‘ Fire Dances’ is the premiere of this electrifying ballet choreographed by Director Ilena Norton. Inspired by fire myths and legends, featuring a Native American legend about the first fire setter, the myth of the Phoenix who is reborn in fire every 500 years, and the story of Pele the Hawaiian volcano goddess. Ballet Ariel also will present a suite of dances staged by Giana Jigarhan from ‘ La Bayadere ,’ a beautiful classical ballet about a temple dancer who is betrayed by her lover. This classical ballet choreographed by the great Marius Petipa was first performed in 1877 and is rarely performed. Also on the program is ‘The Chase’ , a hilarious romp recreating the silent movie era and the genius of Charlie Chaplin. “The variety of this performance will delight both the classical ballet audience as well as fans of contemporary dance”, said Ilena Norton, Artistic Director. “This exciting program is meant to be enjoyed by everyone.” Ballet Ariel presents ‘Fire Dances’ on Saturday, October 13th at 2:00 pm and 7:30 pm at the PACE Center in Parker. Tickets start at $16.00 and are available at www.PACEcenteronline.org or 303-805-6800. ABOUT BALLET ARIEL Ballet Ariel is a “ballet company that is becoming an absolute gem,” says Donald K. Atwood MFA, PhD, at www.worlddancereviews.com. Founded in 1998 by Artistic and Executive Director Ilena Norton, Ballet Ariel’s mission is to present original ballets that combine classical tradition and images of contemporary culture, while providing dance education and fostering appreciation of the art of ballet. The company employs 10 professional dancers, and its repertoire includes classical works and original ballets, including Cinderella, Latin Movement, The Chase, and Avoca—A Tale of Molly Brown. Ballet Ariel performs its season concerts at the PACE Center in Parker and the Cleo Parker Robinson Theatre in Denver. They have also performed in the Arvada Center for the Arts SummerFest Series, during Denver Arts Week at the Denver Art Museum, in the Denver Ballet Guild Showcase at the Colorado Heights Theatre, with the Denver Brass at the Newman Center for the Performing Arts, in the Mile High Dance Festival in Denver, and on tour in Casper, Wyoming and at the Tabor Opera House in Leadville. The Ballet Ariel School offers pre-professional training and is directed by Katie Marshall. Ballet Ariel receives funding from Denver, Douglas, Jefferson, and Arapahoe Counties Scientific Cultural Facilities District and Denver Ballet Guild. For more information, visit WWW.BALLETARIEL.ORG or call (303) 945-4388.
Ballet Ariel Debuts Fall Program at PACE
