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The Ballet Arts Ensemble of Fairfax presented Fall Dance Concert 2021 on Sunday, October 24th. We are very proud of the beautiful performance they presented! We thank the BAE Guild and volunteers who contributed to the success of the program.
NUTCRACKER NEWS Rehearsals are now underway for the 2021 production of Nutcracker In A Nutshell. We congratulate all cast members and look forward to a rewarding holiday season! Be sure to print out a full rehearsal schedule from the CBA website HERE and to check for weekly updates via the Nutcracker Notes. Dancers who miss rehearsals may find effects in final casting. Tickets will go on sale for Nutcracker In A Nutshell, Sunday, November 28th at 10:00 AM. (Casting will be completed by Nov. 16th .) We hope that all of you at CBA will come out to support The Ballet Arts Ensemble by attending a performance on Saturday or Sunday, Dec. 18th, 19th at 3:30 PM at the Rachel Schlessinger Concert Hall and Arts Center, NOVA, Alexandria Campus. Tickets are $32 on line, (includes parking), all seats reserved. (Group rates are available to Brownie troupes, Scouts, etc. - 20 or more. This does not apply to families.) Tickets will be $35 at the door. Nutcracker In A Nutshell video links of each performance will make great gifts for family members! Look for order forms online in December. The BAE Guild will offer a Nutcracker Boutique during the performance week-end with Nutcrackers, and lots of “stocking stuffer” items to choose from. This year's Nutcracker shirt (long sleeved) is available online thru Nov. 14. STUDIO NEWS As we embark on one of the busiest times of the year at CBA (the studio remains open seven days a week, due to Nutcracker rehearsals), we ask that students and parents be considerate of one another. We suggest that jewelry and other expensive objects be left at home. No food or drinks will be allowed in the dressing rooms or on the carpet and those who eat or drink in the kitchen area must clean up after themselves. We also ask that parents respect CBA receptionists by picking up dancers immediately after class and/ or rehearsals. Please check the dressing rooms for any lost clothing. The “Lost & Found“ will be cleared out over the Thanksgiving break, as well as the collection of water bottles in the kitchen - all unclaimed articles will be donated to charity. The studio will be closed Wednesday, Nov. 24 through Saturday, Nov. 27 for the Thanksgiving holiday. Tuition is due the first of the month, a $10 late fee will be added after the tenth. Late fees may be avoided by setting up tuition payments through auto-pay. Wednesday, Nov. 3
7:45-8:30 Sugar Plum, Mirleton soloists 8:30 Costume fitting Friday, Nov. 5 7:00-7:20 Dolls, Harlequin, Clara 7:30-8:15 Party Children, Clara, Fritz Saturday, Nov. 6 2:30-3:00 Angels (Studio C) 2:30-3:00 Waltz of Flowers, Dew Drop (Studio A) 3:00-3:30 Spanish, Gypsy Doll, Mirleton soloists 3:30-4:00 Arabian Corps 4:00-4:30 Mirletons 4:30-5:00 Icicles, Ice Fairies 5:00-5:30 Polichinelles, Clara Sunday, Nov. 7 2:00-2:30 Battle Scene - Soldiers, Clara, Small Dolls, Nutcracker, Mouse King 2:30-3:15 Fairy Queen, Clara, Nutcracker, Chinese Tea Soloist 3:15-4:15 Snow Drops, Snow Queen, Snowflakes 4:15-5:00 Snow Pas de Deux Tuesday, Nov. 9 7:30-8:00 Russian soloists Wednesday, Nov. 10 7:45-8:30 Sugar Plum, Grand Pas de Deux Friday, Nov. 12 7:15-8:30 Party Scene - Parents, Party Children, Clara, Fritz, Drosselmeier, Dolls, Harlequin, Gypsy Doll Saturday, Nov. 13 2:30-3:00 Angels (Studio C) 2:30-3:00 Waltz of Flowers, Dew Drop (Studio A) 3:00-3:30 Spanish, Russians – ALL 3:30-4:00 Arabian Pas w/ Corps 4:00-4:30 Mirletons - ALL 4:30-5:00 Icicles, Ice Fairies (Mirletons – costume fitting) 5:00-5:30 Polichinelles, Clara Sunday, Nov. 14 2:00-2:30 