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Claire Lonchampt. © Olivier Houeix BEAUTY AND THE BEAST BY MALANDAIN BALLET BIARRITZ Applause Series Curriculum Guide March 28-29, 2017 GUIDE CONTENTS About Des Moines Dear Teachers, Performing Arts Page 3 Thank you for joining us for the Applause Series presentation of "La Belle et la Bête" or Going to the Theater and Beauty and the Beast by Malandain Ballet Theater Etiquette Biarritz. Experience new ways of storytelling Page 4 as you watch this fairytale unfold through movement and symbolism. This interpretation Civic Center Field Trip by Thierry Malandain takes its inspiration and Information for Teachers tone from the original tale; as such, it is likely Page 5 darker in tone than other versions with which students may be familiar. However, students Vocabulary will recognize the tale’s familiar themes of Pages 6 transformation, conflict between our instincts La Belle et la Bete © Olivier Houeix and better natures, and the power of love and About the Performance The Beast kisses Belle. looking past one’s external features. Pages 7-8 We hope that this study guide helps you connect the Extended Synopsis performance to your in-classroom curriculum in ways that you find Page 9 valuable. In the following pages, you will find contextual information about the performance and related subjects, as well as About the Artists a variety of discussion questions and activities. Some pages are Page 10 appropriate to reproduce for your students; others are designed more specifically with you, their teacher, in mind. As such, we What is Dance? hope that you are able to “pick and choose” material and ideas Page 11 from the study guide to meet your class’s unique needs. Elements of Dance As a final note about the study guide, many of the activities are Page 12 movement-based; we encourage you to look to our “Introducing Movement into the Classroom” section for helpful tips to make The People Behind the Scenes your class’s first steps into the world of dance a successful and Page 13 enjoyable experience for all. Pre-Show Exploration See you at the theater, Pages 14-15 Des Moines Performing Arts Education Team Post-Show Discussion and Assessment Activities Pages 16-17 Support for Des Moines Performing Arts education programs and the Applause Series is provided by: Introducing Movement into the American Enterprise Group, Arts Midwest Touring Fund , Bradford and Classroom Sally Austin, Bravo Greater Des Moines, Clive Community Foundation, Page 18 The Coons Foundation, EMC Insurance Companies, EquiTrust Life Insurance Company, Hy-Vee, Inc., Iowa Department of Cultural Affairs, Resources and Sources John Deere, Richard and Deborah McConnell, Nationwide, Polk County, Prairie Meadows, Principal Financial Group, U.S. Bank, Union Pacific Page 19 Foundation, Wells Fargo & Co., West Bancorporation Foundation, Windsor Charitable Foundation, and more than 200 individual donors. This study guide was compiled and written by Kathleen Hurley; edited by Karoline Myers. Des Moines Performing Arts Page 2 of 19 Beauty and the Beast by Ballet Biarritz Curriculum Guide ABOUT DES MOINES PERFORMING ARTS Des Moines Performing Arts is a private, nonprofit organization and is an DID YOU KNOW? important part of central Iowa’s cultural community. It is recognized nationally for excellence as a performing arts center and is committed to More than 300,000 people visit engaging the Midwest in world-class entertainment, education, and cultural Des Moines Performing Arts activities. venues each year. Des Moines Performing Arts presents professional touring productions, Des Moines Performing Arts including theater direct from Broadway, world-renowned dance companies, opened in 1979. family programming, comedy, and concerts. Des Moines Performing Arts Education and Community Engagement programs are core to Des Moines has three theater spaces: Performing Arts' mission as a nonprofit performing arts center. Civic Center, 2744 seats Stoner Theater, 200 seats Public education programs allow audience members and local artists Temple Theater, 299 seats to make meaningful and personal connections to the art they experience (located in the Temple for on our stages. Guest lectures and Q&As with company members allow the Performing Arts) audiences to explore the inner workings of the performance. In addition, master classes, workshops, and summer camps taught by visiting No seat is more than 155 feet performers give local actors, dancers, and musicians the chance to from center stage in the Civic increase their skills by working directly with those who know what it takes Center. to succeed on the professional stage. Cowles Commons, situated just Through its K-12 School Programs, Des Moines Performing Arts west of the Civic Center, is a strives to ensure that central Iowa students have affordable access to high community gathering space. quality arts experiences as part of their education. More than 55,000 stu- Features include the dents and educators attend curriculum-connected school matinee perfor- Lauridsen Fountain, the