Ballet Piano Podcast

 We are discussing the use of tempo rubato and ask the question - Does Rubato Help or Hinder in Ballet Class?

The literal meaning of tempo rubato is ‘robbed time’, and refers to expressive and rhythmic freedom, by slightly slowing down and speeding up at the discretion of the musician as they play.

We talk about where rubato can be useful and how it can help dancers in their technique and artistry, but as David will state very clearly, it can also hinder greatly in dancers that are not advanced and don’t have that understanding of their technique and musicality.

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 We are discussing the use of tempo rubato, and whether there is a need for it, and if so, when and where in ballet class.

The literal meaning of tempo rubato is ‘robbed time’, and refers to expressive and rhythmic freedom, by slightly slowing down and speeding up at the discretion of the musician as they play.

We talk about where rubato can be useful and how it can help dancers in their technique and artistry, but as David will state very clearly, it can also hinder greatly in dancers that are not advanced and don’t have that understanding of their technique and musicality.

Does Rubato Help of Hinder a Ballet Dancer? Read More »

We like to think of this as one of the jewels in the crown of Ballet Piano Podcast.  It’s an In Conversation with legendary conductor and music director, Richard Honner.

With over fifty years of work in the theatre, we delve into Richard’s life and career from humble beginnings as an administrator at the Royal Opera House, to his work with Scottish Opera and Scottish Ballet, through to the inception of the ‘Piano for Dance’ course at The Royal Conservatoire of Scotland.

You won’t fail to be taken over by Richard’s soothing tone, and warm charm and wit, and this wonderful episode is so insightful and funny, and you really get to learn in depth about a person who has lived and breathed ballet music, and shaped dance accompaniment.

This episode is proudly produced and published by PodcastRecording.co.uk

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We are bringing you a brand new episode today which focuses on the use of show tunes in the ballet class, and ask the question; how many show tunes is a show tune too many?

We talk about how musical theatre tunes can help dancers phrase movement and choreography, with the use of recognisable melodies that they know, and how the association of show tunes with the musicals they are from, can help a dancer evoke emotion, character, and style into their technique and artistry.

We reveal the show tunes we love to play and hear, and as always, this episode is littered with good humour and funny anecdotes.

This episode is proudly produced and published by PodcastRecording.co.uk

We are bringing you a brand new episode today which focuses on the use of show tunes in the ballet class, and ask the question; how many show tunes is a show tune too many?

We talk about how musical theatre tunes can help dancers phrase movement and choreography, with the use of recognisable melodies that they know, and how the association of show tunes with the musicals they are from, can help a dancer evoke emotion, character, and style into their technique and artistry.

We reveal the show tunes we love to play and hear, and as always, this episode is littered with good humour and funny anecdotes.

We hope you enjoy it, and thank you for continuing to download, like, and share our episodes.

Show tunes in Ballet Class – How many show tunes is a show tune too many? Read More »

We’re so excited to bring you this new episode after what feels like forever since we recorded or shared with you, but we’re back with a mini series of ‘coffee break conversations’ about ballet studio etiquette.

Enjoy this episode where we dissect the past year, and round it up, and share with you our plans for 2022, both professionally and personally.

This episode is proudly produced and published by PodcastRecording.co.uk

We’re so excited to bring you this new episode after what feels like forever since we recorded or shared with you, but we’re back with a mini series of ‘coffee break conversations’ about ballet studio etiquette.

Enjoy this episode where we dissect the past year, and round it up, and share with you our plans for 2022, both professionally and personally.