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Wednesday, May 27, 2009

Art Center School of Dance Presents Ballet

I usually don't post dance recital notices here (because community theatre events take up most of our time), but I'm making an exception here for two reasons: 1) they actually sent me a press release; and 2) they sent along a photo of two of the featured dancers - both of whom have appeared in a number of community theatre shows (including, I should mention, some of mine).

Here's the photo of Nathan Mohebbi and Sarah Hayes:

And here's the press release:
Mrs. Ella Hay and The Art Center School of Dance present their 2009 Spring Recital, featuring the ballet “La Fille Mal Gardée” this Saturday, May 30, at 8:00 p.m. at the Marshall University Joan C. Edwards Performing Arts Center.

“La Fille Mal Gardée” is a romantic comedy, and is the oldest and one of the most important works in modern ballet repertoire. The Art Center School of Dance’s production features dancers Sarah Hayes as Lise, Nathan Mohebbi as Colas and Josh Meredith as Alain, and is directed by Ella Hay.

Prior to the performance of “La Fille Mal Gardée”, The Art Center School of Dance will present its 2009 Spring Recital featuring Mrs. Hay’s students performing a variety of ballet and tap numbers.

Tickets are $12, and are available at the door or by calling The Arts Center School of Dance at (304) 429-6606.

2 comments:

josh meredith :) said...

Anyone who enjoys theatre but thinks they don't enjoy ballet will think again if they come see La Fille Mal Gardee. It's chock full of laughs and tender moments. It's a really great show. The first ballet, Childhood Memories, and the divertissements are very entertaining as well. Several local community/children's theatre names appear in this show so come out and support us!

Chuck Minsker said...

Josh, thanks for the info! I admit that I don't know much about dancing, but my wife is a big fan, and she gives the show her strongest recommendation - she saw last year's performance and loved it!