NEVADA BALLET THEATRE'S 2008-2009 SEASON
CALENDAR OF EVENTS

June/July/August 2008
Monday, June 2 -
Saturday June 7

 

Academy of Nevada Ballet Theatre Summer Break

 

Wednesday, June 4   Nevada Ballet Theatres Annual Above & Beyond Awards.
5:30 pm. Donor recognition and reception. This special event honors those community members who go above and beyond to support Nevada Ballet Theatre. For more information, contact Jessica Erali, Special Events Coordinator at 243-2623 ext. 222.

Monday, June 9 -
Friday, June 27

 

Academy of Nevada Ballet Theatre Creative Dance Camp
Ages 3-8. 9 a.m.- Noon. Includes creative movement, singing, arts & crafts, storytelling and performance. For more information, call the Academy of Nevada Ballet Theatre at 243-2623.

Monday, June 9
Saturday, August 30

  Academy of Nevada Ballet Theatre Summer Session

Monday, July 21 -
Friday, August 8
 

Academy of Nevada Ballet Theatre Summer Intensive: Ages 11 - 20. An extensive three-week training program for students who are seriously pursuing a quality education in dance. Audition required. Intensive includes opportunity to work with internationally renowned teachers. For more information, call the Academy of Nevada Ballet Theatre at 243-2623.

     
September 2008
Tuesday, September 2  

Academy of Nevada Ballet Theatre Fall classes begin.


Saturday, September 6  

Academy of Nevada Ballet Theatre Youth Student Auditions.
2008 Nutcracker Student Audition Schedule:
10 am-11 am : Bon-Bons ages 7-8
11 am-noon : Boys Auditions ages 7 up
Noon - 1 pm : Levels 3-5, ages 8-11
1 pm - 2 pm : Levels 6-8, ages 11 up
Boys ages 7 and up (no previous experience necessary) and girls ages 11 up (minimum 3 years ballet training) in the community are welcome to audition for Nevada Ballet Theatre's Nutcracker. Registration fee is $25 for non-Academy students. For more information, call the Academy of Nevada Ballet Theatre at (702) 243-2623.

Saturday, September 13  

The Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts. Nevada Ballet Theatre to perform.

     
October 2008
Friday, October 10  

Inside the Dancers' Studio Giselle - 4- 5 pm . A behind the scenes look at a company rehearsal and a brief insider's view of the ballet. Invitation only; members of the media, please call Jenn Kratochwill at (702) 243-2623.

Thursday, October 16  

School Matinee Series Giselle -Judy Bayley Theatre, UNLV. 10:30 am -11:30 am. For more information, call the UNLV Box Office at (702) 895-ARTS (2787).

Thursday, October 16  

Dress Rehearsal Giselle -Judy Bayley Theatre, UNLV. 7 pm. For media and invited guests only. Members of the media, please call Jenn Kratochwill at (702) 243-2623 ext. 241 for more information.

Friday, October 17 Sunday, October 19

 

Giselle Judy Bayley Theatre -4505 Maryland Pkwy. Mixed Repertory Program. Tickets - $75 - $35. Call the UNLV box office at (702) 895-ARTS (2787) for tickets.

Performances :
Friday, October 17 at 8 pm
Saturday , October 18 at 2 pm & 8 pm
Sunday, October 19 at 1 pm & 4:30 pm

Dinner & The Ballet for Giselle Open to subscribers and single ticket purchasers - 5: 30 pm. Location TBA. For more information, call Special Events Coordinator Jessica Erali at (702) 243-2623 ext. 222.

Thursday, October 23 & Friday, October 24  

Future Dance Presents Dance Observations 9:45 am & 11:30 am. Gilbert Magnet School . Nevada Ballet Theatre presents the Evolution of Dance for students enrolled in the Future Dance In Schools program.

Friday, October 24 Sunday, October 26

 

Bösendorfer Piano Sale at NBT. More details to follow.

 

     
November 2008
Friday, November 7  

A Choreographers' Showcase Mystère Theatre, Treasure Island. Noon. Special performance for students of Clark County .

Sunday, November 9  

A Choreographers' Showcase Mystère Theatre, Treasure Island. 1 pm. For tickets, call the Treasure Island Box Office at 1-866-241-2833.

Tuesday, November 11  

Nevada Ballet Theatre Future Dance In School classes begin.

 

Sunday, November 16  

A Choreographers' Showcase Mystère Theatre, Treasure Island. 1 pm. For tickets, call the Treasure Island Box Office at 1-866-241-2833.

     
December 2008
Tuesday, December 16  

School Matinee Series The Nutcracker

Artemus W. Ham Concert Hall. 10:30 am -11:30 am. For more information, call the UNLV Box Office at (702) 895-ARTS (2787).

*Performance for special-needs students of Clark County .

Tuesday, December 16  

Dress Rehearsal The Nutcracker

Judy Bayley Theatre. 7 pm. For media and invited guests only. Members of the media, please call Jenn Kratochwill at (702) 243-2623 ext. 241 for more information.

Wednesday, December 17 Sunday, December 28

 

Nevada Ballet Theatre Presents The Nutcracker

Judy Bayley Theatre Tickets - $45 - $85 - Call the UNLV box office at (702) 895-ARTS (2787) for tickets. Performances vary.

     
January 2009
Saturday, January 17  

The Black & White Ball 2009 - Honoring Bette Midler .

