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Balletfest Atlanta 2010

Created by Alabama Dance Council (See other events)
  • Mar 12, 2010 at 2:30am to Mar 14, 2010 at 9:00am
  • Location: Joe Mack Wilson Student Center Theatre and Ballrooms, Southern Polytechnic State University
  • Latest Activity: Oct 22, 2020
The 7th annual “BalletFest Atlanta 2010” will run Friday, March 12 through Sunday, March 14 at the Joe Mack Wilson Student Center Theatre, Southern Polytechnic State University, Marietta, GA. A third performance has been added to showcase the 20 participating companies from Georgia and surrounding states. Founder and Artistic Director, Marcus R. Alford is excited about the growth and popularity of the 7-year-old event. Alford explains, “BalletFest Atlanta 2010” gathers companies in a non-competitive atmosphere to participate in master classes for the students and performances featuring local and regional dancers. The festival promotes the art of ballet for the performers and audiences alike.” An internationally acclaimed jazz dancer, teacher and choreographer, Mr. Alford is also Founder and Artistic Director of “Jazz On Tap” (the metro Atlanta Jazz and Tap Dance Festival), which is in its 23rd season. In speaking with local directors, Mr. Alford discovered a need and desire for this type of regional event. His experience on the faculties of SERBA (Southeast Regional Ballet Association) and the International Ballet Competition in Jackson, Mississippi immersed Alford in several large, regional, national and international festivals. He states,”Atlanta deserved its own festival, presenting the wealth of quality dance we have right here in our own metro area. Audiences will love the variety of ballets presented and will be thoroughly entertained with everything from Bach to the Beatles!” The highlight of the festival will be three command performances, Saturday, March 13 at 5:00pm and 8:00pm and Sunday, March 14 at 2:00pm. Performance ticket prices are $15.00 for adults and $10.00 for students and children. Master classes are open to the public and festival participants ages 9 and older on Saturday, March 13 and Sunday, March 14. Elie Lazar, director of the Montgomery Ballet will be part of the workshop’s ballet faculty along with Tom Shoemaker, former principle dancer with the Atlanta Ballet, and Judy Rice, professor of Performing Arts at the University of Michigan. Modern classes will be presented by Cinnamon, Chattanooga, TN and festival Artistic Director, Marcus R. Alford will instruct the jazz classes. Classes are $17.00 each. All events will be held at the Joe Mack Wilson Student Center Theatre and Ballrooms, Southern Polytechnic State University, 1100 South Marietta Parkway, Marietta, Georgia. Visit www.dancefestinc.com for details and to purchase performance and master class tickets. The festival is hosted by DanceFest, Inc. and "Dancentre South Company". For interviews or further information, contact Marcus Alford at 770-516-7229.
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