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RONDE DU PRINTEMPS
Marc Hertsens and Sallie Wilson; Photo by John Van Lund
Photo courtesy: The Jacob’s Pillow Archives.
Synopsis:
A series of pas de deux, like Arthur Schnitzler’s Reigen, a hearty series of seductions with
one member of an amorous experience continuing his activities into the succeeding scene, provides the story line
of this vernal round. A lady of easy virtue, a diplomat, a maid, a soldier and a society lady are among the several
characters engaged in romantic dalliance.
Tudor wouldn’t let the dancers look at each other during rehearsals, and wouldn’t let them see the sequence of
the dancer that preceded them in an effort to force the dancers to think seriously and solely on their own characters,
and listen more intently to the music. This worked for the performances, but unfortunately had a devastating effect
on preservation of the ballet since none of the dancers saw the whole performance. As a result, the ballet has
never been revived.
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| Choreography |
| Antony Tudor |
| Music / Composer |
| Erik Satie |
| First Performance |
Lee, Massachussets, Jacob’s Pillow Dance Festival, August 1, 1951
Resident Company |
| First Cast Performance |
| Francine Bond, Harvey Jung, Marc Hertsens, Jack Monts, Zebra Nevins, Adelino A. Palomonos, Sallie
Wilson |
| Notated |
| NA |
| Average Length |
| NA |
| Number of Dancers |
| NA |
| Costumes / Scenery |
| NA |
| Licensing Information |
| NA |
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