Nutcracker Casting

Friday, Dec. 11 Eve (7pm)

Snow Pas De Deux

Weddle, Adkins

Spanish Lead

Mota

Arabian Pas De Deux

Vella, Adkins

Chinese Pas De Deux

Ad. Milano, Gulevich

Dewdrop Lead

Carlson

Russian Lead

Sonke

Waltz Pas De Deux

Firpo, Riskin

Grand Pas De Deux

Milano, Phelps

___________________________________________________________

Friday, Dec. 12 Mat (2pm)

Snow Pas De Deux

Sponder, Layne

Spanish Lead

Sonke

Arabian Pas De Deux

Field, Layne

Chinese Pas De Deux

Pfeffer, Gulevich

Dewdrop Lead

Sponder

Russian Lead

Kursar

Waltz Pas De Deux

Campbell, Adkins

Grand Pas De Deux

Weaver, Riskin

___________________________________________________________

Saturday, Dec. 12 Eve (7pm)

Snow Pas De Deux

Carlson, Phelps

Spanish Lead

Vella

Arabian Pas De Deux

Weddle, Layne

Chinese Pas De Deux

Mota, Gulevich

Dewdrop Lead

Weaver

Russian Lead

Cash

Waltz Pas De Deux

Ad. Milano, Riskin

Grand Pas De Deux

Firpo, Adkins

___________________________________________________________

Sunday, Dec. 13 Mat (2pm)

Snow Pas De Deux

Weaver, Riskin

Spanish Lead

Field

Arabian Pas De Deux

Milano, Phelps

Chinese Pas De Deux

Kursar, Gulevich

Dewdrop Lead

Sonke

Russian Lead

Pfeffer

Waltz Pas De Deux

Sponder, Layne

Grand Pas De Deux

Weddle, Adkins

___________________________________________________________

Friday, Dec. 18 Eve (7pm)

Snow Pas De Deux

Carlson, Phelps

Spanish Lead

Kursar

Arabian Pas De Deux

Milano, Phelps

Chinese Pas De Deux

Ad. Milano, Gulevich

Dewdrop Lead

Carlson

Russian Lead

Pfeffer

Waltz Pas De Deux

Weaver, Riskin

Grand Pas De Deux

Firpo, Adkins

___________________________________________________________

Saturday, Dec. 19 Mat (2pm)

Snow Pas De Deux

Weddle, Adkins

Spanish Lead

Yates

Arabian Pas De Deux

Cash, Layne

Chinese Pas De Deux

Sonke, Gulevich

Dewdrop Lead

Weaver

Russian Lead

Mota

Waltz Pas De Deux

Firpo, Riskin

Grand Pas De Deux

Carlson, Phelps

___________________________________________________________

Sunday, Dec. 20 Mat (2pm)

Snow Pas De Deux

Weaver, Riskin

Spanish Lead

Welch

Arabian Pas De Deux

R. Cates, Riskin

Chinese Pas De Deux

Mota, Gulevich

Dewdrop Lead

Cash

Russian Lead

Ad. Milano

Waltz Pas De Deux

Sonke, Adkins

Grand Pas De Deux

Milano, Phelps

___________________________________________________________

Nutcracker Preview

It's almost show time and the dancers of Central West Ballet have been diligently rehearsing for the upcoming production of The Nutcracker. Here are a few sneak peak pictures from earlier this week. More photos to come soon!

*photographs courtesy of Ashley Milano

The Nutcracker

For tickets call:

209-338-2100 or visit www.galloarts.org

Romeo and Juliet

Back by popular demand, Central West Ballet will bring their production of

Romeo and Juliet

to the Turlock Community Theater on

Friday, October 16, 2009 and Saturday, October 17, 2009.

http://turlocktheatre.org/events.htm#6

CWB 09/10 Season Brochure

Central West Ballet Announces 09/10 Season!

Central West Ballet has announced its line up for the 2009/2010 Season. To order a season subscription contact the Gallo Center for the Arts Box Office at 209-338-2100 or visit their website at http://www.galloarts.org/. For tickets to Romeo and Juliet and Creations on March 7, 2010, contact the Turlock Community Theater Box Office at 209-668-1169 or visit their website at http://www.turlocktheatre.org/. For tickets to the annual fundraiser, The Best of Central West, please contact the Central West Ballet office at 209-576-8957.

The Best of Central West
Annul Benefit at the Home of Dr. and Mrs. Stephen Endsley
September 19 - 2009

Romeo and Juliet
Turlock Community Theatre
October 16, 17 - 2009

The Nutcracker
Mary Stuart Rogers Theater - Gallo Center for the Arts
December 11, 12, 13, 18, 19, 20 - 2009

Creations - Choreography in America
February 26, 27, 28 - 2010
Foster Family Theater - Gallo Center for the Arts

March 7 - 2010
Turlock Community Theatre

The Sleeping Beauty
Mary Stuart Rogers Theater - Gallo Center for the Arts
April 30, May 1, 2 - 2010

Dancer and Choreographer

Principal dancers of CWB guested in a performance at California State University, Stanislaus at the end of May. The university's Dance for the Stage class presented its end-of-semester culmination show. Principal dancer Nicole Firpo took the class during her first year at CSUS and was invited by instructor Kitsy Olson to choreograph a ballet piece for the show, this being Nicole's third time participating. Ms. Firpo's piece entitled, A Gershwin Medley, was danced by Nicole Firpo, Alyssa Milano, Lindsay Weddle, Joseph Adkins, and Zachary Prentice. Her piece brought an exciting feel to the show, and gave many audience members a taste of ballet for the first time.

*Photographs by Matthew Keevy

Down Time

Just a brief glimpse of what keeps us occupied in between rehearsals. This is some of Zach Prentice's pointe shoe art.

Peter Pan

Our four performances of Peter Pan this weekend were a huge success! The Disney story of Peter Pan is popular with kids and adults alike, and the special effects (especially the flying!), magnificent costumes, sets, and hilarious characters  had everyone talking. Many of the children that attended were dressed for the occasion, equipped with Peter Pan hats, Tinkerbell wings, and fairy wands! So to those of you that attended a show, thank you! And to those of you that didn't...well, you missed out. Be sure to catch Central West Ballet next season, as it will be packed with new and exciting ballets! And don't forget to purchase your season tickets from the Gallo Center Box Office!

Central West Ballet is at the Gallo Center for the Arts this week preparing for their production of Peter Pan! Come be a part of the magic this weekend! Tickets are available at http://www.galloarts.org/Events/EventDetails.aspx?id=610