"Nutcracker" Season at the Ashtabula Arts Center!
Ballet Theatre Ashtabula presents..."The Nutcracker!"
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Posted on 11/25/2009 — Read More
Get 50% off "Nutcracker" tickets!
Get 50% off “Nutcracker” tickets and help support the Safe Food Pantry located at Faith Lutheran Church-the oldest food pantry in Ashtabula Co.!
Get 50% off a ticket to the 7:30 p.m. performance on Thursday, Dec. 17th at 7:30 p.m. of Ballet Theatre Ashtabula’s “The Nutcracker” for each item of food you bring to the Arts Center for donation to the food pantry.
Especially needed: tuna, peanut butter and canned goods.*No expired items, please*
Get 50% off a ticket to the 7:30 p.m. performance on Thursday, Dec. 17th at 7:30 p.m. of Ballet Theatre Ashtabula’s “The Nutcracker” for each item of food you bring to the Arts Center for donation to the food pantry.
Especially needed: tuna, peanut butter and canned goods.*No expired items, please*
Posted on 10/27/2009 — Read More
Sugar Plum Luncheon 2009
Meet the Sugar Plum Fairy and Clara at the Sugar Plum Luncheon!
Join us for our annual favorite kid friendly luncheon!
Saturday, December 12th at 12:00 p.m.
Luncheon tickets: $10 adults/$7 children
Reservations and prepayment required.
Attend the luncheon and receive a $1 discount off the 2 p.m. “Nutcracker” performance!
This favorite event sells out quickly! Purchaseseats today!
Posted on 10/27/2009 — Read More
It's "Nutcracker" time!
Ballet Theatre Ashtabula presents the favorite annual holiday classic!
Your entire family will love this traditional holiday treat! Tickets sell quickly! Order yours today!
Your entire family will love this traditional holiday treat! Tickets sell quickly! Order yours today!
Tickets are available for December 4, 6, 11, 12, 17, 18, 19, 20. Thursday, Friday and Saturday at 7:30 p.m. Saturday and Sunday matinees at 2:00 p.m.
Holiday Magic.....”Nutcracker”
By Shelagh Dubsky
The holiday season is upon us and with it comes the holiday tradition and timeless classic “Nutcracker.” Enduring for more than a century, this story ballet is a fairy tale for all ages. It is the nostalgia for holidays past and the promise of holidays to come that make “Nutcracker” an enduring favorite of all generations. Children will particularly enjoy the fun-loving antics of the delightful mice and the Bon-Bons who make their appearance from beneath the gigantic hooped skirt of the beloved Mother Ginger.
“Nutcracker” is a holiday spectacular that transports the audience to the most magical of all places during the holiday season, the world as seen through the eyes of a child. Here families can share together in the Stahlbaum’s Christmas Eve party and the exhilarating midnight battle between the Nutcracker and the evil mouse king before joining Clara on a whilrwind adventure through the enchanted snow forest to the palace of the Sugar Plum Fairy.
This holiday treat beloved by all is filled with dazzling special effects, the beautiful music of Tchaikovsky, and spirited dancing by the area’s finest dancers. Purchase your tickets early to guarantee seats for this most cherished classic!
The holiday season is upon us and with it comes the holiday tradition and timeless classic “Nutcracker.” Enduring for more than a century, this story ballet is a fairy tale for all ages. It is the nostalgia for holidays past and the promise of holidays to come that make “Nutcracker” an enduring favorite of all generations. Children will particularly enjoy the fun-loving antics of the delightful mice and the Bon-Bons who make their appearance from beneath the gigantic hooped skirt of the beloved Mother Ginger.
“Nutcracker” is a holiday spectacular that transports the audience to the most magical of all places during the holiday season, the world as seen through the eyes of a child. Here families can share together in the Stahlbaum’s Christmas Eve party and the exhilarating midnight battle between the Nutcracker and the evil mouse king before joining Clara on a whilrwind adventure through the enchanted snow forest to the palace of the Sugar Plum Fairy.
