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C E L E B R AT I N G O U R 30th A N N I V E R S A RY ACADEMY OF BALLET AND JAZZ S C H O O L O F CA N A D I A N BA L L E T T H E AT R E

Moscow International Ballet Competition Silver 2009

GRAND PRIX USA New York Grand Prix 2011, 2015 Gold 2009, 2017, 2018 Silver 2016, 2017, 2018 Bronze 2015, 2016, 2017 Hope 2017

Grand Prix 2011, 2013 Silver 2011 Bronze 2013, 2014

CAPE TOWN INTERNATIONAL BALLET COMPETITION Silver 2010

Helsinki International Ballet Competition Gold 2011 IBC USA International Ballet Cometition Jackson Mississippi Silver 2010 Showcase 2018 P R I X RICHMOND HILL CENTRE OF PERFORMING ARTS D E Tuesday June 5th and Wednesday June 6th 2018 L A U S A N N E 2018 Finalist at 6:30 PM 2 F O L L O W I N G T R I U M P H S I N N E W Y O R K , M O S C O W, B U C H A R E S T,

PA N A M A , PA R I S , C A N N E S , T O R O N T O A N D S T. P E T E R S B U R G

S TA R S O F T H E 2 1 S T C E N T U R Y G A L A H A S B E C O M E

T H E M O S T P R E S T I G I O U S B A L L E T G A L A I N T H E W O R L D .

Artistic Director - Nadia Veselova Tencer Producer - Solomon Tencer

AMERICAN BALLET THEATRE

BALLET DE MONTE CARLO

BAYERISHE STAATSOPER

BOLSHOI BALLET (MOSCOW)

COMPAÑÍA NACIONAL DE DANZA

CHINESE NATIONAL BALLET

DUTCH NATIONAL BALLET

KIROV BALLET, MARIINSKY THEATRE (ST. PETERSBURG)

LA SCALA BALLET

NATIONAL BALLET OF CANADA

NEW YORK CITY BALLET

PARIS OPERA BALLET

ROYAL BALLET

SAN FRANCISCO BALLET

STAATSBALLET BERLIN

VICTOR ULLATE BALLET, MADRID

VIENNA STATE OPERA BALLET

and more

3 N E W YO R K , M O S C OW, PA R I S , CA N N E S , TO RO N TO, B U C H A R E S T, PA N A M A , S T. P E T E RS B U R G

NADIA VESELOVA TENCER and SOLOMON TENCER

Nadia Veselova Tencer, Artistic Director and founder of the Canadian Ballet Theatre and the Academy of Ballet and Jazz, was the beloved student of the renowned Alla Ossipenko, a legendary ballerina and teacher and part of that great Russian tradition originating from Agrippina Vaganova and further influenced by Enrico Cecchetti - whom have had a major impact on classical ballet today. Nadia, a graduate from the famed Vaganova Choreographic Institute (the School of the Kirov Maryinsky Ballet) is part of this direct lineage and heritage that she is now passing on to her students.

These methods have produced such luminaries as Balanchine, Pavlova, Nureyev, Barishnikov and Makarova. Further, the school's program upholds the highest standard in dance education today,offering complete technical mastery. In addition, highly skilled teachers in character, modern, jazz and hip hop work together with our pre-professional ballet program.

•• Director International Ballet Competition, Star of the 21st Century • Artistic Director International Ballet Galas, Stars of the 21st Century • Exceptional Teachers Award Grand Prix U.S.A., 2009, 2015, 2017, 2018 • Awards: Brilliance of the 21st Century Medal, New York, 2007, 2008, 2010 • Awards: Golden Soffit Award, St. Petersburg, Russia 1995 • Judge and choreographer at the Youth Grand Prix, New York, U.S.A. • Judge, Prix Benois de la Danse, Bolshoi Theatre, Moscow 2003 • Graduate of the Kirov Ballet, St. Petersburg, performed with famous Russian companies & with worlds best ballet stars

4 ACADEMY OF BALLET AND JAZZ

S C H O O L O F CA N A D I A N B A L L E T T H E AT R E ...... C E L E B R AT I N G O U R 30th A N N I V E R S A RY

MESSAGE FROM THE ARISTIC DIRECTOR AND PRODUCER

We are pleased to extend our warmest greetings to everyone attending Academy of Ballet and Jazz- School of Canadian Ballet Theatre’s annual showcase. Over the past 30 years we have had the honour of working with such a creative and talented faculty. It brings us joy to see some of our graduates be part of this fantastic team. We would like to take the time and thank each and every one of our teachers and students for their dedication and hard work.

