Adults Performance Group
2019
"Gala"
Dear all Adult dancers
Term 4 is right around the corner and it means “showtime”. After a highly successful Gala shows over the past two years, this year we are planning another fantastic show. Held at the wonderfully big (500 seat theatre) Eldon Hogan Performing Arts Centre at Xavier College in Kew.
Held on Tuesday 10th December 2019.
Our Adults bring so much to our school and for the students who would like to perform; this will give them the opportunity and show what you achieved in your dance studies.
Our production is designed to give dancers of all levels valuable performance and production experience and will bring together dancers from the age of four to eighty-four in a celebration of dance and its ability to unite and bring joy.
We suggest having at least 1-year current and consistent training if wishing to join the production groups.
Rehearsals are always conducted with the utmost professionalism but are also enjoyed for the social aspect, with many dancers enjoying regular post-rehearsal drinks and gatherings after rehearsals.
The 2019 show will be a ‘Gala’ style with short pieces that will entertain and delight.
Programme
-Adults Ballet
Beginner and Advanced Adults ballet students will be dancing to the wonderful score “Fratres For Cello & Piano” By Avo Part,
Please find the music link attached https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FkHEjiuYBuM
Inspiration from the painting by Marc Chagall that is on the ceiling of the Paris Opera theatre to create this Ballet
If you would like to read more about this painting please see link attached.
https://artsandculture.google.com/asset/marc-chagall%E2%80%99s-ceiling-for-the-paris-op%C3%A9ra/RwHNmMsONyvObQ
Kalman aims to choreograph and create a vibrant group piece based on the ballet vocabulary.
- Adults Contemporary
Kalman will also be creating a contemporary adults work for advanced students to the deeply poetic song "Can’t Run But " by Paul Simons on his new album.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=34DL0Ai4OZ8
- Adults Character (Chinese)
Elena will be creating an engaging Adults character piece reflective of traditional chines dance, that that will delight all.
Times and Levels
Rehearsals for these adult’s pieces will take place weekly during term 4. Over 10 weeks from 7th October till 10th December
Groups
Intermediate Ballet: Saturdays 2:45-4:15pm
208 Whitehorse Rd Balwyn, Balwyn Church of Christ
(Advanced students to attend some of these rehearsals)
Advanced Ballet: Fridays 7-9pm
27 Camberwell Rd
Advanced Contemporary: Saturdays 10:30-11:30am
208 Whitehorse Rd Balwyn, Balwyn Church of Christ
Character (all levels): Sundays 4-5:30pm
208 Whitehorse Rd Balwyn, Balwyn Church of Christ
If you are not sure which group you should be in please speak to Kalman at any time.
We would love, as many dancers to be a part of this and the choreography will cater to the needs and ability of each dancers level.
We would like you to try and make all possible rehearsals, as to not make the students that do turn up to all rehearsals go back and re-teach things for people who have missed numerous rehearsals.
We also strongly suggest attending your regular classes during the week to keep technique and strength up.
Our compulsory rehearsals are:
General rehearsal 1 - Saturday 30th November 2:45-6pm
Dress rehearsal – Tuesday 3rd December 6-9pm
General rehearsal 2 – Saturday 7th December TIME TBA (afternoon)
GALA SHOW – Tuesday 10th December -
Arrive time at theatre TBA, however, last year arrived in the afternoon for a rehearsal and optional class on stage
Show will start at 7:30pm
Cost
The all-inclusive production fee covers all your rehearsals throughout Term 4, artistic development and choreography, theatre hire and costume hire.
Ballet only $375
Contemporary only $325
Character only $375
Ballet + Contemporary $475
Ballet + Character $525
All 3 pieces $600
*Payments are to be made prior to term 4 starting.
Tickets
Tickets will go on sale via Try-bookings at the start of term 4 and will be $40 each.
We look forward to having as many of you join this fun programme
If you have any questions please contact me anytime