Remembrances of California Ballet Repertoire
September 2, 2023: 7:30 PM
September 3, 2023: 2:30 PM
September 3, 2023: 5 PM
Grand American Ballet with the collaboration of choreographer Betzi Roe is proud to present "Remembrances of California Ballet Repertoire": award winning, audience favorite contemporary ballets ‘79-’93.
In appreciation of California Ballet's Founder Maxine Mahon for her contribution to dance in San Diego.
The Seven Dances and Choreographers
Albinoni Adagio (Charles Bennett/1979): Earned a silver medal at the International Ballet Competition, Varna in 1980; performed by Victoria Jenkins and Murillo Barbosa (Grand American Ballet & Golden State Ballet)
Dos (Betzi Roe/1992): earned an honorable mention at The International Ballet Competition, Helsinki 1992; performed by Ariana Gonzalez and Iago Breschi (City Ballet)
Valse Triste (Patrick Nollet, 1974): created for 3's Co. and became part of the repertoire of California Ballet Co.; performed by Emma Sherman and Lucas Athaide (California & City Ballet)
Untitled Duet (Paul Koverman 1990): created for California Ballet Co.& Stage 7 Dance Theater; performed by Lester Gonzalez and Natalie Palmgren (Grand American Ballet & freelance dancer)
The Separation (Paul Koverman 1995): created for California Ballet Co. & Stage 7 Dance Theater; performed by Visionary Dance Theater
Excerpt from The Mist Leaves No Scar: (Jean Isaacs 1977) created for 3's Company and later performed by California Ballet Co.; performed by Barrett Bartolomei (BalletCenter), James LaRose, Devonte Murphy, and Drew Ornelas (Visionary Dancer Theater)
Dry Roses (Betzi Roe 1993) created for the 25th Anniversary concert and became a staple of California Ballet Co. repertoire for two decades; performed by California Ballet and City Ballet of San Diego dancers
Dancers from:Grand American Ballet, California Ballet, City Ballet of San Diego, Golden State Ballet, Visionary Dance Theater and BalletCenter Studios.
September 2 - 3:30 and 7:30 p.m.
September 3 - 2:30 and 5 p.m.
City Height Performance Annex
3795 Fairmount Ave, SD 92105
Principal Dancers: Victoria Jenkins, Lester Gonzalez, Ariana Gonzalez, Iago Breschi, Lucas Athaide, Murillo Barbosa.
