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Coming in December 2008... “The Nutcracker” December 5, 7, 12, 13, 14, 18, 19, 20, 21. Thursday, Friday and Saturday performances begin at 7:30 p.m. Saturday and Sunday shows begin at 2 p.m. Tickets: $12 patrons, $10 adults, $9 seniors, $8 students/children A little girl’s dream will again take audiences on a magical and wonderous journey, as Ballet Theatre Ashtabula presents the popular

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Make a “Subtle Escape” to the Spring Ballet! Ballet Theatre Ashtabulapresents "Subtle Escape" May 9, 10, 11, 16, 17, 18, 2008Fri. and Sat. shows at 7:30 p.m. Sun. matinees at 2:00 p.m.Tickets are $12 patron/$9 adult/$8 senior$7 student and child At long last spring is here and with it comes the annual spring production of Ballet Theatre Ashtabula which never fails to renew our spirits and

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Meet the Sugar Plum Fairy, Clara and the Nutcracker Prince at the Sugar Plum Luncheon! Sat., Dec. 8th at 12:00 p.m. $9 adults $6 childrenReservations required (440) 964-3396. Attend the luncheon and receive a $1 discount off the 2 p.m. performance of “The Nutcracker.” This event is almost sold out! Call to reserve your seats today!

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Cara Seymour was a little girl who dreamed of becoming a dancer, came to the Arts Center to study, and grew through the years, into an extremely talented young woman. Staff members remember her as a little girl, coming in for her weekly dance lessons. She has been dancing for almost as long as she can remember. This Lakeside High School senior knew what she wanted at an early age when she first

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Ohio Arts Council Residency Grant Brought Inlet Dance Theatre to the Arts Center! Through a grant from the Ohio Arts Council, artistic director, Bill Wade and two dancers from Inlet Dance Theatre taught a two-week dance residency for the Ashtabula Arts Center and three schools in the Ashtabula City School's After School Discovery “Celebrate” Program--Thurgood Marshall, Chestnut and McKinsey

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“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

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Thank you to everyone who attended this year's "Nutcracker!" Watch for information about our Spring Dance Concert coming in May!

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Celebrate the holiday season with Ballet Theatre Ashtabula's "The Nutcracker." December1, 2 (sold out), 3, 8, 9, 10, 14, 15, 16, 17. Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays at 7:30 p.m.Saturdays and Sundays at 2:00 p.m. Tickets: $12 patron, $10 adult, $9 senior, $8 student/child For reservations (440) 964-3396 For millions of Americans, it wouldn't be Christmas without seeing a production of

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Dance classes are offered in classical ballet, pointe, modern, jazz, ballroom and tap. Through its resident performing company, Ballet Theatre Ashtabula, performances of "The Nutcracker" are produced annually. A spring dance concert is also held, showcasing different styles of dance set to more contemporary music. Our next session of dance classes will begin the week of January 15. For more

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Reserve your tickets now for our beautiful spring ballet Classics Rock! May 12, 13, 14, 19, 20, 21Fridays and Saturdays at 7:30 p.m. Sundays at 2:00 p.m.For tickets: (440) 964-3396Patrons $12, Adults $9, Seniors $8, Students/Children $7 While spring leads to thoughts of outside fun with family and friends, don’t forget to set aside time to catch Ballet Theatre Ashtabula’s annual spring show,

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An Annual Holiday Tradition Returns!"The Nutcracker" Opens December 2!Don’t miss “The Nutcracker”Dec. 2, 3, 4, 9, 10, 11, 15, 16, 17, 18. Thurs., Fri. and Sat. at 7:30 p.m. Sat. and Sun. at 2:00 p.m. Shows fill quickly! Reserve tickets now for this cherished holiday event!(The December 3 performance is sold out). By Shelagh Dubsky, Dance Coordinator Undisputed as the most popular selection in

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Meet the Sugar Plum Fairy and Clara! Saturday, December 10th 12:00 p.m. Luncheon Cost : $9 adults/$6 children Those attending the luncheon will receive a $1 discount off of the 2:00 December 10th performance of “The Nutcracker.” Both adults and children are sure to enjoy a magical afternoon when they attend this year’s Sugar Plum Luncheon, co-chaired by Sandy Sposito and Debbie Waring. The

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A Moment in "Nutcracker" History Loosely based on tale “The Nutcracker and the Mouse King,” by E.T.A. Hoffmann, “The Nutcracker” seen on the stage today is different in detail from the original story but the basic plot remains the same; A young German girl dreams of a Nutcracker Prince and a fierce battle against a Mouse King. The idea to create a ballet on this fanciful story was the

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“The Nutcracker” will return to the stage this December! All dancers enrolled in Ballet I and up are invited to participate in this annual classic. This is a large scale production that utilizes many performers of all ages. Call Shelagh Dubsky at (440) 964-3396 for more information.

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Ballet Theatre Ashtabulapresents "Dangerous Lines" May 13, 14, 15, 20, 21, 22 Friday and Saturday performances are at 7:30 p.m.Sunday performances are at 2:00 p.m. Ticket prices are: $12 Patrons, $9 Adults, $8 Seniors and $7 Students and Children For reservations:(440) 964-3396

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By Shelagh Dubsky, Dance Coordinator Ballet Theatre Ashtabula's spring concert will offer audiences an innovative and balanced program of new and established favorites. Many of the works fus luscious ballet movement with contemporary quirkiness. "Georgia" is a romantic duet in which the dancers embark upon the passion and tenderness of a loving relationship. The music, by Ray Charles, is a

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It is Christmas Eve at the Stahlbaum home, a time when a little girl's dream may become reality. Join Clara as she begins a magical and wondrous journey through the enchanted snowforest to the Enchanted Palace of the Sugar Plum Fairy. There is nothing more magical than Ballet Theatre Ashtabula's holiday classic "The Nutcracker." The full scale production which has become a holiday tradition

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It's time again for the Annual Sugar Plum Luncheon! Meet the Sugar Plum Fairy and some of her subjects at this year's special luncheon in the AAC gallery prior to the 2:00 performance on Saturday, December 11. The luncheon will begin at noon, and will feature not only some delicious food, but also the chance to meet and take pictures with the Sugar Plum Fairy. Her loyal subjects may

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by Shelagh Dubsky, Dance Coordinator Each year I set aside a planning week to organize myself to face the overwhelming task of producing "The Nutcracker." This fall seemed no different as I began my planning for September, October, November and December 2004. However, in this process I became acutely aware of this creeping wave of nostalgia. It occurred to me how very lucky I have been

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Annual Spring Dance Concert features sultry, passionate rhythms Ballet Theatre Ashtabula explodes onto the stage this May with dances set to different styles of music. The show opens Friday, May 7, and runs for two weekends, May 7-9 and 14-16. This year entitled “Surrender to Passion,” the program will include four new pieces set to the sultry and passionate music of Carlos

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