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Up and coming local ballet dancers get a taste for life as a professional in Coppélia at the New Theatre, Cardiff |
Over 100 local Cardiff dancers are set to experience life as a professional ballet dancer as they have the opportunity to perform alongside internationally known principal dancers in English Youth Ballet’s production of the classic ballet Coppélia at the New Theatre, Cardiff on Friday 29 & Saturday 30 July.Back in February this year the New Theatre hosted auditions for over 160 young dancers as they tried out for parts in Coppélia. A competitive and exciting process, 100 young male and female dancers from the area were selected and offered roles in the ballet. The dancers are now rehearsing for the production at studios in Fitzalan High School in Cardiff. Some of the successful local talent includes Holly Vallis from Newport who is playing one of the main characters, the Coppélia doll. She is joined by Kellie Jones, also from Newport, Alice Cornes and Olivia Miles Upcott, both from Cardiff, all of whom play friends of Swanhilda. Amongst the principal dancers are Julieanne Rice-Oxley, a former dancer with the National Ballet of Portugal who is joined by Trevor Wood and Lorien Slaughter, both former dancers with the English National Ballet, Emma Lister, Brenden Bratulic and Amy Drew. Choreographed by English Youth Ballet’s Artistic Director Janet Lewis and Dominic Marshall, this charming, witty and sparkling ballet follows the escapades of the dreamy Franz, who falls in love with a beautiful life-size doll, Coppélia, created by eccentric and mysterious inventor, Dr Coppelius. Franz’s jealous lover Swanhilda discovers this and embarks on an adventure to confront her rival. A classic musical score composed by Léo Delibes and attractive and colourful choreography makes Coppélia a firm family favourite worldwide. English Youth Ballet is one of the country’s largest ballet companies, bringing together the finest professional principal dancers and young ballet students who are selected for their talent and potential. Coppélia is at the New Theatre on Friday 29 & Saturday 30 July. Tickets are on sale now with prices from £8.50 - £19.00. For further details about the show or to book tickets* visit www.newtheatrecardiff.co.uk or call the Box Office on (029) 2087 8889. All tickets subject to a 50p Seating Improvement Contribution and online sales carry a small additional transaction charge Coppélia New Theatre, Cardiff Friday 29 & Saturday 30 July 2011 Friday 7.30pm; Saturday Matinee 2.30pm Tickets: £8.50 - £19.00 Box Office: 029 2087 8889 Book Online: www.newtheatrecardiff.co.uk |
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Wednesday, June 29, 2011 |
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