Mont Orgueil, a medieval castle in Jersey, was a site of imprisonment for accused witches during the witch trials of the 16th and 17th centuries. Carolyn Rose Ramsay, inspired by the island's witchy folklore, established Ballet d'Jerri in 2022 to celebrate both historic and mythical narratives of witchcraft through contemporary ballet. The company's upcoming performance includes works from three female choreographers and takes place at La Hougue Bie, a historic neolithic burial site, enriching the ballet's thematic exploration of witches.
The Channel Islands, particularly Jersey, were labeled the witch-hunting capital of Atlantic Europe, leading to numerous witchcraft trials in the 16th and 17th centuries.
Carolyn Rose Ramsay, inspired by Jersey's witchy history, founded Ballet d'Jerri to explore stories of witches, both real and imagined, through contemporary ballet.
The new triple bill from Ballet d'Jerri features premieres by three female choreographers and is performed outdoors at La Hougue Bie, a historic neolithic site.
Ramsay's fascination with local myths, such as the witch ledge and Witches' Rock, inspired the ballet company's exploration of witchcraft's cultural significance.
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