Happy New Year from Canyon Concert Ballet! Here’s a look back at 2018 – and we are looking forward to an even better 2019:
Archives for December 2018
Little Mermaid Auditions
You are invited to audition to be a part of Canyon Concert Ballet’s Spring Production of The Little Mermaid
April 27th at 2pm and 7pm and April 28th at 2pm at the Lincoln Center in Fort Collins
Immerse yourself in a mystical underwater world! Canyon Concert Ballet’s beautiful new ballet will re-imagine the classic Hans Christian Andersen fairy tale and take you on a journey beneath the waves. Blending Andersen’s poignant tale of longing and sacrifice and today’s popularized children’s version, adults and children alike are sure to be entertained. Choreographed by Artistic Director, Alicia Laumann, and set in Renaissance Denmark (Anderson’s home country) Laumann’s unique contemporary ballet movement will be accompanied to an eclectic classical and Renaissance score befitting the story. You won’t want to miss this brand new lavish production!
Auditions for CCB Levels 3-6, and non-CCB intermediate/advanced dancers ages 14 and up:
Saturday, January 12th, 2019 at CCB (1031 Conifer Street, Fort Collins)
12:00pm – 1:15pm: CCB Level 6 and Intermediate/Advanced non-CCB dancers**
1:30pm – 2:15pm: CCB Level 5
2:30pm – 3:45pm: CCB Level 3 and 4
**For all non-CCB auditioning dancers: Dancers must be intermediate/advanced, ages 14 and up, with a minimum of 4 years of ballet training (with Pointe and Contemporary experience preferred).
Rehearsals will generally take place on Saturdays from 12pm-5pm. Advanced (CCB Level 6 and up) dancers may have rehearsals Tues/Wed/Thurs from 7:30-9pm and Saturdays from 10:30am-5pm. All dancers must be available March 30th from 10:30-6pm and for Tech/Performance Week: April 23-28th.
Please note: There is a $150 participation fee that will be assessed to your CCB account once casting is complete. Please email assistant@ccballet.org with any questions!
Spring Production: The Little Mermaid
Immerse yourself in a mystical underwater world! Canyon Concert Ballet’s beautiful new ballet will re-imagine the classic Hans Christian Andersen fairy tale and take you on a journey beneath the waves. Blending Andersen’s poignant tale of longing and sacrifice and today’s popularized children’s version, adults and children alike are sure to be entertained.
Choreographed by Artistic Director, Alicia Laumann, and set in Renaissance Denmark (Anderson’s home country) Laumann’s unique contemporary ballet movement will be accompanied to an eclectic classical and Renaissance score befitting the story. You won’t want to miss this brand new lavish production!
Tickets are on sale at: https://www.lctix.com/little-mermaid
Lincoln Center Mainstage, 417 W. Magnolia Street
Saturday, April 27, 2019 at 2pm and at 7pm
Saturday, April 28, 2019 at 2pm
Give the Gift of Dance!
Not sure what to get that special someone for the holidays this year? You can give the gift of dance!
We offer dance class gift certificates for any length of time (starting at one class for one week), and certificates can be used for any of our dance classes here at Canyon Concert Ballet. It’s the perfect gift for that child or adult who has everything! Classes range from ballet to tap to hip-hop and we have classes for all ages and levels of abilities. To purchase a gift certificate, please call our studio at 970-472-4156 or stop in during open hours. Thank you and Happy Holidays!
Outreach Opportunities: Collaboration
Our goal for Colorado Gives Day 2018 is to raise $5000 for our outreach opportunities. Learn more about these opportunities, and don’t forget to support dance and give your donation on Tuesday, December 4!
www.coloradogives.org/CanyonConcertBallet
Outreach Opportunities: Collaboration
CCB does not believe that financial limitations should be an obstacle to dance, so we provide several outreach opportunities: Scholarship Program, Free Voucher Program, and Free Community Events. We also strongly believe in collaboration in the local arts community, fusing dance with other art forms in Fort Collins to bring dance to more people and make dance more accessible. Learn more about our Collaborations:
Collaborations
With every company show, Canyon Concert Ballet partners with at least one other local artist or arts group. In the 2017-18 season, we partnered with NoCo Artists for our Ballet, Bach, & Beer production; the Fort Collins Symphony Orchestra and Centennial Children’s Chorus for our The Nutcracker production; and local pianist Silvana Santinelli for our spring production of Les Sylphides & Etudes.
This season, we have partnered with local dancers Matthew and Madeline Harvey, Larimer Chorale, and local artist Matthew Mahern for our 2nd Annual Ballet & Beer production, will once again partner with the Fort Collins Symphony and Centennial Children’s Chorus for The Nutcracker, and are partnering with local dancers Jenna Smith and Isaac Mueller for our spring production of The Little Mermaid.
CCB firmly believes that collaboration is key to exciting the community and bringing dance to new audiences. It is a core part of our mission and a key piece in providing dance performances to Northern Colorado.
About Colorado Gives Day
Colorado’s largest day of giving, Colorado Gives Day, is taking place on Tuesday, December 4, 2018. On this day, thousands of people come together to support Colorado nonprofits like ours. When you donate to Canyon Concert Ballet, you’re helping us provide both outstanding dance education and exceptional performance opportunities.
As part of our mission, we wish to bring dance to the community with both dance school lessons and ballet company community events.
Please help us reach our goal of $5,000 to support our outreach opportunities. Thanks to the $1 Million Incentive Fund from Community First Foundation and FirstBank, your donation goes further on Colorado Gives Day. To donate to us on Colorado Gives Day, go to our donation page here. You can also schedule your donation early!
