ballet tech ohio performing arts association - 2004 Gala of International Ballet Stars

ballet tech ohio’s Gala of International Ballet Stars comes to the Ohio Theatre, Columbus, Ohio on August 13, 2004 at 8PM and to the Aronoff Center Procter & Gamble Hall, Cincinnati, Ohio on August 14, 2004 at 8PM. In its 3r^d Annual performance, Gala of International Ballet Stars will showcase the best dancers from the best companies with the best choreography in the world. The audience will experience the thrill of exciting major international entertainment venues of New York, Boston, Amsterdam, Stuttgart, Frankfurt, Moscow, London, San Francisco, Houston, Columbus and Toronto.

Some of the best dancers from the best companies in the world will perform a variety of dance styles by the best choreographers - from modern to contemporary to classical ballet - accompanied by a wide range of music. You will experience the awesome talents of the dancers and great choreographers such Petipa and Vaganova, who defined classical dance, world renowned choreographers of today, John Cranko, Alonzo King, William Forsythe, James Kudelka, and exciting new choreographers Krzyxztof Pastor and Derek Dean. Dancers who will perform in this year’s Gala include exciting soloist Gennadi Saveliev of American Ballet Theatre for his third Gala appearance, with Sarah Lamb, principal dancer of the Boston Ballet. From the Dutch National Ballet, principal Larissa Lezhnina and her partner, Viacheslav Samodurov principal with Royal Ballet, both formerly of the Kirov Ballet, will dance classical and neoclassical repertoire. From Alonzo King’s LINES Ballet, dance greats Chiharu Shibata and Prince Credell will amaze the audience accompanied by music of Bach and Coleman Hawkins. National Ballet of Canada principal dancers, Aleksandar Antonijevic and Sonia Rodriguez will amaze audiences with their versatility. Columbus, Ohio’s own Bridget Breiner, principal dancer with Stuttgart Ballet, will perform with her partner Christopher Roman of Ballet Frankfurt. Dance Theatre of Harlem principal dancers Donald Williams and Kellye Saunders spellbound the audience last year and return this year. Houston Ballet makes its third Gala appearance with principal dancers and BalletMet Columbus principal dancers will be featured in both performances. BalletMet Artistic Director, Gerard Charles, “ There are great dancers all over the world; to have them perform together in one place is a rare treat and a golden opportunity for those who appreciate the best life has to offer. We are thrilled that BalletMet can be a part of this inspiring evening.”

In previous Gala shows, the audience went wild with applause and cheers in appreciation of the excellence of the dancers. Audience responses included "this was the best dance performance I've seen in Cincinnati", "Please do this again next year", and “I had sensory overload!" The excitement was evidenced by resounding and vocal applause for each piece, and the thunderous standing ovation at the final bows. The audience stood in awe when the lights finally came up, seeming to bask in the sensation of the thrill and excitement of the evening. Even the performers loved the show. Several dancers who have performed in Galas all over the world commented that the Gala of International Ballet Stars was the best they had performed in or attended. “All left their hearts on the stage, and the audience responded with a standing ovation and applause that wouldn’t stop.” Carol Norris, Cincinnati Enquirer

Don’t miss the opportunity to meet the guest artists and enjoy desserts, hors d’oeuvres and a cash bar at a black tie optional reception immediately following the show. Tickets available at the Aronoff Box Office $25

This year’s Gala of International Ballet Stars promises to be even more exciting and amazing. Ticket sales are already brisk. Executive Producer, Marvel Gentry Davis, says, “This is the hottest show of the summer. Get your tickets NOW for the best seats before we sell out!”

Mark your calendars and order tickets now.

Tickets on sale now at BalletMet, Ohio Theatre, Aronoff Center box offices. $25 - $75.

To charge by phone in Cincinnati, call (513) 621.2787. For more information, call ballet tech ohio performing arts association at (513) 683-6860, e-mail btopaa@ballettechohiopaa.org, or visit our website www.ballettechohiopaa.org

In Columbus, call BalletMet at (614) 229-4848, Ohio Theatre at (614) 469-0939 or Ticketmaster at (614) 436-3600. For more information call BalletMet at (614) 229-4848, e-mail boxoffice@balletmet.org , or visit our website at www.balletmet.org

FOUNDED IN 1997 by Claudia Rudolf Barrett, the non-profit ballet tech ohio performing arts association presents a Season Series of major dance programs and about a dozen community performances each year to provide Greater Cincinnati with a new venue for high quality dance performances featuring pre-professional and professional dancers and a wide variety of artists, dance styles and music. The ballet tech ohio performing arts association mission is to educate, entertain and amaze by providing diverse and innovative performances that have a phenomenal community impact. We have touched over 15,000 audience members in the last two years with our Season Series and community performances to further educate the public. Our Dance 2 Community Kids community outreach program engaged individuals and sponsor companies to partner with us to introduce over 400 youth from underserved communities to ballet and the Aronoff Center in support of our initiative to expand the audience for the arts and downtown Cincinnati venues. ballet tech ohio performing arts association sponsors the ballet tech ohio Summer Intensive Seminar which offers professional dance training by internationally acclaimed dance teachers from all over the world and Master Classes by Gala of International Ballet Stars performers as guest teachers. For more information about

ballet tech ohio performing arts association, visit www.ballettechohiopaa.org

Since 1978, BalletMet has provided artistic excellence in the field of dance in Central Ohio. With an annual budget of $5.4 million, it ranks among the 15 largest dance companies in the nation. BalletMet’s Dance Academy, housed in a 35,000-square-foot Dance Centre, ranks among the five largest professional dance training centers in the country. Since its inception, BalletMet has added 85 company premieres to its repertoire, and produced 62 world premieres. The mission of BalletMet is “to expand the cultural horizons of all whose lives we touch, both locally and globally, through creation, presentation and celebration of dance.” Toward that end, BalletMet has developed DanceReach, extensive educational and outreach programs serving nearly 50,000 people annually, and a Community Outreach Scholarship program providing full tuition for talented minority and underserved youth. For more information on BalletMet, visit www.balletmet.org

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2004 3rd Annual Gala of International Stars Press Release

2004 3rd Annual Gala of International Stars Press Release

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ballet tech ohio’s 3^rd Annual Gala of International Ballet Stars

Tickets on sale now in Columbus and Cincinnati

The Best Dancers, The Best Companies, The Best Choreography

August 13^th at the Ohio Theatre and August 14^th at the Aronoff Center

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