2011 – 2012 News & Events Schedule
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.
Saturday, September 17, 2011, 11:30 A.M. – 12:30 P.M., State Ballet rehearsal studio, Lincoln, R.I.
Monday, September 19, 4:00 – 7:00 P.M., Cardi's Furniture, Newport Ave. South Attleboro, Mass.
Friday, September 23, 5:30 – 6:30 P.M., State Ballet rehearsal studio, Lincoln, R.I.
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Chili's proudly supports THE STATE BALLET OF RI!
September 26,27,28, 2011, All Day
Chili’s Lincoln
622 George Washington Highway
Lincoln, RI 02865
401-333-4085
With each flyer presented on The State Ballet of RI Night, Chili’s will donate 10% of the sales you bring in to your organization. Let us do the cooking and support your The State Ballet of RI at the same time!
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SBRI Ballet Fest and Open House Event
Saturday, October 1, 2011, 9:00 A.M. till 2:00 P.M.
The State Ballet of RI is ready to offer you some very special goodies under our BIG TENT at the Brae Crest School of Ballet/State Ballet Rehearsal Studio in Lincoln.
Such as These BALLET ITEMS: OUR BRAND NEW BRAE CREST T SHIRTS, skirts, puzzles, leotards, tights, shoes, bears,dolls, growth charts, toys, bags, ornaments etc... AND some things for the adults: Silent Auction of gift certificates and bottles of wine.
NOT TO BE MISSED!: baked goodies created by some of the best bakers I know of at BCSB & SBRI. Just think, no need to shop for that special something this weekend. You can GET IT ALL HERE!
Donate a canned good and receive a free raffle ticket (1 per person)- YES, raffles too!
****For those that took pictures last week, your photos will be ready on this day too (10am to 1 pm)
Hope to see you all. Proceeds to benefit The State Ballet of RI, RI's first ballet company, founded in 1960. See you all soon.
Sponsored in part by Cabot Creamery of VT and Newport Coffee Traders
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"Illuminations of Life"
Saturday, October 8, 2011
The Gloria Gemma Breast Cancer Research Foundation, Waterfire Event featuring The State Ballet of Rhode Island. Shana Fox Marceau is a 3rd generation Marsden family member and resident choreographer, for the ballet at this event.
"Project Ballet Coffee Hour"
Saturday, October 22, 2011, 4:30 - 5:30 P.M.
Saturday, November 19, 2011, 4:30 - 5:30 P.M.
Free, family-friendly event with music, lecture and visual performance. Reservation required. Call (401) 334.2560 or email info@stateballet.com. Light Refreshments.
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Coppélia Performances
Friday, December 9, 2011, 10:00 A.M.
Friday, December 9, 2011, 8:00 P.M.
Saturday, December 10, 2011, 2:30 P.M.
Join The State Ballet of Rhode Island in celebrating 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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The State Ballet of Rhode Island Annual Open Auditions and Competitive Scholarhip Program
Sunday, January 29, 2012 12:30 P.M.
Prima ballerina and artistic director Herci Marsden auditions young dancers for the regional repertory company. Competitive Scholarship tryout following Company audition.
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Be My Ballet valentine Brunch
Family Event, Sunday, February 12, 2012
The State Ballet of Rhode Island is having a "BE MY BALLET VALENTINE BRUNCH" Family Event on Sunday, February 12, 2012 from 11 am to 2:00 pm at the Kirkbrae Country Club at 197 Old River Rd. in Lincoln.
For everyone to enjoy, this fun filled event includes a sumptuous breakfast buffet, door prizes, raffles, silent auction items and dancing with music provided by 3D DJ Service.
Special entertainment includes, not only a performance by young members of Brae Crest School but, a reading by author David Ira Rottenberg and a performance by The State Ballet of RI, of his book "Gwendolyn the Graceful Pig".
Tickets are $25 for adults and $13 for ages 8 and under. RSVP by February 2nd. For more information and reservations call (401) 334-2560 or info@stateballet.com.
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"Project Ballet Coffee Hour"
Saturday, March 17, 2012, 4:30 - 5:30 P.M.
Saturday, April 21, 2012, 4:30 - 5:30 P.M.
Free, family-friendly event with music, lecture and visual performance. Reservation required. Call (401) 334.2560 or email info@stateballet.com. Light Refreshments.
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The State Ballet of R.I.'s "Tour de Ballet", 52nd Spring Ballet Celebration
Friday, May 11, 2012, 10:00 A.M. — Cultural Enrichment Performance. Call (401) 334-2560
Friday, May 11, 2012, 8:00 P.M.
Saturday, May 12, 2012, 2:30 P.M.
The Auditorium in Roberts Hall, R.I. College, 600 Mt. Pleasant Ave., Providence, R.I.
Call Box Office (401) 456-8144 All Seats Reserved.
Ninth Annual Partnering with the Arts Wine Tasting Soirée
Thursday, May 31, 2012
Five-Week Summer Ballet Intensive
July 9 - August 10, 2012
Summer Ballet Camp
Week 1: July 9 - 13, 2012
Week 2: July 16 - 20, 2012
Intermediate/Advanced Ballet Camp
Guest teacher master class week: July 23 - 27, 2012
Guest teacher with choreography week: July 30 - August 3, 2012
The State Ballet of Rhode Island, Rhode Island's first classical ballet company in residence, is a non-profit, regional, semi-professional ballet company
whose purpose is to promote and maintain the highest standards of dance education and performance.
52 Sherman Avenue Lincoln, RI 02865 | (401) 334-2560 | Get travel directions to SBRI.
The State Ballet of Rhode Island / All Rights Reserved
whose purpose is to promote and maintain the highest standards of dance education and performance.
52 Sherman Avenue Lincoln, RI 02865 | (401) 334-2560 | Get travel directions to SBRI.
The State Ballet of Rhode Island / All Rights Reserved