Students of the Academy have been part of many complete ballets showcased each year including: The Nutcracker, Sleeping Beauty, Swan Lake, La Bayadere, Don Quixote, Coppélia and Giselle. Some of our previous showcases featured guest artists from some of the finest ballet companies in the world such as the Bolshoi Ballet, Kirov Ballet/ Mariinsky Theatre, American Ballet Theatre, Royal Ballet, and Cuban National Ballet.

We are very proud of our graduates! Some have joined major ballet companies around the world including: Les Grands Ballets Canadiens de Montréal, Bolshoi Ballet, Budapest Opera Ballet, English National Ballet, Birmingham Royal Ballet, Le Ballet Du Capitole, Toulouse, Les Ballet de Monte Carlo, West Australian Ballet, Eifman Ballet in St. Petersburg, Russia, Opera Atelier, and many more.

We are happy to keep in contact with our graduates, and follow their professional careers. They know that they are always welcome to the Academy when visiting home, and it’s always wonderful to see them. Keep up the fantastic hard work, and reach for the stars!

Our school offers professional level of training that gives many of our students the opportunity to compete and win top awards at the most prestigious international ballet competitions. The Prix de Lausanne is an international dance competition held annually in Lausanne, Switzerland. The competition is for young dancers seeking to pursue a professional career in classical ballet, and many former prize winners of the competition are now leading stars with major ballet companies around the world. This year our student Irene Yang was selected to compete at Prix de Lausanne. Around 75 candidates from 30 or so countries compete each year, in the hope of being chosen for the final, reserved for the best 20 among them. We are extremely proud as Irene was selected as one of the top 5 finalists in her age category! The only Canadian female finalist!

Additionally, our students competed against hundreds of participants in the regionals of the world's largest international student dance competition, Youth American Grand Prix (YAGP), with grand success!

We would like to congratulate all our students who have been internationally recognized. We are all extremely proud of everyone and their hard work!

Nadia Veselova-Tencer Solomon Tencer 5 CONGRATULATIONS TO ALL THE COMPETITORS FROM OUR SCHOOL! Here are the exciting results…

2018 Prix de Lausanne IRENE YANG, 15 - student of Academy of Ballet and Jazz- School of Canadian Ballet Theatre. The only Canadian female finalist of Prix de Lausanne 2018!

6 2018 Youth America Grand Prix (YAGP) Semi-Finals

AUSTIN, TEXAS Senior Age Division 1st Place, Classical: IRENE YANG 2nd Place, Contemporary: IRENE YANG

Toronto, Canada Junior Age Division 1st Place, Contemporary: TIFFANY EFIMOV 2nd Place, Classical: TIFFANY EFIMOV TOP 12 Contemporary: CARMEN MCKAY

Senior Age Division 2nd Place, Classical: ANASTASIA MILLER 2nd Place, Contemporary: ANASTASIA MILLER TOP 12 Contemporary: CHARIS LEUNG, RACQUEL SHERLOCK

Outstanding Teacher Award: NADIA VESELOVA-TENCER

Nadia and Tiffany 7 TIFFANY EFIMOV Junior Age Division: 1st Place, Contemporary & 2nd Place, Classical (The youngest dancer in her age category!)

8 CARMEN MCKAY -TOP 12 Contemporary Junior Age Division

CHARIS LEUNG TOP 12 Contemporary Senior Age Division

RACQUEL SHERLOCK TOP 12 Contemporary Senior Age Division

9 ANASTASIA MILLER Senior Age Division: 2nd Place, Classical & 2nd Place, Contemporary

Sergio D. Spadavecchia

10 ANASTASIA MILLER

11 12 2017 Youth America Grand Prix (YAGP)

TIFFANY EFIMOV Hope Award & Capezio Prize Top 12 Contemporary Dance Category-Pre-Competitive Age Division

The ‘Hope Award’ is presented to a dancer who, per the YAGP jury panel, has exceeded all other dancers in their division in both the Classical Ballet and Contemporary/ Open Dance categories. It’s the Grand Prix Award for the Pre-Competitive Age Division.

