Thursday, February 5 - 7:30 p.m.
Friday, February 6 - 8:00 p.m.
Saturday, February 7 - 2:00 p.m. and 8:00 p.m.
Sunday, February 8 – 2:00 p.m.
Friday, February 13 – 8:00 p.m.
Saturday, February 14 – 8:00 p.m.
Sunday, February 15 – 2:00 p.m.
MISSING THIS SHOW WILL BITE!
Don’t be the only one this Valentine’s Day missing this spine-tingling treat! Atlanta Ballet’s production of Bram Stokers’s Dracula will run from Thursday, February 5 through Sunday, February 15 at the Cobb Energy Performing Arts Centre. The Atlanta Ballet Orchestra will perform through the run of the show.
Set to a griping score with howls of wolves and haunting heartbeats, audiences follow the story of businessman Jonathan Harker to Transylvania and to his destined meeting with Count Dracula – a vampire who is a picture of courtly elegance and menacing force. Dracula casts spells over Jonathan, his fiancée Lucy, and her friend Mina.
Dracula is presented by Suntrust Bank. Tickets start as low as $15.00 and are available through Ticketmaster Arts Line at (404) 817-8700 or stop by any Ticketmaster outlet or the Cobb Energy Performing Arts Center. Order tickets on-line at www.atlantaballet.com or www.ticketmaster.com. Tickets for parties of ten or more can be ordered by calling 404-873-5811 X 207.
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Among Atlanta Ballet’s proud and unique 75-year history are its three Artistic Directors, Miss Dorothy Alexander, whose vision brought dance to the South; Robert Barnett, who turned Atlanta Ballet into a professional company; and currently, John McFall. Under McFall’s leadership Atlanta Ballet continues its commitment to share and educate audiences on the empowering joy of dance.
Atlanta Ballet opened the Centre for Dance Education in 1996 and is dedicated to nurturing young dancers while providing an outlet for adults to express their creativity. With diverse class offerings and student population, the Centre serves over 150,000 people in metro Atlanta each year. Atlanta Ballet's roots remain firmly grounded in the Atlanta community and continue to play a vital role in the city's cultural growth and revitalization.
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Tuesday, December 9, 2008
Monday, December 8, 2008
Seniors Shine at Georgia Youth Ballet's Nutcracker
Georgia Youth Ballet’s 13th annual performance of The Nutcracker this month will be the final Nutcracker for nine GYB dancers who are seniors in regional high schools. Robin Burton, Kara Cawley, Kelly Church, Keri Church, Pharan Evans, Nicole Henry, Hannah Skibiel, Kate Walker and Emily Ward (of Senoia) will dance the final four Nutcracker performances of their pre-professional careers this weekend at Sandy Creek High School’s Patriot Hall in Tyrone.
Overall, GYB is one of the only local ballet companies that tells the unabridged story of Clara, her feisty little brother Fritz, and the valiant service of Clara’s favorite toy Nutcracker as he comes to life and guides her through a winter fantasy of action, adventure and classical ballet, all set to the wonderful musical score of Tchaikovsky. GYB is a regional ballet company with more than 100 performers from seven south-metro counties. GYB’s Nutcracker is notable for its custom sets, costumes and choreography, all of which have been refined annually since the company was founded in 1996 in Fayetteville.
This year’s Nutcracker also marks GYB’s return to a Fayette County venue - Patriot Hall at Sandy Creek High School, 360 Jenkins Road in Tyrone (30290). Performances are Friday, December 12 at 7:30pm (Family night – all tickets $8), Saturday, December 13 at 2:30 and 8pm, and Sunday, December 14 at 2:30pm. Except for the Family night performance, all tickets are $15 for adults and $12 for students and seniors 55 and over. Tickets are available at the door or by calling The Studio at (770) 716-9858. For more information, please visit GYB’s website at www.gyb.us.
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Overall, GYB is one of the only local ballet companies that tells the unabridged story of Clara, her feisty little brother Fritz, and the valiant service of Clara’s favorite toy Nutcracker as he comes to life and guides her through a winter fantasy of action, adventure and classical ballet, all set to the wonderful musical score of Tchaikovsky. GYB is a regional ballet company with more than 100 performers from seven south-metro counties. GYB’s Nutcracker is notable for its custom sets, costumes and choreography, all of which have been refined annually since the company was founded in 1996 in Fayetteville.
