The youngest cast members Anna Kathryn (5),
Megan (5), Mason (5), Cameron (4) and Charlotte
(4), patiently wait for their cue.
Coastal Youth Ballet Theatre's Artistic Director,
Liza Mata, giving some pointers to the adorable
Angels in the Party Scene, while other cast
members watch.
NEWS
Children Dancing in Coastal Youth Ballet Theatre's "THE NUTCRACKER"
What production of "The Nutcracker" would be complete without a cast of children? Whereas we may think that the integration of children into ballet is a relatively new idea, it was actually more common in previous centuries. The great companies of Europe and Russia regularly used young students in the corps de ballet and as "extras." They were regarded as cute and cheap and, furthermore, the pleasure of performing on stage gave them incentive to work at their lessons. Many became stars before they were adolescents. As an example, the famous Fanny Essler is depicted in a watercolor at the tender age of 12, as a professional posed en pointe. Ballerina Marie Salle made her debut in London at age 9, dancing with her brother in a Harlequin pas de deux.
Coastal Youth Ballet Theatre's "Nutcracker" co-production with the Palace Theatre on December 7 and 8, involves the area's most dedicated and hardworking cast of children. These young members who come from the Georgetown, Horry, Columbus and Florence counties are featured as the Party scene kids, Mice, Solders, Flurries, the Angels, Bon Bons, Chinese Tea Sweets, Candy Canes and Rosebuds. For these children, participation in the production requires a lot of energy, a serious physical and emotional commitment and dedication to the work at hand. Commitment to be a cast member demands flexibility, patience, support and understanding from cast members themselves as well as their families.
Then too, CYBT's Nutcracker cast members get the opportunity to work with experienced and dedicated teachers and guest artists. This year's cast members are fortunate to have the chance to perform with guest artists of one of South Florida's esteemed professional company, the Cuban Classical Ballet of Miami. CYBT alumnus, Bailey Moon, who has distinguished himself as a gifted dance artist not just locally but nationally as well, will perform the role of the Nutcracker Prince.
In and of themselves, CYBT's "Nutcracker" production is an invaluable learning experience for these young people
and a chance for them to share their love of the art to the community through their performances.
"The Nutcracker" goes on stage at the Palace Theatre
December 7 at 3 pm and 7 pm
December 8 at 10 am
Tickets to CYBT's "The Nutcracker" - Box Office 843
448-0588 or Toll Free 800-905-4228 Groups of 15 or
more 843-626-8927 or Toll Free 866 -247-6877
For more about Coastal Youth Ballet Theatre and the
Palace Theatre, please visit their websites:
www.coastalyouthballettheatre.org
www.palacetheatremyrtlebeach.com
Children Dancing in Coastal Youth Ballet Theatre's "THE NUTCRACKER"
What production of "The Nutcracker" would be complete without a cast of children? Whereas we may think that the integration of children into ballet is a relatively new idea, it was actually more common in previous centuries. The great companies of Europe and Russia regularly used young students in the corps de ballet and as "extras." They were regarded as cute and cheap and, furthermore, the pleasure of performing on stage gave them incentive to work at their lessons. Many became stars before they were adolescents. As an example, the famous Fanny Essler is depicted in a watercolor at the tender age of 12, as a professional posed en pointe. Ballerina Marie Salle made her debut in London at age 9, dancing with her brother in a Harlequin pas de deux.
Coastal Youth Ballet Theatre's "Nutcracker" co-production with the Palace Theatre on December 7 and 8, involves the area's most dedicated and hardworking cast of children. These young members who come from the Georgetown, Horry, Columbus and Florence counties are featured as the Party scene kids, Mice, Solders, Flurries, the Angels, Bon Bons, Chinese Tea Sweets, Candy Canes and Rosebuds. For these children, participation in the production requires a lot of energy, a serious physical and emotional commitment and dedication to the work at hand. Commitment to be a cast member demands flexibility, patience, support and understanding from cast members themselves as well as their families.
Then too, CYBT's Nutcracker cast members get the opportunity to work with experienced and dedicated teachers and guest artists. This year's cast members are fortunate to have the chance to perform with guest artists of one of South Florida's esteemed professional company, the Cuban Classical Ballet of Miami. CYBT alumnus, Bailey Moon, who has distinguished himself as a gifted dance artist not just locally but nationally as well, will perform the role of the Nutcracker Prince.
In and of themselves, CYBT's "Nutcracker" production is an invaluable learning experience for these young people
and a chance for them to share their love of the art to the community through their performances.
"The Nutcracker" goes on stage at the Palace Theatre
December 7 at 3 pm and 7 pm
December 8 at 10 am
Tickets to CYBT's "The Nutcracker" - Box Office 843
448-0588 or Toll Free 800-905-4228 Groups of 15 or
more 843-626-8927 or Toll Free 866 -247-6877
For more about Coastal Youth Ballet Theatre and the
Palace Theatre, please visit their websites:
www.coastalyouthballettheatre.org
www.palacetheatremyrtlebeach.com
Every Saturday since September, cast
members gather at the Coastal Dance
Centre Studio in Murrells Inlet to
rehearse for the only "The Nutcracker"
in the Myrtle Beach area this year.
Coastal Youth Ballet Theatre
3554 Old Kings Highway, Murrells Inlet, SC 29576
843.651.2006
Copyright © 2008 - 2011 Coastal Youth Ballet Theatre
3554 Old Kings Highway, Murrells Inlet, SC 29576
843.651.2006
Copyright © 2008 - 2011 Coastal Youth Ballet Theatre
LIZA MATA, Artistic Director