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.