This holiday treat beloved by all is filled with dazzling special effects, the beautiful music of Tchaikovsky, and spirited dancing by the area’s finest dancers. Purchase your tickets early to guarantee seats for this most cherished classic!
See for yourself how the magic happens! Take a Special Backstage Tour!
All tours will begin immediately following the 2 p.m. matinee on
December 12, 13 & 19th$2 per person Reservations required
December 12, 13 & 19th$2 per person Reservations required
Ever wonder how we make it snow? Find out how walls move and the enchanted tree grows! Ballet Theatre Ashtabula’s creative staff will lead you on a tour of the stage and backstage areas. See where dancers prepare for a performance and talk to some of the lead dancers in the show. Have your questions ready! We will try to answer them all! Don’t forget to bring your camera! Cast members will be available for pictures.
Posted on 10/27/2009 — Read More
"Peter and the Wolf"
Ballet Theatre Ashtabula presents Prokofieff's
"Peter and the Wolf"followed by "Sunday in the Park" Friday, September 18th at 7:30 p.m.
Saturday and Sunday, September 19th and 20th at 2 pm.
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Posted on 9/13/2009 — Read More
Ballet Theatre Ashtabula presents "Peter and the Wolf"
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Ballet Theatre Ashtabula
presents
Prokofieff’s "Peter and the Wolf"
followed by
"Sunday in the Park"
Friday, September 18th at 7:30 p.m.
Saturday and Sunday, September 19th and 20th at 2 pm.
Tickets to “Peter and the Wolf” are on sale now!
General Admission Adult: $12
Senior & Student: $11
Children under age 12: $10
Advance sale ticket purchases will receive a $2 per ticket discount.
Advance sale ticket purchases will receive a $2 per ticket discount.
The September Stage Features
“Peter and the Wolf” and “Sunday in the Park”
Written by Alex VanAllen
Prokofieff’s ballet “Peter and the Wolf” is classic children’s tale about the young pioneer Peter, who stays at his Grandfather’s house. While there, he goes to a nearby meadow with his animal friends to play. His Grandfather warns him to be careful and stay near the house to avoid wolves but Peter does not listen.
Presented by Ballet Theatre Ashtabula at the Ashtabula Arts Center, Prokofieff’s “Peter and the Wolf” will be held Friday, September 18th at 7:30 p.m. and Saturday and Sunday, September 19 and 20th at 2 p.m.
“I think this play does more than teach children a life lesson, it also acts as an introduction to music and dance. Kids get to experience the complicated beauty of an orchestra while watching the disciplined movements of dancers,” says Shelagh Dubsky, Dance Coordinator at the Ashtabula Arts Center.
“Sunday in the Park,” a comedic adaptation of the ballet Les Sylphide by Chopin, will follow directly after “Peter and the Wolf.”
“Sunday in the Park” is a subtle comedy about a young man who sits down in the park to read his newspaper. Soon after he sits a young women finds him, falls in love, and tries to convince him to marry her. When she finally catches his attention, another beautiful women appears and takes an interest in him. Soon, a crowd of people is chasing the young man around the stage when all he wants to do is sit and read his Sunday paper.
“These ballets have been very difficult for our dancers,” says Dubsky. “Many of them have taken on lead roles for the first time and have found it very challenging. I have pushed them; given them difficult choreography and they have worked very hard to prepare for the show.”
Tickets for the double feature production are on sale now. General Admission tickets are $12, senior/student are $11 and children under age 12 are $10. Advance sale ticket purchases will receive a $2 per ticket discount. Tickets can be purchased by calling the Arts Center at 964-3396.
Presented by Ballet Theatre Ashtabula at the Ashtabula Arts Center, Prokofieff’s “Peter and the Wolf” will be held Friday, September 18th at 7:30 p.m. and Saturday and Sunday, September 19 and 20th at 2 p.m.
