In-Theatre Student Perfromance at the Capitol Theatre

Jason Linsley as an Ugly Stepsister
in Cinderella.
Photo by Ryan Galbraith.

In-Theatre Performances

Ballet West Student In-Theatre Performances are designed to build on a student's experience with Ballet West for Children program. Here the students have the opportunity to attend an actual ballet performance at the Capitol Theatre. This hour-long program begins with an educational introduction and is followed by a portion of the repertoire currently being performed for the general public.

Print the 2007-2008 performance schedule

The Nutcracker In Theater Study Guide.

The Tempest In Theater Study Guide

2008-2009 Ballet West Student In-Theater Presentations

Date	Time	Location	Ballet
Nov. 10 Mon Nov. 11 Tues Nov. 12 Wed	10:30-11:30 am 10:30-11:30 am 12:00 noon-1:00 pm	Capitol Theatre, Salt Lake City	*The Tempest* Act I Out of the billowing waves of a storm, a ship appears and is split in half by the tempestuous fury of the magician Prospero. This breath-taking stage effect will capture and draw students deep into the drama of William Shakespeare brought to life in brilliant dance! Recommended for grades Two through Twelve
Nov. 26 Wed*	12:00- 2:00 pm	Val Browning Center, WSU Ogden	*The Nutcracker* Travel with Clara to the Magical Kingdom of the Sugar Plum Fairy and revel in the magical delights of a child’s fantasy come true. *Orchestra Dress for disabled and special needs audience only – special reservations required Recommended for grades One through Twelve
Dec. 3 Wed* Dec. 4 Thurs*	11:30 am-1:30 pm 11:30 am-1:30 pm	Capitol Theatre, Salt Lake City	*The Nutcracker* Travel with Clara to the Magical Kingdom of the Sugar Plum Fairy and revel in the magical delights of a child’s fantasy come true. *Orchestra Dress for disabled and special needs audience only – special reservations required Recommended for grades One through Twelve
Dec. 9 Tues Dec. 10 Wed	11:30 am-12:30 pm 11:30 am-12:30 pm	Capitol Theatre, Salt Lake City	*The Nutcracker* Act 1 or Act II Travel with Clara to the Magical Kingdom of the Sugar Plum Fairy and revel in the magical delights of a child’s fantasy come true. Recommended for grades One through Twelve
Feb. 17 Tues Feb. 18 Wed Feb. 19 Thurs	10:30-11:30 am 12:00 noon -1:00 pm 12:00 noon-1:00 pm	Capitol Theatre, Salt Lake City	Ballet in the 21st Century! Be enthralled with the energetic and intricate contemporary choreography of Susan Shield’s Grand Synthesis as well as the dynamic and extreme athletic choreography of Mark Morris in Gong set to the Balinese influenced music of Colin McPhee. Recommended for grades Two through Twelve
Feb. 26 Thurs	12:30-1:30 pm	Val Browning Center, WSU Ogden	Ballet in the 21st Century! Be enthralled with the energetic and intricate contemporary choreography of Susan Shield’s Grand Synthesis as well as the dynamic and extreme athletic choreography of Mark Morris in Gong set to the Balinese influenced music of Colin McPhee. Recommended for grades Two through Twelve
March 30 Mon March 31 Tues April 1 Wed	10:30-11:30 am 10:30-11:30 am 12:00 pm-1:00 pm	Capitol Theatre, Salt Lake City	Treasures of the Ballets Russes Revel in the celebration of the 100th anniversary of the famed Ballet Russes, featuring sections from George Balanchine’s The Prodigal Son, the exciting and moving parable set to the music of Prokofiev, as well as the ballet that “set Paris on fire” in 1909 – the fabulous and exotic Polovetsian Dances and more! Recommended for grades Three through Twelve
May 21 Thurs May 22 Fri	12:00 noon –1:00 pm 12:00 noon –1:00 pm	Rose Wagner Theatre, Salt Lake City	Innovations features new choreography created by Ballet West Staff and Dancers. This is a special opportunity to look behind the scenes of the choreographic process. One offering only with limited seating available Recommended for grades Five through Twelve

*All performances are subject to change

All attendees may request a student/teacher workshop to supplement their attendance at a Ballet West student in-theater presentation. Availability is limited. For more information or to request to attend a student in-theater presentation, please call 801-323-6911 or email pchristie@balletwest.org.