This year’s Nutcracker also marks GYB’s return to a Fayette County venue - Patriot Hall at Sandy Creek High School, 360 Jenkins Road in Tyrone (30290). Performances are Friday, December 12 at 7:30pm (Family night – all tickets $8), Saturday, December 13 at 2:30 and 8pm, and Sunday, December 14 at 2:30pm. Except for the Family night performance, all tickets are $15 for adults and $12 for students and seniors 55 and over. Tickets are available at the door or by calling The Studio at (770) 716-9858. For more information, please visit GYB’s website at www.gyb.us.
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Tuesday, November 18, 2008
Southeastern Ballet Company To Perform at Ashley Park, Nov. 29 and 30
Southeastern Ballet Company (SBC), principal dancers and soloists will perform highlights from its upcoming production, Le Petit Nutcracker Sweet, along with guest students from Classical Dance Theatre (CDT), at the Tree Lighting festivities at Ashley Park in Newnan on Saturday, November 29. SBC and CDT dancers will take the outdoor stage between 5:00 and 6:00 p.m. that evening.
On Sunday, November 30, SBC and CDT dancers will perform excerpts from Le Petit Nutcracker Sweet at Barnes and Noble bookstore, also in Ashley Park. Show times are 3:00, 4:00, and 5:00 p.m. In addition, Barnes and Noble will be hosting a bookfair to benefit SBC, a non-profit professional dance company, based in Newnan. Barnes and Noble customers making purchases that weekend can support the work of SBC in the community by printing out and using one of the attached vouchers or by mentioning voucher # 393876 to the cashier upon checkout. Customers can use this voucher number between November 29 and December 5 at any Barnes and Noble in the U.S. to help support SBC’s artistic work.
SBC volunteers and costumed dancers will also be providing complimentary holiday gift-wrapping at the Newnan Barnes and Noble store during the November 29th and 30th weekend from 12:00 noon until 9:00 p.m. on Saturday and from 12:00 noon until 6:00 p.m. on Sunday.
SBC will host performances of its entire production of Le Petit Nutcracker Sweet on Saturday, December 6 and 13. Show times are 1:30 p.m. and 3:30 p.m. both days. SBC principal dancers and soloists, along with Classical Dance Theatre student dancers, will enchant and delight audiences in this sweet treat of a performance to be held at the Classical Dance Theatre studio at 1065 Sullivan Road in Newnan. Seating is limited, so $8 tickets should be purchased well in advance at the CDT studio. For more information, call 770-252-5515 or visit www.southeasternballetcompany.org and www.classicaldancetheatre.com.
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On Sunday, November 30, SBC and CDT dancers will perform excerpts from Le Petit Nutcracker Sweet at Barnes and Noble bookstore, also in Ashley Park. Show times are 3:00, 4:00, and 5:00 p.m. In addition, Barnes and Noble will be hosting a bookfair to benefit SBC, a non-profit professional dance company, based in Newnan. Barnes and Noble customers making purchases that weekend can support the work of SBC in the community by printing out and using one of the attached vouchers or by mentioning voucher # 393876 to the cashier upon checkout. Customers can use this voucher number between November 29 and December 5 at any Barnes and Noble in the U.S. to help support SBC’s artistic work.
SBC volunteers and costumed dancers will also be providing complimentary holiday gift-wrapping at the Newnan Barnes and Noble store during the November 29th and 30th weekend from 12:00 noon until 9:00 p.m. on Saturday and from 12:00 noon until 6:00 p.m. on Sunday.
SBC will host performances of its entire production of Le Petit Nutcracker Sweet on Saturday, December 6 and 13. Show times are 1:30 p.m. and 3:30 p.m. both days. SBC principal dancers and soloists, along with Classical Dance Theatre student dancers, will enchant and delight audiences in this sweet treat of a performance to be held at the Classical Dance Theatre studio at 1065 Sullivan Road in Newnan. Seating is limited, so $8 tickets should be purchased well in advance at the CDT studio. For more information, call 770-252-5515 or visit www.southeasternballetcompany.org and www.classicaldancetheatre.com.
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Wednesday, November 12, 2008
Atlanta Ballet Partners with Barnes & Noble for Book Drive
Atlanta Ballet, in partnership with Barnes & Noble has created a literacy project during the Nutcracker season which will benefit Atlanta Public Schools (APS).
