#perfroming arts

[lifeismagnifique]

SYDNEY ICON

One of the most recognizable buildings in the world, the Sydney Opera House, is a must see for travelers who love architecture. Built in 1973, the Jørn Utzon designed facility sits on the beautiful Sydney Harbour. Even though the name suggests it is just for opera, it is actually one of the busiest performing arts centers in the world including in house productions, touring productions, and it’s four resident companies: Opera Australia, The Australian Ballet, the Sydney Theatre Company, and the Sydney Symphony Orchestra. When staying at Sofitel Sydney Wentworth, make sure to have the concierge help you book a tour of this iconic building. For fans of theater, you can even arrange a backstage tour. 

[theflamboyantblog-blog]

what is The Flamboyant

THE FLAMBOYANT IS A NEW PLATFORM, THOUGHT BY ONE ARTIST AND ADDRESSED TO ALL ARTISTS

The flamboyant will share

artists' personal experiences in order to provide a wide spectrum of real, up-to-the-minute topics, all opinions and contributions are welcome

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[loyalkikiisonfire]

2012 Cha Cha Slide College Style

Sorry about the crappy filming I have got better

again this is 2012

[uoslibperformingarts]

Culture Collisions: Music and dance in World War II

Dancing in the Blitz: How World War II made British ballet

David Bintley, director of the Birmingham Royal Ballet explores how the Second World War was the making of British ballet and how fundamental the years of hardship and adversity were in getting the British public to embrace ballet. Bintley shows how the then Sadler's Wells Ballet Company, led by Ninette de Valois and featuring a star-studded generation of British dancers and choreographers including Margot Fonteyn and Frederick Ashton, was forged during the Second World War.

Watch it on BBC iPlayer or borrow the DVD from Murray Library.

Baade, C. (2011) Victory through harmony: the BBC and popular music in World War II

This title tells the story of the BBC's participation in the events of World War II through popular music and jazz broadcasting. Baade argues that the BBC's popular music broadcasting efforts exposed the divergent ideologies, tastes, and perspectives of the nation.