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DA N C E Ballet Tucson www.ballettucson.org 520.903.1445 allet tucson has grown to be an old Pueblo tradition. the non-profit organization was founded in 1986, then known as the Ballet arts Foundation. Presenting a mixed repertory program in 1987, the preview performance opened to an audience of 900 people. ballet tucson presents the over 20 years later and with a n u t c r a c k e r, d e c e m b e r 1 2 , 1 3 & 1 4 . new name, Ballet tucson continues to receive rave reviews and packs in crowds of 10,000 in a season. consisting of 18 contract dancers, several student apprentices and trainees, Ballet tucson is the resident and only professional company in tucson. Each year newcomers and ballet lovers alike are awed with the classical performance of The Nutcracker. “It is the event for the holiday season, and a fabulous first thing for people to see,” said Mary Beth cabana, Founding artistic director of Ballet tucson. the 2008-2009 opening night Gala features a special performance by international ballet superstars and new York city Ballet principal dancers Maria Kowroski and albert Evans. “For people to get the chance to see Maria on our stage is fantastic, I’m very proud of all of it,” said cabana. this season Ballet tucson also invites you to celebrate your pride of america through the joy of dance at the world premiere of Red white and Blue, an exuberant, patriotic ballet set to the familiar music of John Philip sousa. - sarah Logan B Zuzi! Dance Company www.zuzimoveit.org/ • 520.629.0237 aving celebrated 10 years of existence in early March, Zuzi is stepping (gracefully) into the next phase of the company’s development, that of hiring a managing director for the first time, and it represents a major expansion of marketing efforts within the community and a determination to avoid stagnation – actively seeking new ideas and goals. two new dancers, as well as eight former apprentices who graduated from the Youth program, have been added, and associate director Beth Braun will lead an outreach to elementary schools in tucson, taking certain productions (including last year’s “Seuss”) directly to young students. a highlight of the upcoming season will be the return of the “no Frills” informal forum that is an “open mic” for dancers. Independent artists breathe new life into their ongoing creative projects before a live audience, sometimes offering works in progress and including the spectators in the process. new this year is a forum dealing with “adult content/materials.” two will feature the “voice of the choreographer.” nanette Robinson, artistic director, emphasizes Zuzi’s commitment to reaching out to performers at the university of arizona, with the help of facilitator Jennifer Hoefle. the 11th annual solstice show is Garden of Grace, with participants from the apprentice, Youth and Professional programs. a special open House on september 6 will offer a free skinner Releasing session, a community aerial class, plus flamenco and hip hop classes. these will be offered at specific times, so check with Zuzi in advance for a schedule. - dolly spalding H photo: Larry Hanelin september.08. downtown tucsonan 13 http://www.ballettucson.org http://www.tucson12.tv http://www.tucson12.tv http://www.chriscafe.net http://www.chriscafe.net http://www.zuzimoveit.org/ http://www.westwindsolar.com http://www.westwindsolar.com

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