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Rockballet: LEGENDS
Saturday, September 17, 2016
8:00 p.m.
Sunday, September 18, 2016
2:00 p.m.
Tickets: $18 to $30
University of Illinois at Springfield
Sangamon Auditorium
One University Plaza, MS PAC 292
Springfield, IL 62703-5407
217-206-6160
Sponsors: BUNN, Carrollton Bank
Media sponsor: WYMG
Tickets are on sale now! Call 217-206-6160 or visit Sangamon Auditorium's website
HERE to purchase your tickets!
BUNN and Carrollton Bank proudly present the Springfield Ballet Company's 23rd annual production of
Rockballet featuring the music of three LEGENDARY artists -- Michael Jackson, Queen and Prince!
Rockballet is going to be an unforgettable performance!
Since its 1994 debut, SBC's annual production of
Rockballet continues to be daringly different. The brainchild of SBC Artistic Director, Julie Ratz,
Rockballet is a vivid and exciting mix of adventurous choreography, memorable music and high-intensity dancing. A multimedia celebration of dance and rock music,
Rockballet has had a stunning impact on the way central Illinois views classical dance.
It is music visualized.
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Open Auditions for The Nutcracker
 Sunday, September 11, 2016
11:00 a.m. - Boys, ages 7 and up
12:00 p.m. - Girls, ages 9 and up
Audition fee: $5.00 for Boys, $20.00 for Girls
(Cost for Girls includes a ballet class.)
Springfield Ballet Company
Hoogland Center for the Arts, Theatre II
420 S. Sixth Street, Springfield, IL 62701
217-544-1967
Dancers should arrive 30 minutes early to register. The Nutcracker audition profile form is available online
HERE and will also be available the day of auditions.
Girls should have their hair secured in a tight bun and must wear a black leotard, pink tights and pink ballet shoes and/or pointe shoes. No skirts will be allowed. Boys should wear black pants, a white T-shirt and black ballet or jazz shoes.
SBC's 42nd annual production of
The Nutcracker will be presented Saturday, December 10 at 2 p.m. and 8 p.m., and Sunday, December 11 at 2 p.m.
Rehearsals for
The Nutcracker will be held on the weekends. Each cast member will spend approximately one hour in rehearsal on Saturdays OR Sundays at the Hoogland Center for the Arts. Tech week rehearsals are MANDATORY and are scheduled for December 7 to 9 (Wed to Friday) at 5:00 p.m. at Sangamon Auditorium.
Should you receive a role in the production, a detailed schedule and additional cast information will be posted to our website under Dancers/Staff -> The Nutcracker Cast. There is also a $35 costume maintenance fee for all non-Company cast members. This fee IS applicable to SBC Trainees as well.
For more information, please contact Artistic Director Julie Ratz, Ballet Mistress Gina DeCroix Russell or Administrative Director Sally Hamilton at (217) 544-1967.
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Christmas in July
As you enjoy the warmth of summer, you may find it's not too early to have visions of sugarplums dancing in your head.
Our skilled dancers and audiences of children and families count on your support to help bring those unforgettable visions to life in our annual production of
The Nutcracker.
Your generous donation helps the Springfield Ballet Company thrive in a world where funding for the arts continues to fall short.
To donate online via PayPal, please visit our website
HERE.
We sincerely thank you for your continued support and for making our
Christmas in July campaign a great success!
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SBC Summer Intensive Workshop Session II a great success!
Springfield Ballet Company dancers recently wrapped up Session II of our 2016 Summer Intensive Workshops in preparation for SBC's fast-approaching 2016-2017 performance season!
Dancers took ballet, pointe, improvisation, contemporary ballet, conditioning, variations, modern and jazz from master teachers and choreographers Madeline Jazz Harvey and Matthew Harvey.
In addition to our 26 Company dancers, we had more than 25 local dancers attend Session II -- including dancers from the Springfield area and surrounding communities, as well as former SBC dancers and alumni.
Guest dancers Samuel Chester and Meghan Loman (SBC alum) also attended the workshop in preparation for performing in
Rockballet: LEGENDS!
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To the POINTE...
To the POINTE, the Springfield Ballet Company's e-newsletter, highlights what's happening throughout our season -- whether it be performances, dancer spotlights, community events, workshops, giving opportunities, special discounts or general announcements! We hope you enjoy receiving these updates.
And, if you love the information you are receiving, please forward our e-newsletter to a friend!
All the best,
Julie Ratz, SBC Artistic Director
Sally Hamilton, SBC Administrative Director
Gina DeCroix Russell, SBC Ballet Mistress
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Our Mission
The Springfield Ballet Company provides dance education and performances to enrich our community through the beauty, energy and diversity of dance.
Springfield Ballet Company
Hoogland Center for the Arts
420 S. Sixth Street
Springfield, IL 62701
217-544-1967
217-544-1968 (fax)
www.springfieldballetco.org
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Upcoming Events:
Boys & Girls Clubs Ballet Outreach Program:
Fridays, ongoing through fall and spring
Auditions for The Nutcracker:
September 11, 2016
Rockballet:
September 17 & 18, 2016
Trivia Night:
November 5, 2016
Festival of Trees Performance:
November 2016
The Nutcracker:
December 10 & 11, 2016
First Night Springfield Performance:
December 31, 2016
SBC's Girl Scouts Workshop:
February 25, 2017
Trainee and Boys & Girls Clubs Recital:
March 24, 2017
Faerie Tale:
April 1 & 2, 2017
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Photos:
Donna Lounsberry
John Muchow
Gina DeCroix Russell
Patrick Russell
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