2:30-3:15 Battle Scene - Soldiers, Clara, Small Dolls, MICE, Nutcracker, Mouse King 3:15-4:15 Chinese Tea - ALL, Clara, Fairy Queen, Nutcracker 4:15-5:00 Snow Scene - Snow Queen, Snow Drops, Snowflakes Snow Pas de Deux Wednesday, Nov. 17 7:45-8:30 Sugar Plum, Grand Pas de Deux Friday, Nov. 19 7:15-8:30 Party Scene - Parents, Party Children, Clara, Fritz, Drosselmeier, Dolls, Harlequin, Gypsy Doll Saturday, Nov. 20 2:30-3:00 Waltz of Flowers, Dew Drop, Clara 3:00-3:30 Spanish, Russians – ALL (Waltz – Costume fitting) 3:30-4:00 Arabian Pas w/ Corps (Costume fitting) 4:00-4:30 Mirletons – ALL (Ice Fairies – Costume fitting) 4:30-5:00 Icicles, Ice Fairies (Gold Pte. Polis – Costume fitting) 5:00-5:30 Polichinelles, Clara Sunday, Nov. 21 2:00-2:30 Battle Scene – MICE, Soldiers (Costume fitting),Clara, Small Dolls, Nutcracker, Mouse King 2:30-3:15 Chinese Tea - ALL, Clara, Fairy Queen, Angels, Nutcracker (Chinese Tea, Angels – Costume fittings) 3:30-4:30 Snow Scene - Snow Queen, Snow Drops, Snowflakes (Costume fittings) 3:30-4:30 Snow Scene - Snow Queen, Snow Drops, Snowflakes 4:30-5:00 Snow Pas de Deux Tuesday, Nov. 23 7:45-8:30 Grand Pas de Deux Wednesday, Nov. 24 – Saturday, Nov. 27 Studio closed - Happy Thanksgiving! Sunday, Nov. 28 10:00 AM Nutcracker TICKETS on sale on-line ! 2:30 PM Soloist CALL 3:00-4:00 Photo Shoot – Clara, Dolls, Harlequin, Gypsy Doll, Nutcracker, Snow Queen, Fairy Queen, Sugar Plum, Cavalier, Spanish, Dew Drop, Arabian, Mirleton, Russian and Chinese Tea (soloists only), Gold Pte. Polichinelles (Hair neat, make-up, clean, new pointe shoes) 4:00 p.m Warm-up class 4:30-5:30 Intro to Kingdom of Sweets – Clara, Nutcracker, Sugar Plum, Chinese Tea, Russian and Mirleton soloists, Spanish, Arabian, Waltz of Flowers Wednesday, Dec. 1 7:45-8:30 Sugar Plum, Grand Pas de Deux Friday, Dec. 3 7:15-9:00 Party Scene - Parents, Party Children, Clara, Fritz, Drosselmeier, Dolls, Harlequin, Gypsy Doll (Costume fitting) Saturday, Dec. 4 2:30-3:00 Waltz of Flowers, Dew Drop, Clara 3:00-3:30 Spanish, Russians – ALL (Russian costume fitting) 3:30-4:00 Arabian – ALL, Mirletons - ALL (Icicles – Costume fitting) 4:00-4:30 Icicles, Ice Fairies 4:30-5:30 Polichinelles, Clara (Costume fitting) Sunday, Dec. 5 2:00-2:30 Battle Scene – MICE (Costume fitting), Soldiers Clara, Small Dolls, Nutcracker, Mouse King 2:30-3:00 Chinese Tea - ALL, Clara, Angels, Fairy Queen, Nutcracker 3:00-4:30 Snow Scene – ALL - Snow Queen, Snow King, Nutcracker, Clara, Snow Drops, Snowflakes, w/ Icicles, Ice Fairies 4:30-5:30 Finale (No Mice, Chinese Tea Children, Angels, Russians) Wed., Dec. 8 7:45-8:00 Sugar Plum, Grand Pas de Deux Friday, Dec. 10 5:00-6:00 Tap III (in place of Sat. class) 6:00-7:00 Tap IV/ V combined 7:15-8:30 Party Scene - Parents, Party Children, Clara, Fritz, Drosselmeier, Dolls, Harlequin, Gypsy Doll Saturday, Dec. 11 2:30-4:30 Cast A - Full Run thru Sunday, Dec. 12 2:30-4:30 Cast B - Full Run thru Wed., Dec. 15 5:30 PM Arrive at Rachel Schlesinger Concert Hall & Arts Center 6:30-8:45 PM Dress Rehearsal - Cast A Thursday, Dec. 16 5:30 PM Arrive at Rachel Schlesinger Concert Hall & Arts Center 6:30-8:45 PM Dress Rehearsal - Cast B Saturday, Dec. 18 2:00 PM CALL (BAE, Snow Scene, Soloists) 2:30 PM Warm-up onstage (All BAE, Snow Scene, Soloists) CALL – All cast members 3:30 PM Performance - Cast A Sunday, Dec. 19 2:00 PM CALL (BAE, Snow Scene, Soloists) 2:30 PM Warm-up onstage (All BAE, Snow Scene, Soloists) CALL – All cast members 3:30 PM Performance - Cast B Tuesday, Dec 21 6:00-7:30 pm BAE/ Jr. Ensemble PARTY at the studio This schedule may be subject to change - weekly updates will be sent via Nutcracker Notes or our website. Please be reminded that the Directors must be notified of any absence due to extreme illness only. In such circumstances, it will be the Director’s