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Archives for April 2019

Audition to Dance with CCB for our 40th Anniversary!

April 30, 2019 by Canyon Concert Ballet

Audition to be a member of Canyon Concert Ballet’s company, CCB2, and/or Youth Ensemble! All auditions take place at CCB’s main studio at 1031 Conifer Street, Fort Collins, CO 80524. Please contact info{at}ccballet.org or call us at 970-472-4156 with any questions. Our season runs from August 2019 through May 2020.

Canyon Concert Ballet’s 2019-2020 Season will include our 3rd Annual Ballet & Beer, our 38th Annual The Nutcracker, and our Spring Concert. The season will include the world premieres of works by Artistic Director, Alicia Laumann, and local choreographers Judy Bejarano, Matthew Harvey, and Jenna Smith!

Thank you!

CCB Company Auditions: May 11, 2019

CCB’s Company is comprised of a diverse group of dancers who have an extensive background in classical ballet, who are generally 18 years or older and have completed approximately 10 years of training. Many are college students training for their careers or have moved on to other full-time careers and family. Some are still training and working towards a professional career in dance and see the benefit of the rigorous training opportunities available to them through the School and the extensive performing opportunities available to them through the Company. All love to dance and are committed to their craft. They show personal and artistic maturity and are able to perform in a wide-range of styles. They are ambassadors of the organization and mentors to its students.

Company Audition Schedule:
5:00: Registration
5:30-7:00: Technique Class 
7:00-7:30: Pointe
7:30-8:15: Contemporary

You can find more information about CCB and our Ballet Company on our website here: https://ccballet.org/ballet-company

CCB2 Auditions: May 19, 2019

CCB2 is a training company for young, highly skilled dancers generally ages 15-18, who are showing a dedication to their training. CCB dancers ages 15-18 who have completed one year of level 6 interested in being considered for CCB2, PLUS all non-CCB dancers ages 15-18 with a minimum of 5 years of training and 2 years of pointe are eligible to audition. CCB2 dancers are eligible for all company roles if they are technically and artistically ready and meet all eligibility requirements. CCB’s commitment to these dancers to is to provide a clear training pathway and top-notched performing opportunities that will enable them to find a career in dance, if that is their choice.

CCB2 Audition Schedule (ages 15 – 18)
12:45: Registration
1:00 -2:00: Ballet Technique
2:00-2:30: Pointe
2:45-3:45: Contemporary

Learn more about CCB2 here: https://ccballet.org/ballet-company

Youth Ensemble Auditions: May 19, 2019

The Youth Ensemble at CCB is designed for the dedicated dancer who desires performance opportunities beyond the annual Spring Concert and our holiday performance of The Nutcracker. Dancers may choose to incorporate modern, lyrical, jazz and musical theater dance forms into their dance education and may also be offered the opportunity to perform at community events throughout the year.

Youth Ensemble Audition Schedule (ages 7 – 16)
11:45: Registration 
12:00-12:45: Audition for Ages 13 – 16
12:45-1:30: Audition for Ages 7 – 12

Learn more about Youth Ensemble here:https://ccballet.org/school/youth-ensemble

Filed Under: CCB News, Company, Ensemble

Meet The Little Mermaid Prince

April 23, 2019 by Canyon Concert Ballet

Let us introduce Isaac Mueller!

Isaac will be dancing the role of the Prince in Canyon Concert Ballet’s production of The Little Mermaid. We are excited to have been able to ask him a few questions!

What I eat before a show: The night before is a meal loaded with carbs for energy the next day. Breakfast has good protein, 4 or 5 eggs, bacon, and maybe a bagel or waffle. Then the rest of the day is mostly liquids. Nothing that will sit in my stomach for a long time.

What gives me inspiration: I get inspiration from a lot of different things. Nothing very specific, it can just be something that rests well with me. One is definitely dancing at competitions with some of the best dancers in the world.

Last song I listened to: Love Me Tender by Elvis

What I’ve learned through Little Mermaid process: I have learned to be adaptable. Mainly to choreography I’m not used to.

Hometown: Littleton, CO

Dancing since: Started ballet at 14. Did ballroom for most of my life though. And tap dancing from 11-14

Favorite Role Performed: In a full length ballet, favorite role is Peter Pan. But favorite variation is from Paquita.

