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The Ballet Pianist: Communication Tips between the Pianist and the Ballet Teacher: In conversation with a Ballet Music Composer
At Dance Education Canada we care about connecting our dance educator with industry experts in order to provide them with tips, tricks, tools in so that they can see and understand dance education from various perspectives, including that of the pianist. For those of your lucky enough to have a live music for your ballet classes, understand how it can inspire and influence creation, through subtle changes in tempo, dynamics and pitch. The nuances in tempo and dynamics can create effects that inspire the dancer to jump higher or land softer. This relationship between teacher and pianist, requires effective and clear communication in order for desired effects to be understood and then translated into a musical or movement equivalent of a particular gesture or adjective. Providing us with some tips, tricks and tools to help us better communicate with our ballet pianist is ballet music composer and pianist Mr. Robert Long.
GUEST: Robert Long has worked as a ballet pianist-accompanist for over 30 years, playing for both exam classes and “open” classes. There have been many requests for Robert's music in notable TV programs and films including "The Curious Case of Benjamin Button" and a BBC4 episode of "Danceworks". In 2004, Robert appeared as pianist in an episode about ballet on a children’s TV show called “This is Daniel Cook.” You can find his original compositions of piano music for ballet class on his three albums entitled Ballet Etudes.
INSTA: @rlongballetmusic
FB: @balletclassmusic
TWIT: @glisses
LINKEDIN: Robert Long
WEBISTE: rlongballetmusic.com
Disclaimer: Any and all ideas and information presented in the following podcast are those of the presenter. The presenter is not an employee or representative of Dance Education Canada (DEC), and is participating in this podcast on a voluntary basis. The ideas and information they express do not necessarily represent the views of the DEC or its partners, employees or affiliates. The ideas and information expressed herein are for general educational purposes only. They should not necessarily be applied to specific individual situations. DEC recommends consulting an expert or professional regarding specific medical, legal or business concerns. DEC makes no representations about the accuracy or suitability of this content. Please note that Canada's National Academy of Dance Education is now operating as Dance Education Canada.
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By DCAt Dance Education Canada we care about connecting our dance educator with industry experts in order to provide them with tips, tricks, tools in so that they can see and understand dance education from various perspectives, including that of the pianist. For those of your lucky enough to have a live music for your ballet classes, understand how it can inspire and influence creation, through subtle changes in tempo, dynamics and pitch. The nuances in tempo and dynamics can create effects that inspire the dancer to jump higher or land softer. This relationship between teacher and pianist, requires effective and clear communication in order for desired effects to be understood and then translated into a musical or movement equivalent of a particular gesture or adjective. Providing us with some tips, tricks and tools to help us better communicate with our ballet pianist is ballet music composer and pianist Mr. Robert Long.
GUEST: Robert Long has worked as a ballet pianist-accompanist for over 30 years, playing for both exam classes and “open” classes. There have been many requests for Robert's music in notable TV programs and films including "The Curious Case of Benjamin Button" and a BBC4 episode of "Danceworks". In 2004, Robert appeared as pianist in an episode about ballet on a children’s TV show called “This is Daniel Cook.” You can find his original compositions of piano music for ballet class on his three albums entitled Ballet Etudes.
INSTA: @rlongballetmusic
FB: @balletclassmusic
TWIT: @glisses
LINKEDIN: Robert Long
WEBISTE: rlongballetmusic.com
Disclaimer: Any and all ideas and information presented in the following podcast are those of the presenter. The presenter is not an employee or representative of Dance Education Canada (DEC), and is participating in this podcast on a voluntary basis. The ideas and information they express do not necessarily represent the views of the DEC or its partners, employees or affiliates. The ideas and information expressed herein are for general educational purposes only. They should not necessarily be applied to specific individual situations. DEC recommends consulting an expert or professional regarding specific medical, legal or business concerns. DEC makes no representations about the accuracy or suitability of this content. Please note that Canada's National Academy of Dance Education is now operating as Dance Education Canada.