Alice-in-Wonderland, Swan Lake and Jazz: Pure Imagination — an eclectic mix of dance repertory is in store at the Ridgefield School of Dance Spring event, being presented June 6 and 7 at East Ridge Middle School.
The show features original choreography by Artistic Director Jessica Boelts and instructors Larissa Akinicheva, Nancy Andrews, and Willie Tre Smith.
“Alice in Wonderland is clever and fun,” said Executive Director Alison Brown.
Julia Garrett of Ridgefield will dance the title role of Alice, with members of the ballet company performing the well-known Wonderland characters.
Nicola Campos, Delaney Conlan, Claire Cordano, Nina Moss, Madison Rucolas, Anneke Schole and Mackenzie Whitelaw, all from Ridgefield are Hedgehog, Queen of Hearts, Cheshire Cat, Duchess, Mad Hatter, March Hare and Cook respectively. Rachel Castaldi of Wilton is Dormouse and Krya Winslow of Weston is the White Rabbit.
Selections from Act II of Swan Lake will also be presented featuring Claire Cordano as Odette and Karrell Williams from New York City as Siegfried. “These are Claire’s last performances with us prior to her starting with Conservatory of Dance at SUNY Purchase College,” said Boelts. “She has danced with us since she was three and this is the piece she most wanted to present. It is the classic Petipa choreography danced to the music of Tchaikovsky. Everyone will know the music, and the selections we are dancing are very notable.”
Under the direction of Angela Harriell, the Jazz Department presentation Pure Imagination will feature choreography from Harriell and instructors Willie Tre Smith and Stevi Van Meter.
Tickets for both performances may be bought at the door or through the school office 203-894-5957. For more information go to theridgefieldschoolofdance.com
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