News & Events
Recent Performances & Events
Youth Ballet WA Fundraiser 2009 - Gala Concert Performance, September 6th 2009
We were very proud that Leanne Stojmenov, Senior
Artist of the Australian Ballet Company and her partner Kevin
Jackson of The Australian Ballet, donated their time to be
our guest artists, courtesy of The Australian Ballet. Leanne and
Kevin, both West Australians, danced two exciting Pas
de deux from the Russian Repertoire, Le Corsaire and Sleeping
Beauty. Leanne recently appeared as a guest on Australia's "So
you think you can Dance" and Kevin won the 2008 Telstra Dancer
of the Year.
They joined the vibrant and highly acclaimed Youth Ballet WA onstage at the Concert Hall in Perth to present an afternoon of beautiful dance (reworked by Tatiana Pevneva formerly of St Petersburg) from the Russian Classical Repertoire rarely seen in Australia as well as some exciting new modern works.
This Gala Concert Performance raised much needed funds for Youth Ballet WA to allow us to continue to bring out international choreographers, teachers and guest artists. These valuable professionals enjoy working with our young West Australian dancers and we feel this exposure is significant in creating dancers that are extremely talented and exciting performers.
Youth Ballet WA's Presentation of 'Conquer' and Other Works, July 3rd 2009
This was a unique opportunity to see the dancers of Youth
Ballet WA in action through a wide
variety of dance forms in an informal and friendly environment.
The main attraction of the night was
the premiere of ‘Conquer’ a piece created by acclaimed
choreographer Reed Luplau especially for Youth Ballet WA.
This work is a fusion of
modern contemporary dance emphasising the exploration of
‘dancers individuality’ and the love,
passion, heartache and stress of everyday life. The evening also included solo performances by
recent Royal Academy Of Dance award recipients and Sydney
Dance Scholarship competitors, as well as presentations
of ‘Spring’ choreographed by Youth
Ballet WA director Sonya Shepherd and ‘Oneandtwo’ a contemporary
piece
created by Sharron Dalla-Costa.
This event was entirely organized by the students of Youth Ballet WA and was proudly sponsored by Propel Youth Arts WA and Healthway to promote the ‘Drug Aware’ message.
A Celebration of West Australian Arts and Culture, March 20th - 22nd 2009
Youth Ballet WA, proudly sponsored by the City of Perth and
supported by the Terri Charlesworth Ballet Centre,
presented a weekend of fun free dance classes (Classical
Ballet, Contemporary, Spanish, Indian, Salsa and Kindy Dance
Time), demonstrations and performances for ages 2 ½ to Adults,
in Forrest Place, Perth over the weekend of 20-22 March 2009.
Youth Ballet WA performed excerpts from the traditional classical ballet ‘La Fille mal Gardee’ and a new modern dance work entitled ‘Astronomy’. As well as this, there were special performances of Indian and Salsa dance from some very special guest artists. All performances and workshops were free over the weekend and with a cast of over 120 dancers, this event was very well received.
Youth Ballet WA is recognized for innovation and excellence in the artistic and technical development of gifted young dancers. All dancers train in Youth Ballet WA’s Junior Professional Programme.
For more information about future events, keep an eye on the Youth Ballet WA website, or contact Monique Douglas, Marketing and Event Manager at monique.douglas@youthballetwa.org.au or 9201 1812.
The Nutcracker, December 19th and 20th 2008
The much-loved traditional Christmas ballet tells the story of young Clara who dreams that the Nutcracker doll given to her by her Godfather Drosselmeyer, turns into a handsome Prince. The Prince takes Clara on a journey through the Land of the Snow where she meets the Snow Queen.
From there they journey to the Land of the Sweets where she meets the Sugar Plum Fairy and other treats including Spanish Chocolate, Gingerbread, Arabian Coffee, Chinese Tea and French Marzipan.
Featuring international Guest Artists from the Bolshoi Ballet, Natalia and Yury Vyskubenko.
Perth Concert Hall, December 19th at 6:30pm and December 20th 2:00pm and 6:30pm
Spanish Soiree, November 8th and 9th 2008
“A Tribute to Manuel de Falla”
November 8th at 6:00pm and November 9th at 4:00pm
Hale School,
Hale Road
Wembley Downs
