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A free online-streaming series of performances, featuring footage from the Central Florida Ballet video archives in celebration of the company’s 20-year history.
Photo by Virginia Trudeau and Deedee Sherman
World Ballet Competition - Gala Performance
Online Premiere: Sunday, February 14, 2021 at 2pm (ET)
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Join us this Valentine's Day as we premiere the World Ballet Competition's 2017 All Stars Gala Performance. Presented by the Central Florida Ballet, this event culminates the week-long "Olympics of Dance" in a star-studded series of magnificent performances from winners of the World Ballet Competition among stars of stage, television and film. Featured stars include: Sasha De Sola of San Francisco Ballet, Daniel Ulbricht of New York City Ballet, and Anais Chalendard of Boston Ballet among many more!
Media Reviews:
“A steady stream of wow-wow-wow” – Matt Palm, Orlando Sentinel
“See some of the most amazing ballerinas in the world” - FOX 35 TV
“I was not prepared for the Gala performance, which could have been an event all by itself” - Dance for You Magazine (Europe)
PRIOR PREMIERES
Giselle
Online Premiere: Sunday, October 18, 2020 at 2pm (ET/New York Time)
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Central Florida Ballet presents its full-length production of Giselle, the world’s first great Romantic ballet. This production features 60 company dancers and choreography by Artistic Director, Vladimir Bykov, after the traditional choreography of Jules Perrot.
The extraordinarily challenging roles of Giselle and Count Albrecht will be performed by guest artists Stephanie Walz, former ballerina with American Ballet Theatre and Dragos Mihalcea, Principal Dancer with the Royal Swedish Ballet.
9/11 An American Moment
Online Premiere: Sunday, November 1, 2020 at 2pm (ET/New York Time)
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An original CFB production, 9/11 An American Moment was created in 2006 as a tribute to the victims of 9/11 and to the first responders, armed forces, fire fighters, and law enforcement officers who risk their lives daily to protect our country. The performance captures the poignancy of tested and proven American courage, resolve and pride in response to the World Trade Center attack.
Central Florida Ballet chose to approach this complex subject motivated by two strong reasons: first to educate; and second to pay tribute to the thousands of victims. The performance is emotionally stirring. Some scenes contain live recordings of the events that unfolded that fateful morning. The end, however, is both patriotic and uplifting. Our national anthem is played and the audience rises and sings in unison with the performers.
The U.S. House of Representatives recognized the Central Florida Ballet for creating this original production in 2008 as “the only company in the nation to have choreographed a ballet based on this fateful day in American history”.
The Nutcracker
Online Premieres:
Full Length Version
Wednesday, December 23, 2020 at 7pm (ET)
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One Hour, Narrated Version for Children
Saturday, December 12, 2020 at 11am (ET)
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Taking a hint from local theme parks, Central Florida Ballet merged the Nutcracker fairytale with a touch of Cirque and a glimmer of pyrotechnics creating an unforgettable experience. CFB’s production was recognized as ‘one of the top five productions in the nation’ by CNN Headlines News and has become known to many as the “pyrotechnic Nutcracker” thanks to its coverage in USA Today. National coverage has also been provided by ABC News, Wall Street Journal, and the Southeast Tourism Society.
The Ugly Duckling and Yes, Virginia! Another Piano Ballet
Online Premiere: Sunday, January 24, 2021 at 2pm (ET)
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The Ugly Duckling tells the story of a little duckling born into a farmyard where she is bullied and teased because her appearance is very different from the others. The Ugly Duckling embarks on a journey to be accepted, trying to fit in wherever she goes.
Yes, Virginia! Another Piano Ballet is a light-hearted piece that pokes fun of 1970’s era ballets that were accompanied by live piano. Originally choreographed by Peter Anastos, founder of Les Ballets Trockadero de Monte Carlo, this piece parodies a series of ballets choreographed by Jerome Robbins. These selections bring a young, fresh and avant garde perspective to the Central Florida Ballet.