The spring gala season for A.V.A.
Ballet Theatre opens with the classic ballet Coppélia on May 6th and
7th at the Pioneer Center for the Performing Arts. Choreographed by Alexander
Van Alstyne, Coppélia is the
captivating story of the doll created by Doctor Coppelius. The fanatical doll
maker has created Coppélia to be his companion and secretly dreams of
discovering a way of bringing her to life.
Baker Swanilda and her lover
Franz are also intrigued by the life-like Coppélia. Each of them dances in
hopes of attracting the doll’s attention. Throughout the ballet, the doctor,
Swanilda and Franz each seek the attention of the girl they all eventually believe
is alive.
This classic story is filled with
mesmerizing dance, intrigue, and is fun for the entire family. The Reno
Philharmonic Orchestra will perform the exciting score.
Outstanding guest principal
dancers who have danced with Salt Lake City’s Ballet West will perform with the
large cast from A.V.A. Ballet Theatre.
The Saturday May 6th performance
will be held at 8pm and the Sunday May 7th performance will be at 2pm. Ticket
prices for adults are $27 to $54. Ticket prices for children 12 and under and
seniors 65 and older are $20 to $40. For tickets call the Pioneer Center at 1-866-553-6605
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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