This spring, the Hot Springs Children’s Dance Theatre Company (HSCDTC) will bring The Sleeping Beauty to life. The young artists of HSCDTC, with the aid of some of the finest professional artists from around the country, will present this incredible master piece of sound and movement.
The Sleeping Beauty is for many, a cherished childhood bedtime story. Not published until the 17th Century, The Sleeping Beauty ballet was adapted from the 1697 Charles Perrault tale, “The Sleeping Beauty in the Wood.” Tchaikovsky wrote the music, and his long-time collaborator, Marius Petipa, choreographed the dances.
Several of the variations or steps involved for both the male and female members of the cast choreography are known for the technical challenges they present. “I am hoping to test the skills of our own local talent and to motivate them to aspire to the level of technical prowess displayed by our guest performers,” Edmond Cooper, dancer, choreographer, and director of HSCDTC.
This year’s cast features six guest artists, each with impeccable dance backgrounds. They include Cyrus Bridwell in the role of Prince Florimund. Bridwell wowed the audience last season with his pyrotechnical abilities as Puck in the HSCDTC performance of A Mid-Summer Nights Dream. He will perform opposite this year’s newest featured artist, Dagny Hanarahan, performing the role of Aurora. Some of her featured roles include Aurora from The Sleeping Beauty, and a Principal in George Balanchine’s Who Cares?
Purchase tickets now for May 10, 11, 17 or 18 at 7:00pm; or Saturday matinees May 11 and 18 at 1:00 pm. Adults Preferred seating: $30. Regular seating: $20. Students Preferred seating: $15. Regular Seating: $10. Tickets are available at www.hscdtc.org, by calling 501-655-6815, or may be purchased at the door if still available at performance time.
