La Belle Époque: Les Ballet Russes - Patrons

In the wake of tumultuous change, Sergei Diaghilev emerged as a visionary who reshaped the world of art and fashion. Fleeing the upheaval of Russia, he found a fertile ground for his creative genius in Paris. Diaghilev's audacious spirit transformed the ballet from a classical tradition into a dynamic, avant-garde spectacle. With Les Ballets Russes, he assembled a company of extraordinary dancers and collaborated with iconic artists like Picasso and Chanel to create performances that redefined beauty and captivated audiences. Prepare to be transported to a world of unparalleled artistry and innovation as we relive the magic of Diaghilev's revolutionary ballet.

FEE: Free for Patrons

SCHEDULE

Wednesday,  October 23, 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM

FORMAT

This is an online event. A link will be emailed to participants one day before the event.

PRESENTER

After studying Fine Arts, Maria Chester decided to go deeper and studied Art History becoming a Professor in Pre-Columbian Civilizations. From her first passion, that was Cave Art and Rock Art she developed an interest in Archaeology, and this has served as a frame for her ongoing research. She is multilingual and enjoys travelling. She taught in several South American universities as well as private institutions. Maria has served as the National Subject Adviser on American Archaeology to The Third Age Trust where she became its Chairperson. In 2015, she became a founding member of the IC-International Committee to The Third Age Trust, in the United Kingdom. In May 2016 she was elected Secretary General of AIUTA- International Association of Universities of the Third Age. She also tutors regular courses on Art History for BEA-Berwick Educational Association.