“I think this play does more than teach children a life lesson, it also acts as an introduction to music and dance. Kids get to experience the complicated beauty of an orchestra while watching the disciplined movements of dancers,” says Shelagh Dubsky, Dance Coordinator at the Ashtabula Arts Center.
“Sunday in the Park,” a comedic adaptation of the ballet Les Sylphide by Chopin, will follow directly after “Peter and the Wolf.”
“Sunday in the Park” is a subtle comedy about a young man who sits down in the park to read his newspaper. Soon after he sits a young women finds him, falls in love, and tries to convince him to marry her. When she finally catches his attention, another beautiful women appears and takes an interest in him. Soon, a crowd of people is chasing the young man around the stage when all he wants to do is sit and read his Sunday paper.
“These ballets have been very difficult for our dancers,” says Dubsky. “Many of them have taken on lead roles for the first time and have found it very challenging. I have pushed them; given them difficult choreography and they have worked very hard to prepare for the show.”
Tickets for the double feature production are on sale now. General Admission tickets are $12, senior/student are $11 and children under age 12 are $10. Advance sale ticket purchases will receive a $2 per ticket discount. Tickets can be purchased by calling the Arts Center at 964-3396.
Posted on 8/26/2009 — Read More
Mother's Day Brunch
New this spring!
Treat Mom to brunch and a show!
“Mother’s Day Brunch”
May 10
12:30 p.m.
Tickets: Adults $10/Children $7
Reservations and prepayment required.
(440) 964-3396
Attend the luncheon and receive $1 off your ticket
Attend the luncheon and receive $1 off your ticket
to the 2 p.m. dance performance of
“Random 8’s”
Posted on 5/05/2009 — Read More
Spring Dance Concert 2009
Get ready for the most breathtakingly beautiful show of the year!
Ballet Theatre Ashtabula presents...
"Random 8's"
May 8, 9, 10, 15, 16, 17
Friday & Saturdays at 7:30 p.m.
Sundays at 2 p.m.
Tickets:$12 patron seating
$9 adults
$8 seniors
$7 students/children
These are hard and uncertain times but you can count on two things: warmer weather and Ballet Theatre Ashtabula’s collection of bold and beautiful works to entertain you this May! The concert will bring together a series of images, styles and music to create an interesting and moving experience for everyone. Audiences will enjoy the shear athleticism of the young dancers as they perform syncopated jumps, slinky releases and physical feats that challenge the laws of gravity.
Premieres this spring include the haunting music of Vitamin String Quartet performing U2’s “Running to Stand Still” as a backdrop for an emotional journey of six dancers separating and coming together again. Through the work they struggle to help one another out of the dark and into the light.
Another new work is set to the music of Philip Glass whose style is quite recognizable owing to its seeming simplicity and hypnotically beautiful themes. Composed for Stephen Daldry’s film “The Hours,” the music creates a dreamlike palette for dancers to move with contemorary freedom. For sheer fun, “Mango Tango” showcases the company with a cool Latin groove. Inspired by the passion of Tango and the flirtatious sound of the mandolin, a full cast brings you a taste of exotic fun.
Also premiering is a work titled “Stage Six.” Based on an educational philosophy of critical thinking developed by Benjamin Bloom, the piece has the dancer’s voices dubbed over the music as they answer the questions: What is dance? Why do you dance?
Other works on the program range from classical ballet as in the popular “Diamonds,” a ballet choreographed to Karl Jenkin’s popular diamonds commercial to “Hey Mama” a full company piece derived from African Rhythms and movement with music by the Black Eyed Peas.
Come enjoy the dance...an unforgettable experience of sight, sound and memorable moments!
Posted on 5/05/2009 — Read More
Save the date for our...
“Mother’s Day Luncheon!”
prior to Ballet Theatre Ashtabula’s
“Spring Dance Show” on May 10!
For information or reservations, call the
Arts Center at 964-3396 after April 1st.
prior to Ballet Theatre Ashtabula’s
“Spring Dance Show” on May 10!
For information or reservations, call the
Arts Center at 964-3396 after April 1st.
