Spring Performance 2025 will take place at Palmer Auditorium at Connecticut College on June 14th!
All Eastern Connecticut Ballet dancers have the opportunity to perform in our Annual Spring Showcase. The performance challenges dancers to perform at their highest level, drawing upon lessons learned, skills acquired, and repertory memorized.
***Please note both shows present different content. The shows are NOT the same, so be sure to choose the correct performance time when purchasing tickets!***
11:00 AM Performance - "Dancing Colors" (featuring Pre Ballet, First Steps & Character students), SHINE Adaptive Dance, Jazz, Modern, and Company pieces.
Join us for "Dancing Colors," a captivating ballet performance designed especially for our youngest dancers. This enchanting story follows village girls whose colorful ribbons are stolen by mischievous trolls, leaving them with plain black ones. With the help of their vibrant animal friends, the colors are restored just in time for a grand celebration. Watch as our young dancers bring this whimsical tale to life through movement, storytelling, and creativity. Perfect for families, "Dancing Colors" is a delightful adventure that promises to inspire and entertain.
4:00 PM Performance - "Toy Shoppe" (featuring levels 1- 8 Pre-Professional students), Jazz & Company pieces.
Experience the enchanting ballet, "The Magic Toy Shoppe," a delightful hour-long performance featuring our talented Pre-Professional division students. Watch as mechanical dolls come to life in a whimsical toy shop, captivating audiences with their magical dance. Join us for a heartwarming tale of Pierrot and Pierrette, brought to life by a blue fairy, as they strive to stay together against all odds. Perfect for all ages, this performance promises to be a memorable and magical experience. Don't miss out—get your tickets now and be part of the magic!
Families attending both shows can purchase a BOTH SHOW PASS for a discounted price on the second performance.
Spring Performance Participation Information
General Fees:
- Performance Fee: $90 per dancer (covers theater costs, photographer, and videographer; includes access to links of both performances)
- Costume Deposit: $35 per piece (additional costs between $70-$95, costumes are yours to keep)
Note: Company dancers are not assessed the performance fee; Company dues cover performance and costume costs for Gershwin & Beethoven pieces. Company dancers are responsible for purchasing class costumes for Toy Shoppe, Modern, Jazz & Character.
Next Steps for Parents:
- Enroll in Class Piece: Log into your JackRabbit account and enroll in each class piece your child will participate in (e.g., Level 1 Ballet class piece & Level 1/2 Jazz class piece). Deadline: February 8, 2025
- Costume Support Group: Sign up via JackRabbit to assist with costumes (sewing, gluing headpieces, hemming, steaming, labeling, bagging, etc. ). No experience necessary!
Additional Information to Come:
- Hair/Costume/Makeup Requirements
- Tech Schedule (exact arrival/dismissal times)
- Volunteer/Chaperone Info and Sign-Up
Ensure your child is ready for the Spring Performance by following these steps and staying tuned for further details!