“We saw an opportunity to use the reach we have with Nutcracker to do some additional good in the community” said Barry Hughson, Executive Director of Atlanta Ballet. “We put Nutcracker on the stage 25 times a season, so why not give our vast generous group of patrons the opportunity to help our cities schools?”
When holiday shopping at Barnes & Noble Nov. 28th – Dec. 28th, look for the Nutcracker Literacy Project table filled with 18 different books selected by APS’ Director of Literacy. Three books per child, grades K-5 have been chosen. Each book has been selected to solidify classroom learning and foster a love of reading.
“Atlanta Ballet’s Nutcracker is all about dreams coming true,” says John McFall, Artistic Director. “As the father of two little girls, I know first hand the importance of reading in children’s development. This project is a great way for Atlanta Ballet and our audience to help give local children the tools they need to attain their dreams and strengthen our community as a whole.”
Atlanta Ballet’s Nutcracker opens on Friday, December 5th and runs through the 28th at the Fabulous Fox Theatre. For more information on Atlanta Ballet’s Nutcracker or to purchase tickets, visit atlantaballet.com or call 404-817-8700.
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Among Atlanta Ballet’s proud and unique 75-year history are its three Artistic Directors, Miss Dorothy Alexander, whose vision brought dance to the South; Robert Barnett, who turned Atlanta Ballet into a professional company; and currently, John McFall. Under McFall’s leadership Atlanta Ballet continues its commitment to share and educate audiences on the empowering joy of dance.
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“We saw an opportunity to use the reach we have with Nutcracker to do some additional good in the community” said Barry Hughson, Executive Director of Atlanta Ballet. “We put Nutcracker on the stage 25 times a season, so why not give our vast generous group of patrons the opportunity to help our cities schools?”
When holiday shopping at Barnes & Noble Nov. 28th – Dec. 28th, look for the Nutcracker Literacy Project table filled with 18 different books selected by APS’ Director of Literacy. Three books per child, grades K-5 have been chosen. Each book has been selected to solidify classroom learning and foster a love of reading.
“Atlanta Ballet’s Nutcracker is all about dreams coming true,” says John McFall, Artistic Director. “As the father of two little girls, I know first hand the importance of reading in children’s development. This project is a great way for Atlanta Ballet and our audience to help give local children the tools they need to attain their dreams and strengthen our community as a whole.”
Atlanta Ballet’s Nutcracker opens on Friday, December 5th and runs through the 28th at the Fabulous Fox Theatre. For more information on Atlanta Ballet’s Nutcracker or to purchase tickets, visit atlantaballet.com or call 404-817-8700.
Founded in 1929, Atlanta Ballet is the longest continuously operating ballet company in the United States. Atlanta Ballet’s eclectic repertoire spans ballet history, highlighted by beloved classics and inventive originals.
Among Atlanta Ballet’s proud and unique 75-year history are its three Artistic Directors, Miss Dorothy Alexander, whose vision brought dance to the South; Robert Barnett, who turned Atlanta Ballet into a professional company; and currently, John McFall. Under McFall’s leadership Atlanta Ballet continues its commitment to share and educate audiences on the empowering joy of dance.
Atlanta Ballet opened the Centre for Dance Education in 1996 and is dedicated to nurturing young dancers while providing an outlet for adults to express their creativity. With diverse class offerings and student population, the Centre serves over 150,000 people in metro Atlanta each year. Atlanta Ballet's roots remain firmly grounded in the Atlanta community and continue to play a vital role in the city's cultural growth and revitalization.
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Tuesday, November 11, 2008
Belk Inc. Announces Multi-Year Presenting Sponsorship of Atlanta Ballet’s Nutcracker
Atlanta Ballet and Belk, Inc. have formed a partnership which designates Belk as the presenting sponsor of Atlanta ballet’s Nutcracker for the next two years. The agreement was announced by Atlanta Ballet Executive Director Barry Hughson and Belk Inc. Southern Division Chairman Dave Penrod.
"We are honored and excited about this new relationship which we expect to significantly raise the visibility of both entities," said Atlanta Ballet’s Hughson. "This partnership is a symbol of both the strength of the arts in Atlanta and our world-class city as a whole."
As presenting sponsor for Atlanta Ballet’s Nutcracker, Belk will promote the event in its Atlanta area stores and encourage support of the ballet and Nutcracker through its participation in the ballet’s holiday community appearances.
