Build-a-Ballet

The Carnival of the Animals

Build-a-Ballet introduces elementary-age students to the process of creating a work of art. Dancers from Ballet Austin’s Professional Division Trainee program perform nine excerpts from The Carnival of the Animals with choreography by Ballet Austin's Artistic Director, Stephen Mills, and original music by Camille Saint Saëns.

Students participate in choreographing a movement phrase that is eventually incorporated into the ballet. We also discuss elements of choreography, including use of space, rhythm, timing, and partnering. This 50-minute program is presented at Ballet Austin or in schools.

Dear Ballet Austin,

I am the music teacher at Trinity and I brought two first grade classes to the program. Both of the classroom teachers loved the program, loved seeing the dancers up close, loved the interaction with the students, and would like to come again next year. The program was the right length and the children were captivated. Way to go!  

Thanks Ballet Austin for a great program!!

Nancy Gibbs, Trinity Episcopal School of Austin

Performance times at the Ballet Austin Butler Dance Education Center:

Tues May 3, 2011 from 10:00 – 11:00am
Tues May 3, 2011 from 12:00 – 1:00pm
Wed May 4, 2011 from 3:45 – 4:45pm

Cost:

At Ballet Austin - $7 per person

At your campus - costs vary depending on school location and number of shows required

For Girl Scouts - register through the Girl Scouts of Central Texas website for your patch

Registration and Information:

To register for Build-a-Ballet, or for more information about bringing the show to your campus, please complete the form below. If you are not attending with a school group, skip the first two fields.

Questions? Contact Pei-San Brown, Community Education Director, at pei-san.brown@balletaustin.org or 512.476.9151 ext. 178.