Another cinema closes?

[french frank]

Perhaps. Perhaps not. From Saturday 3 June a new 6-part series begins at 3pm (the usual time for Sound of Cinema). Called Sound of Dance it will fill the gap until the Proms begin on Friday 14th.

The full day's schedule isn't given, but the series title and time suggest it will replace the film music programme.

"… a new series exploring the relationship between music and movement in a variety of dance genres, beginning with a look at the work of choreographer Sir Frederick Ashton, founder choreographer of the Royal Ballet and a hugely influential figure in the early 20th century.:

The presenter will be our resident dance expert from Strictly Come Dancing. Something to be listened to carefully to see if the characteristic archness will be replaced by a more serious, professional manner.

[Old Grumpy]

Perhaps. Perhaps not. From Saturday 3 June a new 6-part series begins at 3pm (the usual time for Sound of Cinema). Called Sound of Dance it will fill the gap until the Proms begin on Friday 14th.

The full day's schedule isn't given, but the series title and time suggest it will replace the film music programme.

"… a new series exploring the relationship between music and movement in a variety of dance genres, beginning with a look at the work of choreographer Sir Frederick Ashton, founder choreographer of the Royal Ballet and a hugely influential figure in the early 20th century.:

The presenter will be our resident dance expert from Strictly Come Dancing. Something to be listened to carefully to see if the characteristic archness will be replaced by a more serious, professional manner.

Hmmm

[french frank]

Hmmm

I did wonder about 'a variety of dance genres'. After ballet?

[Old Grumpy]

I did wonder about 'a variety of dance genres'. After ballet?

contemporary, classical Indian and tango (perhaps)

[french frank]

contemporary, classical Indian and tango (perhaps)

As you say, OG: Hmmm

[LeMartinPecheur]

I did wonder about 'a variety of dance genres'. After ballet?

At last, R3 will rock'n'roll

[Serial_Apologist]

I look forward to interestingly divergent opinions on which year The Madison originated.

[Lat-Literal]

Perhaps. Perhaps not. From Saturday 3 June a new 6-part series begins at 3pm (the usual time for Sound of Cinema). Called Sound of Dance it will fill the gap until the Proms begin on Friday 14th.

The full day's schedule isn't given, but the series title and time suggest it will replace the film music programme.

"… a new series exploring the relationship between music and movement in a variety of dance genres, beginning with a look at the work of choreographer Sir Frederick Ashton, founder choreographer of the Royal Ballet and a hugely influential figure in the early 20th century.:

The presenter will be our resident dance expert from Strictly Come Dancing. Something to be listened to carefully to see if the characteristic archness will be replaced by a more serious, professional manner.

This picks up on my point earlier in the year about younger generations enjoying music more from the outlook of engagement in activities. However, that is very likely to be a coincidence. It is also the case that nothing is new in this world - Saturday Night Fever, Achy Breaky Heart etc - so hopefully they will throw in some skateboarding and skydiving.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I8vnpJD2VT4