DANCS International Ballet Camp

Romeo and Juliet

A ballet in two acts

Music: Sergei Prokofiev
Choreography: Tomaž Rode
Assistant choreographer: Anton Bogov
Ballet masters: Anton Bogov, Matjaž Marin
Set and lighting design: Aleksander Pešec

Romeo and Juliet is a timeless ballet masterpiece based on William Shakespeare’s celebrated tragedy, which tells one of the greatest love stories of all time. Set to Sergei Prokofiev’s magnificent music, it follows the fateful love of Romeo and Juliet, caught in the hatred between two feuding families. The ballet combines dance virtuosity, deeply emotional storytelling and spectacular stage scenes, taking the audience from the lovers’ first glances to the moving tragic finale. It is a story of love, courage and hope that continues to resonate with audiences of all generations.

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Carmen

A ballet in two acts and five scenes

Music: Georges Bizet
Choreography: Tomaž Rode
Assistant choreographer: Anton Bogov
Ballet masters: Anton Bogov, Matjaž Marin
Set and lighting design: Aleksander Pešec

Carmen is one of the best-known ballet stories, inspired by Prosper Mérimée’s novella and Georges Bizet’s famous opera. It tells the story of the untamed and freedom-loving Carmen, whose passion and desire for freedom profoundly change the lives of everyone around her. The ballet combines spirited music, dynamic dance and powerful emotions, transporting the audience into a world of love, jealousy, freedom and inescapable fate. Carmen remains a timeless story of passion and a life lived according to one’s own rules.

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Esmeralda – Boléro

Esmeralda

Music: Cesare Pugni
Choreography: Elena Pankova and Anton Bogov, after Marius Petipa
Set and lighting design: Aleksander Pešec

The divertissement from the ballet Esmeralda is an elegant production featuring some of the most beautiful and virtuosic dance excerpts from the classical ballet. Inspired by Victor Hugo’s novel The Hunchback of Notre-Dame, it combines brilliant variations, pas de deux and ensemble scenes that transport the audience to the colourful world of medieval Paris. With its technical complexity, expressive musicality and rich stage aesthetics, it is a true celebration of classical ballet, delighting both connoisseurs and new audiences.

Boléro

Music: Maurice Ravel
Choreography: Tomaž Rode
Assistant choreographer: Anton Bogov
Set and lighting design: Aleksander Pešec

Boléro is a contemporary ballet creation set to Maurice Ravel’s celebrated composition, one of the most recognisable musical works of the 20th century. As the rhythmically intensifying score unfolds, an intense dance narrative of human energy, connection and the unstoppable power of movement develops before the audience. Combining expressive choreography, tension and exceptional stage dynamics, Boléro creates a hypnotic experience in which music and dance come together in an unforgettable artistic climax.

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DANCS Ballet Evenings

The First DANCS Ballet Evening marks the first public performance by participants of the DANCS International Summer Ballet Camp. Following the first days of intensive rehearsals, young ballet artists from around the world take to the stage with a varied programme of classical and contemporary ballet, solo pieces, pas de deux and group choreographies. The evening offers the audience a unique insight into their artistic journey, dedication and international creative collaboration.

The Final DANCS Ballet Evening is the highlight of the DANCS International Summer Ballet Camp. After weeks of intensive work with leading international teachers and choreographers, the participants perform selected excerpts from the classical ballet repertoire, contemporary choreographies and new productions created especially for DANCS. This gala evening is a celebration of artistic growth, international friendship and a shared love of ballet.

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