Robert Sher-Machherndl, creates a new commissioned work Black Angels for Cleo Parker Robinson Dance. It comments upon young African American lives through the lens of a foreign artist.
HEART TO ART
Join critically-acclaimed Viennese choreographer Robert Sher-Machherndl of Lemon Sponge Cake Contemporary Ballet and the legendary Cleo Parker Robinson for a lively conversation regarding Robert’s upcoming company commissioned work BLACK ANGELS.
DEXTER
DEXTER – CHOREOGRAPHY | ROBERT SHER-MACHHERNDL
FOR TRINITY LABAN CONSERVATOIRE OF MUSIC & DANCE
SUN JUNE 7 AT 4PM
SIX FEET APART
Critically-acclaimed choreographer Robert Sher-Machherndl of Lemon Sponge Contemporary Ballet is to present a progressive solo performance project named SIX FEET APART
HANNA
HANNA
FOR VIENNA STATE BALLET
CHOREOGRAPHY | ROBERT SHER-MACHHERNDL
SUN MAY 3 AT 4PM
FABRICATE | FACE MASK KITS
FABRICATE | FACE MASK KITS This kit includes one yard of quilt weight cotton plus 2 yards of foldover elastic (to be cut in half lengthwise). This should be enough to make approximately ten masks, depending on the style and size. For less experienced sewers, this is the easiest method we’ve found. For more experienced sewers, this one allows for […]
WHITE MIRROR
WHITE MIRROR | DENVER PUBLIC ART
FOR DENVER PUBLIC ART
CHOREOGRAPHY | ROBERT SHER-MACHHERNDL
SUN MARCH 22 AT 4PM
Thank you for remembering Lemon Sponge Cake on Colorado Gives Day 2019. Delivering 20 years of Artistic excellence to the community and beyond …
SERIOUSLY SOLO
Internationally-renowned choreographer Robert Sher-Machherndl’s new pop-up performance SERIOUSLY SOLO is the second part in a trilogy of distinctly innovative solo works.
Juliet | Live Performance
JULIET REVIEW Sher-Machherndl brilliantly combines the organic—at times animalistic—with the mechanical to create a scene at once spellbinding yet uncomfortable. Presenting Denver To read full review click here
SPRING WEEKEND WORKSHOP
MARCH 23 – 24 2019 OPPORTUNITYSpring Weekend Workshop Workshop 2019 with choreographer Robert Sher-Machherndl includes Ballet Technique, Choreography and Uggi Dance. BALLET TECHNIQUE Robert’s ballet classes are noted Internationally for inspiring and re-energizing dancers via his present energetic nature and musicality infused teachings. based in a technically precise classical tradition, his classes possess a distinctly […]
Trinity Laban Conservatoire of Music & Dance Residency
Robert Sher-Machherndl returns to Trinity Laban Conservatoire of Music & Dance for a five week dance residency to choreograph a Commissioned Work with dancers of BA3.
JULIET
Experience acclaimed choreographer Robert Sher-Machherndl’s latest work JULIET – world premiere. He takes inspiration from human behavior and interaction in a fast paced digital age.
Trinity Laban Conservatoire of Music & Dance
Robert Sher-Machherndl is invited to return to the Trinity Laban Conservatoire of Music and Dance to teach choreography, workshops and classes. More here >> Nov 14 – 22 2018
GONE performance installation (world premiere)
Internationally-acclaimed choreographer Robert Sher-Machherndl delivers a new pop-up work GONE performance installation (world premiere) drawing upon a spirit of enquiry toward new and unimagined movement language.
Generous Challenge Grant
LEMON SPONGE CAKE CONTEMPORARY BALLET IS THRILLED TO RECEIVE
A GENEROUS $8,000 CHALLENGE GRANT FROM A PRIVATE FAMILY FOUNDATION!
