Five young dancers will take the stage as part of Canada’s Ballet Jörgen’s classic Coppélia, co-presented by Drayton Entertainment next week.
This world-famous comic ballet will be on stage for two performances only on Sept. 16 at 11:30am and 4pm at the Hamilton Family Theatre Cambridge.
The Local Participant Program is part of Canada’s Ballet Jörgen’s commitment to developing young talent across the province.
Each season, the ballet company casts young dancers in every performance of their touring productions alongside the professional performers.
The youth dancers are cast based on auditions or recommendations from local dance teachers.
The chosen performers must be excellent dancers, quick learners, and have a positive attitude to ensure that they can keep up with the rigours of a professional ballet rehearsal and performance schedule.
Drayton Entertainment and Canada’s Ballet Jörgen are proud to announce the local performers who will be joining the ballet company for two performances in Cambridge:
– Gillian Blair of The Guelph Academy of Dance;
– Hailey Crawford of Stage Presence School of Dance in Fergus;
– Christopher Hicks of Element Dance Arts in Cambridge;
– Rebecca Reeve of Dynamic Dance Force Ontario in Cambridge; and
– Emily Weaver of Contemporary School of Dance in Waterloo.
Following sold-out performances of Anastasia, Swan Lake, Sleeping Beauty and Cinderella, the Canada’s Ballet Jörgen production of Coppélia is sure to be a hit with dance lovers, organizers say.
Since its premiere in Paris in 1870, Coppélia has remained one of the most enduring and entertaining works in the classical ballet repertoire.
The funny and romantic story takes the audience into the mysterious mind of Dr. Coppélius, a lonely toy maker who wishes he could bring his dolls to life.
When he magically creates a life-sized dancing doll named Coppélia, one of the local villagers Nathanael falls madly in love with her, creating a comic competition for her affections.
This charming love story is told through vibrant movement by award-winning choreographer Bengt Jörgen and the Canada’s Ballet Jörgen Company of dancers.
As one of the country’s leading dance companies, Canada’s Ballet Jörgen is recognized for the innovation in its works.
For over two decades, the organization has sought to advance the art and appreciation of ballet and Canadian choreography through performances, educational experiences and outreach.
Tickets for Coppélia are on sale now, and patrons are encouraged to purchase their tickets quickly to avoid disappointment.
Tickets are $35 for adults and $25 for youth under 20 years of age.
Tickets for groups of 20 or more are $30. HST is applicable to all ticket prices.
Tickets may be purchased online at www.draytonentertainment.com/coppelia, in person at the Hamilton Family Theatre Cambridge box office, or by calling 519-621-8000 or toll free 1-855-DRAYTON (372-9866).
