CCM s Mainstage Series Continues with Classics with a Twist Dec. 1-4
The Department of Dance at UCs College-Conservatory of Music presents a selection of traditional works with new choreography in
, running
Dec. 1-4
in
Patricia Corbett Theater
. This Mainstage Series dance performance also features the world premiere of
La nymphe brisée
, choreographed by CCM alumnus
of the Cincinnati Ballet.
The program begins with Schuberts
Winterreise
, originally a song cycle that tells the story of a love-struck man whose journey leads him deep into a formidable winter world. With original choreography by CCM Dance Department Chair and Professor
,
Winterreise
features students dancing to an intimate piano-cello arrangement of this romantic classic.
Up next is the world premiere of
La nymphe brisée
, composed by
Youngwon French
and CCM alumnus
Bradley Harris
(MM Composition, 2016). Cincinnati Ballet soloist
James Cunningham
(BFA Ballet Performance, 2010) returns to choreograph the new ballet, which features energy, beauty and lyricism.
Alexander Glazunovs
Scénes
de Ballet
follows with original choreography by
, associate professor of dance. Using Glazunovs music for inspiration, Tevlin traces the history of ballet through a series of dance vignettes each reminiscent of the styles of great ballet masters such as Marius Petipa, George Balanchine, Michel Fokine and Frederick Ashton.
For the grand finale, Assistant Professor
choreographs a collage of iconic works from the '40s and '50s in
Warm Hearts and Hot Feet
. The piece features old favorites such as Harry Belefontes rendition of "Day-O (the Banana Boat Song)" and Ben. E. Kings "Stand By Me," among others.
Classics with a Twist
is a collection of diverse works that showcase the versatility of the students and faculty in CCMs Department of Dance. Tickets are available for purchase through the
.
Performance Times
8 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 1
8 p.m. Friday, Dec. 2
8 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 3
3 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 4
Location
Patricia Corbett Theater
College-Conservatory of Music
University of Cincinnati
Purchasing Tickets
Tickets to
Classics with a Twist
are $27-31 for adults, $17-20 for non-UC students and $15-18 for UC students with a valid ID. Tickets can be purchased in person at the CCM Box Office, over the telephone at 513-556-4183 or online at
.
Parking and Directions
Parking is available in the CCM Garage (located at the base of Corry Boulevard off Jefferson Avenue) and additional garages throughout the UC campus. Additional parking is available off-campus at the U Square complex on Calhoun Street and other neighboring lots. Please visit
for more information on parking rates.
For detailed maps and directions, please visit
.
For directions to CCM Village, visit
.
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CCM Season Presenting Sponsor and Musical Theatre Program Sponsor: The Otto M. Budig Family Foundation
Mainstage Season Production Sponsor: Macys
The Dance Department gratefully acknowledges the support of the Corbett Endowment at CCM
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