Coppélia Annual Open Auditions for aspiring young dancers, children ages 6 and up

The State Ballet of Rhode Island presents Herci Marsden's Coppélia, an enchanting love story of a dancing doll, a mystical toy-make Dr. Coppélius, life size dancing dolls and a forever after wedding celebration.

Saturday, September 15, 2012, 12:30 – 1:30 P.M., State Ballet rehearsal studio, Lincoln, R.I.
Sunday, September 16, 2012, 11:00 A.M. – 1:00 P.M., Cardi's Furniture, Newport Ave. South Attleboro, Mass.
Friday, September 21, 2012, 5:30 – 6:30 P.M., State Ballet rehearsal studio, Lincoln, R.I.

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SBRI Ballet Fest and Open House Event

Saturday, September 29, 2012, 9:00 A.M. till 2:00 P.M.

The State Ballet of RI is ready to offer you some very special goodies under our BIG TENT at the Brae Crest School of Ballet/State Ballet Rehearsal Studio in Lincoln.

Not to be missed!: baked goodies created by some of the best bakers I know of at BCSB & SBRI. Just think, no need to shop for that special something this weekend. You can GET IT ALL HERE!

****For those that took pictures last week, your photos will be ready on this day too (10:00 A.M. to 1:00 P.M.)

Hope to see you all. Proceeds to benefit The State Ballet of RI, Rhode Island's first ballet company, founded in 1960. See you all soon.

Sponsored in part by Cabot Creamery of VT and Newport Coffee Traders

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Gemma Event at WaterFire

Saturday, October 6, 2012

The Gloria Gemma Breast Cancer Research Foundation, Waterfire Event will feature The State Ballet of Rhode Island.

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"Project Ballet Coffee Hour"

Saturday, October 20, 2012, 4:30 – 5:30 P.M.
Saturday, November 17, 2012, 4:30 – 5:30 P.M.

Free, family-friendly event with music, lecture and visual performance. Reservation required. Call (401) 334.2560 or email info@stateballet.com. Light Refreshments.

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Coppélia Performances

Friday, December 14, 2012, 10:00 A.M.
Friday, December 14, 2012, 7:30 P.M.
Saturday, December 15, 2012, 2:00 P.M.

Join The State Ballet of Rhode Island in celebrating a Rhode Island tradition, Herci Marsden's Coppélia, an enchanting love story of a dancing doll. Whether you're introducing someone special to this unique family event or experiencing it for the very first time, this classic ballet favorite will be sure to enhance your holiday season.

Friday night performance preceded by pre-perfomance talk.

For Children! Tea-time in the Toy Shop preceding the Saturday matinee.

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The State Ballet of Rhode Island Annual Open Auditions and Competitive Scholarhip Program

Sunday, January 27, 2013, 12:30 P.M.

Prima ballerina and artistic director Herci Marsden auditions young dancers for the regional repertory company. Competitive Scholarship tryout following Company audition.

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"Project Ballet Coffee Hour"

Saturday, March 16, 2013, 4:30 – 5:30 P.M.
Saturday, April 20, 2013, 4:30 – 5:30 P.M.

Free, family-friendly event with music, lecture and visual performance. Reservation required. Call (401) 334.2560 or email info@stateballet.com. Light Refreshments.

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The State Ballet of R.I.'s 53^rd Spring Ballet Celebration

Giselle — A timeless love story

Friday, March 22, 2013, 10:00 A.M. — Cultural Enrichment Performance. Call (401) 334-2560
Friday, March 22, 2013, 7:30 P.M.
Saturday, March 23, 2013, 2:00 P.M.

All Seats Reserved. For tickets or information call, the State Ballet at (401) 334-2560 or the R.I> College Box Office at (401) 456-8144.

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10^th Annual Partner with the Arts

Wine and Food Garden Party

Thursday, May 30, 2013

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Five-Week Summer Ballet Program

July 8 – August 9, 2013

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Summer Ballet Camp

Week 1: July 8 – 12, 2013
Week 2: July 15 – 19, 2013

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Intermediate/Advanced Ballet Intensive Camp

Guest teacher master class week: July 22 – 26, 2013
Guest teacher with choreography week: July 29 – August 2, 2013