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2021 SALT LAKE CITY SPRING PERFORMANCE FROM CLASSICAL TO CONTEMPORARY, MASTERWORKS THROUGH THE AGES MAY 6–8 ROSE WAGNER PERFORMING ARTS CENTER BALLET WEST ACADEMY STUDENTJONAS MALINKA-THOMPSON | PHOTO BY BEAU PEARSON 2021 SALT LAKE CITY SPRING PERFORMANCE FROM CLASSICAL TO CONTEMPORARY, MASTERWORKS THROUGH THE AGES One of the most unique components of Ballet West Academy is that it provides an opportunity for young dancers to learn and perform roles from classical repertoire as well as new and original works in an atmosphere that replicates a full company experience. Our Spring Performance is a diverse representation of this. PLEASE BE RESPECTFUL, TURN OFF ALL ELECTRONICS. NO PHOTOGRAPHY. UPPER SCHOOL: WESTERN SYMPHONY®, WITH SWAN LAKE SUITE AND OTHER SELECTED PIECES The evening performances (May 6, 7, and 8, 7 pm) are presented by dancers from Levels 5-8, the Professional Training Division, and the Trainee Division of Ballet West Academy. We begin with a historical walk in Denmark, where we see August Bournonville’s A Folk Tale, re-staged after the original by our own Jeff Rogers, former Ballet West principal artist, who has spent countless hours studying the style and works of Bournonville. We are then treated to Swan Lake Suite of Dances, with the invigorating and well- known choreography of Marius Petipa and the powerful music of Tchaikovsky, illuminating for the audience the romantic story of Prince Siegfried and his beloved Swan Princess Odette. Next on the evening’s tour is an original work by award-winning choreographer Francisco Gella. Mr. Gella is world-renowned for his ability to merge styles and inspire today’s emerging dancers. Dancers from the Ballet West Academy trainee division present S-T-I-T-C-H-I-N-G. And what better way to round out a perfect night of theater, but to experience the delight of a Balanchine ballet. George Balanchine’s Western Symphony® was originally premiered by New York City Ballet on September 7, 1954. Set to American folk tunes, this ballet of four movements takes place presumably outside an Old West saloon. Performed by permission of The George Balanchine Trust. PRIMARY AND MIDDLE SCHOOL: WALTZ OF THE FLOWERS®, WITH LA FILLE MAL GARDE The matinee performances are presented by dancers from Elementary B through Level 4 (May 7 and 8, 2 pm), and Beginning A through Elementary A with Movement Mentor (May 8, 11 am). La Fille mal gardée is a gregarious ensemble of pieces also called, “The Wayward Daughter” (translation). This comic ballet, which takes place on a farm, tells the endearing love story of Lise (daughter of Widow Simone) and a young farmer named Colas. From the enchanting farm animals to the joy and excitement of the Maypole and Clog Dances, this ballet takes us to a simpler time of fun and frolic. Concluding the show is George Balanchine’s Waltz of the Hours® from the comical ballet, Coppélia. Coppélia was the first ballet score written by Léo Delibes. Performed by permission of The Balanchine Trust. I. WESTERN SYMPHONY®, WITH SWAN LAKE SUITE AND OTHER SELECTED PIECES A FOLK TALE CHOREOGRAPHY BY AUGUST BOURNONVILLE MUSIC COMPOSED BY NIELS W. GALE AND J.P.E. HARTMANN Performers 5/6..................................Emma Alicz, Leah Andersen, Hannah Argyle, Rachel Lang, Jackson Bradford, Kai Casperson, and Jonas Malinka-Thompson 5/7.................................Stella Birkinshaw, Catherine Sistrunk, Samantha Stinson, Aleksandra Winkler, Leo Ameika, Jacob Kline, and Marlin Siegel 5/8..........Margrete Hartley, Hannah Menchu, Rebecca Trockel, MaryClaire Whitley, Anderson Duhan, Nicolas Poluszny, and Elijah Hartley SWAN LAKE SUITE OF DANCES STAGED AFTER MARIUS PETIPA MUSIC COMPOSED BY PYOTR ILYICH TCHAIKOVSKY ACT I Grand Waltz: Prince Siegfried....................................... Lund Fuller (5/6), Kai Casperson (5/7 & 5/8) Women and Men: 5/6 .................... Haley Blackwelder, Brianne Falange, Sara Larsen, Aurora Roach, Caedy Sajdowitz, Sarah Senefsky, Tayten Baker, Cayce Cavett, Kesler Colton, Freestone Dopp, Owen Mink, and McKibben Needham 5/7 & 5/8...............................Olivia Book, Linden Ebling, Emelie Harney, Sasha Lowell, Hope Ratliff, Autumn Ryskoski, Zac Brickson, Gordon Camplejohn, Solomon Fishman, Lund Fuller, Elliott Mumm, and Tristan Thompson Pas de Trois: 5/6.........................................Caitlyn Feddock, Payton Thompson, and Marlin Siegel 5/7....................Hannah Menchu, MaryClaire Whitley, and Jonas Malinka-Thompson 5/8 ............................... 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  • Cal Poly Arts Brings Miami City Ballet to PAC Oct. 5 for Performance of "Coppelia"

    Cal Poly Arts Brings Miami City Ballet to PAC Oct. 5 for Performance of "Coppelia"

    California Polytechnic State University Sept. 17, 2004 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT: LISA WOSKE (805) 756-7110 Cal Poly Arts Brings Miami City Ballet To PAC Oct. 5 For Performance of "Coppelia" SAN LUIS OBISPO – The light-hearted tale of star-crossed lovers and mistaken identities is exquisitely danced in “Coppelia,” the full-length comic ballet performed by Miami City Ballet on Tuesday, October 5, 2004 at the Christopher Cohan Center. Part of the Cal Poly Arts Great Performances Series, the 19th Century, Romantic era masterpiece of comedy is presented at a special 7 p.m. curtain time. “Coppelia” takes place in three acts and tells the story of two mischievous lovers who, on the eve of their nuptials, find their affection for each other surprisingly put to the test. The beloved classical ballet was first presented by the Paris Opera Ballet on May 2, 1870. The Miami City Ballet production captures the timeless beauty and sweet sensibilities of the classic story. The New Yorker magazine called Miami City Ballet “one of the most daring and rewarding of the younger companies now on the rise.” Founding Miami City Ballet Artistic Director Edward Villella was the first American-born male principal ballet stars of the New York City Ballet (1957-1975). His career is said to have established the male's role in classical dance in the U.S. Villella's vision and style for the Company is based on the neoclassical 20th-century aesthetic established by famed choreographer George Balanchine. The Company’s repertoire features 90 ballets -- including 38 world premieres -- ranging from Balanchine masterworks to pieces by contemporary choreographers such as Paul Taylor.