DANCE SPIRIT MAGAZINE – Lemon Sponge Cake Top Ten Company
10 Ballet Companied You Should Be Obsessed With Lemon Sponge Cake Ballet Boulder, CO NUMBER OF DANCERS: Up to 7, depending on the project POINTEWORK: Not required, though some pieces are danced on pointe Established in 2002 by choreographer Robert Sher-Machherndl and producer Jenifer Sher, Lemon Sponge Cake operates on a project-to-project basis. Sher-Machherndl, the artistic director, typically […]
VERTICAL MIGRATION EXPERIMENT
The latest work by internationally acclaimed choreographer Robert Sher-Machherndl. He fearlessly takes inspiration from human migration, a topic central to the 21st century, on a journey of innovative and powerful movement language.
SHE: Embodied Judaism Symposium & Exhibit
Who is She? The Shekhinah, which derives from the Hebrew word for “dwell or settle,” is a feminine divine presence, guiding and protecting men and women everywhere.
NAROPA UNIVERSITY COMMUNITY PRACTICE DAY OFFERS UGGI
Robert Sher-Machherndl is invited to offer an UGGI Workshop at the Naropa University Community Practice Day.
Naropa University community comes together once each semester to attend lectures, participate in new forms of contemplative practice, and perform service in the community. Open to students, alumni, faculty, and staff.
ART MOVEMENT COLORADO | ICON
An intimate look at the luminaries, entrepreneurs, and innovators who have shaped the Boulder community.
VERTICAL MIGRATION EXPERIMENT
Vertical Migration Experiment is the latest work by internationally acclaimed choreographer Robert Sher-Machherndl. He fearlessly takes inspiration from migration, a topic central to the 21st century, on a journey of innovative and powerful movement language.
WINTER WORKSHOP 2017 ONE WEEK CONTEMPORARY BALLET TRAINING
January 2 – 6 OPPORTUNITY Ballet Technique, Choreography, Uggi Dance & Performance BALLET TECHNIQUE Robert’s ballet classes are noted Internationally for inspiring and re-energizing dancers via his present energetic nature and musicality infused teachings. based in a technically precise classical tradition, his classes possess a distinctly up-to-date flow. CHOREOGRAPHY Combination of Robert’s innovative […]
WHITE FIELDS
WHITE FIELDS world premiere Robert Sher-Machherndl’s White Fields world premiere is a first site-specific public art dance performance at Holiday Park, Boulder. Designed to sensitively raise awareness and encourage civic conversation about gun violence and its victims, the new work will reflect on themes of alienation, isolation and connection. It will investigate relationship, reflect upon […]
WHITE FIELDS BOWDOIN | COLLEGE
WHITE FIELDS | BOWDOIN COLLEGE MAINE Robert Sher-Machherndl’s White Fields world premiere is a first site-specific public art dance performance at Holiday Park, Boulder. Designed to sensitively raise awareness and encourage civic conversation about gun violence and its victims, the new work will reflect on themes of alienation, isolation and connection. It will investigate […]
SUPPORT OUR KICKSTARTER CAMPAIGN! ~ To Address Gun Violence ~ Innovative Public Art Project for Boulder ~
Do you know about our exciting New Public Art Project? ‘White Fields’ by Official Page of Lemon Sponge Cake Contemporary Ballet ‘s highly skilled ballet dancers and choreographer Robert Sher-Machherndl is on Saturday, September 17 at 8pm Holiday Park in Boulder. Set to a majestic Rocky Mountain evening backdrop, the production is designed to sensitively […]
CONTEMPORARY BALLET SUMMER INTENSIVE 2017
June 6 – June 16, 2017 FOR FAST INTERMEDIATE, ADVANCED, PROFESSIONAL BALLET & CONTEMPORARY DANCERS OPPORTUNITY Our Contemporary Ballet Summer Intensive includes Ballet Technique, Choreography, Uggi Dance & Performance BALLET TECHNIQUE Robert’s ballet classes are noted Internationally for inspiring and re-energizing dancers via his present energetic nature and musicality infused teachings. based in […]
