Remembrances  of  California Ballet  Repertoire
SEPTEMBER  2 & 3   2023
 

Grand American Ballet with the collaboration of choreographer Betzi Roe is proud to present

Remembrances of California Ballet Repertoire

award winning, audience favorite contemporary ballets ‘79-’93

in appreciation of
California Ballet's Founder Maxine Mahon
for her contribution to dance in San Diego.

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The Seven Dances and Choreographers

Albinoni Adagio (Charles Bennett/1979): Earned a silver medal at the International Ballet Competition, Varna in 1980; performed by Victoria Jenkins and Murillo Barbosa (Grand American Ballet & Golden State Ballet)

Dos (Betzi Roe/1992): earned an honorable mention at The International Ballet Competition, Helsinki 1992; performed by Ariana Gonzalez and Iago Breschi (City Ballet)


Valse Triste (Patrick Nollet, 1974): created for 3's Co. and became part of the repertoire of California Ballet Co.; performed by Emma Sherman and Lucas Athaide (California & City Ballet)

Untitled Duet (Paul Koverman 1990): created for California Ballet Co.& Stage 7 Dance Theater; performed by Lester Gonzalez and Natalie Palmgren (Grand American Ballet & freelance dancer)

The Separation (Paul Koverman 1995): created for California Ballet Co. & Stage 7 Dance Theater; performed by Visionary Dance Theater

Excerpt from The Mist Leaves No Scar: (Jean Isaacs 1977) created for 3's Company and later performed by California Ballet Co.; performed by Barrett Bartolomei (BalletCenter), James LaRose, Devonte Murphy, and Drew Ornelas (Visionary Dancer Theater)


Dry Roses (Betzi Roe 1993) created for the 25th Anniversary concert and became a staple of California Ballet Co. repertoire for two decades; performed by California Ballet and City Ballet of San Diego dancers

Dancers from:Grand American Ballet, California Ballet, City Ballet of San Diego, Golden State Ballet, Visionary Dance Theater and BalletCenter Studios.

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September 2 - 3:30 & & 7:30

September 3 - 2:30 & 5

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City Height Performance Annex

3795 Fairmount Ave, SD 92105

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Principal Dancers: Victoria Jenkins, Lester Gonzalez, Ariana Gonzalez, Iago Breschi, Lucas Athaide, Murillo Barbosa.

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