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10 February 2005 |
STATE STREET BALLET |
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Northridge, CA: ArtsNorthridge at
California State University, Northridge is once again proud to
present State Street Ballet in “BALLROOM, A Salute to the
Swing Era” on Saturday, April 2 at 8:00 PM in the Performing
Arts Center. State Street Ballet, has achieved international acclaim
for its innovative productions in the dance landscape, melding
ballet and swing into a nostalgic tour de force in “BALLROOM, A
Salute to the Swing Era”. Music for this popular program
includes the legendary sounds of Frank Sinatra, Nat King Cole,
Andrews Sisters, Billie Holiday, Glenn Miller, George Gershwin,
Astor Piazolla, and more. “Ballroom” will feature the following
program selections: Salute to Sinatra- features the sounds of Sinatra at his best. Inspired by the legend, this ballet is an audience favorite whenever it has been performed. |
Five by Gershwin evokes the romantic elegance of silver screen dance legends Fred Astaire and Ginger Rogers, for whom the composer wrote numerous scores. Taking his cue from Gershwin’s sophisticated harmonics, award-winning choreographer WILLIAM SOLEAU, who has several full length Gershwin ballets to his credit, has crafted and energetic, poetic interpretation of the original recordings “Our Love is Here to Stay” by Nat King Cole, “They Can’t Take that Away from Me” by Frank Sinatra, “Summertime” by Helen Merrill, “I’ve Got a Crush on You” by Linda Ronstadt, and “I Got Rhythm” by Ernestine Anderson. Ball gowns and tails complement Five by Gershwin’s chic style. Sometimes breezy, sometimes sensuous, sometimes witty, it is always “s’marvelous, “s’wonderful.” |
| Tango Rain is a powerful encounter with
sumptuous music of Astor Piazzolla, Regarded as the father of New
Tango, the Argentinean composer revolutionized the Tango and
popularized it with his world tours. New York choreographer WILLIAM
SOLEAU explores the fiery beauty and dynamic passion of Piazzolla’s
Buenos Aires beat. Mr. Soleau characterized his interpretation of
the Tango as “an attitude, rich in the full range of
emotions.” B.A.N.D. recaptures the toe-tapping tempos and cool glamour of the golden years of the Big Band. Set to original recordings of “Rum and Coca-Cola” by the Andrews Sisters, “Solitude” by Billie Holiday, “Nature Boy” by Nat King Cole, “Is You Is or Is You Ain't My Baby?” by Bing Crosby, and Duke Ellington instrumentals, the ballet soars and glides through the playful cadences of the period. Sleek costuming lends ambient savior-faire, and Emmy award-winning choreographer ROBERT SUND from San Francisco, packs freshness and fun into the dramatic music and dance dialogue. It don’t mean a thing if it ain’t got that swing *Ballroom’s got it, and State Street Ballet swings! Who could ask for anything more? Please visit http://www.statestreetballet.com/ for more information on the artist. Note: All programs and artists are subject to change. State Street Ballet’s production of “Ballroom, A Salute to the Swing Era,” will be performed on Saturday, April 2 at 8:00 pm in the Performing Arts Center at California State University, Northridge. Adult tickets for the evening performance are $45 in the Front Orchestra and $30 in the Rear Orchestra. Group rates are available. All Students and CSUN Faculty and Staff may purchase tickets in advance for $15 with current ID (sorry, not available on line). Single tickets can be purchased by calling the Ticket Office at 818-677-2488 or log on to http://www.artsnorthridge.csun.com/, and at all Ticketmaster outlets. The Performing Arts Center is located on Zelzah Avenue, between Prairie and Plummer Streets in the Student Union Complex. Patrons should use Parking Lot G4 and are required to purchase a $4 parking permit for all performances on the CSUN campus. For limited press seating and information contact: William C. Martin, Artistic Director and Marketing for the Performing Arts Center: 818-677-7687, Fax 818-677-6617 or e-mail: william.c.martin@csun.edu High-resolution photographs (300dpi) are available for download at http://www.cvpa.csun.com/newsflash_imageArch.html |