Welcome to The Arts Society Tring Park
8th May 2024
Sarah Lenton
Everything You Need to Know About the Royal Ballet in 60 mins
Ballet must be one of the most accessible art forms, but it has its baffling side. Another line up of women in white? Does he really fall in love with a swan? Couldn’t we have subtitles when they start gesturing at each other? The lecture covers all the striking features of ballet, from pas de deux, to Royal Ballet specialities like fast feet and traditional mime. Set in the context of the Royal Ballet’s history and performing tradition, the talk is based on years of articles and events shared with dancers, choreographers and ballet masters.
We are a friendly local society, enjoying all aspects of the arts. Our aim is to increase our knowledge and enjoyment of the decorative and visual arts and broaden our acquaintance with people of similar interests.
Our primary activity is our monthly lecture programme on a wide range of the arts, for example: jewellery, sculpture, painting, ceramics, music; in fact any and all decorative and fine arts.
Each year we arrange several exciting visits to places of cultural significance, usually by coach from Tring Rugby Club. These include buildings of architectural or historical interest, gardens, art galleries and museums, some of which may only be available for group bookings.
Details of forthcoming activities can be found under ‘Programme of Lectures and Visits’ on the website. The cost of visits are in addition to the Membership fee of £53 p.a.
Guests are welcome by prior arrangement with the membership secretary via our contact form at a charge of £8.
We meet at Berkhamsted Civic Centre on the second Wednesday of the month at 10:30a.m.
We are affiliated to The Arts Society, formerly The National Association of Decorative and Fine Arts Societies.