IRENE YANG

Junior Age Division 1st Place, Contemporary Dance Category

Junior Age Division 2nd Place, Classical Dance Category

MICHAELLA HO

Senior Age Division 3rd Place, Contemporary Dance Category

Senior Age Division Top 12 Classical Dance Category

Nadia Veselova Tencer was awarded Outstanding Teacher for the 5th time!

The Outstanding Teacher is awarded to an instructor whose students show excellence in training and consistent quality in execution.

13 Congratulations to 2016 winners!

ANASTASIA MILLER winner of Youth Grand Prix MICHAELLA HO 3rd place, Junior Age Division, Contemporary Dance.

photos by Jeff Ho

BRAVO to 2015 winners!

LILIA GREYEYES 2nd Place Pre-competitive division Boston, MA and 3rd Place Pre-competitive division at Salt Lake City, UT

IRENE YANG 3rd Place, Junior age division at Houston, TX MICHAELLA HO Top 12 Contemporary Dance Category - Junior age division Indianapolis, IN SHIVA PARMAR Top 12 Classical Dance Category - Senior age division at Indianapolis, IN

Lilia Greyeyes Michaella Ho Irene Yang 14 Youth America Grand Prix (YAGP) winners Alys Shee and Evgeni Dokoukine

15 A MESSAGE FROM EVAN MCKIE

If it had not been for Nadia's eye for talent and Solomon's helping hand, I definitely would not have been given such great opportunities after my time at the Academy. As a youngster, I was so inspired by their galas and then I discovered the beauty of training with Nadia. I used to come to the Academy and take secret classes to improve my technique and learn more about what my possibilities could be as a ballet dancer! I never thought then that I would one day meet these two wonderful people again by dancing in the ''Stars of the 21st Century Galas'' all over the world! I am grateful for the strong training and intelligent guidance I received at the Academy and how many doors it opened for me. Solomon and Nadia are a part of the history of Ballet and still remain current with what is going on all over the world!

All my love to you both. May the Academy continue to thrive. Spasibo-

Evan McKie Principal Dancer, The Stuttgart Ballet. Recent Guest at The Paris Opera Ballet, Tokyo Ballet, The National Ballet of Canada, Ballet de Chile, Universal Ballet of South Korea. Guest Contributor and Advisory Board Member at DANCE Magazine.

A MESSAGE FROM ALYS SHEE

Congratulations on 30 successful years of Academy of Ballet and Jazz and with Stars of the 21st Century galas, both of which developed Canadian talent and put Canada on the World map for classical ballet. What an amazing accomplishment!

I came to the Academy of Ballet and Jazz as an inflexible, long limbed 9 year old who wanted to dance classical ballet and travel the World to perform on international stages. Nadia and Solomon saw an ability in me of which I was unaware. They gave me the confidence and training to pursue my dreams. I spent most of my evenings with my Academy family and under Nadia's watchful eyes. At the age of 14 and after much hard work I won a silver medal at the Moscow Interna- tional Ballet Competition. A couple years later I won the Grand Prix at the Star of the 21st Century competition. Thanks to Nadia and Solomon I had the wonderful and unique privilege of dancing in the Stars of the 21st Century galas in Panama City, Panama and Paris, France. I am forever grateful to them and to the Academy for their time, effort and constant belief in me. Their training has allowed me to develop my stage confidence, perform on international stages and travel the world.

I wish you many more equally successful years! I wish I could have been home for the wonderful celebration. Merde for the show, and see you all in August.

Hugs xoxo

Alys Shee Soloist, Birmingham Royal Ballet, UK 16 A MESSAGE FROM IAN SZKOLAK

Only kind words can describe the emotional and companionate contributions Nadia Veselova-Tencer has made to all of her students, friends and acquain- tances. Nadia has successfully created a way of connecting with her students that enhances their natural abilities. To have a teacher and mentor that wants you to be the best that you can be is the rarest gift that one can ever find. After a decade and a half of Nadia's mentorship I have learned to live my life com- passionately and with a kind heart. I trust that Nadia is going to continue on her path of excellence and continue to surprise us with her amazing productions throughout the world.

Vladimir Ivanov, is a man with honesty and integrity that wanted only the best for his students and always lead by example. His talent for describing reality taught all of his students how to be precise and, consequently, proud of their work. His teachings on drama, make-up and classical technique showed us how our theatrical ballet lives could be and should be.

