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ROGER HEWETT: Ballet Elite

Ballet Élite is a unique full length CD of 37 orchestrated "exercise-length" original compositions for intermediate/advanced ballet classes, composed and performed by pianist Roger Hewett. Performed initially on the familiar piano, and with a 'preparation' before each track, the music is primarily of a traditional classical style (although there are a few surprises) and is easy to feel and count.

With 37 unrepeated tracks of original, orchestrated music for ballet class, Ballet Elite is the first of a series of CDs of refreshingly uplifting melodies from the pen and piano of Roger Hewett.

Performed initially on piano, each piece starts with a preparation which is easy to feel and count. The orchestrations add a new dimension, giving richness and depth to the music and drawing the dancers towards a more musically inspired performance.

Ballet Elite:
$24.00 US

Ballet Elite and Ballet Fantastique:
$48.00 US (no shipping fees)

  1. 1 Pliés
  2. 2 Pliés
  3. 3 Dégagés
  4. 4 Dégagés
  5. 5 Dégagés
  6. 6 Dégagés
  7. 7 Rond de jambe
  8. 8 Rond de jambe
  9. 9 Batterie
  10. 10 Batterie
  11. 11 Batterie
  12. 12 Fondu
  13. 13 Fondu
  14. 14 Adage
  15. 15 Battements
  16. 16 Battements
  17. 17 Battements
  18. 18 Stretch
  19. 19 Adage
  1. 20 Adage
  2. 21 Dégagés etc.
  3. 22 Dégagés etc.
  4. 23 Sauts
  5. 24 Sauts
  6. 25 Pirouettes
  7. 26 Batterie
  8. 27 Batterie
  9. 28 Grand allegro
  10. 29 Grand allegro
  11. 30 Adage variation
  12. 31 Adage variation
  13. 32 Allegro variation
  14. 33 Allegro variation
  15. 34 Allegro variation
  16. 35 Allegro variation
  17. 36 Coda
  18. 37 Coda

Roger Hewett began his association with dance at the age of 16 when he accompanied ballet, tap and modern classes in his hometown city of Norwich, in the east of England. He then worked as pianist for the renowned Laine Theatre Arts in Epsom, south of London.

Now living in Canada, Roger has played for l'École supérieure de danse du Québec, and as company pianist for Les Grands Ballets Canadiens. He has accompanied classes for La La La Human Steps, the Royal Winnipeg Ballet, The Cullberg Ballet (Sweden), the Alberta Ballet and the Gala des Étoiles amongst others.

Roger is an active composer, orchestrator and conductor for film and television with several big screen credits to his name. He recently completed a four year tour as musical director with Cirque du Soleil.

Dancer

“It was a big hit both from my point of view (teaching) and from my students point of view. They went wild! It's always so exciting to find a CD with wonderful music... Thank you so much!” - MB, CT, USA

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ROGER HEWETT:
Ballet Fantastique

Original music for ballet class. The second CD of beautiful orchestrated melodies guaranteed to inspire your dancers towards a more musically expressive performance.

CD price: $24.00 US

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