This annual fundraiser for Nevada Ballet Theatre honors a legendary female entertainer who has positively impacted the performing arts. For more information, call Special Events Coordinator Jessica Erali at (702) 243-2623 ext. 222. All media inquiries should be directed to Jenn Kratochwill at ext. 241.

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Friday, January 30  

Inside the Dancers' Studio All-Balanchine Program 4- 5 pm .

A behind the scenes look at a company rehearsal and a brief insider's view of the ballet. Invitation only; members of the media, please call Jenn Kratochwill at (702) 243-2623.

     
February 2009
Thursday, February 5  

School Matinee Series All-Balanchine Program

Artemus W. Ham Concert Hall. 10:30 am -11:30 am. For more information, call the UNLV Box Office at (702) 895-ARTS (2787).

Thursday, February 5  

Dress Rehearsal All-Balanchine Program

Artemus W. Ham Conert Hall. 7 pm. For media and invited guests only. Members of the media, please call Jenn Kratochwill at (702) 243-2623 ext. 241 for more information.

Friday, February 6 - Saturday, February 7

 

All-Balanchine Program Artemus W. Ham Concert Hall

4505 Maryland Pkwy. Performed with the Las Vegas Philharmonic, David Itkin, Music Director. Tickets - $75 - $35. Call the UNLV box office at (702) 895-ARTS (2787) for tickets.

Performances :
Fri day, February 6 at 8 pm
Saturday , February 7 at 2 pm

Dinner & The Ballet for All-Balanchine Program Open to subscribers and single ticket purchasers - 5: 30 pm. Location TBA. For more information, call Special Events Coordinator Jessica Erali at (702) 243-2623 ext. 222.

     
March 2009

Monday, March 23 Thursday, March 26 

  Academy of Nevada Ballet Theatre Level Examinations.

Monday, March 30 Saturday, April 4

  Academy of Nevada Ballet Theatre Grade Demonstrations.
     
April 2009
Friday, April 3  

Inside the Dancers' Studio - American Masters

4- 5pm. A behind the scenes look at a company rehearsal with a brief insider's view of the ballet. Invitation only; members of the media, please call Jenn Kratochwill at (702) 243-2623.

Thursday, April 9  

Dress Rehearsal American Masters Artemus W. Ham Concert

Hall, UNLV. 7 pm. For media and invited guests only. Members of the media, please call Jenn Kratochwill at (702) 243-2623 ext. 241.

Friday, April 10 &
Saturday, April 11

 

American Masters Artemus W. Ham Concert Hall

4505 Maryland Pkwy. Mixed Repertory Program: Lambarena, Neon Glass Pas de Deux. Tickets - $75 - $35. Call the UNLV box office at (702) 895-ARTS (2787) for tickets.

Performances :
Friday, April 10 at 8 pm
Saturday , April 11 at 2 pm

     
May 2009
Friday, May 1  

Inside the Dancers' Studio New Works 09 4 - 5 pm. A behind the scenes look at a Company rehearsal with a brief insider's view of the ballet. Invitation only; members of the media, please call Jenn Kratochwill at (702) 243-2623 ext. 241 for more information. Location: 1651 Inner Circle , 89134.

Monday, May 4  

Academy Annual Scholarship Audition.

 

Wednesday, May 13  

Future Dance/Dance Discovery Spring Concert 6 pm. West Las Vegas Library Performing Arts Theatre, 951 West Lake Mead Blvd.

Thursday, May 14  

School Matinee Series New Works '09

Judy Bayley Theatre. 10:30 am -11:30 am. For more information, call the UNLV Box Office at (702) 895- ARTS (2787).

Thursday, May 14  

Dress Rehearsal New Works 09 - 7 pm. For media and invited guests only. Members of the media, please call Jenn Kratochwill at (702) 243-2623 ext. 241 for more information.

Friday, May 15
Sunday, May 17

 

New Works 09 Judy Bayley Theatre

4505 Maryland Pkwy. Mixed Repertory Program. Tickets - $75 - $35. Call the UNLV box office at (702) 895-ARTS (2787) for tickets.

Performances :
Friday, May 15 at 8 pm
Saturday , May 16 at 2 pm & 8 pm
Sunday, May 17 at 1 pm & 4:30 pm

Dinner & The Ballet for New Works 09 Open to subscribers and single ticket purchasers - 5: 30 pm. Location TBA. For more information, call Special Events Coordinator Jessica Erali at (702) 243-2623 ext. 222.

Wednesday, May 20  

School Matinee Series - New Works 09 .

Judy Bayley Theatre,UNLV. 10:30 11:30 am. Call the UNLV Box Office for more information at (702) 895-ARTS (2787).

Saturday, May 30 & Sunday, May 31

 

Academy of Nevada Ballet Theatre Spring Concert

Artemus W. Ham Concert Hall, UNLV. Tickets: $14. Call (702) 895-ARTS.

     
June/July/August 2009
Date TBD  

Above & Beyond Awards . Donor recognition and reception. This special event honors those community members who go above and beyond to support Nevada Ballet Theatre.

 

Monday, June 8
Friday, August 28

 

Academy of Nevada Ballet Theatre Summer Session .

 

Monday, June 8
Friday, June 26

 

Academy of Nevada Ballet Theatre Creative Dance Camp Ages 3 8. 9 am 12 noon. Includes creative movement, singing, arts & crafts, storytelling and performance. For more information, call the Academy at (702) 243-2623.

Monday, July 20
Friday, August 7

 

Academy of Nevada Ballet Theatre Summer Intensive Ages 11 - 20. An extensive three-week training program. Audition required.

     
     
     
     

 
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