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Associate Artistic Director, Richard Dickinson, MFA teaches the beginning of Heinz Poll’s Rococo Variations followed by an excerpt of Verb Ballets performing the piece.

Richard Dickinson was a former dancer with Ohio Ballet and his association with the company began in 1988. He later became ballet master and director of company touring.  Rococo Variations is set to Tschaikovsky’s score titled Variations on a Rococo Theme. Choreographed by the late Heinz Poll, the ballet features two principle female dancers and their partners with a corps de ballet of four female dancers. Costumed in English-style tutus, this ballet highlights the technical virtuosity of the dancers and the beauty of the score on cello and piano. The performance excerpt shown was presented by Tuesday Musical in 2019 at E.J. Thomas Performing Arts Hall with accompaniment by The Chamber Music Society of Ohio. This performance marked the piece’s first performance since Ohio Ballet closed following Poll’s passing in 2006.

Verb Ballets keeps dancing together even when we are apart! Please enjoy this excerpt of the dancers at home rehearsing Heinz Poll’s, Rococo Variations. Please consider making a donation of any size to our Go Fund Me campaign below. All donations are tax deductible and will support the continued operations of Verb Ballets during this difficult time. Thank you to everyone that has donated to the campaign!

Video by Emily Dietz

Verb Ballets keeps dancing together even when we are apart! Please enjoy this excerpt of an audience favorite, Heinz Poll’s, Bolero. We promise you’ve never seen it like this before! A generous donor has agreed to match every donation $1 for $1 through Sunday, April 4, 2020 up $3,000 raised. Please consider making a donation of any size to our Go Fund Me campaign below. We are incredibly grateful for your support.

Video by Emily Dietz

We the dancers of Verb Ballets are deeply touched that our organization has committed to continuing to support us during the COVID-19 crisis. Our top priority is to work together to flatten the curve. However, this uncertain situation has put immense strain on the company with the sudden loss of income from cancellations of classes, shows and fundraisers. With the help of supporters like you, we can keep our organization alive as we prioritize the health of our community.