decision whether that student is prepared to perform. Participation in the “Nutcracker” should not interfere with a students’ class schedule. Excessive absence from class may cause consideration of that student not performing. For the convenience of all, many rehearsal periods have been shortened, with the intention of getting a lot done in a shorter length of time. Therefore, please be on time for rehearsals! Also be on time for pick-up, in order to continue successful social distancing at CBA! Remember that all parents are required to volunteer (per Volunteer commitment form). We thank you for your much needed help and support! The Center for Ballet Arts, featuring the Ballet Arts Ensemble, proudly presents Nutcracker In A Nutshell on December 18 and 19, 2021 at the beautiful Rachel Schlesinger Concert Hall, Alexandria, VA.
This is a wonderful opportunity for dancers in the entire school to perform together and celebrate the holiday season. Auditions for the 2021 production of Nutcracker In A Nutshell will be held Sunday, October 17th. ALL students interested in performing must audition at the designated time for their level. Please note that Pre-Ballet I and II students will not be audition this year in order to socially distance. All parents must comply to the schedule below, keeping the dancers safe and the lobby free of overcrowding. AUDITIONS: Sunday, October 17, 2021
FULL RUN-THRUS: Saturday, December 11............2:30-4:45pm Sunday, December 12..............2:30-4:45pm DRESS REHEARSALS: Wednesday, December 15............6:00-9:00pm Thursday, December 16.................6:00-9:00pm PERFORMANCES: Saturday, December 18............3:00pm Saturday, December 19............3:00pm DANCERS MUST ATTEND ALL REHEARSALS. See below for the weekly rehearsal schedule. Please read the following before auditioning and/or signing the application. Performing in the "Nutcracker" requires a big commitment from you and your family from early November to December 19th. Applicants should be prepared to attend all rehearsal times and performances scheduled, in order to participate. By submitting the form, paying the performance fee, and auditioning you will have committed to doing so. Applicants must be at least four years of age (enrolled in Pre-Ballet). Older students (Ballet IIA-up) should have at least one year of ballet training to be guaranteed a role. Students in Ballet III levels must be enrolled in at least two ballet/ pointe classes per week and be working at a specific technical level for a given role. Boys are encouraged to audition that are enrolled in a dance class. We encourage all that are interested and willing to make this commitment to audition. Those unwilling to accept the role given should not audition, nor should casting be questioned. We would also like to make it clear that many students may be cast in the same role for several years in a row. All candidates (including BAE members), must complete an audition application and submit the performance fee on or before the audition date of October 17th. Due to a short rehearsal period, attendance at all rehearsals is absolutely mandatory. If you foresee any conflict whatsoever, we discourage you from participating. Cast members that miss a rehearsal may be replaced in a role. Casting will be posted and sent out via email by November 1st. Please do not call the studio for casting results. Rehearsals begin Tuesday, November 2nd. Additional fees for those cast in more than one role will be due by Sunday, Nov 7th. Sunday Nov 7th rehearsals will not include Mice, Angels, Chinese Tea and Russian children or Ice Fairies. The performance fee is $75 per student and $10 per additional role w/cap of $100 (to be added after casting is complete). Payment may be made at the link below or by check made out to The