We are proud to announce our 2018-19 Company, Chamber, and CCB2 members. Congratulations to all the talented dancers!
2nd Annual Ballet & Beer
Canyon Concert Ballet’s 2nd Annual Ballet & Beer is a celebration of what CCB does best: Ballet, and of what Fort Collins does best: Beer. Playing off the idea that Ballet & Beer aren’t normally associated, artistic director, Alicia Laumann, is going to explore the mischievous side of ballet! Featuring both old and new, contemporary and ballet, the evening will feature playful and slightly wicked works designed to delight.
In addition to work set by Mrs. Laumann, local choreographers Judy Bejarano (IMPACT Dance), and Matthew and Madeline Harvey (CSU) will contribute pieces. The evening will be rounded out by a special presentation of excerpts from Carl Orff’s hedonistic Carmina Burana sung by Larimer Chorale singers and danced by the CCB company. The Lyric Cinema will host this surprising and curated event. With only 2 shows, you won’t want to miss this night out on the town!
**Each ticket includes one free beverage at The Lyric bar (beer or wine for 21+, soda for under 21).
Tickets are on sale at: http://lyriccinema.com/movie/canyon-concert-ballet–ballet–beer
Where: The Lyric, 1209 N. College Ave
When: Thursday, October 11 at 6:30pm and 8:30pm
2018 Nutcracker Auditions
Dear Parents and Dancers,
It gives me great pleasure to announce auditions for Canyon Concert Ballet’s 2018 holiday tradition, The Nutcracker. Each year, CCB puts together the biggest and the best Nutcracker in the region, and this is in large part to you – our committed families. Last year, the production used over 100 school-aged dancers, parents, college students and other adult dancers, plus a crew of volunteers, teachers, assistants, and our director. We had 5 sold-out shows all in collaboration with the Fort Collins Symphony Orchestra! We expect that this years’ production will be on par with the excellence of last year and we want you to be a part of it.
While our audition is free, there is a $150 participation fee due upon casting for Levels 1-7. This fee helps to cover just a fraction of the costs of the many hours of training dancers receive, the custom made costumes they’ll wear and our collaboration with both the Fort Collins Symphony and the Lincoln Center.
Please print the appropriate level audition form and fill it out prior to the audition. There will be extra forms in our office on the day of the audition, but having one prepared is helpful.
Please wear a black leotard, pink tights with a neat bun for girls. Boys must wear black tights and a white fitted t-shirt.
Lastly, if you have any questions prior to the audition, please don’t hesitate to email Erica Mugoye, Assistant Director, at assistant@ccballet.org.
I am so excited about the many, many good things to come this year and hope that your family can be a part of them.
Sincerely yours,
Alicia Laumann, Artistic Director
CANYON CONCERT BALLET’S 2018 THE NUTCRACKER
Mandatory Parent Meeting: Saturday, August 25th 9-10am
If you have a dancer auditioning for CCB’s Nutcracker for the first time or you have never been to one, this meeting is mandatory for you. Being a part of The Nutcracker is a fun and exciting opportunity, but also requires a large commitment. Before auditioning, we want you and your dancer to understand what is involved.
Performance Dates: All dancers must be available for all weekday evening rehearsals and for all evening and weekend performances both performance weeks.
Technical and dress rehearsals: November 26, 29-30 & December 3-5
Performances: December 1 & December 6-9
Levels 1-6 Audition: Saturday, August 25, 2018 at the CCB North Studio
PLEASE NOTE, ALL DANCERS MUST BE AGE 7 BEFORE THE AUDITION DATE.
$150 participation fee due upon casting for Levels 1-7
11:00am-12:15pm: CCB Levels 1, 2, and 3
12:30-1:30pm: CCB Level 4
1:45-2:45pm: CCB Level 5
3:00-4:45pm: CCB Level 6 (class and pointe)
Level 7, Company, Chamber, CCB2 Auditions: Saturday, August 18th
10am-12pm: Level 7, Company, Chamber, and CCB2 Audition 2018!
12-12:30: Pack a lunch.
12:30-1:30: Classical choreography on pointe (to be used for classical roles for the 2018/2019 season)
1:45-2:45: Contemporary choreography (to be used for contemporary roles for the 2018/2019 season)
2:45-3:15: Acting mime sequence
Audition Forms
Master Classes with Grace Gallagher
Come to Canyon Concert Ballet, at 1031 Conifer Street, on Thursday, August 9th for Master Classes with Grace Gallagher! No need to register, drop-ins are welcome.
Beginning/Intermediate Level Contemporary/Jazz: 4:15-5:45pm
Intermediate/Advanced Level Contemporary/Jazz: 6:00-7:30pm
Cost: $20
More about Grace Gallagher:
Raised in Hickory Corners, Michigan, Grace Gallagher started her training with basic jazz, ballet, tap, and contemporary movement forms. Upon graduation of high school, Grace went on to attend Arizona State University, where she trained in modern and urban dance technique. After earning her BFA, Grace went on to live in New York City where she spent her time interning and training at Broadway Dance Center.
Shortly after, Grace decided to try out the commercial scene in Los Angeles. She was accepted into the Edge Performing Arts Center’s rigorous scholarship program. Upon completion of the program, Grace was hired by Edge to help kickoff their kids program. Recognizing her passion for teaching and choreography, Grace made the decision to leave the commercial dance industry to pursue a career in dance education.
