Corvallis Art Beat :: Dance Beat

Legacy Ballet Fall 2009 - Spring 2010 Registration

2009-08-23T21:54:00.001-07:00

CORVALLIS/ALBANY -- Legacy Ballet Fall 2009 - Spring 2010 Registration is now open! Please visit www.legacyballet.com, call 541-791-9078, or email legacyballet@q.com. Fall Open House September 1st, 2009 - September 3rd, 2009 3:00 pm - 6:00 pm.

Legacy Ballet - Open House August 26-29 2008

2008-08-17T09:03:00.000-07:00

ALBANY, OREGON -- Legacy Ballet in Albany offers ballet for ages 3 through adult, jazz for ages 7 and up, and hip hop for ages 11 and up. Legacy Ballet is now accepting Fall 2008-Spring 2009 registrations, and will be holding an Open House August 26th - 29th from 3:00 pm - 6:00 pm. For class and registration information contact Legacy Ballet at 541-791-9078, email legacyballet@q.com or visit www.legacyballet.com.

The Nutcracker 2007

2007-11-14T23:28:00.000-08:00

CORVALLIS -- Chamber Ballet of Corvallis and Regional School of Ballet present "The Nutcracker" Friday December 7th at 7:30 pm and Saturday December 8th 2:00 pm and 7:30 pm at Corvallis High School Theatre. Guest artists include Russell Capps and Claire Evangelista from Washington State Ballet, Rainbow Dance Theatre, and Rick Wallace. Tickets are $16.00 each available at The Pottery Place downtown Corvallis. Mouse King Tea Party Saturday December 8th 12:00 pm at Corvallis High School Theatre. Tickets are $8.00 each available also at The Pottery Place. For more information please call (541)758-8203.

Regional School of Ballet - Fall 2007 Registration Info

2007-08-24T06:14:00.000-07:00

CORVALLIS -- Upcoming events for Regional School of Ballet: Fall registration Wednesday August 29th (2007) 4-6pm at Regional School of Ballet 120 SW 3rd St, Corvallis. Ballet for ages 4 thru adult, jazz, and hiphop are all offered classes.

2007 NUTCRACKER AUDITIONS SATURDAY SEPTEMBER 29TH

Beginning level 1:15 - 2:00
Intermediate level 2:15 - 3:00
Advanced off pointe 3:15 - 4:00
Advanced on pointe 4:00 - 4:45

Chamber Ballet of Corvallis welcomes all local dancers to come audition and participate.

Questions? Call 541-758-8203

Tina Taylor - Belly Dancing and Contact Improvisation

2007-08-24T05:49:00.000-07:00

CORVALLIS -- Tina Taylor teaches Bellydancing and Contact Improvisation Dance in Corvallis and Albany. She teaches the both forms in community studios, and also teach Bellydancing at OSU. Her website can be found at www.heartandsoulwellness.net, and at www.thatbellydancer.com.

Tina Taylor has 25 years of work experience in holistic health. She is a Registered Nurse, holds a Master’s degree in Counseling, and meets national qualifications as a Yoga instructor. In addition to H&SW, she teaches Gentle Yoga at Timberhill Athletic Club, Bellydancing and Contact Improvisation Dance at several community sites, and Relaxation and Bellydancing at OSU. She offers individual and group sessions, seminars, consulting, and custom-designed retreats. More about Tina.

Boys only Master Class with Darryl Thomas - Sat. Jan. 27, 12:15 - 1:15pm

2007-01-26T10:27:00.000-08:00

CORVALLIS -- Come bust a move with Darryl Thomas from Rainbow Dance Theatre!

When: Saturday, January 27th
Time: 12:15 - 1:15 pm (sign in at 12 noon)
Where: Regional School of Ballet, 120 SW 3rd, Corvallis
Cost: $12

Remember...Boys only!!!

Call (541) 758-8203 for more information.

Willamette Apprentice Ballet Concert - Majestic Theatre, Feb 9 and 10, 2007

2007-01-26T10:22:00.000-08:00

CORVALLIS -- Willamette Apprentice Ballet, has a concert coming up at the Majestic Theatre in Corvallis: February 9th & 10th, 2007, at 8pm both nights.

TICKETS ARE ONLY $5!! ALL AGES!!