JUNIOR SUMMER DANCE INTENSIVE 2017
June 19 – June 23, 2017 JUNIOR SUMMER DANCE INTENSIVE The Junior Summer Dance Intensive includes Ballet Technique, Choreography, Uggi Dance & Performance. Age appropriate training for young dancers. Five Hours of Daily Training. BALLET TECHNIQUE Robert’s ballet classes are noted Internationally for inspiring and re-energizing dancers via his present energetic nature and musicality […]
JUNIOR SUMMER DANCE INTENSIVE 2016
July 25 – July 29, 2016 JUNIOR SUMMER DANCE INTENSIVE The Junior Summer Dance Intensive includes Ballet Technique, Choreography, Uggi Dance & Performance. Age appropriate training for young dancers. Five Hours of Daily Training. BALLET TECHNIQUE Robert’s ballet classes are noted Internationally for inspiring and re-energizing dancers via his present energetic nature and musicality […]
CONTEMPORARY BALLET SUMMER INTENSIVE 2016
June 6 – June 17, 2016 FOR FAST INTERMEDIATE, ADVANCED, PROFESSIONAL BALLET & CONTEMPORARY DANCERS OPPORTUNITY Our Contemporary Ballet Summer Intensive includes Ballet Technique, Choreography, Uggi Dance & Performance BALLET TECHNIQUE Robert’s ballet classes are noted Internationally for inspiring and re-energizing dancers via his present energetic nature and musicality infused teachings. based in a technically […]
AUDITION SUMMER INTENSIVE
FOR FAST INTERMEDIATE, ADVANCED, PROFESSIONAL BALLET & CONTEMPORARY DANCERS OPPORTUNITY Ballet Technique, Choreography, Uggi Dance & Performance BALLET TECHNIQUE Robert’s ballet classes are noted Internationally for inspiring and re-energizing dancers via his present energetic nature and musicality infused teachings. based in a technically precise classical tradition, his classes possess a distinctly up-to-date flow. CHOREOGRAPHY […]
DANCE MOVES US – COLORADO BALLET
Enjoy the culmination of Colorado Ballet Academy’s 2015/2016 year. See Robert Sher-Machherndl’s Piano Concerto danced by Colorado Ballet Training Program. May 8, 2016 6:00 p.m. June Swaner Gates Concert Hall at the Newman Center for the Performing Arts
SPRING DANCE CONCERT – LEMON SPONGE CAKE AT KINESIS
Come and enjoy the culmination of the Lemon Sponge Cake Ballet Program at Kinesis Dance 2015/2016 year. See Robert Sher-Machherndl’s choreography danced by students. May 8 & 9, 2016 Niwot High School
WHITE MIRROR | SECOND LOOK
WHITE MIRROR | SECOND LOOK On International Holocaust Remembrance Day, Denver Arts & Venues’ Public Art Program and the Mizel Museum will screen two short films on the making of Denver’s first original, public and site-specific dance performance at Babi Yar Park. ‘Second Look’ by independent filmmaker Barbara Sandick and ‘White Mirror’ by dance filmmaker […]
RECIPE
Lemon Sponge Cake is not complete without a recipe. So here it is… Recipe ingredients: 2 cups all purpose flour, sifted 1 1/4 cup evaporated cane sugar 1 tablespoon baking powder 3/4 teaspoon salt 1/2 cup (1 stick) butter, melted 7 eggs, separated 2 teaspoons lemon extract Grated zest of 1 lemon 1/2 teaspoon cream […]
WHITE MIRROR – Week 4
The Denver Arts & Venues’ Public Art Program commission of White Mirror an original site-specific public dance performance. The Denver Arts & Venues’ Public Art Program commission of “White Mirror” an original site-specific public dance performance for Babi Yar Park, by internationally renowned choreographer Robert Sher-Machherndl of Lemon Sponge Cake Contemporary Ballet. Choreography: […]
WHITE MIRROR – Week 3
The Denver Arts & Venues’ Public Art Program commission of “White Mirror” an original site-specific public dance performance. The Denver Arts & Venues’ Public Art Program commission of “White Mirror” an original site-specific public dance performance for Babi Yar Park, by internationally renowned choreographer Robert Sher-Machherndl of Lemon Sponge Cake Contemporary Ballet. Choreography: […]
