May's Spring Dance Concert
Posted 4/26/2011 / Labels: Dance
Ballet Theatre Ashtabula
presents
"Fusion"
May 13, 14, 15, 20, 21, 22
Fridays and Saturdays at 7:30 p.m.
Sundays at 2 p.m.
At long last spring is here and Ballet Theatre Ashtabula will be performing its annual spring concert with a striking mix of both contemporary and classical dance. Come join us to experience the sheer beauty of dance.
On the classical side of the program, dancers will perform two famous classical ballets, “La Vivandiere,” a ballet with original choreography by Arthur Saint-Leon and restaged by Scott DeCola and The “Blue Bird Pas de Deux” from the third act of “Sleeping Beauty.” Other pieces rooted in classical ballet will include “L’Ecole de Ballet” and “Arabesque” with music by Francis Poulenc and Claude Debussy.
Also on the program will be a full company piece to Ravel’s hypnotic “Bolero.” There is no denying the emotional and energetic power of this compelling score as it lends a strong backdrop for the dancer’s relentless, yet soothing choreography.“Soul Thirsty,” originally staged ten years ago by Karen Sly, begins with familiar sound effects that we hear during our busy everyday lives and segues into a solosection in which we see and feel the inner turmoil of a soloist who has become cold hearted. Just as the character reaches a pivotal moment, the music of Pink Floydsignals the return of the other dancers for a dynamic, uplifting conclusion!
The music of Adele, Queen, Seal, Stevie Ray Vaughan and Beethoven also make an appearance on the program adding different moods and styles. Queen’s famous “Another One Bites the Dust,” with choreography by Caitlin Dubsky, has a big cast performing fun and energetic movements. Beethoven’s mysterious and meditative “Moonlight Sonata” serves as a backdrop for a ballet which promises connection, but delivers dancers intoisolation instead. Adele’s “Love Song” is a danceshowcasing three couples who deal with the nature of true love and is choreographed by Scott DeCola and Seals. “I’ve Been Waiting” is a duet that promises to bring a smile to everyone’s face as they are treated to a fast and uplifting romp by dancers that have been brought together by fate. Stevie Ray Vaughan’s “Life By The Drop” accompanies dancers as they discover how much a strong friendship really means when it comes to sharing the joys and heartaches of life.
Don’t miss this unforgettable moment to see Ballet Theatre Ashtabula’s hommage to the sheer beauty of classical dance and the exhilaration of contemporary styles. Order tickets today!
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