Vladimir's mentorship has contributed to the lives of all his students and I trust that all of his current and future pupils are going to enjoy his guidance as much as I have.

Ian Szkolak Soloist, Ballet Victoria, British Columbia

A MESSAGE FROM MELISSA PANETTA

I started dancing with Nadia at Academy of Ballet and Jazz when it first opened. I grew up in this amazing environment for almost 25 years and it was a place I considered a second home.

Over the years, Nadia and Solomon provided their students with so many incredible opportunities. Whether it was dancing with some of the best dancers around the world in such productions as The Nutcracker and Giselle, or helping them train for world prestigious competitions, everything was executed to perfection with the results to prove it.

I first came to Academy of Ballet and Jazz recreationally, but then because of Nadia's gift of teaching, I fell in love with the art of ballet. I am so proud to be apart of this school and have nothing but the utmost admiration for everything they've accomplished through all their hard work and dedication.

I can never thank Nadia enough for her patience, guidance and most of all love in helping make my dance dreams come true.

Melissa Panetta Former Dancer with The Georgia Ballet. Soloist with Canadian Ballet Theatre. Attended Professional Ballet Programs in Spain, Florida, and Louisville.

17 A MESSAGE FROM SARAH CLARK

Nadia and Solomon Tencer are true believers in your potential and strive to help you be the best that you can be. I started with The Academy of Ballet and Jazz at the age of four, and for over twenty years it has been my second home. After dancing around the world with various companies and performing in some of the most beautiful theatres, I always find myself coming back to the studio and learning new ways to improve on my technique and quality of dance. I cannot express enough how grateful I am or the training and guidance I have received from all the teachers at the studio. Nadia is an incredible teacher and mentor and I am fortunate to have had the opportunity to be under her influence over all these years. Nadia taught me to have the courage and persistence to keep reaching for my dreams. I would not have reached my goals as a dancer and as a person without the benefit of Nadia's knowledge, dedication and love. I was a professional ballerina for over 27 years and I owe all my gratitude to Nadia and Solomon!

Sarah Clark

Former dancer and soloist with Les Ballets de Monte Carlo, Budapest Ballet, Indianapolis Ballet Company, Hungarian National Ballet Opera, National Ballet de Panama, Canadian Ballet Theatre.

A MESSAGE FROM EVGENI DOKOUKINE

Being a professional dancer would have never been possible without the strong foundation that I have received from the Academy of Ballet and Jazz. This is a school which has not only taught me the classical syllabus, but has taught me how to be a professional dancer and artist within a classical ballet company. I will always be thankful for the opportunity that I have received to learn from Nadia Veselova-Tencer, as she is not only a teacher of international level with incredible knowledge, but a mentor who was always able to find ways for me excel even when I did not think could. Every single time I step on stage anywhere in the world I am truly thankful that I had the opportunity to attend this school, and was able to learn from the incredible teachers there.

Evgeni Dokoukine Soloist, Louisville Ballet, USA & Ballet du Capitole, France Soloist Estonian Ballet

18 A MESSAGE FROM MELODY ICHIMURA

As a former student of Academy of Ballet and Jazz, my years under Nadia's tutelage have provided me with an exceptionally refined understanding of the art of ballet.

Now as a teacher at the academy, I am continued to be inspired by her generosity and unsparing love for her students. Speaking on behalf of all her pupils, I can say she has inspired in us, a great respect and love for the art form.

My time at the academy as both a teacher and choreographer have been filled with countless unforgettable experiences.

In 2014, I was invited to showcase my work at the world renowned, Stars of the 21st Century ballet gala in Paris, France. I could never have dreamed of such an invitation and I am forever grateful to Nadia and Solomon for the extraordinary opportunity.

I have also worked with the students of the academy in preparation for the Youth American Grand Prix ballet competition. I can proudly say that we have been met with great success, having placements in both 1st and 2nd place in the contemporary category.

None of this would have been possible had it not been for Nadia's encour- agement and guidance. She inspires me every day to love what I do and I hope I am able to share this love with my own students.

