The Golden Age of Diaghilev’s Les Ballets Russes

ABOUT THE LECTURE

Come join us for a captivating evening as we delve into the mesmerizing world of Diaghilev’s Les Ballets Russes. This event will transport you back to the Golden Age of ballet, showcasing the elegance and innovation of this iconic dance company. Hosted at The Royal Scots Club Edinburgh , immerse yourself in the history and artistry of one of the most influential ballet companies of all time. Don't miss this unique opportunity to learn and appreciate the magic of Les Ballets Russes.

ABOUT THE SPEAKERS

RSC Club Member Dairmid Gunn was a career officer in the Royal Navy for over 20years and saw active service in Korea, Egypt and Cyprus. He studied Russian at London University and in Paris and was to serve in the 1960s as Assistant Naval Attache in the British embassies in Moscow and Helsinki.

On leaving the Navy he became the director of an organisation furthering the commercial interests of Scottish farmers in Edinburgh, London and Brussels.

In 1980 he became chairman of the Scottish branch of the GB-USSR Association, a non political body sponsored by the UK government to improve mutual understanding between Russia and the UK.. After the collapse of the Soviet Union he maintained his interest in Russia by working within the Scotland-Russia Forum, a charitable organisation that took the place in Scotland of the defunct GB-USSR Association

He is the recipient of the OBE and the Pushkin Medal.

Agnes Ness trained in dance in Edinburgh and Glasgow and has taught dance history at many dance schools, colleges, Edinburgh University OLL department and currently at Dance Base in Edinburgh.

She has also worked in educational television at Jordanhill College in Glasgow and in theatre with Tom Fleming and Victor Carin at The Edinburgh Gateway Company and the Royal Lyceum Theatre.

Agnes did MA Honours degree in French and History of Art at Edinburgh University which included a year of study at the Ecole du Louvre in Paris. Agnes taught French and History of art for the City of Edinburgh Council for many years and she still gives power talks in art and dance for various organisations.

Host or Publisher Royal Scots Club