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Providing Arts Education through the Magical World of Classical Ballet
Artistic Directors: Christina Shortt and Amy Elkins |
Lecture and demonstration:Each program consists of a short lecture by Amy Elkins and Christina Shortt. Ballet history and trivia will be discussed as to set a foundation for the students to understand the performance. There will also be a short classroom, pointe shoe, and partnering demonstration where we discuss dancer training and fun facts about pointe shoes and the different jobs men and woman have in ballet.
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Ballet Mime:
Students will enjoy learning about classical ballet mime and how it is used to forward a story line. They will learn some famous passages that are over 100 years old. Later in the program they will see the mime passages performed by our professional dance ensemble.
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Finale Presentation:
Our program closes with selections from our featured ballet performed in full costume and make-up by 6-8 professional ballet dancers. The cast is made up of both male and female dancers. Variations from the featured ballet will be performed
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Storybook Ballet
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Classic Storybook Ballet focuses on how classical music, mime, and ballet choreography are combined to tell a story.
Learning through Storybook Ballet offers an experience that is both educational and exciting.
How can we tell a story if we can't use our words? Our programs answers this question in a fun and captivating way.
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Swan Lake
2018-2019 Program
Our season performance piece will contain selections from Swan Lake, which premiered over 140 years ago and is now known as one of the world's most popular ballets. Based on the Russian fairy-tale, “The White Duck,” Pyotr Tchaikovsky's music beautifully brings the ballet to life onstage. The Costume Ball at the Palace in Act III of Swan Lake utilizes many of ballet's international influences, including the Russian "Mazurka," Poland's "Polonaise," and Hungary's "Czardes."
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The study of Classical Ballet is steeped in history. Our lesson contains interesting trivia and fun facts regarding Ballet history.
Click here for more information on the Swan Lake Program.
The study of Classical Ballet is steeped in history. Our lesson contains interesting trivia and fun facts regarding Ballet history.
For more information on how to host a Civic Ballet Outreach Program at your school, library, or community center email us at:
[email protected]
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259 B Sullivan Ave
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Willimantic Elementary Schools
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