Melody Ichimura Teacher & Choreographer, Academy of Ballet & Jazz

A MESSAGE FROM LORI MARCANTONIO

I am honoured and proud to have been part of such a wonderful studio for the last 23 years as both a dancer and an instructor. Being raised as a dancer under Nadia's training was a gift that I have been able to pass on to my students and one that I am eternally grateful for. Nadia has given me the strength, skill and inspiration to be a stronger dancer/ instructor and a better person. You can be sure that when you walk through the doors at Academy of Ballet and Jazz, you will receive training and attention that is beyond anything else. Nadia and Solomon are like family to me and I'd like to extend my heartfelt gratitude for all they have given me over the years, I would thank you from the bottom of my heart but for you my heart has no bottom.

Lori Marcantonio Teacher & Choreographer, Academy of Ballet & Jazz

19 A MESSAGE FROM URSULA SZKOLAK

I have the fondest memories of my many years of studies under Nadia Veselova-Tencer. I can remember even at a young age the effect that Nadia had not only on me, but all her students. The attention, discipline and caring she gave me and so many others is something that I will never forget. Her guidance, for me, also definitely planted the seed for the love of art, dance and especially the classics of Russian Ballet – and that is something that I am greatly thankful for. Nadia not only was an extraordinary teacher of technique and artistry, she also passed on to me the pride and honor of tradition that one should feel for practicing this craft.

So, on behalf of me and so many of your students - thank you Nadia for everything you have given us to make us the dancers and people that we are today. You are much loved!

Ursula Szkolak Pincipal dancer with Canadian Pacific Ballet

A MESSAGE FROM SAHRA MAIRA

Way back in 1991 my Dad looked though the yellow pages in search of a good ballet studio for his daughter. He found one; Academy of Ballet and Jazz. What he didn’t realize is that he found Nadia Veselova-Tencer. A great woman and a great ballet teacher of Vaganova training.

I have known Nadia for 27 years! It is thanks to her knowledge and careful attention that at a young age I grew to love ballet and dance. She instilled in me discipline, rigor, and fluidity in training. Technique was always worked on, but besides pirouettes and jumps she asked us to express something when we dance. I remember this one day in class she said: “Use your hands in a way to feel, like a blind person does, to feel.” She always would remind us that feeling must be conveyed through your arms and hands. Coordination of the upper body was so important to her and she teaches it so well.

Nadia planted the seeds of love, the seed of dance, within me, that which she nurtured through many years. I am grateful and thankful to her that I am living my childhood dream of dancing professionally!

Much love to you Nadia!

Sahra Maira Soloist with Les Grands Ballets Canadiens

20 A MESSAGE FROM JÄRVI RAUDSEPP

I owe my entire ballet career to the extraordinary training I received at Academy of Ballet and Jazz. From age 8 - 17, I studied intensively with Nadia, Vladimir, and former beloved teacher Natasha. Next stop - as a 17 year old graduate fresh from the school - getting hired with a top national ballet company in Europe!

I am eternally grateful to have been guided so expertly towards my goals. The training prepared me to keep up with the demands of ballet company life. From being pushed and encouraged every class, to learning the classical repertoire performed around the world, everything prepared me for the future.

Now, I've experienced 15 years so far full of dancing professionally and becoming a ballet teacher. This past season I returned to Academy of Ballet and Jazz as a teacher! I absolutely love passing on all of Nadia's lessons to new generations. Getting to share this gift with others is incredible. Congratulations to the most special ballet school in the world on 30 seasons!

Järvi Raudsepp Teacher & choreographer at Academy of Ballet and Jazz, former company member with Canadian Ballet Theatre, Estonian National Ballet, Orlando Ballet, Festival Ballet Providence. Presently with seasonal companies in Ontario

A MESSAGE FROM VLADIMIR IVANOV

Thank you for many years of fun and friendship, and hoping for many more. Congratulations on 30 years of Academy of Ballet & Jazz! Thank you for allowing me to be part of it.

Vladimir Ivanov Teacher, Academy of Ballet & Jazz Choreographer in residence, Canadian Ballet Theatre

21 I N T E R N AT I O N A L B A L L E T G A L A S S TA RS O F T H E 2 1 s t C E N T U RY N E W YO R K , M O S C OW, PA R I S , CA N N E S , TO RO N TO, B U C H A R E S T, PA N A M A

Paris Gala , Théâtre des Champs-Élysées

Judges, The Benois de la Danse - one of the most prestigious ballet Desmond Richardson, Natalia Makarova, Anastasia Myskina, competitions in Moscow, Bolshoi Theatre Dimitri Gudanov Nadia Veselova Tencer, Solomon Tencer

