submitted by Miss Olivia
Two students from the British School of Ballet in Hoosick Falls auditioned for parts in the Christmas ballet The Nutcracker. Both girls received parts. Over 200 students from different ballet schools auditioned and about 40 students were chosen. Nine year old Adriana Hendricks from Petersburgh will be an angel and six year old Alexandra Bull will be a Polichinello.
[private]This production is put on by the Albany Berkshire Ballet Company. Madeline Culpo Cantarella is the Artistic Director and owner of the Cantarella Dance Schools.
“The girls get very excited when the time comes for dress rehearsals and performances. It is a wonderful experience for them,” said Miss Olivia. “One year I had 40 students audition and every one of them received parts.”
Miss Olivia’s students are dancing in performances in Pittsfield, MA, in the elegant Colonial Theater. Performances are Saturday, December 8, at 2:30 and 7 pm and Sunday, December 9, at 2:30 and 7 pm.
The ballet company will also be performing in several other cities and states. “It is the best production of The Nutcracker,” Miss Olivia said. “The scenery and the costumes are so beautiful. The children dance like little professionals.”
For more information on the performances or information on dance classes in ballet, Irish step, tap or gymnastics, please call 518-686-9440.
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