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Posted: Tuesday, May 15, 2007
“From Bach to the Beatles” May 11, 12, 13, 18, 19, 20 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! | ||||