<b>Ballet in Cleveland Hosts Professional Audition for Local Children <br></b><br>New York City's <a href="http://www.balletswithatwist.com">Ballets with a Twist</a>
seeks children ages 6 to 9 with good ballet technique to participate in
both rehearsals and performances with the company. Ballet in Cleveland
will host an audition on Sunday, April 14th, 2013 at The Movement
Factory in Lakewood, Ohio. Selected dancers will join Ballets with a
Twist for its debut performance at the Ohio Theatre at PlayhouseSquare
on Thursday, September 19, 2013. <br>
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Audition registration will begin at 10:00 am at <a href="http://themovementfactory.com">The Movement Factory</a>
(13000 Athens Avenue #203, Lakewood, Ohio 44107). The audition will
begin at 11:00 am and end at 12:30 pm. Casting will be announced
immediately after. Selected dancers will be asked to return at 2:00 pm
for their first rehearsal session.<br>
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Those auditioning must demonstrate an ability to learn choreography in a
professional setting. Auditionees must also be available for the
rehearsal session following the audition, and two additional rehearsals
during the week of the performance. No exceptions will be made to this
availability. Specific details about the fall rehearsals and performance
will be provided on the day of the audition.<br>
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For more information on this exciting opportunity, please visit <a href="http://balletincleveland.org">Ballet in Cleveland</a>, call Jessica Wallis at 330-285-5779, or send an email to <a href="mailto:jessica@balletincleveland.org">jessica@balletincleveland.org</a>.<br>
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<strong>About Ballet in Cleveland</strong><br>
Ballet in Cleveland's mission is to revitalize the presence of classical
ballet in Cleveland, Ohio by presenting the highest quality
professional ballet companies as well as promoting the art through
ballet-centered programming and events that not only foster interest,
but also educate and entertain the community. Ballet in Cleveland will
highlight the importance, relevance, and entertaining artistry of
professional classical ballet in the region.<br>
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<strong>About Ballets with a Twist</strong><br>
New York City's next-generation dance company, Ballets with a Twist, is
taking the states by storm with its glamorous mix of
critically-acclaimed choreography, outstanding original music, and
exquisite costume design. Under the direction of celebrated dance-maker
Marilyn Klaus - whose eclectic background ranges from vaudeville and
show dancing, to Isadora Duncan and classical ballet - the company
serves up classical ballet with an irreverent pop sensibility, inventing
a new genre of artistic entertainment.<br>
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Cocktail Hour is a sassy, family-friendly suite of dances that brings
iconic American drinks to life. The show both reinvents ballet and pays
respect to the rich creativity of cocktail culture, launching the
Martini, Gimlet, Shirley Temple, and more off the menu and onto the
stage.<br>
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Critics and audience members agree: Cocktail Hour is an artistically
seductive must-see. The New York Times praises Klaus' choreography as
"witty and fantastic," while The Huffington Post raves that the company
is "blasting the boundaries between high art and entertainment. We have
seen the future of dance, and it is fun!"<br>
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<strong>About The Movement Factory</strong><br>
Alyssa Lee Wilmot created and founded The Movement Factory (<a href="http://TheMovementFactory.com">http://TheMovementFactory.com</a>)
to help individuals create and lead healthy and expressive lives
through various forms of movement. The Movement Factory aims to help
people become stronger, healthier, and more connected to their bodies
through the commitment to innovative and fun group and individualized
Pilates, Dance, and Fitness for adults.<br>
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Ballet in Cleveland extends special thanks to The Movement Factory for graciously sponsoring this audition.<br>
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<strong>Contact</strong><br>
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To learn more about this event, please contact<br>
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Jessica Wallis, Founding Director
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<a href="http://balletincleveland.org">Ballet in Cleveland</a>
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330-285-5779
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<div>Founding Director, <br><b>Ballet in Cleveland<i><br></i></b></div>
<div>"Presenting and Promoting Classical Ballet in Cleveland, Ohio"<br>1621 Euclid Avenue, <br>Cleveland, OH 44115<br></div>
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