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Carolina Youth Ballet

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**UPCOMING DATES**

~CYB La Bayadere Dates~

Dress Rehearsal, April 18

Performance, April 19 at 2 pm

Performed at the

Progress Energy Center - Downtown Raleigh


Check out pictures from the

2006 Nutcracker Production!

http://cybphotos.myphotos.cc

SAVE THE DATE!
Butter Braided Breads Fundraiser
Order forms will be available before and at the performances - more information will follow shortly!
Saturday, Nov. 17th
"Barnes & Noble" Gift Wrapping & Show
We will need four dancers every hour on the hour to sign-up for gift wrapping and then we will perform excerpts from the Nutcracker Act II at 4pm.
Names & groups will be posted on the C.Y.B. shortly!
Saturday, December 1st
CYB Baby-Sitting Night at TAD
Junior II & Up, to help baby-sit young children at the TAD studios while parents go Christmas shopping!
Saturday, December 8th; 5 - 10pm

Performance at John Locke Foundation Christmas Party

Held at a Country Club in Cary or Raleigh; Details to follow - only a few Act II dancers will be needed!

Thursday, December 13th; Approximately 7-9pm

2007 Nutcracker Dress Rehearsal Information

2007 Nutcracker Performances Information

2007 Giselle Rehearsal Information

Mission Statement

The mission of the Carolina Youth Ballet (CYB) is to provide public performing opportunities for talented middle and secondary school level dancers, to educate the community about the training of young dancers and the creation and choreography of classical ballet, and the opportunity to see classical ballet in a community environment at reasonable cost.

In addition to cultivating the discipline, technique, and grace required of world-class dancers, CYB's mission focuses on developing an appreciation of ballet within the community. CYB performances provide an opportunity for our community to enjoy exceptional ballet performed by local youth at an affordable, family price. Educational studies show that participation in the arts, as a performer or an observer, enhances creative thinking and writing skills, stimulates higher level thought processes, and improves listening skills.

The Carolina Youth Ballet is dedicated to providing students valuable performing experience and developing each dancer to their fullest artistic potential. Part of CYB's mission is to nurture and enhance the lives of our youth, establish a professional classic and contemporary youth company, and encourage new choreographers. The Company strives to work with local organizations to expand its outreach programs and to create arts awareness and training opportunities to a broader multi-cultural constituency.

History

CYB was organized in 2001 and incorporated as a 501(c)(3) non-profit corporation through the efforts of Annette Hagopian, a locally acclaimed ballet teacher and Artistic Director of the Triangle Academy of Dance. Aware that most serious ballet students have few opportunities to demonstrate their skills in a public forum, or to gain needed experience prior to making decisions or commitments for possible dance related careers, she founded the Carolina Youth Ballet to make it possible for young dancers to have that experience, and for the public to enjoy and encourage their talents and goals.

About the Company

The Company plans to produce two major performances per year, open to the public, special event performances in the community, and lecture demonstrations at area schools. The young dancers, generally ranging in age from 12 to 17 years, will perform all the roles and choreography normally danced by older professional ballet dancers. Because the choreography of the classical ballets presented by CYB sometimes requires experienced partnering, one or two professional male guest artists may be invited to supplement the regular company members. In addition, professional dancers involved with the teaching and choreography of dances for the students will be asked to perform with CYB.

Education and Outreach

An important part of our educational mission, in addition to providing classes in our studios for students, is outreach. This means literally, "reaching out" to those in the community who may not otherwise be exposed to the opportunity to learn the ballet basics in a class setting, or to see a performance.

Lecture-Demonstrations

We are developing programs for schools during class hours, as well as, other interested organizations. They can be tailored to almost any age group. For information or to request an in-school lecture-demonstration by our staff and students, please contact us via phone or email.

Special Event Performances

These are offered for area events, such as, Apex Peak Week, Capitol Christmas Christmas-Tree Lighting, St. Mary Magdalene International Festival, Chinese New Year Festival, and other interested organizations. If you have such a need, please contact us via phone or email to schedule a performance.

Group Discounts

Discounted tickets to CYB’s performances are available to youth and civic groups. If interested please contact our school at 919-387-1298.



CYB Calendar of Events

Date- 2007
Event
Location
Aug. 24
CYB Parent Meeting; 7 pm
TAD Studio III
Sept. 24
CYB Character Breakfast tickets on sale.
TAD Main lobby
Oct. 9
CYB Nutcracker Tickets on sale to dancer's families only!
  TAD Main Lobby
Oct. 15
CYB Nutcracker Tickets on sale to public.
TAD Main Lobby
Nov. 
CYB Rehearsal for Character Breakfast
TAD Studio III

Nov. 3

CYB Character Breakfast 10:15am

Studio III

Nov. 9

CYB Nutcracker Photo Session; 4:00-7:30 pm

Studio III

Nov. 16
CYB Nutcracker dress rehearsal 4:30-9:45 pm
A.J. Fletcher
Nov. 17
CYB Nutcracker Performances 1pm & 5pm
A.J. Fletcher
Dec. 1
CYB Barnes & Noble Bookstore Fundraiser & Performance

10am - 9pm;
Perform Act II excerpts at 4pm
Dec. 14
CYB Spring 2008 Production Auditions; 4:00-5:30 CYB Seniors Div. I, II, III; 5:30-6:30 Apprentice & Juniors
TAD Studio II (apprentice/juniors); Studio III (seniors)
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Date- 2008
Event
Location
Feb. 26
CYB Spring Tickets on sale for CYB Members
TAD Main lobby
March 5
CYB Spring tickets on sale to public
TAD Main lobby
April 13
CYB Spring Photo Session 4:30-5:30pm
TAD Studio III
April 18
CYB Spring Performance Dress Rehearsal
A.J. Fletcher
April 19
CYB Spring Show 2pm
A.J. Fletcher
May 16 & 17
TAD Children’s Ballet Recitals

(Jr. II & Sr. Company Dancers- help backstage)

A.J. Fletcher
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 CYB Nutcracker Camp & Audition 2008
Aug 11-15
Seniors 14yr+

9-12 noon

(Mon-Fri)
Aug 11-14
Juniors 10-14yr

4:30-6:30pm

Mon-Thur only
Aug. 15
Car Wash  4:30-6:30 pm

CYB Pizza Party & Lock-in! (Fri 7pm until Sat 9am)

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