Hong Kong Ballet is looking to cast 50 Greenville area ballet students to be part of its performance of ALICE (in wonderland) at the Peace Center on Tuesday, April 21, at 7:30 p.m.
The audition is open to local dancers (boys and girls) ages 7-17 and will be held at the International Ballet Somerville Center at 2172 River Road on Saturday, Jan. 25.
The audition will be conducted in three parts:
GROUP 1:
Ages 7-9 | Height: 4’1” to 4’11” | Minimum of 1 year ballet training
Registration: 12:15-12:45 p.m.; Audition: 1-2 p.m.
GROUP 2:
Ages 10-13 | Height: 4’3” to 5’1” | Minimum of 2 years ballet training
Registration: 1-1:45 p.m.; Audition: 2-3 p.m.
GROUP 3:
Ages 14-17 | Height: 4’7” to 5’5” | Minimum of 4 years ballet training; girls must dance en pointe
Registration: 1-1:45 p.m.; Audition: 3-4 p.m.
There is a $15 fee to audition, and advanced registration is not required.
Casting will be announced within one week of the audition and rehearsals will be on Saturdays beginning Feb. 15.
Questions about the auditions can be directed to Josha Williams at hongkongballetgville@gmail.com.
For more information, visit peacecenter.org.
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ABOUT THE SHOW
Bursting with energy and imagination, Septime Webre’s extravagant ALICE (in wonderland) explodes with jaw-dropping excitement and fantasy. This giddy, over-the-top reimagining of Lewis Carroll’s classic tale promises a spectacular adventure overflowing with exhilarating fun.
Webre’s choreography showcases a dizzying array of dances that merge traditional ballet with contemporary energy, capturing the topsy-turvy magic of Wonderland and the bizarre characters that confront Alice on her incredible journey. With mastery and unexpected humor, Webre reimagines the familiar tale as a fusion of dance, theater and puppetry that is both visually stunning and enormously entertaining. ALICE (in wonderland) features sleek and chic costumes from Cirque du Soleil designer Liz Vandal, James Kronzer’s bold, hypnotic sets, and a thrilling original score by Matthew Pierce.
The Peace Center will present Hong Kong Ballet’s ALICE (in wonderland) on Tuesday, April 21, at 7:30 p.m. Tickets start at $15 and may be purchased by calling 864.467.3000 or 800.888.7768, in person at the Peace Center Box Office or online at www.peacecenter.org. For groups of 15 or more, call 864.467.3032.
For more information about the Peace Center and its upcoming events, visit www.peacecenter.org.
Events, dates, times, prices and performers are subject to change without notice.
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