Ballet Arts Ensemble of Fairfax. The fee helps to cover the following: Theater rental costs, scenery and props, rehearsal time, costuming, printing, advertising, etc. and does NOT include any tickets. All friends and family members attending performances will be required to purchase tickets. Parents of all performers are required to volunteer to help backstage or with fundraising (The Nutcracker Sign-up Genius will be released when full casting is released). Some roles may require the purchase of a certain style or color of tights or shoes. All Dancers must submit an Audition Form and Performance Fee prior to auditioning. Complete the Audition Application here: https://forms.gle/VnEiVCqPXUQsSTrf7 Submit the Performance Fee here: https://swipesimple.com/links/lnk_994cd167 Nutcracker Rehearsal Format Pre-Ballet I, Pre-Ballet II, Ballet IA - Mice.........................Sundays, 2:00-2:25 Ballet IA, Ballet IA-B, Ballet IB - Chinese Tea.............Sundays, 2:30-3:00 Ballet IB, Ballet IIA (11/6, 11/13) - Angels...................Saturdays, 2:30-3:10
Ballet IIB, IIC, Ballet IIIA - Polichinelles......................Saturdays, 5:00-5:30 Ballet IIB, IIC, Ballet IIIA - Ice Fairies............................Saturdays, 4:30-5:00
Ballet III thru IV - Soldiers..................................................Sundays, 2:00-2:30 Ballet IIIC/ Beg Pointe - Icicles.....................................Saturdays, 4:30-5:00
Int Pointe II thru Adv Pointe - Snow Drops.....................Sundays, 3:15-4:15 Beg Pointe, Int Pointe I - Mirletons..............................Saturdays, 3:30-4:00
Int Pointe II thru Adv Pointe - Waltz..............................Saturdays, 2:30-3:00 CBA has had an exciting first month of classes! We welcome all new students into the school and hope that they are adjusting well. We ask that all dancers wear the leotard color of their class level and their own ballet, tap or jazz shoes. we are experiencing significant delays in receiving product, thank you for your patience.
The studio will be open for classes on Indigenous People’s Day, Monday, October 11th. A reminder that tuition is due the first of each month, and should be remitted by the tenth of the month. A late fee of $10 will be added after Oct. 10th. If you would like to avoid late fees, be sure to fill out a form for Recurring Payment. The form is available on our website HERE. Auditions for the 2021 production of Nutcracker In A Nutshell will be held Sunday, October 17th. ALL students interested in performing must audition, (no exceptions), at the designated time for their level. Please note that Pre-Ballet I and II students may apply to perform as Mice, but will not be auditioned this year, in order to socially distance. All parents must comply to the schedule below, by keeping the dancers safe and the lobby free of overcrowding. Ballet IA, Ballet IA-B......................2:00-2:20 p.m. Ballet IB, IIA......................................2:30-2:50 p.m. Ballet IC, IIA-B, IIB...........................3:00-3:20 p.m. Ballet IIC, Ballet IIC-III....................3:30-3:50 p.m. Ballet IIIA/Pre-Pointe I..................4:00-4:25 p.m. Ballet IIIB/ Pre-Pointe II................4:30-5:00 p.m. Registration forms will be available to fill out electronically (or at the front desk) and must be signed and turned in by the time of audition, with the performance fee of $75, (payable to BAE). Ensemble members need not audition, but must submit completed application by Oct. 17th – Junior Ensemble members that fit into the above categories, must audition. Application: https://forms.gle/GGauNMVLEgZ5L3Fh8 Performance Fee: https://swipesimple.com/links/lnk_994cd167 UPCOMING BAE PERFORMANCES: ANNUAL FALL DANCE CONCERT The Ballet Arts Ensemble of Fairfax will present Fall Dance Concert 2021 on Sunday, October 24th