"Belk is pleased to be a partner with Atlanta Ballet in presenting the holiday performances of the Nutcracker at the fabulous Fox Theater," said Penrod. "Our stores have a proud heritage of supporting the arts and worthy community causes, and we're thrilled to be a part of this wonderful long-standing tradition of Nutcracker performances that thousands of Atlanta families and visitors enjoy each year."
Atlanta Ballet’s Nutcracker opens on Friday, December 5th and runs through the 28th at the Fabulous Fox Theatre. For more information on Atlanta Ballet’s Nutcracker or to purchase tickets, visit atlantaballet.com or call 404-817-8700.
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"We are honored and excited about this new relationship which we expect to significantly raise the visibility of both entities," said Atlanta Ballet’s Hughson. "This partnership is a symbol of both the strength of the arts in Atlanta and our world-class city as a whole."
As presenting sponsor for Atlanta Ballet’s Nutcracker, Belk will promote the event in its Atlanta area stores and encourage support of the ballet and Nutcracker through its participation in the ballet’s holiday community appearances.
"Belk is pleased to be a partner with Atlanta Ballet in presenting the holiday performances of the Nutcracker at the fabulous Fox Theater," said Penrod. "Our stores have a proud heritage of supporting the arts and worthy community causes, and we're thrilled to be a part of this wonderful long-standing tradition of Nutcracker performances that thousands of Atlanta families and visitors enjoy each year."
Atlanta Ballet’s Nutcracker opens on Friday, December 5th and runs through the 28th at the Fabulous Fox Theatre. For more information on Atlanta Ballet’s Nutcracker or to purchase tickets, visit atlantaballet.com or call 404-817-8700.
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Monday, November 10, 2008
The Nutcracker Tea . . . An Interactive, Family Event!
What makes Georgia Dance Theatre’s Nutcracker different from every other Nutcracker in our community? It’s the ONLY interactive, family event where you and your children can fill up on Holiday treats, dance with the infamous characters of the The Nutcracker Ballet, and tell Santa what you want for Christmas! Oh, and of course take home a picture with the jolly ole soul too!
Georgia Dance Theatre has been giving our community this timeless classic for 18 years. Don’t miss out on their newest holiday presentation: an enchanting afternoon that the entire family will enjoy! All children, ages 3 & up, will participate in the event! This is a great way to introduce your child to the stage in a very relaxed atmosphere! Girls can put on their favorite party dress, bring their favorite doll, and dance with the Sugar Plum Fairy, while boys (& girls) can help the Nutcracker doll in the battle against the Rat King! It will be great holiday event that your whole family will enjoy!
The Nutcracker Tea will be held at Bennett’s Mill Middle School on Saturday, December 13th at 5pm and Sunday, December 14th, at 5pm. Bennett’s Mill Middle School is located at 210 Lester Road, Fayetteville, GA. Tickets to this all-inclusive event are just $10 and can be purchased online at www.gadance.com with VISA or MasterCard! Make sure to purchase tickets for the entire family as soon as possible!
For more information, please call (770) 631-3128 or visit our website at www.gadance.com. Come celebrate the holidays with Georgia Dance Theatre, where passion, tradition, creativity, and performance is their gift to the community this holiday season!
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Georgia Dance Theatre has been giving our community this timeless classic for 18 years. Don’t miss out on their newest holiday presentation: an enchanting afternoon that the entire family will enjoy! All children, ages 3 & up, will participate in the event! This is a great way to introduce your child to the stage in a very relaxed atmosphere! Girls can put on their favorite party dress, bring their favorite doll, and dance with the Sugar Plum Fairy, while boys (& girls) can help the Nutcracker doll in the battle against the Rat King! It will be great holiday event that your whole family will enjoy!
The Nutcracker Tea will be held at Bennett’s Mill Middle School on Saturday, December 13th at 5pm and Sunday, December 14th, at 5pm. Bennett’s Mill Middle School is located at 210 Lester Road, Fayetteville, GA. Tickets to this all-inclusive event are just $10 and can be purchased online at www.gadance.com with VISA or MasterCard! Make sure to purchase tickets for the entire family as soon as possible!
For more information, please call (770) 631-3128 or visit our website at www.gadance.com. Come celebrate the holidays with Georgia Dance Theatre, where passion, tradition, creativity, and performance is their gift to the community this holiday season!
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Monday, September 22, 2008
Atlanta Ballet Brings Back Live Music!
