On Sunday 26 November English Youth Ballet is auditioning for roles in a production of Coppélia at Darlington Hippodrome.
At the audition 100 young male and female dancers aged eight to eighteen
from across the region will be offered the chance to rehearse with and then
dance alongside international professional principal dancers in the production
for three performances which will be presented at Darlington Hippodrome from 13
to 14 April 2018.
The
charming story of Coppélia follows the escapades of the dreamy Franz and how he
comically falls in love with a beautiful, life-like doll. The doll - Coppélia -
is created by the eccentric, yet mysterious inventor, Dr Coppelius. The hilarious
plot thickens when Franz’s jealous lover, Swanhilda, takes her friends on an
adventure into the spooky house of the mad inventor to confront her rival. Of
course, the story ends happily after the truth is uncovered. The whole town
joins the most extravagant wedding celebration for the smitten Franz and
Swanhilda.
Award-winning
English Youth Ballet (EYB) is now in its 19th successful year and is one of the
largest ballet companies in the UK. EYB is a national touring ballet company
with Director - Janet Lewis MBE at its helm. Miss Lewis enjoyed an illustrious
dancing career with the Royal Ballet Company and London Festival Ballet dancing
alongside such greats as Margot Fonteyn and Rudolf Nureyev. The company
consists of a core team of 8 international principal dancers, 2 artistic ballet
staff, 2 wardrobe mistresses and 4 theatre technicians. The principal dancers
have danced in some of the world’s greatest companies including English
National Ballet, La Scala and the Royal Ballet. EYB is highly regarded for
presenting lavish, large-scale classical ballets and critics have praised the
quality of the beautiful sets and costumes.
EYB
Director Janet Lewis says: “The
EYB audition is an experience in itself. EYB is all about performance
experience and this starts at the audition as the dancers are given a regular
ballet class on the stage. Parents and family are encouraged to watch from
the auditorium. We are looking for young dancers of all abilities who can
show the audience how much they enjoy their dancing."
The
policy of EYB is to give professional performance experience to young dancers
in beautiful venues close to where they live. The young dancers benefit from
being coached and mentored by the professional dancers in an 11-day rehearsal
period which takes place out of school hours. They gain a unique insight into
what it is like to be a professional dancer.
Young
dancers have said “EYB is the best
thing I have ever done”. Parents have said “it is lovely to see my daughter gaining in confidence.” Teachers
have said “EYB inspires young dancers
and you notice something different about them in class when they return.”
Each
audition will take the form of a regular ballet class. Dancers will find out on
the day if they are successful. It is advisable to register for the audition in
advance but it is possible to register on the day (please arrive 30 minutes
early to register). The audition fee is £15.00 and all dancers participate in a
full ballet class. Parents are invited to watch the audition.
Auditions
will be held on Sunday 26th November 2017 at Darlington Hippodrome,
Parkgate, Darlington.
3pm
to 4.45pm audition for dancers aged 8 to 11, and 5.15pm to 7pm Audition for
dancers aged 12 to 18.
For more information and to register for the
audition please contact EYB either by telephone on 01689 856747 or by email: info@englishyouthballet.co.uk
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