There will be two performances of Coppélia, the greatest comedic ballet of the romantic era, presented by Hot Springs Children’s Dance Theatre.
“Building Ballet,” the arts and educational outreach program accompanying the Hot Springs Children’s Dance Theatre productions, has been created to increase the number of young people exposed to classical ballet and music. It aims to broaden an education in the arts, nurture a lifelong love of the creative process in all its forms, and demonstrate the enjoyment this passion may bring to young lives.
This innovative program includes talks and handouts on the historical and cultural significance of ballet and its relevance to today’s audiences. It will walk the audience through the creation and production of a classical ballet, from the choreography to the design of the sets and the theater lighting.
It will also include dance performances by the company’s gifted artists. Presented by Artistic Director Edmond Cooper and the dancers of Hot Springs Children’s Dance Theatre Co., the program is made available in part by the support of the Hot Springs Community Foundation.
The company is proud to announce that this May they will be expanding their school outreach by introducing a school performance at a new venue, the Woodlands Auditorium, 1101 Desoto Blvd., Hot Springs Village. The performance will take place at 10 AM Thur., May 25, a week after the Hot Springs school performance at 10 AM Thur., May 18 at Lakepoint Church, 1343 Albert Pike Road. The ballet chosen for the spring show is Coppélia, the greatest comedic ballet of the romantic era. For more information about Hot Springs Children’s Dance Theater productions and dance school please visit www.hscdtc.org.