at 3:00 p.m. The performance will be held at the Ernst Community Cultural Center at the NOVA, Annandale Campus, 8333 Little River Turnpike. We hope that all of you will come out in support of all the hard working, young dancers of The Ballet Arts Ensemble. Shostakovich Jazz Suite, Odalisques Pas de Trois from Le Corsair and Rags by Richard Rholdon and Sarabandipity by Debra Savage will be among pieces presented. Summer Guest Choreographer, Lexi Firestone will premiere her exceptional new work When Music Speaks. Tickets will be available at the studio - $20 ($25 at the door.) From Monday, Oct. 25th through Saturday, Oct. 30th, CBA dancers may come to class in Halloween costumes. Wear something easy to dance in, please! A BAE Halloween Costume party will be held at the studio on Saturday, October 30th from 6:30-8:00p.m. All BAE, Jr. Ensemble members and Apprentices are invited! Have a healthy, FUN and SPOOKY Halloween! Tuesday, October 5
7:30-8:15................Honeybody, Rags – Part III Wed., October 6 7:45-8:30................Rags – Parts I, II, Finale, Odalisques - Trio Friday, October 8 7:15-8:00................Sarabandipity, Almost Everything, Level of Concern Saturday, October 9 2:30-3:00................Odalisques – Trio 3:00-3:30................Sarabandipity – All 3:30-4:00................Shostakovich Suite - All 4:00-5:00................Rags – ALL 5:00-5:30................PHOTO SHOOT
Tuesday, October 12 7:30-8:15................Honeybody, Rags – Part III Wed., October 13 7:45-8:30................Rags – Parts I, II, Finale, When Music Speaks Friday, October 15 7:15-8:00................Sarabandipity, Almost Everything, Level of Concern Saturday, October 16 2:30-3:00................Odalisques – Trio 3:00-3:30................Sarabandipity – All 3:30-4:00................Shostakovich Suite - All 4:00-5:00................Rags – ALL Sunday, October 17 Nutcracker In A Nutshell – Auditions
Tuesday, October 19 7:30-8:15................Rags – Part III, Level of Concern, Honeybody, Ch. Mod. II Wed., October 20 7:45-8:30................Rags – Parts I, II, Finale, When Music Speaks Thursday, October 21 5:30 p.m................CALL at NOVA, Annandale Campus 6:00-9:00 p.m................Dress Rehearsal Saturday, October 23 2:30-3:00................Odalisques – Trio 3:00-3:30................Sarabandipity – All 3:30-4:00................Shostakovich Suite 4:00-5:00................Rags – ALL Sunday, October 24 1:45 p.m................CALL at NOVA Annandale Campus 2:00 p.m................Warm-up Class 3:00 p.m................Fall Concert 2021! Saturday, October 30 6:30-8:00................BAE Halloween – Pizza Party! Welcome back to dance! We are very grateful to have completed a successful year in 2021 by social distancing, wearing masks and disinfecting surfaces on a regular basis. Over the summer, we were able to open dressing rooms to limited numbers and to have vaccinated students attend classes mask-free. We will continue to require masks in the Lobby, dressing rooms and all common areas. Due to the recent concerns and recommendations by the Fairfax County Department of Health, ALL students must continue to wear masks in classes, as well as instructors. We will follow these recommendations until further notice. In order to keep numbers low in the Lobby and dressing rooms, try to have dancers come dressed and ready for classes, if at all possible. Dancers should arrive five to ten minutes before class time and must be picked up on time. The success of all of us remaining safe continues to depend on everyone doing their part. This is a very worthy effort for all of us, especially for our CBA students. CBA Ballet Master, Dustin Kimball, will perform a farewell performance with Bowen-McCauley Dance Company on Tuesday, September 14th at 7:00 PM. After 25 years, the company