On my days off: Typically it’s spent studying and doing academics. But if I don’t have to do that, I love to go rock climbing or play soccer with my mates.

Pre-performance ritual: I also need at least a good barre. But I love to have a strong full class that puts me on my leg. Then every moment leading up to the performance is spent going over the material and rehearsing it in my head.

Favorite CCB memory: Doing Little Mermaid has been a great experience that I will always remember.

Advice for young dancers: Work your hardest every day and every moment. And remember that it’s a process. A long one at that. But you have to work every day for it. And find the joyful moments, because there are some. And that will make the process worth it. 

Shoe type: Sansha pro 1C

What powers me as a dancer: This is my passion. It’s that simple. And when you get onto a beautiful stage and do what you love and thousands of people applaud for you, it’s unlike anything you will ever experience. So every day I am working towards and waiting for the next time I get to experience that.

Surprising fact: If I wasn’t a ballet dancer I would be a soccer player.

Superhero power: Batman is my favorite and he doesn’t have powers, so I would be just like Batman.

Tickets for The Little Mermaid are on sale now at www.lctix.com/little-mermaid

Filed Under: Events, Spring Ballet Tagged With: Ballet, Little Mermaid, Meet Your Dancer, Prince

Help CCB While You Grocery Shop!

April 17, 2019 by Canyon Concert Ballet

All it requires is that you use the instructions below to activate your account, link it to Canyon Concert Ballet, and then every time you shop and swipe your rewards card at checkout, it automatically donates to us!

STEP 1: CREATING AN ONLINE DIGITAL ACCOUNT

NOTE: If you already have an online digital account, skip to #2

Go to www.KingSoopers.com/CommunityRewards.

  • Select ‘Create an Account’.
  • Under Sign-In information, enter your email and create a password.
  • (Write down your email & password-will need it in step 2)
  • Select ‘Use Card Number’.
  • Enter your King Soopers Loyalty Card Number or Alt ID, last name and postal code.
  • Under ‘Select Your Preferred Store’ enter your postal code.
  • Select ‘Find Stores’.
  • Choose your store then select ‘Create Account’.
  • You will then be prompted to check your email for a confirmation email.
  • Click the hyperlink in your email to finish creating your Online Account.
  • Continue to step #2 to register for the King Soopers Community Rewards Program of your choice.

STEP 2: REGISTER FOR KING SOOPERS or City Market COMMUNITY REWARDS PROGRAM

Go to www.KingSoopers.com/CommunityRewards

  • Select ‘Sign-In’.
  • Enter your email and password then select ‘sign in’.
  • (This will be the email and password you created in step 1)
  • Select ‘My Account’ from drop down menu. Then select Community Rewards from the left-hand side under ‘Account Summary’
  • Click on Community Rewards.
  • Under Find an Organization: Enter “Canyon Concert Ballet” and click on search. Select CCB as your nonprofit!

You should now see Canyon Concert Ballet listed under ‘Community Rewards’ on your Account Summary page.

Thank you for taking the time to help CCB! You’ll support our mission effortlessly, every time you shop. And it all adds up for us!

Filed Under: CCB News Tagged With: Fundraiser, Support

Meet The Little Mermaid

April 1, 2019 by Canyon Concert Ballet

Let us introduce Jenna Smith!


Jenna will be dancing the role of Little Mermaid in Canyon Concert Ballet’s production of The Little Mermaid. We are excited to have been able to ask her a few questions!


What has this role allowed you to learn about yourself?Throughout this process I have learned a lot about having patience for myself and my body and giving things the time they need to sink in. Also, how to really immerse myself in a character! It’s been so fun!


What advice would you give to aspiring young dancers?Don’t lose yourself in the “seriousness” of it all. Dance is SO fun when you let yourself go! Don’t. Give. Up. 


What is your inspiration?Definitely music. I am a classical pianist and singer as well as dancer, so music has always been a big part of my life.


What is your favorite ballet?Swan Lake has ALWAYS been my favorite!
Loves?Reading, sharks, plants, Saturday morning class.

Tickets for the Little Mermaid are on sale now at www.lctix.com/little-mermaid

Filed Under: Events, Spring Ballet Tagged With: Ballet, Little Mermaid, Meet Your Dancer

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