Ballet: Beyond the Curtain
Presented by Osher Lifelong Learning Institute (OLLI)
Wednesdays, Feb. 11-Feb. 25, 12-1:20 pm
Sarasota Art Museum, Ringling College Museum Campus, 1001 S. Tamiami Trail, Sarasota, FL 34236
$60 (plus $25 OLLI membership required) | 941-309-5111 • olliringlingcollege.org
Go beyond the stage and into the rarely seen world of ballet dancers. The instructor, a former professional ballet dancer, will discuss the origins of ballet in opera, its evolving traditions, and its present-day realities. The instructor will share her personal experiences and interview a current ballet dancer to compare and contrast the dance world of then and now. This course will offer a unique perspective on the working lives of ballet dancers.