BALLET IN THE PARK
Ballet in the Park has become a staple in the annual calendar of ballet companies around the world, attracting thousands of audience members for each performance. Our Jersey iteration will take us into the bandstand at Howard Davis Park for entire days of training, rehearsals, and performances during the summer. A unique chance to enjoy dance removed from the traditional theatre setting, Ballet in the Park is an opportunity for new audiences to see our work, and allows existing fans to enjoy a performance in a beautiful natural setting
Ballet in the Park
Join us for Jersey’s newest – and FREE – summer tradition! Ballet in the Park is a unique opportunity to enjoy the universal language of dance with family and friends under the open skies.
Become part of our origin story this summer as the incredible talents from the company join forces with our local dance community to gather in one place to deliver performances and workshops that highlight how these dancers are working for the future of their art form on the island.
What to Expect
Participate in engaging children’s activities before the performance like face painting, hula hooping, and free open dance classes, plus you can enjoy a variety of tasty food truck offerings. There is even a bouncy castle!
This is an outdoor event, so dress appropriately and be mindful of sun protection.
Ballet in the Park may run as scheduled rain or shine; if we need to cancel due to inclement weather we will announce this on all channels as soon as we make the call.
What to Bring
Lawn chairs, cushions, and/or blankets to sit on; snacks and water to keep you fueled and hydrated; and a desire to reconnect and enjoy dance!
2023 EVENT SCHEDULE
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We start every day the same way; warming up and training with a ballet class. Come for a glimpse into a day in the life of a professional dancer as we demonstrate our typical day at the office.
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Beginner ballet class for parents and children up to 6 years old, taught by company dancer Miriam Oliver.
Participants should wear comfy clothes that allow them to move, and ballet shoes or socks that are ok to get a bit dirty. Don’t forget to dress for the weather!
All BITP classes are open to all and completely free. Just turn up!
Meeting Point: Stage (in front of the Bandstand)
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Improvisation is a great way to get dancing without the conformist structures of classical dance training. Company dancer Ohad Caspi will guide this class in discovering their own movement, in a space where there are no wrong answers. Open to all ages.
Please keep in mind that this class will take place on the lawn, so may be more weather-dependent than other activities.
Participants should wear comfy clothes that allow them to move and are ok to get dirty, and comfortable sneakers. Don’t forget to dress for the weather!
All BITP classes are open to all and completely free. Just turn up!
Meeting point: Howard Davis Hall, 1:55PM
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Ballet Masterclass taught by company dancer Donovan Delis-McCarthy.
Participants should wear comfy clothes that allow them to move and soft ballet shoes or socks that are ok to get dirty. Don’t forget to dress for the weather!
All levels welcome, no previous dance experience required.
All BITP classes are open to all and completely free. Just turn up!
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Ballet Masterclass taught by company dancer Donovan Delis-McCarthy.
Participants should wear comfy clothes that allow them to move and soft ballet shoes or socks that are ok to get dirty. Don’t forget to dress for the weather!
All levels welcome, but the class will be best suited to students with 2 or more years experience.
All BITP classes are open to all and completely free. Just turn up!
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Ballet Masterclass taught by company dancer Ombline Noyer.
Participants should wear comfy clothes that allow them to move and soft ballet shoes or socks that are ok to get dirty. Don’t forget to dress for the weather!
All levels welcome, but the class will be fast-paced and best suited to students with an intermediate to advanced level.
All BITP classes are open to all and completely free. Just turn up!
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Ballet Masterclass taught by company dancer Reece Hudson.
Participants should wear comfy clothes that allow them to move and soft ballet shoes or socks that are ok to get dirty. Don’t forget to dress for the weather!
This is a beginners’ class, no previous dance experience required.
All BITP classes are open to all and completely free. Just turn up!
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We are proud to be part of a vibrant local dance community. Come and see the future of dance in Jersey, featuring performers from:
Central School of Dance
Silhouette
Jersey Academy of Dancing
Emma Jane Dance Academy
Etoile Studios
JM Dance Studios
Theatre Workshop
The BITP performances are open to all and completely free. Just turn up!
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Bring a picnic and settle in for a performance from Jersey’s National Ballet Company.
The BITP performances are open to all and completely free. Just turn up!
Saturday 24th June
Sunday 25th June
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We start every day the same way; warming up and training with a ballet class. Come for a glimpse into a day in the life of a professional dancer as we demonstrate our typical day at the office.
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Jersey Youth Choir is an inclusive cross-island choir which aims to reflect the full diversity of Jersey's community. The choir is free to any Jersey children who enjoy singing, and is the only youth choir in the island that offers mixed singing for older boys after their voices change.
They are led by John Bowley and Nicki Kennedy, both well-known figures in the UK choral scene. The choir is currently made up of children aged 10 to 18 from 15 different schools, and split evenly between boys and girls.
We are thrilled to welcome the wonderful young singers to the BITP stage!
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Bring a picnic and settle in for a performance from Jersey’s National Ballet Company.
The BITP performances are open to all and completely free. Just turn up!
Howard Davis Park
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SATURDAY 24TH JUNE
ACTIVITIES FROM 11:00 AM
PERFORMANCE AT 19:00
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SUNDAY 25TH JUNE
ACTIVITIES FROM 11:00 AM
PERFORMANCE AT 15:00
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ticket info
this event is completely free of charge and open to all. We welcome you to join us in the park at any time during the activities and stay as long as you like.
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cancellations for adverse weather conditions are possible, and will be announced on this page and our social media as soon as we make the call. follow us for updates, @balletjersey on all channels.
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