The Little MermaidChantry Dance UK Tour 2021
"Just left the theatre and still on a bit of an audience high! What a stunning performance."
“My 7 year old daughter and I came to see your show in Halifax. It was her very first trip to see a ballet and she was enthralled throughout, her face beaming with delight. She kept whispering, "It's beautiful" and leaping out of her seat at the exciting parts. The next morning, she was pirouetting around the supermarket and said, "Thank you for making my dreams come true and taking me to the ballet." She loves dancing but struggles with anxiety and has now asked to return to her ballet lessons. I just wanted to say a huge thank you - not just for the breath-taking performances and exquisite dancing, but also for bringing a little bit of magic into my daughter's life.” |
“What a fabulous show! A truly beautiful interpretation of the classic with stunning performances all round.”
“Chantry Dance have an incredible way of modernising the ballet style which I found enthralling. You can't take your eyes off the dancers for a moment! I knew, coming to watch The Little Mermaid, that I would be in for a treat and I wasn't disappointed. The performance was phenomenal and completely exceeded my expectations.”
“We LOVED the show, it was magnificent."
“Congratulations on a remarkable show!”
“ A glorious treat. It was breathtakingly beautiful. As an author I use words to express feelings and emotions. My experience of dance is limited to kitchen discos. So to see how a story can be told by dance and music was just magical and so enchanting. The expressions, the music, the movement it was just perfect. It was my first time seeing a ballet and I will definitely be going again. I look forward to when they come back again next year.”
“D has already asked for tickets to next year’s production…..without even knowing what it will be….such is the level of inspiration you instilled in her!”
“It was a treat to go the ballet and enjoy a magical, mesmerising performance of a beloved story. We were both delighted that the end provided an exciting climax (I held my breath when the young musician released the mermaid from captivity, fighting back anyone who tried to stop him!) and a happy twist so that the couple could be together. All the characters were fully expressed through their dance, accompanying music and style. We knew exactly who they were and what they wanted. As the story evolved it was easy to follow and we were led by their emotions so beautifully expressed on stage…curiosity, excitement, love, pain, jealousy and finally the joy of reunion. The circus was a nice touch (the cruelty of captivity and our complicity…). I really liked that on land we saw the dancers’ feet, but in the sea the dancers were on pointe (ethereal, graceful, not grounded). Sara said it was just what she needed…a night out with mummy at the ballet"
"The whole way through the show, I was spellbound. Something which I also find unique about a Chantry performance is the range of emotions they express themselves and create in their audience too - it's not often you will be chuckling away when you're watching ballet! Honestly, I rate Chantry Dance as the most talented group of dancers I've ever seen and they are definitely my favourite ballet and dance company. I really cannot wait for their next performance and I hope that they'll be returning to Lincoln (despite the sloping stage!)! I would recommend to anyone who is interested in dance to watch a performance by these dancers because there are so many styles and techniques involved, you will never be bored. You make it look so easy too! Thank you so much to everyone involved in creating this show; I had a wonderful evening. Please come back soon!”
“Chantry Dance have an incredible way of modernising the ballet style which I found enthralling. You can't take your eyes off the dancers for a moment! I knew, coming to watch The Little Mermaid, that I would be in for a treat and I wasn't disappointed. The performance was phenomenal and completely exceeded my expectations.”
“We LOVED the show, it was magnificent."
“Congratulations on a remarkable show!”
“ A glorious treat. It was breathtakingly beautiful. As an author I use words to express feelings and emotions. My experience of dance is limited to kitchen discos. So to see how a story can be told by dance and music was just magical and so enchanting. The expressions, the music, the movement it was just perfect. It was my first time seeing a ballet and I will definitely be going again. I look forward to when they come back again next year.”
“D has already asked for tickets to next year’s production…..without even knowing what it will be….such is the level of inspiration you instilled in her!”