Posted on 2/26/2009 — Read More
Posted on 2/26/2009 — Read More
Nutcracker 2008
Once upon a time...
Snow falls gently outside the frosty paned windows on a cozy Christmas Eve at the grand house of the Stahlbaum’s. As the family prepares for a festive party, delicious scents of holiday treats waft from the kitchen. The children, Fritz and Clara, delight in the gay decorations--wreaths, ribbons and mistletoe and, in the center of it all, a magnificent, sparkling tree! As the party gets underway, the children’s godfather, Herr Drosselmeyer, arrives and presents young Clara with the best gift of all--a charming Nutcracker doll! Late that night, unable to stop thinking of her wonderful gift, Clara steals back to the living room and falls asleep beneath the tree with the Nutcracker clasped tightly in her arms... Suddenly the magic begins! As the clock strikes twelve and the beautiful Christmas tree grows to a gigantic size, Clara finds her Nutcracker doll and Fritz’s toy soldiers coming to life before her eyes! Following a fierce battle with an army of furry, larger-than-life mice, Clara watches her Nutcracker transform into a handsome prince! Taking her by the hand, he helps her into a beautiful sleigh and the two of them embark on a midnight journey to the Enchanted Kingdom. Snowflakes dance in the gentle breezes of the Snowy Pine Forest and, in the Land of Sweets, ladyfinger mountains are topped with whipped cream whiter than snow with sweetly glazed flowers and butter-cream frosting everywhere! At the palace, they meet the beautiful Sugar Plum Fairy, who honors them with a spectacular night of the most amazing dances and festivities Clara has ever seen. But then, Clara’s perfect evening must come to an end...
Don't miss this traditional family favorite!
“The Nutcracker”
December 5, 7, 12, 13, 14, 18, 19, 20, 21.
Thursday, Friday and Saturday performances begin at 7:30 p.m. Saturday and Sunday shows begin at 2 p.m.
Tickets: $12 patrons, $10 adults, $9 seniors, $8 students/children
A little girl’s dream will again take audiences on a magical and wonderous journey as Ballet Theatre Ashtabula presents the popular holiday classic, The Nutcracker.
Enduring for more than a century, this beloved story ballet has become a holiday tradition for families around the world. A special brew of beautiful scenery with glistening snowflakes and special effects, costumes and music, The Nutcracker features a story which appeals to all ages. Children in the audience will particularly enjoy the vivacious “Bon Bons” who make their appearance from beneath “Mother Ginger’s” gigantic hooped skirt!
One benefit you will discover of having the show staged in our small theater is that it allows even the young child the ability to really see what is happening on the stage. Children are enchanted with this show and often develop a desire to see more. And who knows? Maybe our next “Sugar Plum Fairy” or “Nutcracker Prince” is a child of yours! It’s happened before! So bring your family and join the holiday fun inside the enchanted snow forest and the palace of the Sugar Plum fairy!
So come and join the holiday fun!
For tickets or more information: (440) 964-3396.
Posted on 7/14/2008 — Read More
Sugar Plum Luncheon 2008
Meet the Sugar Plum Fairy and Clara at the
"Sugar Plum Luncheon!"
Saturday, December 13th at 12:00 p.m. Luncheon tickets:
$10 adults/$7 children.
Reservations required.
Payment is required at the time reservations are made.
(440) 964-3396
This favorite event sells out quickly! Reserve seats today!
Attend the luncheon and receive a $1 discount off the 2 p.m. “Nutcracker” performance!
Reservations required.
Payment is required at the time reservations are made.
(440) 964-3396
This favorite event sells out quickly! Reserve seats today!
Attend the luncheon and receive a $1 discount off the 2 p.m. “Nutcracker” performance!
Posted on 3/02/2008 — Read More
Backstage Tour
See for yourself how the magic happens!
Take a Special Backstage Tour!
All tours will begin immediately following the 2 p.m. matinee on December 7, 13, 14 & 20 $2 per person. Reservations required.
