PAST PERFORMANCES
Dec. 17, 18, 2011
The Blue Bird
A mystical journey with Tyltyl and Mytyl whose lives are changed forever one Christmas Eve by a mysterious fairy who sends them to find a blue bird of happiness.
Dec. 4, 2011
Sugar Plum Fairy
An enchanting morning with the Nutcracker's Sugar Plum Fairy at Yankee Candle.
May 20, 21, 2011
Don Quixote
Based on Cervantes heroic novel and set to Ludwig Minkus’ memorable score, this classic is a ballet lovers favorite.
December 31, 2010
Festival of Dance
Part of Northampton's First Night festivities.
December 2 & 4, 2010
Mead Art Museum
East Street Ballet dancers perform in the beautiful museum.
November 27 & 28, 2010
Fall Showcase featuring Peter and the Wolf
A classic symphonic folktale with score and text by Sergei Prokofiev, and excerpts from the classical ballet repertoire.
November 7, 2010
Just for Kicks
Area dance companies and schools present their semi-annual benefit performance in the Center's ballroom.
The Blue Bird
A mystical journey with Tyltyl and Mytyl whose lives are changed forever one Christmas Eve by a mysterious fairy who sends them to find a blue bird of happiness.
Dec. 4, 2011
Sugar Plum Fairy
An enchanting morning with the Nutcracker's Sugar Plum Fairy at Yankee Candle.
May 20, 21, 2011
Don Quixote
Based on Cervantes heroic novel and set to Ludwig Minkus’ memorable score, this classic is a ballet lovers favorite.
December 31, 2010
Festival of Dance
Part of Northampton's First Night festivities.
December 2 & 4, 2010
Mead Art Museum
East Street Ballet dancers perform in the beautiful museum.
November 27 & 28, 2010
Fall Showcase featuring Peter and the Wolf
A classic symphonic folktale with score and text by Sergei Prokofiev, and excerpts from the classical ballet repertoire.
November 7, 2010
Just for Kicks
Area dance companies and schools present their semi-annual benefit performance in the Center's ballroom.
May 30, 2010
Moments of Grace
Mead Art Museum
Amherst College Campus
Introduction
Bettina Jungen, Curator of Russian Art
Mead Art Museum
La Bayadere
Choreographed by Marius Petipa
Staged by Irina Vakhromeeva
Elegy
Choreographed by Irina Vakhromeeva
d’Auber Pas de Trois
Choreographed by Lew Christiansen
Staged by Cynthia Drayer
The Dying Swan
Choreographed by Mikhail Fokine, Staged by Irina Vakhromeeva
Music : String Trio, Elizabeth Rose - viola , Joseph Jewett - violin, Georgia Lederman - violin , Music by 19th century Czech composer Dohuslav Martinu
Moments of Grace
Mead Art Museum
Amherst College Campus
Introduction
Bettina Jungen, Curator of Russian Art
Mead Art Museum
La Bayadere
Choreographed by Marius Petipa
Staged by Irina Vakhromeeva
Elegy
Choreographed by Irina Vakhromeeva
d’Auber Pas de Trois
Choreographed by Lew Christiansen
Staged by Cynthia Drayer
The Dying Swan
Choreographed by Mikhail Fokine, Staged by Irina Vakhromeeva
Music : String Trio, Elizabeth Rose - viola , Joseph Jewett - violin, Georgia Lederman - violin , Music by 19th century Czech composer Dohuslav Martinu
May 14-16, 2010
2010 Spring Repertory Show
Three unique performances providing a valuable opportunity for our students to share and showcase their progress from the studio to the stage.
2010 Spring Repertory Show
Three unique performances providing a valuable opportunity for our students to share and showcase their progress from the studio to the stage.
June 6 & 7, 2009
2009 Spring Repertory Show
A thrilling program featured excerpts from Coppelia, Swan
Lake and Sylvia as well as works created by Donna Bonasera,
Benjamin Reyes and Irina Vakhromeeva for the advanced
students and trainees of East Street Ballet.
December 19-21, 2008
Maeterlinck’s profound fairy play The Blue Bird
A Holiday Family Treat
The audience embarked upon a mystical journey with Tyltyl and Mytyl whose lives are changed forever one Christmas Eve by a mysterious fairy who sends them to find “the bird that is blue”. Their adventure takes them to many magical places including the Land of Memory, the Palace of Happiness and the Kingdom of the Future. After their long search and many incredible encounters, the children return home without the bluebird only to find it waiting for them where they least expected it. In the end, the children learn that true happiness is usually found close to home. The Bluebird is a delightful story about the power of the imagination, the innate magic and metaphor to be found in everyday life and the meaning of true happiness.
