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Pacific Ballet Dance Theatre “A Collection of Works” April 25
Arcadia Weekly Apr 22, 2015
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Pacific Ballet Dance Theatre (PBDT), formerly known as Media City Ballet Company, will kick off its 14th Anniversary Season at the historic El Portal Theatre with a fresh new show of classical and contemporary dance entitled, “A Collection of Works” Saturday, April 25, at 8 p.m. and Sunday, April 26, at 3 p.m. Alexander Fost, a Season Eight Finalist of So You Think You Can Dance, will make a special appearance in the show.
Natasha Middleton, Artistic Director and Choreographer of Pacific Ballet Dance Theatre, said, “‘A Collection of Works’ will feature beautiful Pas de Deux, Pas De Trois, Quartets and Ensembles set to music of both classical and contemporary composers. The program will feature our company’s most accomplished and experienced professional Soloist dancers.”
The production will feature twelve Pacific Ballet Dance Theatre Soloists, including: Elan Alekzander (of Anaheim), Artur Aleksanyan (of North Hollywood), Grigori Arakelyan (of Glendale), Brandon Binkly (of Burbank), Alexander Fost (of Alhambra), Irina Gharibyan (of Burbank), Ani Hovhannisyan (of Glendale), Elen Harutunyan (of Tarzana), Pamela Ortega (of Burbank), Julie Sanches (of Santa Clarita), Damara Titmus (of West Hills) and Clayton Velasquez (of West Hollywood).
The program will feature “Chopin Pieces” set to the music of Frédéric Chopin’s romantic Nocturnes, intense Etudes, and melodic Fantasie-Impromtu; the World Premiere of “A Beginning. A Detour. An Open Ending.,” a modern contemporary piece of a man fighting for his identity choreographed by Clayton Velasquez set to the music of Imogen Heap; “Searching,” a new Adagio contemporary ballet duet set to the music of Kevin Keller; “Black Coffee” in which four dancers hash out their blues set to the music of k.d. lang; a solo piece entitled “Alejandro” set to the music of Lady Gaga danced by Alexander Fost, and “Fire and Drums,” a dance of speed, strength and passion set to Native American Drumming.
Tickets are $41 and $51 and may be purchased by calling the El Portal Theatre Box Office by calling (818) 508-4200 or through TheaterMania operators seven days a week by calling (866) 811-4111. Mention Code “Friend” and save $5 off per ticket. Tickets are also available for sale 24/7 via the Internet at www.pacificballetdancetheatre.com and at www.elportaltheatre.comby clicking on Events and Tickets and then Main Stage Theatre Calendar.
El Portal Theatre is located on 5269 Lankershim Boulevard, North Hollywood, CA 91601. Limited Free Parking is available behind the theatre in the Lankershim Elementary School parking lot located on the corner of Weddington Street and Bakman Street. There is also metered and some free parking on streets surrounding the theatre, and paid parking at The Federal Restaurant located across the street from the theatre.
