State Ballet of RI 1960-2010 State Ballet of RI Artistic Director Herci Marsden




State Ballet of RI Presents Giselle, May 14 & 15, 2010, at Roberts Auditorium, Rhode Island College in Providence


Fiftieth Anniversary Gala


The State Ballet of RI Presents celebrates 50 Seasons


Herci Marsden Limited Edition Portrait Book


State Ballet of RI Presents Coppelia, December 13 & 14, 2009, at Roberts Auditorium, Rhode Island College in Providence
Coppélia Field Trip
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Project Ballet in Education performance!


Artistic director, Herci Marsden, will guide students through a special dress rehearsal performance explaining the music, the staging mechanics, the physical training of the dancers and the facts about the ballet. Ms. Marsden also encourages children to ask questions about the performance and ballet in general. An educational opportunity that can easily adapt to today’s integrated curriculum!

A field trip to our annual Holiday Concert. SBRI’s December performance of Coppélia, the story of the doll with the enamel eyes and the mystical Dr. Coppelius, is a RI tradition for the young and the young at heart.

Date: Friday, December 11, 2009 at 10:00 a.m. (approximately 2 hrs.)
    In advance:
  • Large school groups are free, but may contribute what they can to SBRI.
  • Homeschool groups are $5. per seat in advance by calling (401) 334-2560.
  • General audience is $5. per seat in advance by calling (401) 334-2560.

    At the door:
  • The morning of the 10:00 a.m. show, all seats are $7. per child and $10 per adult.

    Call (401) 334-2560 for any questions or additional information and reservations.


Location: Roberts Auditorium, RI College, Providence, RI
Contact Ana at (401) 334-2560

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Ticket Information
Performances will be held on December *11th & 12th, 2009, in the Auditorium in Roberts Hall, Rhode Island College, in Providence. Tickets are available through the R.I. College Box Office. Visa/Mastercard accepted. All seats are reserved.

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Order tickets online beginning October 1, 2009.
The Story of Coppélia
What happens when a high-spirited flirt named Frantz falls for an enamel doll named Coppélia?

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Backstage Tour for Kids
Back Stage Tour for children 12 and under begins 45 minutes before showtime!
Project Education
The Project Ballet in Education performance of Coppélia happens on Thursday morning at 10:00 a.m. and is available for school in progress. It is sponsored in part by the Rhode Island State Council on the Arts and underwritten by Citizens Bank. *Friday, December 12, 10:00 a.m. "Project Ballet in Education" performance for school groups. Call 401.334.2560.

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* Project Ballet in Education Performance is sponsored in part by the following companies. Click on their logos for more information about any of our sponsors.