submitted by Miss Olivia
Three students from The British School of Ballet in Hoosick Falls auditioned for parts in the Christmas ballet The Nutcracker. All the girls received parts. Over 200 students from different ballet schools auditioned and about 40 students were chosen.
[private]Ten year old Ariana Hendricks of Petersburgh is an angel. Seven year old Catherine Bitteker of Bennington, VT is a mouse and five year old Greta Bitteker of Bennington is a reindeer.
Miss Olivia stated, “I have had students audition for the past 36 years, and I have never had one that didn’t make it.” This production is put on by the Albany Berkshire Ballet Company. Madame Madeline Canterella Culpo is the Artistic Director and owner of the Canterella Dance Schools.
“The students get very excited when the time comes for dress rehearsals and performances. It is a wonderful experience for them,” said Miss Olivia.
Miss Olivia’s students are dancing in performances in Pittsfield, MA, in the elegant Colonial Theater. Performances there are Saturday, December 7, at 2:30 and 6:30 pm and Sunday, December 8, at 1:30 and 4:30 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 and so is the Christmas tree that grows like magic. The children dance like little professionals.”
If you would like information on the performances or information on dance classes (ballet, Irish step dance or gymnastics) please call 518-686-9440.
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