamwork such as setting goals, striving for success, pride in your work, and respect for others!

Following the presentation, the dancers answer student questions in a Q&A session, which is flexible and can be customized to suit each school’s needs. Currently, Richmond Ballet performs lecture demonstrations in all Henrico and Chesterfield County Elementary Schools. If you know colleagues in these school districts, please contact them for an unsolicited opinion of the performance.

Because Richmond Ballet feels that the interaction between professional dancers and students is an invaluable experience, we have allocated additional lecture demonstration dates during the 2008- 2009 school year to accommodate your school district.

We are now booking for the 2008- 2009 school year
Spaces are still available!

For more information on this special opportunity, please call Sarah Ferguson, Education Administrator at (804) 344-0906 ext. 239.