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Dec. 2020: "Cartersville Hometown Nutcracker" Film Screenings
If you happen upon dancing Mice, leaping Candy Canes, Sugar Plums floating in the air or flying Fairies in and around Cartersville and throughout Bartow County, do not fear. Magic is all around as the dancers of the Cartersville City Ballet prepare for their annual production of “The Nutcracker”. This year audiences can experience Cartersville City Ballet’s classic production of “The Nutcracker” in a unique new way. An entirely filmed experience, the 2020 “Cartersville Hometown Nutcracker” takes place in iconic locations of Cartersville and Bartow County.
The film begins at a lavish Christmas party at the home of our heroine, Clara. Clara receives an unusual gift of a Nutcracker Doll from her beloved Uncle Drosselmeyer. As the evening ends, Clara experiences a magical journey somewhere between reality and a dream. Join Clara as she encounters mischievous mice and their Queen, meets a handsome Prince, and frolics with dancing Snowflakes and the Snow Queen. Clara then travels to Far Away Lands where she is treated to dances by Fairies and their Dew Drop, lively Candy Canes, a Shepherdess and her Sheep, Arabian Ballerinas, Spanish Ladies, Sweet Treats, Marzipans and beautiful Waltzing Flowers.
Fan favorite dances are reimagined in new spaces, with new characters and surprises along the way. From the historic Roselawn Museum Home to the beautiful natural setting of Barnsley Gardens Resort and from beloved outdoor spaces along Main Street to inside downtown Cartersville small businesses, the dancers of Cartersville City Ballet weave together a timeless story unique to Cartersville, Georgia. The film will be shown virtually in December 2020.
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Aug. 26: Open House
All are invited to attend the studio’s annual Open House on Wednesday, August 26 from 4 until 7 p.m. Register for classes at Open House plus get all of your dancewear needs from DanceMax Dancewear. They will have leotards, tights, all types of dance shoes, dance bags, and much, much more. For the safety of all, please wear masks during open house and practice social distancing.
All are invited to attend the studio’s annual Open House on Wednesday, August 26 from 4 until 7 p.m. Register for classes at Open House plus get all of your dancewear needs from DanceMax Dancewear. They will have leotards, tights, all types of dance shoes, dance bags, and much, much more. For the safety of all, please wear masks during open house and practice social distancing.
Aug. 16, 4 to 5 p.m.: "Home: A Virtual Performance"
Noelle Kayser and the dancers of Cartersville City Ballet conceptualized "Home" in response to the Covid-19 Pandemic. Social distance presented an opportunity to utilize technology as a window into each dancer's living space and unique personality. Over the past several weeks, Noelle and the dancers worked in one-on-one sessions. They selected a space, engaged in conversation, and created six highly personalized solos. The making of "Home" is an example of artistic resilience and our ability to connect as a community even in the face of adversity.
How to watch:
1. Reserve a ticket. Pay what you can. Suggested donation $10.
2. Save your confirmation e-mail.
3. At the time of the performance click the link "Go to online event page."
4. On the online event page there will be a Zoom link to click for access to the Zoom Room. Click the link!
5. Leave your microphone muted throughout the performance. Comments in the chat feature are encouraged!
Noelle Kayser and the dancers of Cartersville City Ballet conceptualized "Home" in response to the Covid-19 Pandemic. Social distance presented an opportunity to utilize technology as a window into each dancer's living space and unique personality. Over the past several weeks, Noelle and the dancers worked in one-on-one sessions. They selected a space, engaged in conversation, and created six highly personalized solos. The making of "Home" is an example of artistic resilience and our ability to connect as a community even in the face of adversity.
How to watch:
1. Reserve a ticket. Pay what you can. Suggested donation $10.
2. Save your confirmation e-mail.
3. At the time of the performance click the link "Go to online event page."
4. On the online event page there will be a Zoom link to click for access to the Zoom Room. Click the link!
5. Leave your microphone muted throughout the performance. Comments in the chat feature are encouraged!