Ever wonder how we make it snow? Find out how walls move and the enchanted tree grows! Ballet Theatre Ashtabula director, Shelagh Dubsky wil l lead you on a tour of the stage and backstage areas. See where dancers prepare for a performance. Talk to some of the lead dancers in the show. Have your questions ready! We will try to answer them all! And don’t forget to bring your camera. After the tour, cast members will be available for pictures with your family!
Take a Special Backstage Tour!
All tours will begin immediately following the 2 p.m. matinee on December 7, 13, 14 & 20 $2 per person. Reservations required.
Ever wonder how we make it snow? Find out how walls move and the enchanted tree grows! Ballet Theatre Ashtabula director, Shelagh Dubsky wil l lead you on a tour of the stage and backstage areas. See where dancers prepare for a performance. Talk to some of the lead dancers in the show. Have your questions ready! We will try to answer them all! And don’t forget to bring your camera. After the tour, cast members will be available for pictures with your family!
Posted on 3/01/2008 — Read More
Ballet Theatre Ashtabula presents...
Make a “Subtle Escape” to the Spring Ballet!
Ballet Theatre Ashtabula
presents
"Subtle Escape"
May 9, 10, 11, 16, 17, 18, 2008
Fri. and Sat. shows at 7:30 p.m.
Sun. matinees at 2:00 p.m.
Tickets are $12 patron/$9 adult/$8 senior$7 student and child
At long last spring is here and with it comes the annual spring production of Ballet Theatre Ashtabula which never fails to renew our spirits and satisfy the need for a bit of fun and adventure!
Shake off the winter doldrums and come out to enjoy BTA as they present an original production, “Subtle Escape.”
An exquisite mix of sight, sound, stunning aesthetics and awesome technique, Ballet is a mix of a number of arts: dancing, music, drama, poetry and painting. When all of these are combined on the stage, you have the art of ballet--a highly disciplined stage art, based on a centuries-old tradition of movement.
This season, the company willpresent a collection of daring, beautiful and dynamic pieces representing a wide variety of music and dance. Premieres and old favorites will take the audience on a "subtle escape" through ensemble pieces such as "The Scherzo, allegro" from Brahons Piano Quartet, Mythics and "By Your Side" a relaxing, dreamlike display of partnering and movement to music by Sade.
Returning to the stage will be the all female ensemble dancing to Samuel Barber's "Adagio For Strings." Delivering a strong emotional impact, it is considered by many to be the signature piece for Ballet Theatre Ashtabula and the generations of dancers who have danced with the company.
Also on the program will be a collection of beautiful duets that show off the superb line and maturity of BTA's dancers. Some duets such as the Stevie Wonder ballad "All in Love is Fair" and Indigo Swing's "The Break-up" boldly tell the story of human relationships. Others are more subtle and unexpected in their stories. These much-varied duets are danced to the music of Bach, Corelli and Ottmar Liebert.
Don’t miss the unforgettable experience of seeing the very talented dancers of BTA as they bring their passion for dance to life. Order your tickets today! (440) 964-3396
Posted on 2/29/2008 — Read More
Sugar Plum Luncheon
Meet the Sugar Plum Fairy, Clara and the Nutcracker Prince
at the Sugar Plum Luncheon!
Sat., Dec. 8th at 12:00 p.m.
$9 adults $6 children
Reservations required (440) 964-3396.
Attend the luncheon and receive a $1 discount off the 2 p.m. performance of “The Nutcracker.”
This event is almost sold out!
Call to reserve your seats today!
Posted on 10/28/2007 — Read More
Ballet Theatre Ashtabula’s Cara Seymour Accepted to Julliard School of Dance
Cara Seymour was a little girl who dreamed of becoming a dancer, came to the Arts Center to study, and grew through the years, into an extremely talented young woman. Staff members remember her as a little girl, coming in for her weekly dance lessons. She has been dancing for almost as long as she can remember.