Atlanta Ballet is pleased to announce that the 2008/2009 Season will feature the return of the Atlanta Ballet Orchestra.
Patti Wallace, Trustee of the Atlanta Ballet, has stepped forward with a one-year gift of $200,000 to assist in bringing live music back to Atlanta Ballet performances. Kristine Robison, also an Atlanta Ballet Trustee, and her husband Michael have pledged $50,000 to sponsor the Conductor for 2008-2009 Season.
Last week, Atlanta Ballet reached an agreement with the Atlanta Federation of Musicians for a one-year pact to provide live music for select performances.
Swan Lake, the October season opener, February’s Dracula, a favorite of Atlanta audiences, and the May world premier of John McFall’s Don Quixote will feature live music at every performance. Atlanta Ballet’s Nutcracker will feature the orchestra during its opening weekend, December 5th, 6th and 7th.
“This is a very special occasion for us, as it has always been our intention to bring live music back to our performances,” says Barry Hughson, Atlanta Ballet’s Executive Director. “Because of this very generous contribution, we will be able to have live music back for a large part of our 2008-2009 Season. While this is an exciting step, we still have further to go, and need the support of the whole community, so that live music will be a part of every one of our performances in future seasons.”
Atlanta Ballet has been actively working on a multi-year business plan to bring long term financial stability to the organization. Atlanta Ballet’s Board of Directors made the decision to switch to digital music as a cost-saving measure in the summer of 2006. Shortly after that decision, a national search was launched for a new Executive Director. Hughson, a former professional dancer with a sixteen-year history in senior arts administration, was named to the position. Since taking the helm, Hughson completed negotiations on the sale of the organization’s midtown property, the purchase of their future headquarters at 1695 Marietta Boulevard, engineered the move to the Cobb Energy Performing Arts Centre and is leading the development and implementation of the five-year institutional business and fundraising plan.
“What a tremendous gift to the Atlanta Ballet and our city’s cultural community,” said John McFall Atlanta Ballet’s Artistic Director. “When I met Patti ten years ago, she was introduced to me as a ‘patron of the arts.’ This gesture illustrates what a genuine understanding she has as a leader in supporting the arts.”
McFall and Wallace met when Atlanta Ballet toured in Haywood, NC, where she has a home.
According to Wallace “I have been a fan of the Atlanta Ballet for years and while they hold a special place in my heart, this is a good business decision. The arts are vital in Atlanta’s emergence as a world-class city, and live music is an integral part of professional dance that will help grow our base of audiences and donors. I am proud to be able to provide the support to accelerate the return of the Atlanta Ballet Orchestra.”
McFall went on to say that “the gift made by our generous patrons represents significant faith in the organization and the future of dance.”
Atlanta Ballet will perform Swan Lake at the Cobb Energy Centre October 23 to November 2. For tickets, call Ticketmaster at 404-817-8700 or visit atlantaballet.com.
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Patti Wallace, Trustee of the Atlanta Ballet, has stepped forward with a one-year gift of $200,000 to assist in bringing live music back to Atlanta Ballet performances. Kristine Robison, also an Atlanta Ballet Trustee, and her husband Michael have pledged $50,000 to sponsor the Conductor for 2008-2009 Season.
Last week, Atlanta Ballet reached an agreement with the Atlanta Federation of Musicians for a one-year pact to provide live music for select performances.
Swan Lake, the October season opener, February’s Dracula, a favorite of Atlanta audiences, and the May world premier of John McFall’s Don Quixote will feature live music at every performance. Atlanta Ballet’s Nutcracker will feature the orchestra during its opening weekend, December 5th, 6th and 7th.
“This is a very special occasion for us, as it has always been our intention to bring live music back to our performances,” says Barry Hughson, Atlanta Ballet’s Executive Director. “Because of this very generous contribution, we will be able to have live music back for a large part of our 2008-2009 Season. While this is an exciting step, we still have further to go, and need the support of the whole community, so that live music will be a part of every one of our performances in future seasons.”
Atlanta Ballet has been actively working on a multi-year business plan to bring long term financial stability to the organization. Atlanta Ballet’s Board of Directors made the decision to switch to digital music as a cost-saving measure in the summer of 2006. Shortly after that decision, a national search was launched for a new Executive Director. Hughson, a former professional dancer with a sixteen-year history in senior arts administration, was named to the position. Since taking the helm, Hughson completed negotiations on the sale of the organization’s midtown property, the purchase of their future headquarters at 1695 Marietta Boulevard, engineered the move to the Cobb Energy Performing Arts Centre and is leading the development and implementation of the five-year institutional business and fundraising plan.