Grand Gala in Kremlin Palace Moscow 2010 New York Gala , Lincoln Centre 2012 CANADIAN BALLET THEATRE presents THE NUTCRACKER THE NUTCRACKER Nadia Veselova Tencer - Artistic Director Stars of the 21st Century, Les Etoiles du XXIe Sciecle, New York, Paris, Cannes, Toronto

Nadia Veselova Tencer - Artistic Director Stars of the 21st Century, Les Etoiles du XXIe Sciecle, New York, Paris, Cannes, Toronto Alina Somova & Anton Korsakov Guest Stars from the Irina Dvorovenko & Kirov/Mariinsky Ballet, St. Petersburg Maxim Beloserkovsky Guest Stars from the Zhong-Jing Fang American Ballet Theatre, New York Guest Star from the American Ballet Theatre DECEMBER 15, 2007 3:00 pm&8:00 pm Sat. DECEMBER 20, 2008 2:30 & 7:30 pm DECEMBER 16, 2007 3:00 pm Sun. DECEMBER 21, 2008 1:30 pm Winter Garden Theatre, 189 Yonge Street Winter Garden Theatre, 189 Yonge Street

for tickets call ticketmaster 416-872-5555 for tickets call ticketmaster 416-872-5555 or visit www.ticketmaster.ca or visit www.ticketmaster.ca www.starsofthe21stcentury.com www.starsofthe21stcentury.com

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CANADIAN BALLET THEATRE C ANADIAN BALLET THEATRE CANADIAN BALLET THEATRE PRESENTS presents presents THE THE NUTCRACKER CLASSICAL BALLET IN TWO ACTS WITH INTERNATIONAL BALLET SUPERSTARS Artistic Director NUTCRACKER Nadia Veselova Tencer - Nadia Veselova Tencer - Artistic Director Stars of the 21st Century, Les Etoiles Stars of the 21st Century, Les Etoiles SVETLANA LUNKINA du XXIe Sciecle, New York, Paris, du XXIe Sciecle, New York, Paris, Principal Dancer Bolshoi Ballet Moscow Cannes, Toronto Cannes, Moscow, Toronto Recipient of the Benois de la Danse Award 2007

RUSLAN SKVORTSOV Principal Dancer Bolshoi Ballet Moscow

VERONICA PART Principal Dancer American Ballet Theatre New York o k n e i v t a M s i n e D d n a a i s a t s a n A f o o t o h P

featuring a guest star from featuring guest stars from Kirov/Mariinsky Ballet, Kirov/Mariinsky Ballet, St.Petersburg Passion, love, St. Petersburg, Maya Dumchenko Alexander Sergeev and ARTISTIC DIRECTOR and a guest star from tragedy, forgiveness...NADIA VESELOVA TENCER Royal Ballet, Covent Garden, Bolshoi Ballet, Moscow London, David Makhateli Elena Andrienko NOVEMBER 10, 2007 8:00 pm NOVEMBER 11, 2007 3:00 Pm Sat. DECEMBER 19, 2009 2:30 & 7:30 pm SATURDAY, DECEMBER 18, 2010 2:30 & 7:30 pm Sun. DECEMBER 20, 2009 1:30 pm SUNDAY, DECEMBER 19, 2010 1:30 pm ELGIN THEATRE 189 Yonge Street Toronto Winter Garden Theatre, 189 Yonge Street Winter Garden Theatre, 189 Yonge Street www.starsofthe21stcentury.com for tickets call ticketmaster 416-872-5555 for tickets call ticketmaster 416-872-5555 Tickets available through ticketmaster 416-872-5555 or visit www.ticketmaster.ca or visit www.ticketmaster.ca or on line www.ticketmaster.ca www.starsofthe21stcentury.com www.starsofthe21stcentury.com

23 Showcase 2018

A C A D E M Y O F B A L L E T & J A Z Z

P R O G R A M M E

P a r t I L E C O R S A I R E

P a r t I I 1 . C A C H U C H A Character I, Saturday 12:30p.m. - Sabrina Cancelliere 2 . N E W B E G I N I N G S SOLO- Racquel Sherlock, Choreographer: Alyssa Petrolo 3 . M E R M A I D PA R T Y Jazz, Tuesday 4:30p.m. – Devonte Black 4 . S E P T E M B E R Jr. Jazz, Saturday 1:30p.m. - Sabrina Cancelliere 5 . A N N A’ S T H E M E SOLO - Anastasia Miller, Choreographer: Melody Ichimura 6 . G Y P S Y D A N C E Character II, Tuesday 7:30p.m. - Sabrina Cancelliere 7 . F O R E V E R M O R E SOLO - Irene Yang, Choreographer: Melody Ichimura

