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Pavlova 2012
2012 marks the centenary of Anna Pavlova making Ivy House her home. Join the London Jewish Cultural Centre as we celebrate and commemorate the contribution she made both to London life and the world of classical dance.
In June 2012, Ivy House will host a season of special events including workshops, talks and performances, highlighting her continuing inspiration.
Anna Pavlova lived at Ivy House from 1912 until her death in 1931. She created a lively cultural haven here, away from the bustle of city life. She lived life to the full, rehearsing in her specially designed studio, training young dancers, landscaping the gardens and entertaining the most famous artistes of the day at her extraordinary soirees and garden parties. Her style and talent were famed throughout the world and she remains one of the outstanding figures in the history of ballet.
Our celebration will begin in February on a lighter note with the launch of a worldwide competition to find the perfect Pavlova recipe. Our thanks to internationally renowned chef Peter Gordon for agreeing to judge the competition and create the winning dessert in his restaurant.
In addition to our enticing programme, we are delighted to announce that archive photographs of Pavlova will be on display in Ivy House from June to September, Pavlova roses will be exhibited at the Chelsea Flower Show (Peter Beales stand) in May, the British Film Institute will be screening a special celebration of Pavlova in film in August and we will be announcing the winner of our international Pavlova recipe competition.
All Pavlova 2012 events can be booked online or by calling 020 8457 5000, unless otherwise stated.
Picture Credits: From a private collection
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