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SBRI's 50th Anniversary Season Events
Herci and Myles Marsden performing Don Quixote
This year marks the fiftieth anniversary of The State Ballet of Rhode Island. Check out our Facebook page.
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Our Golden Anniversary Gala
Honoring Herci Marsden and The State Ballet of Rhode Island
Celebrate along with Dancers, Members, Alumni and Friends
Sunday June 6, 2010 4:30 - 10:00 p.m. at The Dunes Club in Narragansett.
Cocktails, Dinner and Dancing
Music provided by The Night Life Orchestra
Special Performances by SBRI Dancers and Vocalist Kelly Lennon
Contact: The State Ballet of RI at (401) 334.2560 or info@stateballet.com
Giselle Performances
Friday, May 14, 2010 10:00 a.m.
Friday, May 15, 2010 8:00 p.m.
Saturday, May 15, 2010 2:30 p.m.
On May 14th and 15th, 2010, join The State Ballet of Rhode Island in closing it's 50th performing season with Herci Marsden's full length stage ballet Giselle. Giselle is one of the oldest and most romantic of classical ballets in the world. The original choreography was after the late Sir Anton Dolin, after Jean CoralIi, with music by A. Adam. Giselle was first performed for Rhode Island audiences in 1964 by The State Ballet of RI before an overflow audience at Veterans Memorial Auditorium. At the same time, world-famous Anton Dolin, guest choreographer for Giselle, also played Hilarion in The State Ballet production.
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"Project Ballet in Education" and Ms. Herci Marsden's Book Signing Event
Tuesday, April 20, 2010 1:00 p.m. & 2:00 p.m.
Providence Children's Museum, Providence, RI
"Project Ballet Coffee Hour, From Studio to Stage" and Ms. Herci Marsden's Book Signing Event(reservations required)
Saturday, April 17, 2010 4:00 -5:00 p.m. & 5:00 - 6:00 p.m.
State Ballet Studio, Lincoln, RI
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"Project Ballet in Education" and Ms. Herci Marsden's Book Signing Event.
Saturday, March 13, 2010 1:00 p.m.
Lincoln Library, Lincoln, RI
"Project Ballet Coffee Hour, From Studio to Stage" and Ms. Herci Marsden's Book Signing Event (reservations required)
Saturday, March 6, 2010 4:00 -5:00 p.m. & 5:00 - 6:00 p.m.
State Ballet Studio, Lincoln, RI
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"Project Ballet in Education" Presentation
Thursday, Feb. 18, 2010 6:00 p.m.
Pawtucket Library, Pawtucket, RI
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The State Ballet of Rhode Island Annual Open Auditions
Sunday, January 31, 2010 12:30 p.m. & 2:30 p.m.
Co-founder and artistic director Herci Marsden auditions young dancers for the regional repertory company.
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last year's recipients »
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Coppélia Performances
Friday, December 11, 2009 10:00 a.m.
Friday, December 11,2009 8:00 p.m.
Saturday, December, 2009 12 2:30 p.m.
On December 11th and 12th, 2009, join The State Ballet of Rhode Island in celebrating it's 50th performing season opening with a Rhode Island tradition, Herci Marsden's Coppélia, an enchanting love story of a dancing doll. Whether you're introducing someone special to this unique family event or experiencing it for the very first time, this classic ballet favorite will be sure to enhance your holiday season.
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"Project Ballet Coffee Hour"
Saturday, October 24, 2009 4:00 -5:00 p.m. & 5:00 - 6:00 p.m.
Saturday, November 21, 2009 4:00 -5:00 p.m. & 5:00 - 6:00 p.m.
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SBRI Fall Festival Fund Raiser
Sunday, October 11, 2009 11:00 a.m. till 4:00 p.m.
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Coppélia Annual Open Auditions for aspiring young dancers, children ages 6-14
The State Ballet of Rhode Island presents Herci Marsden's Coppélia, an enchanting love story of a dancing doll, a mystical toy-make Dr. Coppélius, life size dancing dolls and a forever after wedding celebration.
Friday, October 2, 2009, 5:30 - 6:30 p.m.
Saturday, October 3, 11:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
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Brae Crest School and The State Ballet of RI Picture Day
On Saturday, September 26, 2009, Donner Photographic of Connecticut, known for their work with dance students, will once again be at the studio for our Annual Photo Day.
This opportunity to have your ballet picture taken, either individually or with your class, is open to all Brae Crest students and MANDATORY for all State Ballet company dancers and apprentices due to its use in the SBRI Annual Yearbook. Pictures will begin at 12 noon on that day. Your class photo time will be posted in the studio, but it is also posted below this page.
Your individual photo has Photo prices similar to the cost of school pictures and will be available for purchase on Saturday, October 3 between 9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m., the same day as drop off time of items for SBRI's GIANT YARD SALE on October 11.
There is no obligation to purchase your photos EXCEPT those taken with a friend.
Please try to get to the studio 10 minutes before your scheduled class time so everyone can be together for the class photo. If you miss the class picture, an individual photo may still be taken. Group pictures are to be taken in your class attire only.