“It was a treat to go the ballet and enjoy a magical, mesmerising performance of a beloved story. We were both delighted that the end provided an exciting climax (I held my breath when the young musician released the mermaid from captivity, fighting back anyone who tried to stop him!) and a happy twist so that the couple could be together. All the characters were fully expressed through their dance, accompanying music and style. We knew exactly who they were and what they wanted. As the story evolved it was easy to follow and we were led by their emotions so beautifully expressed on stage…curiosity, excitement, love, pain, jealousy and finally the joy of reunion. The circus was a nice touch (the cruelty of captivity and our complicity…). I really liked that on land we saw the dancers’ feet, but in the sea the dancers were on pointe (ethereal, graceful, not grounded). Sara said it was just what she needed…a night out with mummy at the ballet"
"The whole way through the show, I was spellbound. Something which I also find unique about a Chantry performance is the range of emotions they express themselves and create in their audience too - it's not often you will be chuckling away when you're watching ballet! Honestly, I rate Chantry Dance as the most talented group of dancers I've ever seen and they are definitely my favourite ballet and dance company. I really cannot wait for their next performance and I hope that they'll be returning to Lincoln (despite the sloping stage!)! I would recommend to anyone who is interested in dance to watch a performance by these dancers because there are so many styles and techniques involved, you will never be bored. You make it look so easy too! Thank you so much to everyone involved in creating this show; I had a wonderful evening. Please come back soon!”
The Chantry Gala
Chantry Dance 2020 "It was lovely! The talent & variety was fabulous. Rae’s singing really surprised us, in a good way.You all work so hard and it certainly showed on Friday at the Gala. Well done all of you that worked on it & to Rae for her yet again brilliant performance."
"What a wonderful evening covering such an array of different genres of song and dance! It was so lovely to see performances from Chantry Dance Company, Diploma students and Associates all sharing the same stage! A breathtaking and uplifting evening with some amazing choreography and incredibly talented singing and dancing! Can’t wait for the next one!!" "The Chantry Gala was an amazing showcase of truly talented dancers, singers and choreographers - all on one stage for one night only! Every performance was delivered so professionally, from the associates to the seasoned professionals. We were guided seamlessly through the show, taking the audience on a wonderful adventure with the Chantry Dance as they expertly brought stories to each dance. It left us wanting more, more, more!" "I loved every second of it! It was pure entertainment by such talented dancers and singing too. Well done to everyone involved and I can’t wait for the next Chantry production." "The Chantry Gala performance - Wow!!!! What a thoroughly enjoyable way to spend Valentine’s Day! It was a wonderful evening showcasing the fantastic talents of some amazing dancers and performers. I loved the variety of content in the show and it was clear to see how much every person who took part in the show was enjoying it. The whole night was enthralling and I was sad when it ended. I can’t wait until the next Gala performance. Congratulations Chantry on a great evening of entertainment" "It was brilliant, well done to all involved. I loved it!!" "What a show. Chantry Dance Company's 1st Gala was FANTASTIC last night. Such talent." "Amazing performances and choreography." "An astounding performance by everyone involved in last evening's wonderful entertainment" "We absolutely loved watching the show. It was amazing from start to finish.” "It was such a lovely evening. Such a privilege to see such amazing talent from start to finish. Thank you." |
Dracula - Welcome to D's Chantry Dance UK Tour 2018 "The choreography that tells and enriches this story is beautifully constructed. In particular, a series of duets and solo performances in the second half powerfully evoke the emotional turmoil of the characters and gracefully highlight the musical themes and metaphors that run throughout. Above all, though, it is the timelessness of the ballet, its dream-like quality, which allows the audience – who are very close to the stage, almost part of the artifice itself – to be carried away into another realm by the story and performances". Haunt Magazine (Dr Matt Foley) |
THE SANDMAN Chantry Dance UK Tour 2017 “beautifully structured choreography throughout” VIEW MAGAZINE (Soffia Pugh) “enchanting dance sequences” THE GRANTHAM JOURNAL (Costanza Pearce) "the choreography was breathtaking" NORTH WEST END (Angela Kelly) |