This is going to be a great show! I have an incredibly talented group of twelve dancers, all middle school and high school students from the Corvallis/Albany/Philomath area, performing a variety of dance forms. Yes, there will be a beautiful classical ballet piece with shiny pointe shoes and long white tutus, but there will also be a jazz piece, danced to music by David Benoit, a charming contemporary ballet piece with music by the celtic group Solas, and guest dancers from Portland will be bringing contemporary ballet pieces AND a tap dance piece. The longest piece is only 8 1/2 minutes, so this will be a fast-paced, dynamic show. As for me, my piece was inspired by the music and dance of Indian "Bollywood" films, so I've got my bunheads dancing a unique mix of classical ballet and Indian classical dance...and they are quite good at it! My costume designer, Mariann Jones, has made my dancers 12 absolutely gorgeous traditional Indian saris. The stage will be filled with color! Please mark your calendars, this is a concert you don't want to miss. Feel free to forward this e-mail to anyone else you know who enjoys a good dance concert, and who likes to support local performance groups. And only $5! Such a deal! Hope to see you at the concert!

Thank you!

Megan Matthes
Director of the Willamette Apprentice Ballet

Dance West at Majestic Theatre Feb 2 and 3,2007

2007-01-07T20:27:00.000-08:00

CORVALLIS -- Dance West performs in concert at the Majestic Theater Feb. 2nd and 3rd, 2007 at 7:30 PM, tickets available at the Majestic Box Office. Exciting pieces new to the company are "Quartet for 12 #3", choreographed by Keith Terry, internationally acclaimed for his brilliant ability to use "any surface for it's rhythmic possibilities"; and the sensual contemporary "Balletango", by Gerard Theoret of Cornish College of the Arts.

Returning this year from the company repertoire are "Looking Glass", a satire about the fashion industry, and "Drumline", two signature works by artistic director Julane Stites. Another returning piece is "C-Smooth", a collaboration with tap master Terry Brock that demonstrates the dancers' wide range of training in different dance styles.

Open jazz-modern master classes are planned for Saturday at the Majestic Theatre, instructed by Julane Stites, Dance West artistic director. Class fee is $25, payable at the door, and includes a seat at the 7:30 Saturday evening performance. Advanced Beginner/Intermediate class runs from 10:00-11:25, while a High Intermediate/Advanced class runs from 11:30-1:00, reserve a spot with felice_moskowitz@beavton.k12.or.us or call ACMA at 503-672-3700 x9 and leave a message with Cynthia Hittner.

The company is excited to return to Corvallis where they debuted at the Majestic in 2000. The past year was packed with impressive performances with the Oregon Symphony, Live On Stage, and an invitational gala performance during the National High School Dance Festival in Miami. In addition, the company recently completed industrial shows for Macy's and Columbia Sportswear.

Dance West is the pre-professional dance company housed at the Arts & Communications Magnet Academy (ACMA), a public high school within the Beaverton, Oregon school district. Dance West provides an intensive training program for the school's most advanced dance students, those desiring in-depth technical study and performance experience. After applying for admission and acceptance to the school, dancers ages 13-19 audition for placement and commit to at least one full year of a rigorous training and performance schedule. The students, staff, and administrators share a common goal of developing stellar students with an arts-infused curriculum. Company members participate in a daily schedule of core academic studies, dance technique classes, and a two-and-a-half-hour rehearsal period to pursue dance and associated college or career avenues.

Contacts:
Dance West - Felice Moskowitz, 503-672-3700 x9
ACMA - Judy Chown, 503-672-3700 x4

Nutcracker Ballet at CHS - 2006

2006-11-12T22:24:00.000-08:00

CORVALLIS -- The Corvallis Regional School of Ballet will present their 2006 production of The Nutcracker Ballet at the Corvallis High School auditorium - performances are:

Tickets for the Nutcracker will go on sale on 11/11/2006 at Albright & Raw. Cost is $16/ticket

Performance dates are:

Friday Dec.8 at 7:30 pm
Saturday Dec. 9 at 2 pm
Saturday Dec. 9 at 7:30 pm

This seasonal ballet is sure to delight and features a splendid cast of children and adults, fabulous dancing, beautiful costumes, wonderful set decorations, lights and sound!

Nutcracker Ballet at CHS

2005-12-05T18:40:00.000-08:00

CORVALLIS -- The Corvallis Regional School of Ballet will present The Nutcracker Ballet at the brand new Corvallis High School auditorium - performances are:

Friday, December 9, 7:00 PM
Saturday, December 10: 2:30 PM and 7:30 PM

Tickets are available at Rice's Pharmacy across from Fred Meyer (on Kings). You can also purchase tickets at the CHS auditorium.

This seasonal ballet is sure to delight and features a splendid cast of children and adults, fabulous dancing, beautiful costumes, wonderful set decorations, lights and sound!

Local Dance Links

2005-10-29T12:00:00.000-07:00

CORVALLIS -- Here are a few of the local dance links in and around the Corvallis area:

This listing is far from complete. If you're involved in dance in the local Corvallis area, tell your own story about dance in the community - become a CorvallisArtBeat Beatnik and contribute today!

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2005-10-22T17:08:00.000-07:00

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