This Lakeside High School senior knew what she wanted at an early age when she first saw “Clara” dance across the stage in “Nutcracker.” Since then, she has studied hard, setting goals and achieving them one at a time. Audiences have been watching her perform in “Nutcracker” for most of her growing up years.
In 2005, Cara participated in a mentorship program with the professional company, Verb Ballet in Cleveland. A year later, she completed a 7-week program at the Alvin Ailey Dance Theater in New York. Then her thoughts turned to making plans for what she would do after her high school graduation this year. After auditioning in Chicago for the Alvin Ailey Dance Theater which offers a bachelors of fine arts program with Fordham University in New York and also applying to Lines Ballet with Dominican University in San Francisco, Dance Coordinator Shelagh Dubsky suggested that Cara try for Julliard School of Dance.
After much hard work and many stressful days, Cara submitted an academic recommendation, a dance instructor recommendation, a dance photo and a resume of her training and performance experience to Julliard and was soon invited to the Chicago audition. Julliard only accepts 12 dancers a year and Cara was competing with other top dancers from all across the United States. Even to get as far as the audition process was a huge accomplishment.
But get through the audition process she did! And just a few weeks ago she got the thrilling news--she was accepted to Julliard and will soon be leaving to begin her studies in New York!
Everyone at the Arts Center couldn’t be more thrilled or more proud of this talented young woman!
Congratulations and Best Wishes for a bright and beautiful future!
Posted on 6/22/2007 — Read More
Ohio Arts Council Residency Grant
Ohio Arts Council Residency Grant
Brought Inlet Dance Theatre to the Arts Center!
Through a grant from the Ohio Arts Council, artistic director, Bill Wade and two dancers from Inlet Dance Theatre taught a two-week dance residency for the Ashtabula Arts Center and three schools in the Ashtabula City School's After School Discovery “Celebrate” Program--Thurgood Marshall, Chestnut and McKinsey Elementary Schools.
Formed by Founder & Artistic Director, Bill Wade in 2001, Inlet Dance Theatre is one of the region's most exciting professional contemporary dance companies dedicated to performing with a high level of quality, skill, innovation and purpose. Education programming is a core component of their mission. They foster a year-round educational environment where students of all ages, backgrounds and skill levels go for instruction and also expand the reach of their education programs by traveling out into the community. Goals include engaging, mentoring and training students of all ages and skill levels to use dance as a means to develop self-discipline, teamwork, body awareness, physical fitness and self-confidence.
Formerly, Wade worked as an artist in residence for the Cleveland School of the Arts where he founded the nationally-recognized and awarded after school program YARD - Youth At Risk Dancing. He received the Standing Up Taller Award at the White House by the National Endowment for the Arts and the President's Committee for the Arts and Humanities. Prior to his eleven year CSA residency, Wade served as an Artistic Director and dancer with Footpath Dance Company. Wade's work also includes collaborations with STOMP, Major League Baseball, Sea World of Ohio and the 1992 Winter Olympic Games and has been recognized both regionally and nationally on television, radio, magazines and newspapers.
During the residency, Wade spent two weeks teaching modern dance to Ashtabula Arts Center and "Celebrate" students. "Celebrate" students have no access to this type of programming through normal school curriculum and have no formal exposure to dance education.
The "Artist in Residence" program exposed Arts Center dancers to a dance form and technique with which they were unfamiliar. Wade taught dancers to "use their bling" in a Hawkins based modern technique class. While many of the dancers had never been exposed to the kinds of movements Wade was teaching, they enjoyed the learning process as they were pushed to achieve unfamiliar movements. At times, dancers were frustrated as they tried to pick up nuances of the dance steps. But Wade wasted no time in sharing his valuable "cheat notes" on the technical aspects of what he was teaching. As a part of his teaching process, Wade also spoke to young dancers about honesty and integrity in their approach to their work both in the classroom and on the stage. He told many stories illustrating what they need to do if they want to succeed in today's dance world.
