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Our 40th Anniversary Season!

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We are excited to announce our 40th Anniversary Season!

Season tickets will go on sale August 1, 2019 at the Lincoln Center box office.

3rd Annual Ballet, Jazz, & Beer

Friday, September 27 at 6pm and at 8:30pm

This 2019/2020 season is Canyon Concert Ballet’s 40th year as Fort Collin’s premiere ballet company and school.  Since it’s our Ruby Anniversary, we are taking the year to commemorate this milestone by bringing local, historic and classical gems to you!  Kicking the season off is the 3rd in our annual Ballet and Beer series celebrating the importance of Jazz music, an American gem, through dance, poetry, music, and song.  Premiers of new works from three local choreographers and artistic director, Alicia Laumann, will be accompanied by a band of Fort Collins’ most talented jazz musicians lead by historian and saxophonist, Dave Lunn. The evening will take place at the beautiful and unique Block One Event Center in Downtown Fort Collins. 

Tickets include one 40th Anniversary Beer brewed specially for the occasion in partnership with The Gilded Goat! 

Individual tickets will go on sale August 1, 2019 at the Lincoln Center box office.

38th Annual The Nutcracker

Friday, December 6, 2019 at 7pm

Saturday, December 7, 2019 at 2pm and at 7pm

            *Nutcracker Tea in the Columbine Room at 12:30pm

Sunday, December 8, 2019 at 1pm and at 6pm

This 2019/2020 season is Canyon Concert Ballet’s 40th year as Fort Collin’s premiere ballet company and school.  Since it’s our Ruby Anniversary, we are taking the year to commemorate this milestone by bringing local, historic, and classical gems to you!   As particularly American embraced tradition, CCB’s treasured production of The Nutcracker includes 125 dancers, 250 beautiful costumes, special effects, fantastic lighting, and sets and features our own Fort Collins’ gem, the Fort Collins Symphony Orchestra, conducted by Maestro Wes Kenney.   It has dazzled old and new audiences in Fort Collins for 38 years.  Start your holiday off with a special treat that is sure to please audiences of all ages with mystery, battles, and beautiful ballerinas in sparkling tutus.

Individual tickets will go on sale September 1, 2019 at the Lincoln Center box office.

About The Nutcracker

“The Nutcracker” follows a young girl, Clara, through her adventures on Christmas Eve during a party visited by her mysterious Uncle Drosselmeyer.  Life size dolls and toy soldiers create an evening that grows even more fantastical as she falls asleep and witnesses toy soldiers battling mice and rats.  A journey through the Land of Snow leads her to a world led by the Sugar Plum Fairy and her Cavalier, and filled with dancing candies and sweets performing for her and her soldier prince.

Rubies:  A 40th Anniversary Celebration

Friday, April 24, 2020 at 7pm

Saturday, April 25, 2020 at 2pm and at 7pm

This 2019/2020 season is Canyon Concert Ballet’s 40th year as Fort Collin’s premiere ballet company and school.  Since it’s our Ruby Anniversary, we are taking the year to commemorate this milestone by bringing local, historic and classical gems to you!  For our 40th Anniversary Celebration, Rubies, CCB is pulling out all the stops!  Partnering with the Fort Collins Symphony Orchestra for the first time for the spring ballet, CCB will premier two new works to two orchestral gems.  The program begins with beloved local choreographer, Judy Bejarano’s (founder of IMPACT Dance) contemporary interpretation of Aaron Copeland’s iconic score “Appalachian Spring.” “Precious Stones,” a short excerpt of pristine classical ballet from Tchaikovsky’s Sleeping Beauty (1890) will showcase the depth of talent of CCB’s dancers.  And, finally, artistic director, Alicia Laumann’s, new work “Rubies” accompanied by Anton Dvorak’s gorgeous and lush “Serenade for Strings in E Major, Op. 22” will complete the program.  Join us in celebrating our 40th year – get your season tickets today!

Individual tickets will go on sale January 1, 2020 at the Lincoln Center box office.

Meet The Little Mermaid Prince

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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

Meet The Little Mermaid

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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

CCB 80s Prom to Benefit Outreach Programs

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Canyon Concert Ballet’s 80s Adult Prom Fundraiser will be held Saturday, April 6, 2019 at the Colorado State University Football Stadium. This unique event is sure to be the most talked about event of spring!

Over 250 guests will get the chance to relive Prom with:

  • DJ “there’s an ape for that” spinning 80s vinyls
  • a three course gourmet dinner
  • dancing!
  • two drink tickets plus a cash bar
  • silent auction
  • voting for and crowning Prom king and queen
  • corsages and boutonnieres from Bloom Simply Significant

Tickets:

Where:   

At the beautiful fourth floor ballroom of CSU’s Canvas Stadium!

751 W. Pitkin Street, Fort Collins

When: 

On Saturday, April 6 from 6pm to 10pm

Supporting:

The 2019 Prom Gala supports CCB’s Outreach Programs. As a nonprofit, 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.

Here are just a couple of the things CCB has done just this season:

  • Given away over 400 tickets at the 2018 The Nutcracker to students and seniors
  • Have scholarships available to under-served families, giving out around $800 in free tuition each month
  • Are presenting 3 free school shows of Little Mermaid to over 600 elementary and middle school students
  • Have given away over 300 tickets so far for The Little Mermaid to students and seniors
  • Partnered with Larimer Chorale for our fall performance, Ballet & Beer
  • Partnered with the Fort Collins Symphony for The Nutcracker and Musical Zoo’s Peter and the Wolf

80s Prom – 2019 Gala!

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Relive prom in your best 80s outfits!

Our 80s Adult Prom will be held Saturday, April 6, 2019 at the Colorado State University Football Stadium. This unique event is sure to be the most talked about event of spring!

Over 250 guests will get the chance to relive Prom with:

– a DJ there’s an ape for that spinning 80s vinyls
– a three course dinner
– dancing
– two included drink tickets plus a cash bar
– live and silent auctions
– voting for and crowning Prom king and queen.

Come dressed to impress and enjoy the evening while supporting dance!

Where: CSU Football Stadium, 751 W. Pitkin Street, Fort Collins, CO 80521

When: Saturday, April 6 from 6pm – 10pm

Tickets: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/canyon-concert-ballets-adult-prom-tickets-53759406833

Tickets may also be purchased in person, on the phone or via mail at Canyon Concert Ballet! 1031 Conifer Street, Fort Collins, CO 80524 or 970-472-4156.

What the Gala Supports:

The 2019 Prom Gala supports CCB’s Outreach Programs. 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. 

Here are just a couple of the things we’ve done just this season as a non-profit:

  • Given away over 400 tickets at the 2018 The Nutcracker to students and seniors
  • Have scholarships available to underserved families, giving out around $800 in free tuition each month
  • Are presenting 3 free school shows of Little Mermaid to over 600 students
  • Have given away over 300 tickets so far for The Little Mermaid.
  • Partnered with Larimer Chorale for our fall performances
  • Partnered with the Fort Collins Symphony for The Nutcracker and Peter and the Wolf at Musical Zoo

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