The performance featured guest artists Vitali Krauchenka, soloist with American Ballet Theater and Vadim Pijikov, International Artist from St. Petersburg, Russia along with young artists and students from the East Street School of Ballet. The choreography was by Associate Director of ESB Irina Vakhromeeva, herself an International artist.
Maurice Maeterlinck (1862-1949), was a Belgian poet, dramatist and essayist. His fairy play The Blue Bird written in 1908 was first performed at the Theatre Royal, Haymarket, in 1909. The play enjoyed phenomenal success and subsequently was adapted to opera, ballet and film. In 1911, Maeterlink was awarded the Nobel Prize for Literature.
Maeterlinck’s profound fairy play The Blue Bird
A Holiday Family Treat
The audience embarked upon a mystical journey with Tyltyl and Mytyl whose lives are changed forever one Christmas Eve by a mysterious fairy who sends them to find “the bird that is blue”. Their adventure takes them to many magical places including the Land of Memory, the Palace of Happiness and the Kingdom of the Future. After their long search and many incredible encounters, the children return home without the bluebird only to find it waiting for them where they least expected it. In the end, the children learn that true happiness is usually found close to home. The Bluebird is a delightful story about the power of the imagination, the innate magic and metaphor to be found in everyday life and the meaning of true happiness.
The performance featured guest artists Vitali Krauchenka, soloist with American Ballet Theater and Vadim Pijikov, International Artist from St. Petersburg, Russia along with young artists and students from the East Street School of Ballet. The choreography was by Associate Director of ESB Irina Vakhromeeva, herself an International artist.
Maurice Maeterlinck (1862-1949), was a Belgian poet, dramatist and essayist. His fairy play The Blue Bird written in 1908 was first performed at the Theatre Royal, Haymarket, in 1909. The play enjoyed phenomenal success and subsequently was adapted to opera, ballet and film. In 1911, Maeterlink was awarded the Nobel Prize for Literature.
May 30, 31, 2008
2008 Spring Repertory Show
Valse Fantasie music Mikhail Glinka, choreography Irina Vakhromeeva
Etudes music Carl Czerny and Knudaage Riisager, choreography Harald Lander
Variations from Paquita music Leon Minkus, choreography Marius Petipa
Spring Verse music Lee Retenour, choreography Irina Vakhromeeva The Clog Dance from La Fille Mal Gardee music Ferdinand Herold, choreography after Frederick Ashton
Scenes de Paris music Phillip Glass, choreography Irina Vakhromeeva
“Fresh, exhilarating and uplifting” repertory, featuring Val Salnikov, dancer with the world famous Kirov Ballet, guest performers Stephanie Shumway and Jeremy Wheat, and dancers from East Street’s Classical Ballet Program.
2008 Spring Repertory Show
Valse Fantasie music Mikhail Glinka, choreography Irina Vakhromeeva
Etudes music Carl Czerny and Knudaage Riisager, choreography Harald Lander
Variations from Paquita music Leon Minkus, choreography Marius Petipa
Spring Verse music Lee Retenour, choreography Irina Vakhromeeva The Clog Dance from La Fille Mal Gardee music Ferdinand Herold, choreography after Frederick Ashton
Scenes de Paris music Phillip Glass, choreography Irina Vakhromeeva
“Fresh, exhilarating and uplifting” repertory, featuring Val Salnikov, dancer with the world famous Kirov Ballet, guest performers Stephanie Shumway and Jeremy Wheat, and dancers from East Street’s Classical Ballet Program.
April 17-21, 2008
YAGP Finals
Following their successful performances at the Youth America Grand Prix semi-finals this past January, four young dancers from the East Street School of Ballet were invited to participate in the YAGP International Ballet Scholarship Finals April 17-21 at the Skiball Center of Performing Arts at New York University as well as participate in the International All-Star Gala featuring guest artists from leading dance companies from around the world at New York City Center.
YAGP Finals
Following their successful performances at the Youth America Grand Prix semi-finals this past January, four young dancers from the East Street School of Ballet were invited to participate in the YAGP International Ballet Scholarship Finals April 17-21 at the Skiball Center of Performing Arts at New York University as well as participate in the International All-Star Gala featuring guest artists from leading dance companies from around the world at New York City Center.
Feb. 29, March 1, 2008
Studio Repertory Performance
Directed by Irina Vakhromeeva
Le Corsaire Le Jardin Anime, M. Petipa
Variations from Don Quixote and Paquita, M. Petipa Performed at the Youth America Grand Prix semi finals
Metamorphosis, I. Vakhromeeva and Etudes, H. Lande
Studio Repertory Performance
Directed by Irina Vakhromeeva
Le Corsaire Le Jardin Anime, M. Petipa
Variations from Don Quixote and Paquita, M. Petipa Performed at the Youth America Grand Prix semi finals
Metamorphosis, I. Vakhromeeva and Etudes, H. Lande