Vienna Festival Ballet

Prior to the performance, we would like to offer to children and students who either attend a ballet / dancing school, or simply have an interest in ballet in general the chance to see how a professional ballet company go about their daily routine.

The children will watch and learn how dancers prepare themselves, and warm their muscles before the performance.

See the exercises at the barre build and lead to the dazzling displays of virtuosity seen in the centre.

After the warm up, there will be an informal chat, explaining about the origins of ballet, the story of the ballet that night, costumes and pointe shoes will be shown, letting the children get a feel for the ballet.

They can then ask questions and even try a shoulder lift or a pirouette with the dancers!