Romance, comedy, and virtuosic dancing abound in one of the most beloved, renowned ballets of all time: Don Quixote! Based on Miguel de Cervantes' novel, Don Quixote follows the adventures of the eccentric Don Quixote and his loyal squire, Sancho Panza. The story follows Don Quixote's quest to find his idealized love, Dulcinea. His vision was initially sparked by none other than Kitri, a bold, spirited, powerful woman. The lead female role in the ballet, Kitri carries the production with her strong, lively dancing and vivacious personality, supported by the fierce corps de ballet and soloists. Kitri and Basilio (the male lead) share a love story, and are wed in the final act with a gorgeous pas de deux. Filled with vibrant characters, dazzling choreography, and a beautiful Spanish setting, Don Quixote showcases some of the most exciting variations in classical ballet repertoire. See you on the streets of Seville!
This workshop will include a warm-up ballet class, choreography and context within the dance history. The workshop is open to all levels*. Gentlemen are welcome. Pointe shoes are optional.
When: Sundays, May 26th- June 30th
Where: The Fifth’s Main Studio
366 Adelaide East | Unit 120 | Inside parking lot
Time: 3:00-5:30 pm
Investment: $200+HST
About Järvi
Järvi Raudsepp is a professional ballet dancer and teacher trained by Nadia Veselova Tencer. She began her career at the age of 17, dancing with international ballet companies such as Estonian National Ballet, Orlando Ballet, Ontario Ballet Theatre, and Festival Ballet Providence. Most recently, Järvi was a corps de ballet dancer with the World Tour of Phantom of the Opera (Broadway staging) for its two-year run across South-East Asia. Her current performing career involves dancing with Moonlight Ballet in Toronto and freelancing with its partner company, Ballet Reveries (Event Entertainment). Järvi has taught classical ballet since 2010 across multiple studios throughout the GTA. She has won awards for her choreography and is a rehearsal coach for pre-professional dancers entering Youth America Grand Prix. Many of her students have gone on to professional dance careers, and have graduated from the dance programs at Toronto Metropolitan University, York University, and George Brown. Järvi is thrilled to be part of the process of guiding dance artists at the Fifth, and is excited to keep expanding everyone's classical repertoire!