“What a tremendous gift to the Atlanta Ballet and our city’s cultural community,” said John McFall Atlanta Ballet’s Artistic Director. “When I met Patti ten years ago, she was introduced to me as a ‘patron of the arts.’ This gesture illustrates what a genuine understanding she has as a leader in supporting the arts.”
McFall and Wallace met when Atlanta Ballet toured in Haywood, NC, where she has a home.
According to Wallace “I have been a fan of the Atlanta Ballet for years and while they hold a special place in my heart, this is a good business decision. The arts are vital in Atlanta’s emergence as a world-class city, and live music is an integral part of professional dance that will help grow our base of audiences and donors. I am proud to be able to provide the support to accelerate the return of the Atlanta Ballet Orchestra.”
McFall went on to say that “the gift made by our generous patrons represents significant faith in the organization and the future of dance.”
Atlanta Ballet will perform Swan Lake at the Cobb Energy Centre October 23 to November 2. For tickets, call Ticketmaster at 404-817-8700 or visit atlantaballet.com.
Founded in 1929, Atlanta Ballet is the longest continuously operating ballet company in the United States. Atlanta Ballet's eclectic repertoire spans ballet history, highlighted by beloved classics and inventive originals.
Among Atlanta Ballet’s proud and unique 75-year history are its three Artistic Directors, Miss Dorothy Alexander, whose vision brought dance to the South; Robert Barnett, who turned Atlanta Ballet into a professional company; and currently, John McFall. Under McFall’s leadership Atlanta Ballet continues its commitment to share and educate audiences on the empowering joy of dance.
Atlanta Ballet opened the Centre for Dance Education in 1996 and is dedicated to nurturing young dancers while providing an outlet for adults to express their creativity. With diverse class offerings and student population, the Centre serves over 150,000 people in metro Atlanta each year. Atlanta Ballet's roots remain firmly grounded in the Atlanta community and continue to play a vital role in the city's cultural growth and revitalization.
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Tuesday, September 2, 2008
The Nutcracker
Atlanta Festival Ballet's holiday favorite will be performed at the Clayton Performing Arts Center, 2530 Mt. Zion Parkway, Jonesboro, Saturday and Sunday, Nov. 29 - 30, 2:30 p.m. and at the Henry Performing Arts Center, 37 Lemon St., McDonough, Saturday, Dec. 20, 7:30 p.m. and Sunday, Dec. 21, 2:30 p.m.
Tickets: $15 adults, $12 seniors and students, $6 children age 5 and under. Tickets available at the Morrow Tourist Center, Moye's Pharmacies, and the Henry Chamber of Commerce. For more information, 770-507-2775 or www.atlantafestivalballet.com.
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Tickets: $15 adults, $12 seniors and students, $6 children age 5 and under. Tickets available at the Morrow Tourist Center, Moye's Pharmacies, and the Henry Chamber of Commerce. For more information, 770-507-2775 or www.atlantafestivalballet.com.
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Monday, September 1, 2008
Georgia Academy of Dance Offers Acting Classes in Peachtree City and Newnan
The Georgia Academy of Dance is offering an acting program for students who are looking toward a professional career in performance, whether on stage, screen or television.
Classes in the Peachtree City location, 453 Hwy 74 South, will be held on Saturday mornings. Sessions for students ages 7 and 8 meet from 10:00 to 11:00 a.m., and those for ages 9 and older meet from 11:00 a.m to noon. In Newnan, 1111 Lower Fayetteville Road, the classes are on Thursdays: 7- and 8-year-olds from 4:00 to 5:00 p.m., and ages 9 and up from 5:00 to 6:00 p.m.
Taking into account each student’s age and experience, the class provides students with the tools to perform in various genres. Students engage in monologue work and scene study as well as improvisation as a rehearsal and performance tool. A segment on auditioning covers both prepared monologues and cold readings, and an introduction to the business side of an acting career helps students prepare for their future careers. Students will be encouraged to find acting opportunities outside of class, such as at local community theatres, schools and churches.
