Conversations with the Choreographer: David Ingram

About this episode

David Ingram discusses his career and inspiration for choreographing Les Sylphides with host Jim Sparrow.

David Ingram is Fort Wayne Ballet’s guest choreographer for Les Sylphides as part of the Ballet Russe Reimagined series. In this interview, Jim Sparrow asks David about his career and his inspiration for setting new movement to this classic piece. Fort Wayne Ballet’s first of a 3-part series, Ballet Russe Reimagined, will be performed on March 21 and 22 at the Pearl Street Arts Center. The first performance features Les Sylphides and The Rite of Spring.

People in this episode

Host: Jim Sparrow

Guest: David Ingram

Topics covered

• choreography
• interview
• ballet
• performing arts
• inspiration
• Les Sylphides

Keywords

• David Ingram
• Fort Wayne Ballet
• Les Sylphides
• Ballet Russe Reimagined
• choreography
• interview

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Fort Wayne Ballet

Books & works: Les Sylphides, The Rite of Spring

Places: Pearl Street Arts Center

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