April 30, 2024
Images of Dance
The Sarasota Ballet’s Margaret Barbieri Conservatory and Studio Company | Images of Dance
Production of The Sarasota Ballet’s Margaret Barbieri Conservatory and Studio Company
Witness Emerging Professional Dancers of Tomorrow in our Celebrated Images of Dance Performances!
Experience an extraordinary showcase starring The Sarasota Ballet Studio Company and the Margaret Barbieri Conservatory. Images of Dance provides an exciting opportunity to see the talent and mastery of our rising professional dancers before many join ballet companies, including The Sarasota Ballet, next season. Get ready for an exhilarating performance as we unveil two World Premieres accompanied by live music by the Sarasota Youth Opera and the Sarasota Music Conservatory alongside a captivating suite from the timeless classical ballet Raymonda.
Performance Details
When Icicles Hang
Choreography
Maria Konrad
Music By
John Rutter
This sparkling ballet was created by renowned choreographer Maria Konrad and premiered at the Sarasota Opera House in November 2023. With rousing choral music by John Rutter, this work showcases The Sarasota Ballet Studio Company and Trainees of the Margaret Barbieri Conservatory.
Suite from raymonda
Choreography
after Marius Petipa
Music By
Alexander Glazunov
This selection of dances from the full-length ballet Raymonda, offers a glimpse into the world of classical ballet. With glorious music by Alexander Glazunov, audiences will be immersed into the beauty of ballet.
World Premiere accompanied by the Sarasota Youth Opera
Choreography
Kaylin Dalton
Music By
Richard Strauss
We are thrilled to partner once again with the Sarasota Youth Opera. This year, the music is by German composer Richard Strauss and gives our dancers the wonderful opportunity to perform to live music with over 60 young singers.
World Premiere accompanied by the Sarasota Music Conservatory
Choreography
Addul Manzano
Music By
Luigi Boccherini
Our second piece with live music will be performed by a quintet from the Sarasota Music Conservatory. Italian composer Luigi Boccherini’s Guitar Quintet evokes the flavors of sunny Spain.
Palladio
Choreography
Risa Kaplowitz
Music By
Karl Jenkins
First premiered at InMotion in the summer of 2023, this dynamic piece showcases our Trainee students.