Uprising Rises Again!

 
 

 

Holy Blossom Temple

UPRISING A BALLET DRAMATIZING EVENTS 

OF THE WARSAW GHETTO

Excerpts performed by Ballet Espressivo

"Witness the battle between light and dark in this heart-wrenching ballet that tells the story of Mordecai Anielewicz, leader of the Jewish resistance fighters in the Warsaw Ghetto, how he led his guerrilla warriors and fought back against Nazi brutality at the cost of many lives and in the face of impossible odds. Stalked by the shadow of death at every turn, these warriors triumphed in spirit and inspired others. Uprising takes us into the world of human perversity and the highest heroism." 

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Holy Blossom Temple
April 24, 2008, 8 p.m.
1950 Bathurst St, Toronto, ON

Adult Ticket: $25
Youth/Young Adult: $15
Phone: (416) 789-3291

   




All photos by:
Hal Swann



 
     
 

Dance Ontario Dance Weekend- Meditation & The Grand Fugue

 
 

 

Premiere Dance Theare

Please join us for another fine performance from Ballet Espressivo, choreographed by Donna Greenberg and performed by dancers:
Napu Boychuk, Isabel Morales, Jenna Oxley, Anton Pasquarella, Gina Velasco

Meditation: A woman meditates on her separation from her lover. He returns and their life-dance continues.

The Grand Fugue
: Elegance, formalism, power and virtuosity come together; set to Beethoven’s Grande Fugue, op. 133.

One of the most popular events in the Toronto calendar, this non-stop dance fest is also a clever audience development tool. More than 20 stylistically and ethnically diverse companies perform a sampling of their repertoires; the lineup is different each day, with the audience free to come and go at will.

Tickets : Admission by $10 donation

Premiere Dance Theatre

Jan. 19 - Jan. 20
* Ballet Espressivo performs at 5:25 p.m. on Jan. 19
Harbourfront Centre, 235 Queens Quay West
www.danceontario.ca

   




All photos by:
Hal Swann



 
     
  Auditon Notice
 
 
Auditions for Female Dancers for an exclusive engagement with:

HOLY BLOSSOM SYNAGOGUE, Toronto

as well as other possible performances.

Performance Date : Thursday, April 24, 2008

Professional experience is preferred. Strong ballet technique, modern & jazz background   & acting experience are also an asset.

Dancers will be paid for all rehearsals and performances.

Audition Date : Thursday February 7, 2008

Audition Time : 7 -10 p.m.

Audition Location :   George Brown College, 160 Kendal Avenue
Casa Loma Campus, Building C, Room 127

Alternative audition dates may be possible.

Advanced registration is required.

Contact: Donna Greenberg , Artistic Director

Please provide a resume, head shot and dance photo at the audition. No audition fee

   






 
     
  Contrapunctus - Dance, Film, Lecture & Discussion  
 

Contrapunctus

New dance film created by Donna Greenberg and performed by her Dancers from Ballet Espressivo, followed by her lecture entitled
THE CREATION OF A DANCE FILM

Sunday November, 25th 7:30 pm
Labspace Studio
276 Carlaw Ave, Suite 202 (S of Dundas)

15$/ 10$ CADA or student ID

Info: 647-294-0784

 

   
 
   
  SHALL WE DANCE  
 


The Kitchener-Waterloo Chamber Orchestra's 23rd Season
presented by TD Canada Trust
invites Ballet Espressivo

SHALL WE DANCE
Sponsored by
An Anonymous Donor
Saturday, November 3, 2007, 8:00 p.m.

Location
Concerts take place at Maureen Forrester Recital Hall in the Aird
Centre of Wilfrid Laurier University, 75 University Avenue West,
Waterloo (the corner of Hazel and University).

The hall is handicapped accessible with ample free parking.

PROGRAMME
Ballet Espressivo will perform Telemann's Don Quixote. The orchestra
will also play a series of dance pieces from the 18th, 19th and 20th
centuries.Other featured soloists will be violist Sharon Wei, pianist
Ronald Greidanus, violinist Jeremy Bell and the University of
Waterloo Chamber Choir.