P a r t I I I T H U M B E L I N A

* 2 0 - m i n u t e I n t e r m i s s i o n *

P a r t I V D O N Q U X I O T E

PA R T V 1 . A L L T H AT J A Z Z Jazz Teens, Saturday 1:30p.m. - Alexandra DeLory 2 . B E A L R I G H T Jazz Teens, Tuesday 5:30p.m. - Devonte Black 3 . E T U D E Contemporary Ballet Thursday 8:30p.m. - Vladimir Ivanov 4 . ADAGIO SOLO - Irene Yang, Choreographer: Melody Ichimura 5 . O P E N H A N D S Lyrical Teens, Saturday 2:30p.m. - Alexandra DeLory 6 . W I T H Y O U R H E A R T Lyrical Adv., Saturday 4:30p.m. - Alexandra DeLory

PA R T V I WA L P U R G I S N I G H T

* * F I N A L E * * Performance order subject to change without prior notice

24 Le Corsaire

Le Corsaire is a ballet typically presented in three acts, with a libretto originally created by Jules-Henri Vernoy de Saint-Georges loosely based on the poem The Corsair by Lord Byron. Originally choreographed by Joseph Mazilier to the music of Adolphe Adam, it was first presented by the ballet of the Théâtre Impérial de l´Opéra in Paris on 23 January 1856. All modern productions of Le Corsaire are derived from the revivals staged by the Ballet Master Marius Petipa for the Imperial Ballet of St. Petersburg throughout the mid to late 19th century. The ballet has many celebrated passages, which are often extracted from the full-length work and performed independently: the scene being performed is Le Jardin Animé,

Performed by Ballet III & Pointe II-III

VARIATIONS:

1st Variation Tiffany Efimov 2nd Variation Carmen McKay 3rd Variation Racquel Sherlock, Rachel Ng, Assantewah Simon Ainsley Grzywinski, Angela Ouyang 4th Variation Soo Min Oh 5th Variation Rachel Ng 6th Variation Charis Leung Adagio: Irene Yang & Evgeni Dokoukine 7th Variation Anastasia Miller 8th Variation Irene Yang

CODA

25 CAST

THUBMELINA……………………….….Tiffany Effimov PRINCE CORNELIUS………………….Alisher Kulzhabayev NIGHTINGALE………………………….Emma Keyes PURPLE BUTTERFLY QUEEN………Assantewah Simon QUEEN BEES…………………………..Grace Channell, Caillin Regalado, Frances Wong, Sarah Wu MUSHROOMS………………………….Eve Channell, Nikula Chalamonova HERONS………………………………...Alicia Shen, Sophia Wang MRS. FROG……………………………..Melodie Yeung MOUSE…………………………………..Marietta Tsakanikas, June 5 MOUSE…………………………………..Marietta Tsakanikas, June 6 KINGDOM WALTZ……………………..Racquel Sherlock, Emma Keyes FLOWER FAIRIES……………………...Assantewah Simon, Angela Ouyang ENCHANTED BUTTERFLY…………...Rachel Ng MONARCH QUEEN…………………….Charis Leung SILVER MOTH QUEENS………………Koyuki Mark, Alyssa Williams, Anna Shi, Elisa Shi HUMMING BIRD………………………...Carmen McKay

26 Thumbelina Staging: Nadia Veselova-Tencer & Vladimir Ivanov

LIBRETTO

ACT 1 It’s a beautiful spring morning. A magical flower has sprung up overnight. It is unlike any other flower. It is multicolored and many curious butterflies, bees and birds are hovering around it. Suddenly the flower opens it’s petals to reveal the tiniest little girl inside. She is no bigger than a thumb, so they call her Thumbelina. Everyone dances together to celebrate.

Out of nowhere a strong wind blows in and scatters the butterflies and bees. Thumbelina is swept up and carried to a faraway place.

ACT II Thumbelina wakes up in the morning and finds herself in a strange marsh surrounded by white lilies. A happy mother frog hops by with her little babies. Mother frog teaches Thumbelina how to sing and dance so that she will be a star of the marsh. They all dance and sing together until finally the frogs hop away.