WHITE MIRROR – Week 2
The Denver Arts & Venues’ Public Art Program commission of “White Mirror” an original site-specific public dance performance. The Denver Arts & Venues’ Public Art Program commission of “White Mirror” an original site-specific public dance performance for Babi Yar Park, by internationally renowned choreographer Robert Sher-Machherndl of Lemon Sponge Cake Contemporary Ballet. Choreography: […]
WHITE MIRROR – Week 1
The Denver Arts & Venues’ Public Art Program commission of “White Mirror” an original site-specific public dance performance. The Denver Arts & Venues’ Public Art Program commission of “White Mirror” an original site-specific public dance performance for Babi Yar Park, by internationally renowned choreographer Robert Sher-Machherndl of Lemon Sponge Cake Contemporary Ballet. Choreography: […]
WHITE MIRROR | WORLD PREMIERE
Denver Arts & Venues’ Public Art Program commission of White Mirror | world premiere An original site-specific public dance performance The focus of the commission is to serve as an educational and living memorial in dance for the thousands of Jews, Gypsies, Ukrainians and others that were brutally murdered from 1941 to 1943 at the […]
WHITE MIRROR – A FIRST FOR DENVER’S PUBLIC ART PROGRAM
Denver Arts & Venues’ Public Art Program is pleased to announce the commission of “White Mirror” an original site-specific public dance performance for Babi Yar Park, by internationally renowned choreographer Robert Sher-Machherndl of Lemon Sponge Cake Contemporary Ballet. “White Mirror” will be performed by Lemon Sponge Cake dancers and collaborator, Sharon Wehner, Principal Dancer with […]
TRAINING PROGRAM
The newly established two semester Lemon Sponge Cake Training Program offers pre-professional dancers rare opportunity for training and dance inspiration with Robert Sher-Machherndl. The Training Program is a dance education experience for dancers age 16 onward and dedicated in producing professional dancers of the twenty-first century. The Lemon Sponge Cake Training Program cultivates well-trained, imaginative, […]
AFTER SCHOOL BALLET CLASSES
Lemon Sponge Cake Ballet School offers young dancers excellent training in the performing arts. Robert Sher-Machherndl’s international caliber ballet training is at the school core. We are centered on producing professional dancers, and fully inclusive of youth interested in learning ballet for personal pleasure. We offer opportunity for young dancers to focus, engage and forge […]
LEMON SPONGE CAKE JUNIOR COMPANY
Lemon Sponge Cake Junior Company is a pre-professional youth program dedicated to provide students with opportunities to learn and perform contemporary ballet repertoire by Robert Sher-Machherndl. To further improve technical skills and artistic expression, a vital step in the development of a dancer. Lemon Sponge Cake Junior Company includes performances and requires a minimum of […]
ADULT BALLET CLASS BOULDER
Our Adult Ballet Class in Boulder are open to the public and all levels. Robert’s classes are noted internationally for inspiring and re-energizing dancers via his present energetic nature and musicality infused teachings. The inspiring yet relaxed studio atmosphere contributes to a feeling of artistic joy and personal well being. Based in a technically precise […]
ADULT OPEN BALLET CLASS ~ COLORADO BALLET
Adult Open Ballet Class Colorado Ballet, Denver. Robert’s classes are noted internationally for inspiring and re-energizing dancers via his present energetic nature and musicality infused teachings. Based in a technically precise classical tradition, his classes possess a distinctly up to date flow. Try an adult open ballet class today! Thursday 6 – 7:30 pm Friday […]