HKBG Balanchine Workshop with Philip Neal for students, teachers & lovers of ballet!
The Hong Kong Ballet Group proudly presents HKBG Balanchine Workshop with Philip Neal on 27-30 March 2016. Building on the success of the HKBG-Bolshoi Ballet Academy Ballet workshop last year, the Ballet Group continues with the effort to introduce different styles of ballet technique every year, with an aim to broaden their exposure and enrich the interest and knowledge about the art form of ballet in our community.
The “Balanchine style”, as recognized in the works of Mr. George Balanchine, is known for the speed and musicality. Founder of New York City Ballet, Mr. Balanchine is one of the most influential choreographer in the last century who had created over 400 original works, many considered as masterpieces and performed by companies all over the world.
We are honoured to invite Mr. Philip Neal, former principal dancer of New York City Ballet and currently Repetiteur for the George Balanchine Trust and the Jerome Robbins Rights Trust, to be the guest teacher of the workshop this year. The Workshop caters to ballet lovers of any kind: workshop for students, class observation and seminar for teachers, as well as a public talk on appreciation of the artistry of Balanchine. Kindly find the enclosed schedule and application form for further details.
Do not miss this unique opportunity exclusively for the HKBG members. Special package rate is available for students enrolling all three days of workshop. Limited spaces - first come first serve!
For enquiries and enrolment, please contact us at 2541 5587 / [email protected].
Student Workshop & Class Observation for Teachers Date Time Student Level Location Junior Class 12:00 – 15:15 [RAD Intermediate or above] 27 March 2016 (Sun) Senior Class 15:30 – 18:45 [RAD Advance 1 or above] Dance Studio 6, 10:00 – 13:15 Junior Class HKAPA 28 March 2016 (Mon) 1 Gloucester Rd, 14:30 – 17:45 Senior Class Wanchai 10:00 – 13:15 Senior Class 29 March 2015 (Tue) 14:30 – 17:45 Junior Class
Quota [student workshop] 30 Quota [class observation] 20 Student Workshop Fee $600/session $1600/3 sessions Class Observation Fee $220/session
Teacher Workshop Date Time Location Class Observation Dance Studio 1, 30 March 2016 (Wed) 09:00 – 12:15 [Master Class with APA students] HKAPA Education Seminar Quota 30 Workshop Fee $480
Talk: Appreciating the Artistry of George Balanchine Date Time Location 28 March 2016 (Mon) 19:00 Dance Studio 1, HKAPA Entry Fee $100
Membership Fee All participants must be a member of The Hong Kong Ballet Group to join the workshop. Membership fee for 2016 is $180 and is valid until 31 December 2016.
Mr Philip Neal
After a 23-year tenure with New York City Ballet, former principal dancer Philip Neal is currently the Artistic Director of Next Generation Ballet and Dance Dean for the Patel Conservatory at the STRAZ Center for the Performing Arts in Tampa, FL. Mr. Neal is also a Repetiteur for the George Balanchine Trust and the Jerome Robbins Rights Trust, staging the ballets of both legendary choreographers throughout the world. He has successfully created five original works for Richmond Ballet and participated in the New York Choreographic Institute and the National Choreographers Initiative. Mr. Neal is a guest instructor for numerous international dance companies and schools, including Boston Ballet, Joffrey Ballet, Miami City Ballet, Pacific Northwest Ballet and the School of American Ballet. From 2010-2013, he directed developmental efforts, fundraising of major gifts, Board Trustee recruitment and special events in Palm Beach County on behalf of Miami City Ballet.
Mr. Neal began his dance training at age 11 at the School of Richmond Ballet, where he was recognized by Edward Villella and offered a summer scholarship to the School of American Ballet, the official school of New York City Ballet. In 1985, Mr. Neal won a silver medal in the International Prix de Lausanne ballet competition. Mr. Neal graduated magna cum laude from St. Paul's School in 1986 and was named a Presidential Scholar of the Arts by YoungArts, and as part of that honour he performed at the Kennedy Center in Washington D.C. He has also studied at the Royal Danish Ballet School. Mr. Neal joined New York City Ballet in 1987. He was promoted to soloist in 1991 and was promoted to principal dancer in the following Season.
Mr. Neal was privileged during his career to have performed in George Balanchine's finest works. In 2002 and 2004, he appeared in the nationally televised Live From Lincoln Center broadcast. Mr. Neal performed with New York City Ballet at Lincoln Center's David H. Koch Theater, at their summer venue at the Saratoga Performing Arts Center and on tour in Athens, Melbourne, Copenhagen, London, Paris, and Tokyo. He has also been invited as a guest performer with the Kirov Ballet at the Mariinsky Theatre, as well as with the Paris Opera Ballet at the Garnier Palace.