Grace went on to earn her MFA in Dance along with her K-12 teaching certification from Arizona State University. Over the past three years, Grace has taught countless master classes, workshops, conventions, and set work at over 40 colleges, high schools, and studios across the country while continuing to grow her Phoenix based dance company, gracegallagherdance. Grace premiered her first evening length work, CONSequence, in May 2014 and her second evening length work, 40 Love Letters, in April 2015, both at the MonOrchid Gallery in Phoenix, AZ. In November 2015, Grace debuted her third work, JUXTAposition at the Margaret Gisolo Theatre in Tempe, AZ. Her latest work, RE late premiered on November 18, 2016 at the MonOrchid, North Gallery.
In addition to producing her own evening length shows, her work has also been recently shown at Nasty Woman|Phoenix Unite, Hope for Haiti Benefit, Artel PHX, Phoenix Center for the Art’s Beta Dance Festival, Breaking Ground Dance Festival, and Studio 3D for Halo Movement Collective’s 2nd showing of Underland: White Nightmare. Grace recently returned from touring Germany with America’s Got Talent runner up, The Silhouettes (10/17-03/18).
Open Call: Company, Chamber, and CCB2 Auditions!
Auditions for Canyon Concert Ballet Company, Chamber, and CCB2 will be held Saturday, August 18 at 10am at CCB’s Old Town Studios, 1031 Conifer Street in Fort Collins. We invite you to join us!
Company
CCB’s Company represents the organization’s most elite dancers. These dancers are generally dancers who are at least 18 years old and have completed approximately 10 years of training. They show personal and artistic maturity, are able to perform in a wide-range of styles, and are able to take on demi-soloist, soloist and principal roles, in addition to corps de ballet roles. They should see themselves as ambassadors of the organization and mentors to its students.
As a semi-professional company, CCB sees itself as an organization that allows eligible dancers the opportunity to perform in top-notch, full-length classical ballets and smaller contemporary programs. CCB provides these opportunities to both dancers who love to dance but have chosen different career pathways or as a stepping stone to full-time employment in a professional company. As such, and as an unpaid company, CCB endeavors to try and work with these dancers to provide the most fruitful and equitable relationship possible.
Company Eligibility
- CCB is generally designed for adult dancers who are admitted through an audition process. (Exceptional CCB2 students may be invited to audition for the company.)
- Dancers must be available to perform in all programs.
- Dancers must be available for all rehearsals set by the director and adjust their work and school requirements around the rehearsal schedule.
- Dancers must maintain their attendance requirements according to the guidelines set forth by the director.
- Dancers must excel at multiple dance styles.
- Dancers must maintain good community standing and in their online presence through FB and IG.
- Dancers must not perform with other companies or schools without permission from the artistic director.
Company Sample Weekly Schedule
- Monday: Modern 6-7:30
- Tuesday: Company 6-7:30, Rehearsal 7:30-9
- Wednesday: Company class 6-7:30
- Thursday: Ballet 7/CCB2 or Contemporary 4; Rehearsal 7:30-9
- Friday: OFF
- Saturday: Company class 9-10:30, Rehearsal 10:30-2pm
Company Benefits
- Dancers will receive two pairs of pointe shoes per season (Nutcracker and Spring Show)
- All regular performance fees are waived
- All classes are free
- Studio rental for approved projects is free
CCB2
CCB2 is a training company for young, highly skilled dancers generally ages 16-18, who are showing a dedication to their training. CCB2 dancers can be 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 Eligibility
- CCBII is generally designed for dancers still in high school who are admitted through an audition process.
- All dancers who have completed a minimum of 3 years on pointe are eligible to audition, with a minimum of one year in level 6.
- Dancers must show maturity commensurate with their age and a commitment to CCB.(Dancers must not perform or take class elsewhere without permission as they are considered scholarship students.)
- Dancers must maintain their attendance requirements according to the guidelines set forth by the director.
- Dancers are required to attend all CCB2 particularly designated classes and rehearsals.
- Dancers must excel at multiple dance styles and be willing to train broadly.
- Dancers must maintain good community standing in school and in their online presence through FB and IG.
Sample Weekly Schedule
- Monday: Ballet 7; Adv. Modern 6-7:30
- Tuesday: Company 6-7:30, Rehearsal 7:30-9
- Wednesday: OFF if desired
- Thursday: Ballet 7/CCB2; Rehearsal 7:30-9
- Friday: Ballet 7/CCB2; CCB2 only Repertory Class 5:30-7pm
- Saturday: Company class 9-10:30, Rehearsal 10:30-2pm
CCB2 Benefits
- Dancers will receive two pairs of pointe shoes per season (Nutcracker and Spring Show)
- All regular performance fees are waived
Chamber
Chamber company is designed for adult dancers who have already moved onto other career or family pathways. Company members range in training and ability, but must be able to fulfill needed roles for CCB’s main productions.
Chamber Eligibility
- Chamber is generally designed for adult dancers who are admitted through an audition process.
- Dancers must audition for at least one program per year.
- Dancers must be available for all rehearsals set by the director and adjust their work and school requirements around the rehearsal schedule when possible.
- Dancers must maintain their attendance requirements according to the guidelines set forth by the director.
Chamber Benefits
- Dancers will receive two pairs of pointe shoes per season (Nutcracker and Spring Show) if needed for a pointe role.
- All regular performance fees are waived.
- All classes are at a reduced class rate of $150/mo.
- Studio rental for approved projects is free.
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