Each night, at the end of their three-hour class, Wade had students explore non-traditional partnering (made popular by the Pilobolus Dance Company) and improvisation. Non-traditional partnering made for some funny moments when smaller dancers were instructed to lift someone who outweighed them by twenty or more pounds. After concentration on the technical instructions and a bit of practice, dancers were able to do lifts that Wade had shown them regardless of who their partner was--even when females were lifting stronger and heavier males.
During the residency, the group performed twice in Lakeside High School's Performing Arts Center. Arts Center patrons can see some of these wonderful and fascinating movements when Wade, Arts Center and Celebrate students perform together again on May 11th at the Ashtabula Arts Center during Ballet Theatre Ashtabula's Spring Dance Concert. Make your reservations now for this one-performance-only special event!
Posted on 6/21/2007 — Read More
"From Bach to the Beatles"
“From Bach to the Beatles”
May 11, 12, 13, 18, 19, 20
Friday and Saturday shows begin at 7:30 p.m.
Friday and Saturday shows begin at 7:30 p.m.
Sunday matinees begin at 2:00 p.m.
$12 patron/$9 adults $8 seniors/$7 students
(440) 964-3396
Ballet Theatre Ashtabula will be presenting the annual spring dance concert beginning May 11th. "From Bach to the Beatles," is a collection of bold and vibrant works representing a wide variety of music and dance. Premieres and audience favorites will take you from the inspirational quality of Bach's “Mass in B Minor” to the fun and well-crafted music of the Beatles.
One of the large ensemble pieces set to Gerald Finzi's “Eclogue for Piano and Strings in F Major” will celebrate the memories and close friendships of Ballet Theatre's dancers that have developed throughout time and across generations. The music immediately suggests an intimacy that is the perfect backdrop to exploring these deep friendships that have evolved over the years and have survived time and distance.
Another ensemble piece set to the music of the Penguin Cafe Orchestra has the company dancing in a quirky way with humor, and, at times, at a breakneck speed. It's a very athletic work and the young dancers excel in this type of movement.
The Beatles "Love" album will serve as the backdrop for the fun and free dancing later in the show, and will allow people to re-live parts of the Beatles legacy. The Beatles segment allows both the dancers and choreographers to step outside of the normal range of movement and styles and truly enjoy themselves. The audience will enjoy the change of pace and will leave the theater singing and, perhaps, even dancing!
Other dances rounding out the concert will be a premiere by Cleveland choreographer Bill Wade of Inlet Dance Theatre who worked with students from Ballet Theatre Ashtabula and After School Discovery in an Ohio Arts Council sponsored residency this past February. The piece, entitled "Emotional Intelligence?," brings out the very real emotions that the dancers experienced during their time together.
Other works will be dance to Bach's “Brandenburg Concerto” and Bach's “Suite no. 1 for Cello” played on guitar.
Enjoy these talented dancers by reserving your seats now for this wonderful spring time treat!
Posted on 5/15/2007 — Read More
Nutcracker 2007
Thank you to everyone who attended this year's "Nutcracker!"
Watch for information about our Spring Dance Concert coming in May!
Posted on 12/18/2006 — Read More
Nutcracker 2006
Celebrate the holiday season with Ballet Theatre Ashtabula's
"The Nutcracker."
December1, 2 (sold out), 3, 8, 9, 10, 14, 15, 16, 17.
Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays at 7:30 p.m.Saturdays and Sundays at 2:00 p.m.
Tickets: $12 patron, $10 adult, $9 senior, $8 student/child For reservations (440) 964-3396
For millions of Americans, it wouldn't be Christmas without seeing a production of Tchaikovsky's “Nutcracker.” The magic of the holiday season awaits you and your family when Ballet Theatre Ashtabula presents a full scale production of “Nutcracker” on December 1, 2, 3, 8, 9, 10, 14, 15, 16 and 17.
December1, 2 (sold out), 3, 8, 9, 10, 14, 15, 16, 17.
Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays at 7:30 p.m.Saturdays and Sundays at 2:00 p.m.
