A.V.A. Ballet Theatre's Peter Pan Tickets Go On Sale March 1st

A.V.A. Ballet Theatre's Peter Pan

Reno, NV - The spring gala season for the A.V.A. Ballet Theatre opens with the classic ballet Peter Pan on April 27^th and 28^th, 2013 at the Pioneer Center for the Performing Arts. Re-staged and re-choreographed by Alexander Van Alstyne, Peter Pan is the captivating story of Peter Pan and Wendy and their adventures in Neverland. The composer of the magnificent score for the ballet, Carmon De Leone, will conduct the Reno Philharmonic Orchestra. Mr. De Leone is the music director of the Cincinnati Ballet. Fairies, pirates and the Lost Boys have starring roles in this fantasy adventure. This classic story is filled with mesmerizing dance, intrigue, and is fun for the entire family.

Outstanding guest principal dancers who have danced with the San Francisco Ballet, Diablo Ballet, and Salt Lake City’s Ballet West will perform with large cast from A.V.A. Ballet Theatre.

The Saturday April 27^th performance will be held at 8pm and the Sunday April 28^th performance will be at 2pm. Ticket prices for adults are $25 to $45. Ticket prices for children 12 and under and seniors 65 and older are $20 to $40. For tickets call the Pioneer Center at 775-686-6600 or on-line at pioneercenter.com. Box office hours are Monday through Friday 11am to 6pm.

A.V.A. Ballet Theatre is the resident ballet company of the Pioneer Center for the Performing Arts. They are northern Nevada's largest company under the instruction of a professional faculty with years of performing experience in renowned metropolitan ballet and production companies across the United States and Europe.

 

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Peter Pan Auditions

Peter Pan Ballet

Open Call Auditions

Reno, NV - A.V.A. Ballet Theatre will hold open auditions for its upcoming production of  Peter Pan, a storybook favorite choreographed by artistic director Alexander Van Alstyne. 

Auditions will be held Sunday, January 13, 2013 at the Conservatory of Movement   

73 West Plumb Lane, Reno, Nevada.

Auditions will be held at the following times:

 12.00pm   10-11 year olds - dancers & gymnasts (boys and girls)

 12:45pm   12+ year olds (boys and girls)

 1:00 pm     Corps de Ballet, Soloists, Demi-Soloists (Girls en Pointe)

 2:00 pm     15+ Male dancers, gymnasts

Rehearsals will begin early February.

Peter Pan, the Ballet will be performed at the Pioneer Center for the Performing Arts     April 27 & 28, 2013 with the Reno Philharmonic Orchestra.

For more information please contact (775) 762-5165.

A.V.A. Ballet Theatre is the resident ballet company for the Pioneer Center for the Performing Arts. They are northern Nevada's largest company under the instruction of a professional faculty with years of performing experience in renowned metropolitan ballet and production companies across the United States and Europe.
 

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A.V.A. Ballet Theatre's Peter Pan

The spring gala season for the A.V.A. Ballet Theatre opens with the classic ballet Peter Pan on April 27^th and 28^th, 2013 at the Pioneer Center for the Performing Arts. Re-staged and re-choreographed by Alexander Van Alstyne, Peter Pan is the captivating story of Peter Pan and Wendy and their adventures in Neverland. The composer of the magnificent score for the ballet, Carmon De Leone, will conduct the Reno Philharmonic Orchestra. Mr. De Leone is the music director of the Cincinnati Ballet. Fairies, pirates and the Lost Boys have starring roles in this fantasy adventure. This classic story is filled with mesmerizing dance, intrigue, and is fun for the entire family.

Outstanding guest principal dancers who have danced with the San Francisco Ballet, Diablo Ballet, and Salt Lake City’s Ballet West will perform with large cast from A.V.A. Ballet Theatre.

The Saturday April 27^th performance will be held at 8pm and the Sunday April 28^th performance will be at 2pm. Ticket prices for adults are $25 to $45. Ticket prices for children 12 and under and seniors 65 and older are $20 to $40. For tickets call the Pioneer Center at 775-686-6600 or on-line at pioneercenter.com. Box office hours are Monday through Friday 11am to 6pm.

A.V.A. Ballet Theatre is the resident ballet company of the Pioneer Center for the Performing Arts. They are northern Nevada's largest company under the instruction of a professional faculty with years of performing experience in renowned metropolitan ballet and production companies across the United States and Europe.