Gounod:
Funeral March for a Marionette (a.k.a. the Alfred Hitchcock theme)

Gluck:
Dance of the Blessed Spirits; Dance of the Athletes; Dance of
the Furies

Gretry:
Six Dances from La Rosaire Republicaine

Rameau:
Two Gavottes & Two Rigaudons

Rodrigo:
Three Old Dance Airs

Rossini:
Pas de Six from William Tell

Telemann:
Don Quixote

Torri:
Siciliano and Gigue

Watch the Noble Knight battle evil with his loyal helper! Create
beauty in a bleak new land! Hear Mozart overcome huge obstacles
in a single note! Save the Spirit of Joy from a century of war

All seats are reserved.
Ticket prices are:

* Adults $20
* University or College Student (with school identification) $15
* Senior $15
* High School Student through EyeGo $5-- available only at the
door or as prearranged by your school
* Children 13 years and under are admitted free if accompanied
by an adult
* A wheelchair aid is admitted free

Tickets may also be purchased at the Maureen Forrester Recital Hall
Box Office beginning 45 minutes prior to the start of the concert.

To download ticket form etc. check their website:
http://www.kwchamberorchestra.ca/TicketInformation.cfm

   

 
   
  Audition Notice  
 


Auditions for Male and Female Dancers

for an exclusive engagement with

THE KITCHENER-WATERLOO CHAMBER ORCHESTRA

as well as other possible performances.

Performance Date: November 3, 2007

Professional experience is preferred. Strong ballet technique, modern & jazz background are also an asset.

Dancers will be paid for all rehearsals and performances.

Audition Date: Thursday September 20, 2007

Audition Time: 7 -10 p.m.
Audition Location: George Brown College
160 Kendal Avenue
Casa Loma Campus, Building C, Room 127

Alternative audition dates may be possible.
Advanced registration is required.

Please provide a resume, head shot and dance photo at the audition. No audition fee

Contact: Donna Greenberg, Artistic Director
647-294-0784

   




 
   
  Talent Defined Festival  
 


Forbidden Fruit & Rotting Apples
(a work - in - progress)

Ballet Espressivo presents exerpts from Donna Greenberg's latest choreography!

Forbidden Fruit and Rotting Apples is a touching and powerful choreography by Artistic Director, Donna Greenberg, about three stages of a relationship - a break up, the depression that follows for one of the people involved and the reconciliation. Dancers: Kalie Hunter, Irek Muchalski.

Talet Defined Festival
Al Green Theatre
750 Spadina Ave
June 23, 2007 at 8:00 p.m.

Tickets are now on sale. $20 in advance, $25 at the door.  They can be purchased online at www.ticketbreak.com  or in person at the City Dance Corps Studios. www.citydancecorps.com

   




 
   
  Eros, Thanatos & the Avant-Garde ~ The Cabaret Series
 
 


Forbidden Fruit & Rotting Apples

The Eros Cabaret series presents work in the disciplines of dance, film, music, theatre, spoken word and interdisciplinary media created and performed by both emerging and established artists. All works are connected by the epic themes of sex, love, death, passion and the avant-garde.

Ballet Espressivo presents exerpts from Donna Greenberg's latest choreography!

Forbidden Fruit & Rotting Apples, a piece about relationships –
hetero and homosexual relationships.

Rivoli(back room)
334 Queen St. W
Wednesday February 21, 2007
Doors open at 7:30
Show will begin at approx. 8 p.m.
Tickets are $10 at the door

 
eros dancers
 
   
  Series 8:08
 
 


Forbidden Fruit & Rotting Apples
(a work - in - progress)

Ballet Espressivo presents exerpts from Donna Greenberg's latest choreography!

Metro Central Y.M.C.A
Saturday January 27, 2007 at 8:08 p.m.
20 Grosvenor St.
www.series808.com

   




 
     
  Mozart in Jeans 2007- Sinfonia Toronto
 
 


Musical Superheroes!

Watch the Noble Knight battle evil with his loyal helper! Create

beauty in a bleak new land! Hear Mozart overcome huge obstacles

in a single note! Save the Spirit of Joy from a century of war

TELEMANN  Don Quixote Suite with Ballet Espressivo      

HEALEY WILLAN  Poem                                     

MOZART Violin Concerto No. 2 in D Major, Mvts 2 & 3

MOZART Quintet in G minor, K 516 Mvt 1         

Tickets : $25 adults, $15 seniors, $12 students

Call 416-499-0403

Walmer Centre

Saturday January 27, 2007 at 3:30 p.m.

188 Lowther Avenue

Free parking - 1block from Spadina TTC

www.sinfoniatoronto.com

   
don quixote

 
     
  Dance Ontario's Dance Weekend- Excerpts from UPRISING
 
 

 

Premiere Dance Theare

"Witness the battle between light and dark in this heart-wrenching ballet that tells the story of Mordecai Anielewicz, leader of the Jewish resistance fighters in the Warsaw Ghetto, how he led his guerrilla warriors and fought back against Nazi brutality at the cost of many lives and in the face of impossible odds. Stalked by the shadow of death at every turn, these warriors triumphed in spirit and inspired others. Uprising takes us into the world of human perversity and the highest heroism." 