The lush leaves of summer slowly change to the falling leaves of autumn. Thumbelina loves to be surrounded by the falling leaves. Fewer and fewer leaves fall as winter approaches. A friendly mouse scurrying through the field realizes that poor Thumbelina is almost frozen and he takes her back to his home. Thumbelina is left all alone and she is frightened. She discovers a lovely Nightingale lying fast asleep. Thumbelina examines the beautiful bird to make sure it is not injured and then gently encourages it to awaken. The Nightingale is revived and Thumbelina has hope that the bird will fly her away from this strange place. Magic fairies appear to help Thumbelina and the Nightingale soar off to a Magic Kingdom.

ACT III The Magic Kingdom is a wonderful place with colorful flowers and enchanted blue butterflies dancing happily together. The fairies lead Thumbelina and the Nightingale to the Kingdom where they meet the flower fairies, pink Monarch butterflies and silver moths. Tiny Thumbelina fascinates them and they introduce her to the handsome young Prince Cornelius, who magically appears from a huge flower. He likes Thumbelina very much so the Queen presents her with a special gift- a pair of her own shimmering wings. All the inhabitants of the Magic Kingdom joyously dance in celebration and they lived happily ever after.

THE END

27 28 Don Quixote Music by Ludwig Minkus

The ballet Don Quixote is based on the celebrated novel by Miguel de Cervantes. The story follows the adventures and misadventures of the rusty old knight, Don Quixote, and his faithful servant, Sancho Panza, as well as the romance between two young lovers Kitri and Basilio. The first known use of the story’s theme for ballet was in the 1750s by the choreographer Jean Georges Noverre in Vienna. The ballet was created by Marius Petipa, the French choreographer who is known as the father of classical ballet. Petipa’s production of Don Quixote was first performed at the Bolshoi Theatre in Moscow, Russia, on December 14, 1869. Petipa’s original choreography is now virtually lost since his production was generally replaced by a new one choreographed by Alexandre Gorsky in the early 20th century. Though a few variations and dances have been reworked by Russian choreographers, it is basically Gorsky’s version that is presented today.

Ballet III, Ballet IV, Int./Adv. Ballet, Pointe II, Pointe III, Character II

Cast

VARIATION WITH FAN Carmen McKay

KITRI SOLO Irene Yang

SPANISH 6 SOLOISTS Angela Ouyang, Emma Keyes, Racquel Sherlock, Carmen McKay, SoonMin Oh, Rachel Ng

SOLOS: 1st Variation Charis Leung 2nd Variation SooMin Oh 3rd Variation Emma Keyes 4th Variation Tiffany Efimov 5th Variation (Fan) Anastasia Miller

ADAGIO SOLOISTS Irene Yang, Anastasia Miller, Charis Leung, Carmen McKay, SoonMin Oh, Evgeni Dokoukine

29 30 Walpurgis Night Composer: Charles Gounod

Walpurgisnacht Ballet was choreographed for a 1975 production of Faust by the Théâtre National de l’Opéra, danced by the Paris Opéra Ballet. It depicts the bacchanal which Mephistopheles has invited Faust to attend. It is Walpurgis Night (the eve of May 1st) in the Harz Mountains. Since the premiere of Gounod’s Faust, there have been many versions of the ballet choreographed for productions of the opera, as well as stand-alone ballets. The Walpurgisnacht scene occurs at the beginning of the opera’s last act, when Mephistopheles brings Faust to watch the traditional celebration on the eve of May Day when the spirits are released to wander at will. Although the ballet does not depict Walpurgisnacht per se, it does build on a sense of joyful revelry.

PERFORMED BY: Ballet III, Ballet IV, Int. Ballet IV, Pointe II-III, Int./Adv. Pointe

BACCHUS Dominic Who PAN Siam Yu TALISMAN Irene Yang ADAGIO Anastasia Miller, Irere Yang, Charis Leung, SooMin Oh, Dominic Who BACCHANTE Tiffany Efimov DIANA VARIATION Anastasia Miller NYMPHS Racquel Sherlock, Emma Keyes, Rachel Ng, Angela Ouyang, Carmen McKay, Koyuki Mark, Assantewah Simon, Adaire Bronson, Ainsley Grzywinski

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