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A.V.A. Ballet Theatre and the Reno Philharmonic's Nutcracker

The stage at the Pioneer Center for the Performing Arts will be alive with a sugar plum fairy and dancing mice as A.V.A. Ballet Theatre presents its 17^th annual Nutcracker Ballet on December 7, 8, 9, 2012.  A.V.A. Ballet Theatre’s artistic director Alexander Van Alstyne has choreographed an exciting rendition of the popular holiday ballet and the Reno Philharmonic Orchestra will perform Tchaikovsky’s moving score. Laura Jackson will conduct the orchestra.

Principal dancers who have performed with professional ballet companies such as Ballet West, Houston Ballet and the Diablo Ballet will perform the leading roles along side a large cast of local talent.

Nutcracker performances will be held Friday December 7th at 8pm, December 8th at 2pm and 8pm and Sunday December 9th at 2pm at the Pioneer Center for the Performing Arts in downtown Reno. Ticket prices for adults are from $25 to $50. Ticket prices for children 12 and under and seniors 65 and older are from $20 to $40.

A special Sugar Plum party will be held after the Saturday and Sunday afternoon performances where children can meet the Nutcracker characters.

 A.V.A. Ballet Theatre is the resident ballet company of the Pioneer Center for the Performing Arts. They are northern Nevada's largest company under the instruction of a professional faculty with years of performing experience in renowned metropolitan ballet and production companies across the United States and Europe.

Mark your calendars now for this spectacular holiday tradition. For tickets call the Pioneer Center box office at 775-686-6600 or on-line at pioneercenter.com. Box office hours are Monday through Friday 11am to 6pm.

For more information call A.V.A. Ballet Theatre at 775-762-5165 or on-line at avaballet.com or call the Pioneer Center for the Performing Arts at 775-686-6600.

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Early Thanksgiving in Never Land - An A.V.A. Ballet Theatre Fundraiser

Join your friends from A.V.A. Ballet Theatre for their Early Thanksgiving in Never Land fundraiser September 28, 2012. This gala event will be held at the The Club in Town Center at Somersett.

Doors open at 6PM with a no host bar and a silent auction. Dinner will be at 7PM. The Thanksgiving feast will be prepared by chef/artistic director Alexander Van Alstyne.

There will be a performance by the dancers from A.V.A. Ballet Theatre.
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All guests are encouraged to wear their favorite Peter Pan attire (Peter Pan, Tinker Bell, indians, pajamas, alligators, pirates, or lost boys).

$100 per person
A.V.A. Ballet Theatre is a 501c3 nonprofit
Nonprofit number 88-0514880

Send your tax deductible checks to:
A.V.A. Ballet Theatre
73 West Plumb Lane
Reno, Nevada 89509
or stop the the Conservatory of Movement at the same address.

Proceeds from this fundraiser ensure A.V.A. Ballet Theatre has an orchestra at all classical performances, allows us to bring in guest artists, and provides for new costumes and sets. Please join us to ensure A.V.A. Ballet Theatre will continue to provide Northern Nevada with the best ballet experience.

A.V.A. Ballet Theatre Nutcracker Auditions

The Nutcracker Open-call Auditions

Auditions: Saturday October 6, 2012
Pioneer Center for the Performing Arts, 100 S. Virginia St.
(use Stage Door entrance on the corner of Center and State Streets)

$10.00 Audition fee per person – For more information call 775-762-5165

Requirements:

• Girls and boys must at least be in the third grade or 8 years or older by September 1, 2012 in order to audition 
• Dancers of all levels of experience are encouraged to audition, however, three years of ballet training is recommended 
• Height requirements are listed below
• Please arrive at least 30 minutes prior to audition time in order to register and be measured
• If your height is on a cusp, feel free to attend both or either audition

Schedule:

•  1:30pm - 2:15pm  Girls 3'11" - 4'3"
• 2:15pm - 3:00pm  Girls 4'3" - 4' 6"
• 3:15pm - 4:00pm  Boys and Girls 4'6" - 5'
• 4:00pm - 4:45pm  Boys and Girls 5' - 5'6"
• 5:00pm - 5:45pm  Corps de ballet men and ladies (ladies must be en pointe) 5'3" minimum height
• 5:45pm - 6:00pm  Adult walk-on roles (for the Party Scene)

A.V.A. Ballet Theatre and the Reno Philharmonic Orchestra present The Nutcracker

Pioneer Center for the Performing Arts

Friday, December 7 at 8:00pm
Saturday, December 8 at 2:00pm and 8:00pm
Sunday, December 9th at 2:00pm

A.V.A. Ballet Theatre is the resident ballet company of the Pioneer Center for the Performing Arts. We are northern Nevada's largest company under the instruction of a professional faculty with years of performing experience in renowned metropolitan ballet and production companies across the United States and Europe.