will finish off with great fanfare by performing at the Kennedy Center Eisenhower Theatre. We hope that many of you will attend this momentous event! (Due to this performance, Adv./Int. Modern class, Tuesday 5:30-6:30 PM will be cancelled on 9/14. All members of this class should attend Thursday 7:15-8:15 PM, followed by rehearsal for “When Music Speaks” at 8:15-8:30 PM.) We are thrilled to announce that the BAE will start out strong, again this year, with 40 members! We plan to perform the BAE Fall Concert at Richard Ernst Community Cultural Center, NOVA, Annandale Campus on Sunday, October 24th at 3:00 PM. We hope that all of you will come to this performance in support of the BAE! We want to congratulate BAE dancer, Kayla Estipular, on having been accepted into the Pre-Professional Training Program at The Washington Ballet for 2021-22. We are extremely proud of Kayla and excited about her future in dance! We welcome all of you back to dance at CBA, especially those who chose to take the year off in 2021. We look forward to working with all of the dancers in classes and to enjoying getting to see them perform on stage! Let’s all have a great year of dance in 2021-22! Debra SavageDirector Saturday, September 11
2:30-3:00................Shostakovich Suite Part I 3:00-3:30................Sarabandipity – Caelan, Isabella w/ Adolfo 3:30-4:00................Odalisques – Trio 4:00-4:30................Shostakovich Suite Part II Tuesday, September 14 7:30-8:15................Rags – Part III Wed., September 15 7:45-8:30................Rags – Parts I, II Friday, September 17 7:00-7:30................Sarabandipity – Corps, Honeybody (Studio A) 7:15-7:30................Children’s Modern II (Studio C) 7:30-8:00................Jr. E II & Apprentices – Kick-Off Party w/ Parents Saturday, September 18 2:30-3:00.................Odalisques - Trio 3:00-3:30................Sarabandipity – Caelan, Isabella w/ Adolfo 3:30-4:00................Shostakovich Suite - ALL 4:00-4:15................BAE Kick-Off Party ! – Jr. E I, BAE & Apprentices 4:15 p.m................BAE Guild Kick off Meeting – (Jr. E I, BAE Parents) Tuesday, September 21 7:30-8:15................Rags – Part III, Level of Concern Wed., September 22 7:45-8:30................Rags – Parts I, II, When Music Speaks Friday, September 24 7:15-8:00................Sarabandipity – Corps, Honeybody, Children’s Modern II Saturday, September 25 2:30-3:00................Shostakovich Suite - ALL 3:00-3:30................Sarabandipity – Caelan, Isabella w/ Adolfo 3:30-4:00................Odalisques - Trio 4:00-5:00................Rags – ALL (Finale) Tuesday, September 28 7:30-8:15................Rags – Part III, Level of Concern Wed., September 29 7:45-8:30................Rags – Parts I, II, Finale Friday, October 1 7:15-8:00................Sarabandipity – Corps, Honeybody, Children’s Modern II Saturday, October 2 2:30-3:00................Shostakovich Suite - ALL 3:00-3:30................Sarabandipity – Caelan, Isabella w/ Adolfo 3:30-4:00................Odalisques - Trio 4:00-5:00................Rags – ALL (Finale) Rachel Aybar, Victoria Coleman, Josephine Eason, Nooshon Farhadi, Abigail Ford, Katy Lenshin, Ana Levi, Isabella Mansapit, Sarah Mansfield, Ellie Shaw
BAE Apprentices Abigail Agin, Christina Romonoski-Dao, Amanda Draznin, Caelan Hagopian, Nina Howell, John Poncy, Lourdes Price, Nils Totten Jr. Ensemble I Maddie Connelly, Raeleen Hsu, Beren Kasimcan, Bridget Kerr, Riya Kumaran, Juliana Opstal, Anvika Vemana, Grace Washko Jr. Ensemble II Luka Howell, Samantha Khatri, Asha Maguire, Sarah Payne, Hannah Porras, Ana Stawasz, Bellatrix Tamari Apprentices Sarah Genne, Sanjana Kumaran, Genevieve Maloney, Julia VanValkenburg, Mikayla Walker, Celia Winter, Charlotte Wolff |
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