Tickets : Admission by $10 donation

Premiere Dance Theatre

January 13, 2007 at 6:00 p.m.

Harbourfront Centre, 235 Queens Quay West

   




 
     
  Masterpiece Series- Sinfonia Toronto
 
 

 

Christmas Fancies

Floortje Gerristein, Violinist / Ballet Espressivo

Corelli’s best-loved work, Mozart’s silvery violin, a playful scherzo, the Gallant Knight’s adventures brought to life in a vivid ballet, and favourite carols. 

CORELLI Christmas Concerto

MOZART Violin Concerto No. 2

ANDRE PREVOST Scherzo

TELEMANN Don Quixote Suite

GADE Children’s Christmas Eve

Tickets : $30 adult, $25 seniors, $12 student

By now or call 416-499-0403

Grace Church on- the- Hil, 300 Lonsdale Rd.

Saturday December 9, 2006 at 8:00 p.m.
www.sinfoniatoronto.com

   




 
     
  SooRyu 2006 Dance Festival - Excerpts from UPRISING
 
 

 

Premiere Dance Theare

The SooRyu Dance Festival showcases exceptional Canadian dance that celebrates the country's diverse roots. This year, around the theme of Historic Story, performances exemplify the creative fusion of traditional forms and cultural inspiration with contemporary dance.

Featuring over fifeteen professional dance groups and up to ninety dancers from both Canadian and international backgrounds, the festival is now in its' fifth year and is under the creative direction of the Korean Dance Studies Society of Canada.

For up to date festival info, please visit
www.koreandance.net

Tickets : $30 general, $25 students

Premiere Dance Theatre

November 23 - 25, 2006 at 8:00 p.m.

Harbourfront Centre, 235 Queens Quay West

   




 
     
  Holocaust Education Week Presentation- Excerpts from UPRISING
 
 

 

Te-Amim Music Theatre with the MNjcc presents:

The Shop on Main Street

The 1965 film adaptation of this novel by Ladislav Grosman was awarded an Oscar® for Best Foreign Film. With Special Guests:

* George Grosman (son of Ladislav Grosman)

* Ballet Espressivo – presenting excerpts from Uprisisng

* The Miles Nadal JCC Choir with conductor Harriet Wichin

Free Admission

Te-Amim Music Theatre

Wednesday Nov 8, 2006 at 8:00 p.m.

47 Elderwood Drive

   




 
     
 

Holocaust Education Week Presentation- Excerpts from UPRISING

 
 

UPRISING A BALLET DRAMATIZING EVENTS 

OF THE WARSAW GHETTO

Narrated by Donna Greenberg

Excerpts performed by Ballet Espressivo

"Witness the battle between light and dark in this heart-wrenching ballet that tells the story of Mordecai Anielewicz, leader of the Jewish resistance fighters in the Warsaw Ghetto, how he led his guerrilla warriors and fought back against Nazi brutality at the cost of many lives and in the face of impossible odds. Stalked by the shadow of death at every turn, these warriors triumphed in spirit and inspired others. Uprising takes us into the world of human perversity and the highest heroism." 

Also suitable for youth, aged 11+
No charge to attend

Runnymede United Church
Saturday November 4, 2006 at 8:00 p.m.
Please RSVP Roby at: 416-385-3910
info@oraynu.org


Runnymede United Church
432 Runnymede Rd., Toronto
www.runnymedeunited.org

   




 
     
 
  Toronto International Dance Festival - Excerpts from UPRISING
 
 


Free performances of Excerpts from UPRISING at Toronto International Dance Festival at the Open Stage


The Distillery Historic District

55 Mill Street
Performances: August 11 - 19, 2006

Festival Info. 416-214-5854
www.tidf.org

   
TIDF logo



 
 
  Ashkenaz Festival - Excerpts from UPRISING
 
 
Harbourfront's Studio Theatre

Sunday September 3, 2006 at 8 p.m.

Tickets: 416-973-4000, or Harbourfront Centre Box Office, 235 Queens Quay West, Toronto ON M5J 2G8

   
 
 
  The Junction Arts Festival - Excerpts from UPRISING
 
 
Free performances of Excerpts from UPRISING at The Junction Arts Festival

Saturday, September 9, 2006: 3:30 - 4:30 p.m.
Sunday September 10, 2006: 3:00 - 4:00 p.m.

www.junctionartsfest.com

416-767-9068 for info.
       
 
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