The instructor is Susan M. Steadman, Ph.D., a theatre practitioner for more than three decades. She has directed plays for professional, alternative, university and community theatre, has published widely on theatrical issues, and is a produced playwright. Her teaching career includes colleges and universities, private schools, recreation departments and theatre conferences. She is currently artistic director of Offshoot Productions, a nonprofit, professional theatre company based in Fayette County.
For registration information, contact the Georgia Academy of Dance at (770) 631-3128 or visit online at www.gadance.com. To speak with Dr. Steadman, call (770) 631-2362 or send email to offshootpr@aol.com.
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Classes in the Peachtree City location, 453 Hwy 74 South, will be held on Saturday mornings. Sessions for students ages 7 and 8 meet from 10:00 to 11:00 a.m., and those for ages 9 and older meet from 11:00 a.m to noon. In Newnan, 1111 Lower Fayetteville Road, the classes are on Thursdays: 7- and 8-year-olds from 4:00 to 5:00 p.m., and ages 9 and up from 5:00 to 6:00 p.m.
Taking into account each student’s age and experience, the class provides students with the tools to perform in various genres. Students engage in monologue work and scene study as well as improvisation as a rehearsal and performance tool. A segment on auditioning covers both prepared monologues and cold readings, and an introduction to the business side of an acting career helps students prepare for their future careers. Students will be encouraged to find acting opportunities outside of class, such as at local community theatres, schools and churches.
The instructor is Susan M. Steadman, Ph.D., a theatre practitioner for more than three decades. She has directed plays for professional, alternative, university and community theatre, has published widely on theatrical issues, and is a produced playwright. Her teaching career includes colleges and universities, private schools, recreation departments and theatre conferences. She is currently artistic director of Offshoot Productions, a nonprofit, professional theatre company based in Fayette County.
For registration information, contact the Georgia Academy of Dance at (770) 631-3128 or visit online at www.gadance.com. To speak with Dr. Steadman, call (770) 631-2362 or send email to offshootpr@aol.com.
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Wednesday, August 20, 2008
Atlanta Ballet to Perform in Mexico
Before Atlanta Ballet opens its 2008/2009 Season with Swan Lake at the Cobb Energy Centre, the Company will add another location to its list of international appearances. In step with its Fall Atlanta opener, a full evening of the revered classical Swan Lake will be performed at the Instituto Technologico de Monterrey, Nuevo Leon, Mexico.
Atlanta Ballet has a long history of touring internationally. The Company began touring in the 1950’s and made two USO trips that took the dancers from Bermuda to Azores, Iceland to Japan and Korea to Okinawa. In the early 1990, the Company traveled to Taipei at the invitation of the Minister of Culture. More recently, the Company set up shop in London for a run of John McFall’s Peter Pan at Royal Festival Hall as part of their Millennium Celebration.
“We’re particularly excited that Atlanta Ballet’s reputation is such that we’ve been invited to present our work to this new audience thousands of miles away,” said McFall, Atlanta Ballet’s Artistic Director. “What is equally rewarding is the enthusiasm for dance in the year 2008. For the dancers and myself, to be able to present a classic like Swan Lake to an audience who has never seen our work, says great things about the thirst for the performing arts in today’s world.”
Beginning with Russian folk tale and German legend roots, Swan Lake has indubitably become a world favorite. The October 7th, 2008 one time performance will feature the entire company, along with four artistic staff and six production staff. The 8:30 pm performance will be conducted in the Auditorio Luis Elizondo.
Swan Lake premiered in 1877 at the Bolshoy Theatre of Moscow to the musical composition of Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky, renowned composer of Sleeping Beauty and Nutcracker. Swan Lake narrates the romantic tragedy of Princess Odette, turned into a swan by an evil sorcerer's curse, and her beloved Prince Siegfried.
Swan Lake was the first ballet set to the score of a symphonic composer. Prior to Swan Lake, ballet scores were written by composers known as “specialists” who habitually created light, decorative, and rhythmically clear music. The score of Tchaikovsky follows no such pattern—the structure and emotional content of Swan Lake is deeply sensitive, sensuously rhythmic, and unabashedly heartfelt. After all, Tchaikovsky is the master composer who showed the world that ballet music is by no means inferior to any other form of music.
In recreating this century old classic, McFall hopes to build on this exquisite piece of the world’s cultural heritage and showcase fresh vigor and rich emotion. The dance of love and life and the music of emotion will intertwine to create a rich performance that will touch each heart in the Auditorio Luis Elizondo audience.
