Ballet
A Season with the Lake Charles Civic
The Lake Charles Civic Ballet’s 2011-2012 season will open with a season sneak preview and behind-the-scenes look at the upcoming season at 5 p.m. Sunday, November 13, at the Arts and Humanities Council’s Central School Theatre. Attendees will have an opportunity to meet principal dancers of the LCCB and preview new choreography by Drew Anderson, as well as get a sneak peek of the Sleeping Beauty. The 2011-2012 is as follows:
The Sleeping Beauty with the Lake Charles Symphony March 17 & 18, 2012
Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer December 8, 9 & 10, 2011
Location: Rosa Hart Theatre, Lake Charles Civic Center Saturday, December 10, 2011, Matinee 11 a.m., Gala 6 p.m. This beautiful story told through the wonder of classical dance and music is a Lake Charles tradition. Originally choreographed by artistic director emeritus and founder, Lady Leah LaFargue Hathaway, the current production is directed by Lady Holly Hathaway Kaough, artistic director of LCCB. Children of all ages will delight as they experience Santa and his elves working furiously to finish all the toys for the trip around the world and the triumph of Rudolph as he saves Christmas.
Location: Rosa Hart Theatre, Lake Charles Civic Center Gala Performance with the Lake Charles Symphony: Saturday, March 17, 2012, 7 p.m. Matinee Performance without the Symphony: Sunday, March 18, 2012, 3 p.m. In collaboration with the Lake Charles Symphony, conducted by Maestro Bohuslav Rattay, LCCB Artistic Director, Lady Holly Hathaway Kaough has interpreted the Kirov version of the ballet set to the beautiful music of Tchaikovsky. It is the classic fairy tale of the Princess Aurora, who is cursed by the jealous fairy, Carabosse. According to the curse, the beautiful Aurora will prick her finger and die by her 16th birthday. The Lilac Fairy lessens the curse, causing the castle to fall into a deep sleep. Help finally arrives when Prince Desire gives Aurora a kiss to awaken her and restore life to the castle.
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Thrive Magazine for Better Living
October 2011