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"Ensemble" Experience the elegance and grace of ballet come alive in 'Ensemble,' our captivating end-of-semester performance. Delight in a mesmerizing showcase featuring excerpts from timeless ballet classics, seamlessly woven together to showcase the beauty of movement and expression. Join us for an unforgettable afternoon celebrating the rich heritage of ballet and the artistry presented by talented ballerinas of NBATI.
"La Bayadère" on December 3rd 2023
"La Bayadère" is one of the most popular ballets in the classical legacy. The ballet was first presented by the Imperial Ballet at the Imperial Bolshoi Kameny Theatre in St. Petersburg, Russia in February of 1877. This time around we are pleased to present a rendition by the talented Ballerinas of NBATI..
The Buddha of budding Ballerinas, Mohit Sameer Mehta.Read more..
Girls flitted on to the stage like butterflies, looking dainty in their fuchsia and green costumes and moved gracefully, despite the complete absence of any music. "Imagine the music," says Sameer Mehta, as he watched the dancers, their arms raised in the high fifth position. We're in the midst of the last rehearsal for Coppelia , the sentimental comic French ballet that premiered in 1870 in Paris, that will be performed by the students of the National Ballet Academy Trust of India (NBATI) this afternoon. If there is any nervousness, not a muscle shows it. Read more......
Appealing body movements — jumps, leaps and spins and on that, a super sexy Barbie doll costume (for girls). That’s what Russian ballet is all about. If for some youngsters it’s the lure to enter the glam world, for others it’s about pursuing their passion professionally. Yes, this fascinating dance form is gaining steam. Read more...
Ballet is a perfect art of dance. It requires strict discipline, attention, whole hearted dedication, and love for ballet. The body has to be trained to dance with grace, elegance, and artistry. Ballet is a very lovely form of dance. It is referred to as a passport for other dance types. This dance gives a wonderful posture, elegance, and poise to the body. Read more...
Girls flitted on to the stage like butterflies, looking dainty in their fuchsia and green costumes and moved gracefully, despite the complete absence of any music. "Imagine the music," says Sameer Mehta, as he watched the dancers, their arms raised in the high fifth position..Read More..
This is the story of the famous ballet, Copp?lia originally choreographed by Arthur Saint-L ?on to a ballet libretto by Saint-L ?on and Charles Nuitter, was first premiered on 25 May 1870 at the Th??tre Imp?rial de l?Op?ra in Paris. It was set to enthrall the audience and was indeed an instant hit. The same beauty of sound, dance and magic combined with the original score of L?o Delibes was recreated by the National Ballet Trust Academy of India in the Capital recently. The musical extravaganza showcased little ones in a cherubic look dressed with elaborate and colourful European-inspired tutus made from hand embroidered organic scraps and raw pieces of net. Read More
On a sweltering summer afternoon, a group of carefree five-year-old girls are sauntering along the corridor of Delhi’s Jesus and Mary College. Inside the college’s grand hall, an instructor cheerily welcomes the tiny tots decked up in pink leotards, tutus and pointe shoes and chivvies them to line up in a neat formation.
Their trainer Renata Manescu, who is part of Delhi’s National Ballet Academy and Trust of India (NBATI), has been trained in classical ballet. She moves gracefully into position for the ‘port de bras’ arm sweep so the children can mimic her and perform it in sync. Read more...
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