mances through the Applause Series annually. In addition, Des Moines Crusoe Umbrella sculpture by Performing Arts sends teaching artists into the schools to provide hands- Claes Oldenburg, and the Swirl on workshops and residencies in special opportunities that engage stu- sculpture by Jim Campbell. dents directly in the creative process. And, through its partnership with the John F. As a nonprofit organization, Kennedy Center, Des Moines Performing Arts provides teachers with Des Moines Performing Arts in-depth professional development training on how to use the arts in their depends on donor funding to classrooms to better impact student learning. The Iowa High School support facilities, programming, Musical Theater Awards is Des Moines Performing Arts’ newest initiative and education programs. to support the arts in Iowa schools, providing important learning tools and The Applause Series started in 1996. You are joining us for our 21st season of school performances! Des Moines Performing Arts Page 3 of 19 Beauty and the Beast by Ballet Biarritz Curriculum Guide GOING TO THE THEATER . YOUR ROLE AS AN THEATER ETIQUETTE AUDIENCE MEMBER Here is a checklist of general guidelines to follow when you visit the Des Moines Civic Center: Attending a live performance is a unique and exciting opportunity. Unlike the passive experience of watching a movie, audience members play an Leave all food, drinks, and chewing gum at school important role in every live performance. As they act, or on the bus. sing, dance, or play instruments, the performers on Cameras, recording devices, and personal stage are very aware of the audience’s mood and listening devices are not permitted in the theater. level of engagement. Each performance calls for a different response from audience members. Turn off and put away all cell phones, pagers, and Musicians and dancers may desire the other electronic devices before the performance audience to focus silently on the stage and applaud begins. only during natural breaks in the performance. Do not text during the performance. Audience members can often take cues from performers on how to respond to the performance Respect the theater. Remember to keep your feet appropriately. For example, performers will often off of the seats and avoid bouncing up and down. pause or bow for applause at a specific time. When the house lights dim, the performance is about to begin. Please stop talking at this time. As you experience the performance, consider the following questions: Talk before and after the performance only. Remember, the theater is designed to What kind of live performance is this (a play, a amplify sound. Other audience members and the dance, a concert, etc.)? performers on stage can hear your voice! What is the mood of the performance? Is the Use the restroom before the performance or wait subject matter serious or lighthearted? until the end. If you must leave the theater during the show, make sure the first set of doors closes What is the mood of the performers? Are they before you open the second — this will keep happy and smiling or somber and reserved? unwanted light from spilling into the theater and Are the performers encouraging the audience to causing a distraction. clap to the music or move to the beat? Appropriate responses such as laughing and Are there natural breaks in the performance applauding are appreciated. Pay attention to the where applause seems appropriate? artists on stage — they will let you know what is appropriate. A SPECIAL EXPERIENCE Open your eyes, ears, mind, and heart to the Seeing a live performance is a very special entire experience. Enjoy yourself! experience. Although it is not required, many people enjoy dressing up when they attend the theater. GOING TO THE THEATER information is adapted from the Ordway Center for the Performing Arts study guide materials. Des Moines Performing Arts Page 4 of 19 Beauty and the Beast by Ballet Biarritz Curriculum Guide CIVIC CENTER FIELD TRIP INFORMATION FOR TEACHERS Thank you for choosing the Applause Series with Des Moines Performing Arts. Below are tips for organizing a safe and successful field trip to the Civic Center. ORGANIZING YOUR FIELD TRIP ARRIVAL TO THE CIVIC CENTER Please include all students, teachers, and chaperones When arriving at the Civic Center, please have an adult in your ticket request. lead your group for identification and check-in pur- After you submit your ticket request, you will receive a poses. confirmation e-mail within five business days. Your Each group will be assigned a specific location in the invoice will be attached to the confirmation e-mail. hall, and ushers will escort groups to their seats upon Payment policies and options are located at the top of arrival. Various seating factors including group size, the invoice. Payment (or a purchase order) for your grade levels, arrival time, and special needs seating reservation is due four weeks prior to the date of requests may be used to assign a group’s specific the performance.

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