Tickets: $12 patron, $10 adult, $9 senior, $8 student/child For reservations (440) 964-3396
For millions of Americans, it wouldn't be Christmas without seeing a production of Tchaikovsky's “Nutcracker.” The magic of the holiday season awaits you and your family when Ballet Theatre Ashtabula presents a full scale production of “Nutcracker” on December 1, 2, 3, 8, 9, 10, 14, 15, 16 and 17.
This enduring holiday classic with its splendid dancing, charming music and spectacular special effects appeals to audiences of all ages. There’s a thrill when the lights begin to dim and an expectant hush sweeps the audience. Adults are torn between watching the stage and watching the faces of small, wide-eyed children who are experiencing the magic for the very first time. As the curtain opens, the magic begins!
Once upon a time.....
It's a cozy Christmas Eve at the grand house of the Stahlbaum’s. Delicious scents of holiday treats waft from the kitchen as snow falls gently outside the frosty paned windows. The children, Fritz and Clara, delight in the gay decorations of wreaths and mistletoe and, in the center of it all, a magnificent tree!
Once upon a time.....
It's a cozy Christmas Eve at the grand house of the Stahlbaum’s. Delicious scents of holiday treats waft from the kitchen as snow falls gently outside the frosty paned windows. The children, Fritz and Clara, delight in the gay decorations of wreaths and mistletoe and, in the center of it all, a magnificent tree!
When guests appear for the family’s annual Christmas party, the celebration begins. Soon, the children’s godfather, Herr Drosselmeyer, arrives delighting Clara, Fritz, and all of the children with his gifts of magic and toys. Amidst the joyful festivities, he presents young Clara with the best gift of all--a charming Nutcracker doll. But when a jealous Fritz breaks the doll and brings Clara to tears, Herr Drosselmeyer works more of his magic, fixing the toy with a magic wave of his handerkerchief.
When the party ends, Clara's family retires to bed. But the little girl can’t stop thinking of her new doll. Stealing back to the living room, she falls asleep beneath the tree with the Nutcracker clasped tightly in her arms. But at the stroke of midnight, she is suddenly awakened to discover the beautiful tree growing to a gigantic size! Before her eyes the Nutcracker doll and Fritz’s toy soldiers come to life and grow to life-size proportions. Then, out of nowhere, an army of furry, larger-than-life, mice, led by a giant Mouse King, scurry into the room and attack the Nutcracker and his soldiers who fight to protect Clara. It’s a long, hard battle, but when Clara makes a desperate move to save her Nutcracker from defeat, she throws her slipper at the Mouse King, giving the Nutcracker the chance to run his sword through the evil rodent king. As the mice flee with their leaders lifeless body, Clara watches her Nutcracker transform into a handsome prince. Taking her by the hand, he helps her into a beautiful sleigh and the two of them embark on a midnight journey to the Enchanted Kingdom where snowflakes dance in the gentle breezes of the Snowy Pine Forest.
In the Land of Sweets, Clara can't believe her eyes; ladyfinger mountains topped with whipped cream whiter than snow, sweetly glazed flowers and butter-cream frosting everywhere she looks! Greeted by the Sugar Plum Fairy, the travelers reenact the night's events and the Sugar Plum Fairy is most impressed with Clara's bravery and the Nutcracker's heroism. In their honor, she throws a lavish festival, treating them like royalty and presenting them with every imaginable sweet! Soon, dancing begins to the lively music of the Spanish fandango. Dancers move their bodies like rising steam to an Arabian song and Matroishkas dance to an invigorating Russian Trepak. To Clara's enjoyment, the wonders go on and on. As the festivities end, a Cavalier enters the scene and escorts the Sugar Plum Fairy to the center of the room. The captivating pair dance a dance lighter than air completing Clara’s most perfect evening...
Performances of “Nutcracker” often sell out early. Guarantee yourself and your family the holiday magic and delight of Ballet Theatre Ashtabula’s cherished classic event by making your reservations today! (440) 964-3396.
Posted on 9/13/2006 — Read More
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