AT PRCPA
17th and 18th December 2025
Featuring Garrett Smith’s
FOOTSTEPS
& Tess Voelker’s
SAND AND
THEIR CASTLES
It’s a genuine pleasure to return to Guernsey and to share our work with you again. Touring within the Channel Islands is an essential part of our identity. It is not just about bringing work from one island to another; it’s about building a shared cultural conversation across our communities. We are so grateful to the Princess Royal Centre for Performing Arts for welcoming us back to Guernsey, along with the wonderful audience and everyone else who makes these visits possible.
Thank you for being here, for supporting us and for welcoming us into your community.
Carolyn Rose Ramsay
Artistic Director, Ballet d’Jèrri
We would like to extend our special thanks to:
Emerson D’Abbott Doyle
Amber Neumann
The Jersey Opera House Team
For their contributions to re-staging and presenting this programme.
The Programme
Footsteps
Choreography Garrett Smith
Music Tracks New Beginning — Phoria; Red in Tooth and Claw — Imogen Heap; Alien Invasion — Imogen Heap; A Final Call? — Imogen Heap; Loss — Phoria
Restaging Amber Neumann
Lighting Estelle Le Brun
Sand And Their Castles
Choregraphy Tess Voelker
Music Tracks Movement 1 — Floating Points; The Love Me Or Die — C W Stoneking; Mysteries of Love — Angelo Badalamenti; Transmission For Jehn — Tierney Malone; Capricho Arabe — David Russel; The Pink Room — Angelo Badalamenti
Restaging Amber Neumann
Lighting Estelle Le Brun
There will be a 20 minute interval in between the two pieces. The programme should last approximately 1.5 hours in total.
Stage Manager
Estelle Le Brun
Technical
Princess Royal Centre for Performing Arts
Photos
Rebecca Le Brun
OUR MISSION: Creating great art that is accessible to all
Alongside our performances, Ballet d’Jèrri is pleased to offer a programme of free activity for the local community during our visit to Guernsey.
We are delivering complimentary dance workshops for local dance students, providing an opportunity to work directly with our professional dancers and experience contemporary ballet practice at a professional level.
We are also visiting local care homes to share dance in a more intimate setting, bringing movement, music, and human connection to those who may not be able to attend the theatre. These visits are a reminder that dance does not belong only on a stage, it belongs wherever people are.
These activities are central to who we are as a company, not an add-on. We believe dance should be accessible, shared, and rooted in the communities we visit.
Ballet d'Jèrri
Jersey’s National Ballet
Ballet d’Jèrri is the Channel Islands’ first professional dance company, founded in 2022 by Artistic Director Carolyn Rose Ramsay. The company started rehearsals in the Albert Bartlett potato shed, and despite humble beginnings has always set its sights on achieving greatness. The goal is to create work that both resonates with our island identity and represents us on global dance stages.
With a strong foundation in both classical and contemporary dance, Ballet d’Jèrri develops new works that explore compelling narratives, often drawing inspiration from Jersey’s unique heritage. The company collaborates with internationally renowned choreographers while also nurturing emerging voices, ensuring a dynamic and ever-evolving repertoire.
Beyond performance, Ballet d’Jèrri is deeply invested in outreach and education, bringing dance into schools, care homes, and community spaces. Through workshops, residencies, and collaborative projects, the company strives to make dance an accessible and inspiring art form for all.
As a registered charity, Ballet d’Jèrri relies on the generous support of donors, sponsors, and funding bodies to continue its artistic and community-driven mission. Since its inception, the company has rapidly gained recognition, performing at prestigious venues and festivals across Europe. Whether on stage or in the community, Ballet d’Jèrri remains dedicated to pushing the boundaries of contemporary ballet while forging meaningful connections with audiences at home and abroad.