Roxey Ballet Sets Spring Season of Dance Lineup

By: Feb. 19, 2015
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Roxey Ballet from Lambertville, New Jersey will continue to celebrate their 20th Anniversary Season with performances through spring of 2015. Starting in March, the world premiere of "Fall" will take place on the 27th at 7 pm. "Fall" is based on the book by Leo Buscaglia, titled "Fall of Freddie the Leaf". Finally in May, Children's Classic Stories; Roxey Ballet's Jungle Book Ballet "Mowgli" and "Buffalo Bills Saloon" will be held on the 2nd at 3pm. All productions we will at the beautiful Kendall Hall Theater at the College of New Jersey in Ewing, New Jersey.

Roxey Ballet's world premiere ballet, "Fall", is inspired by the book that examines the subject of mortality, titled "Fall of Freddie the Leaf: A Story of Life for All Ages" by Leo Buscaglia. "Fall" is a dance/music collaboration continuing the celebration of the 20th Anniversary, with choreography by Mark Roxey, founder of Roxey Ballet, paired with the newly-commissioned score by composer Robert Maggio, funded by a generous grant from New Music USA. The professional dancers will be accompanied by live music, performed by violinist Ruotao Mao and cellist Thomas Kraines. The ballet, music and movement will explore death as a natural; interconnect aspect of the cycle of life. "Fall" will be on Friday, March 27th at 7:00 pm. Tickets range from $24-$50.

Roxey Ballet's Children's Classic Stories begins with The Jungle Book Ballet "Mowgli" presented by Roxey Ballet is a full-length ballet based on Rudyard Kipling's Jungle Book Story. A unique offering for children and families, the hour-long whimsical production tells the story of Mowgli's love of the jungle and ultimate return to the Man Village. Featuring original music by Milan Svoboda, original choreography by Mark Roxey and original costumes by Alicia Worden. "Mowgli" is sure to delight audiences of all ages. "Buffalo Bills Saloon" will feature music by Richard Jarboe and choreography by Mark Roxey. Originally done in the late 1990's by the duo, this retelling will surely be a great time featuring line dancing, taping by many colorful and entertaining characters as based on the folk sounds from the wild west. These two performances will be help on Saturday, May 2nd at 2:00 and 7:00 pm. Tickets also range from $24-$50.

Roxey Ballet is offering a 2015 Season Pass Subscription for two amazing shows in the winter/spring season of dance. The Season Pass will include tickets in the same seats for both performances; The World Premiere of "Fall" and Roxey Ballets Jungle Book Ballet "Mowgli". Additionally, ticket holders will save 40% of the regular purchase price when reserving the 2015 Season Pass Subscription. This is an amazing opportunity to see your favorite local professional ballet company. Ticket packets prices range from $29.00 - $60.00. This offer is only good for these two shows and cannot be combined with any other discounts. There are no refund or exchanges and in the event of inclement weather, the performances are canceled and a credit will be issued towards future performances.

For more information about Roxey Ballet and to purchase tickets to any of the performances above or to reserve a 2015 Season Pass Subscription, please visit www.roxeyballet.org.


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