Isabelle Urben, of Ballet Arkansas, will take the lead as Cinderella in Hot Springs Children’s Dance Theatre’s production directed by Edmond Cooper.
The Hot Springs Children’s Dance Theatre Company’s (HSCDTC) production of Cinderella originally premiered in 2015 and the company is excited to announce that Cinderella is back! The role of Cinderella will be danced by a delightful new performer to this production, Isabelle Urben.
Isabelle Urben is originally from Geneva, Illinois. Currently at Ballet Arkansas, Urben has performed in Michael Fothergill’s Dracula and as the Snow Queen in The Nutcracker.
Alec Roth’s natural elegance and classical skills make him a great choice as the Prince. Alec is originally from Milwaukee, Wisconsin. He has danced with Colorado Ballet, Lexington Ballet, and Bay Pointe Ballet.
A native of Walden, Vermont Cyrus Bridwell will perform the role of the Harlequin. Cyrus dances with Ballet Idaho in works that include Peter Anastos’ Peter Pan and Daniel Ojeda’s The Monster and The Gift.
Dagny Hanrahan’s grace and gentle approach to her ballet students make her the perfect choice for the Fairy Godmother. Dagny is from New York City. After leaving Sarasota Ballet, Dagny joined Indianapolis Ballet.
Founded in 2013 as a non-profit organization, HSCDTC affords local dance students and creative artists the opportunity to participate in two classical ballet productions per year and perform alongside professional dancers. Auditions are open to any young person interested in dance theatre. HSCDTC provides classical dance education to children.
The production of Cinderella takes place Friday, May 13and 20and Saturday, May 14, at 7 PM, and Saturday, May 14 and 21at 1 PM at LakePointe Church, 1343 Albert Pike Road, Hot Springs. Ticket prices for general seating: $10 for students, $20 for adults; preferred seating: $15 for students, $30 for adults. For more information visit http://www.hscdtc.org/tickets/ or call 501-655-6815.
