August 2009
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| Ballet Under the Stars, Second Program Aug 4, Aug 5, Aug 11, Aug 12 |
 The Second Program of this summer ballet series includes Rutland Square set to the romantic music of John Field and a set of fiery selections from Bizet's Carmen Suite. Join us for an evening of Ballet under the Stars. |
| La Source, Children's Auditions Aug 22, Aug 29 |
 Canadain Pacific Ballet is looking for children to perform in the October production of La Source.
Saturday August 22 & 29, 2009
1:00-4:00pm
at the studios of
Canadian Pacific Ballet
41- 560 Johnson Street
Market Square
250-380-2522
performances are
October 17, 8pm and October 18, 2pm
-dancers chosen for La Source will be asked to stay throughout the performance, including the curtain call.
-please arrive 30 minutes before the audition to sign in and warm up. A $10.00 non-refundable audition fee is required (no personal cheques please)
-audition forms must be signed by the parent/guardian and dancer before the audition. Forms are available at the studios of Canadian Pacific Ballet or may be emailed to you upon request.
-rehearsals are Fridays between the hours of 5:30 and 8:15. on the dates posted below:
2009, Fridays September 11, 18, and 25
2009, Fridays October 2, and 9
-spacing/dress rehearsal/tech are as follows:
Monday, October 12, 6:45- 8:15
Wednesday October 14, 6:45- 8:15
Friday October 16, 5:30-8:15
A more detailed rehearsal schedule will be given out at the Audition. Technical rehearsal on performance dates at the McPherson Playhouse will be announced.
-a $40.00 performance fee is required. This fee includes a poster, participation certificate, a t-shirt and a photograph of your child in their costume and is payable the first rehearsal.
-attendance is mandatory at every rehearsal. If a student misses a rehearsal without a doctor’s note or express permission by the ballet mistress, is more than 15 minutes late or is uncooperative or discourteous, the student will be excused from the cast.
-if you have a family emergency, please contact the studio at 250-380-2522 or email outreach@canadianpacificballet.org immediately. A contact number will be given after auditions to be used only on the performance dates. This contact number should only be used in extreme emergencies please.
-if any rehearsal conflicts with exams, please let the offices of Canadian Pacific Ballet know by email info@canadianpacificballet.org
-parents are more than welcome to watch through the window during rehearsals but due to studio space, they will need to wait outside.
-dancers will be notified at the end of each section if they are invited to perform in La Source.
Parents are requested to attend a five-minute orientation.
Parents may stay to observe the Audition. If you choose to remain we request that you turn off all cellular phones, blackberries and other electronic devises, refrain from taking photographs and do not talk or distract the children in any way. We want this to be the most positive experience for your child as possible.
Please do not enter of exit the studio while the children are auditioning. It can be very distracting for all the participants.
The Story of La Source
La Source was first performed in November 1866 at the Paris Opera with choreography by Saint-Leon to a score by Minkus (Paquita and La Bayadere) and Delibes (Coppelia and Sylvia). Its complicated plot involves Naila, a Waternymph, who is saved by the hunter Djemil from a wicked gypsy Morgab. In return for his bravery Naila gives Djemil an exotic flower upon which he can call for her magical powers.
A Caravan transporting the beautiful Nouredda to the harem of the Kahn of Ghendijib pauses at Naila’s spring for a rest and Djemil falls in love with Nouredda. Nouredda shuns him and he follows her to the Palace of the Khan to win her love. When she does not return his affection he calls upon Naila.
Morgab, the wicked gypsy, sees her chance to finally be rid of Naila. She takes Nouredda off to her tent and Djemil follows. Nouredda again refuses Djemil’s affection and again Djemil calls upon Naila’s magical powers. Naila explains that in order to grant this wish she would have to sacrifice her life and after a moments hesitation, she makes the final sacrifice and dies. |
| Ballet under the Stars, Third Program Aug 18, Aug 19, Aug 25, Aug 26 |
 The closing repertoire “Cappriccio Italienne” and “Summertime Suite” present another two facets of the company’s work. In the first, “Cappriccio Italienne,” danced to Tchaikovsky’s thrilling concert piece, and dressed again in classical tutus, the dancers hearken to the trumpet’s call and the cymbal’s crash with always crowd-pleasing virtuosity. “Summertime Suite” is danced to the familiar sounds of Louis Armstrong and Ella Fitzgerald, an invariable joy to all |