Atlanta Ballet will perform Swan Lake at the Cobb Energy Centre October 23 to November 2. For tickets call Ticketmaster at 404-817-8700 or visit atlantaballet.com.
Founded in 1929, Atlanta Ballet is the longest continuously operating ballet company in the United States. Atlanta Ballet 's eclectic repertoire spans ballet history, highlighted by beloved classics and inventive originals.
Among Atlanta Ballet’s proud and unique 75-year history are its three Artistic Directors, Miss Dorothy Alexander, whose vision brought dance to the South; Robert Barnett, who turned Atlanta Ballet into a professional company; and currently, John McFall. Under McFall’s leadership Atlanta Ballet continues its commitment to share and educate audiences on the empowering joy of dance.
Atlanta Ballet opened the Centre for Dance Education in 1996 and is dedicated to nurturing young dancers while providing an outlet for adults to express their creativity. With diverse class offerings and student population, the Centre serves over 150,000 people in metro Atlanta each year. Atlanta Ballet 's roots remain firmly grounded in the Atlanta community and continue to play a vital role in the city's cultural growth and revitalization.
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Atlanta Ballet has a long history of touring internationally. The Company began touring in the 1950’s and made two USO trips that took the dancers from Bermuda to Azores, Iceland to Japan and Korea to Okinawa. In the early 1990, the Company traveled to Taipei at the invitation of the Minister of Culture. More recently, the Company set up shop in London for a run of John McFall’s Peter Pan at Royal Festival Hall as part of their Millennium Celebration.
“We’re particularly excited that Atlanta Ballet’s reputation is such that we’ve been invited to present our work to this new audience thousands of miles away,” said McFall, Atlanta Ballet’s Artistic Director. “What is equally rewarding is the enthusiasm for dance in the year 2008. For the dancers and myself, to be able to present a classic like Swan Lake to an audience who has never seen our work, says great things about the thirst for the performing arts in today’s world.”
Beginning with Russian folk tale and German legend roots, Swan Lake has indubitably become a world favorite. The October 7th, 2008 one time performance will feature the entire company, along with four artistic staff and six production staff. The 8:30 pm performance will be conducted in the Auditorio Luis Elizondo.
Swan Lake premiered in 1877 at the Bolshoy Theatre of Moscow to the musical composition of Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky, renowned composer of Sleeping Beauty and Nutcracker. Swan Lake narrates the romantic tragedy of Princess Odette, turned into a swan by an evil sorcerer's curse, and her beloved Prince Siegfried.
Swan Lake was the first ballet set to the score of a symphonic composer. Prior to Swan Lake, ballet scores were written by composers known as “specialists” who habitually created light, decorative, and rhythmically clear music. The score of Tchaikovsky follows no such pattern—the structure and emotional content of Swan Lake is deeply sensitive, sensuously rhythmic, and unabashedly heartfelt. After all, Tchaikovsky is the master composer who showed the world that ballet music is by no means inferior to any other form of music.
In recreating this century old classic, McFall hopes to build on this exquisite piece of the world’s cultural heritage and showcase fresh vigor and rich emotion. The dance of love and life and the music of emotion will intertwine to create a rich performance that will touch each heart in the Auditorio Luis Elizondo audience.
Atlanta Ballet will perform Swan Lake at the Cobb Energy Centre October 23 to November 2. For tickets call Ticketmaster at 404-817-8700 or visit atlantaballet.com.
Founded in 1929, Atlanta Ballet is the longest continuously operating ballet company in the United States. Atlanta Ballet 's eclectic repertoire spans ballet history, highlighted by beloved classics and inventive originals.
Among Atlanta Ballet’s proud and unique 75-year history are its three Artistic Directors, Miss Dorothy Alexander, whose vision brought dance to the South; Robert Barnett, who turned Atlanta Ballet into a professional company; and currently, John McFall. Under McFall’s leadership Atlanta Ballet continues its commitment to share and educate audiences on the empowering joy of dance.
Atlanta Ballet opened the Centre for Dance Education in 1996 and is dedicated to nurturing young dancers while providing an outlet for adults to express their creativity. With diverse class offerings and student population, the Centre serves over 150,000 people in metro Atlanta each year. Atlanta Ballet 's roots remain firmly grounded in the Atlanta community and continue to play a vital role in the city's cultural growth and revitalization.
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