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Ballet Misha’s XV on April 1-2, 2023

December 15, 2022 by Amy Fortier

Join Ballet Misha as they celebrate their fifteenth anniversary in this fun concert of new choreography!

Ballet Misha returns to the Audi on April 1-2 for a celebration of its fifteenth anniversary with a concert of new choreographic works by NH based choreographers.  Special Guest Company Saving Grace will perform in the April 1st concert.

Saturday, April 1st at 7pm and Sunday April 2nd at 2pm

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Ballet Misha at Alnoba

December 5, 2022 by Amy Fortier

Thursday, June 1st, 2023 

Join us for an extraordinary evening at Alnoba when the dancers of Ballet Misha perform in, on and around pieces from our renowned outdoor sculpture collection.

You’ll enjoy a self-guided tour of the Alnoba grounds as you encounter professional dancers interacting with the red lobster rope folds of Orly Genger’s Going, Going, Gone, the playful angles of Beezy Bailey’s 1000 Year Dance Cure, or the geometric elegance of Dewitt Godfrey’s Up and Away – and more.

This event sold out in a matter of days last year! We are pleased to bring it back to Alnoba for another one-night-only engagement this summer.

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Photos by Matthew Lomanno

Ballet Misha is seeking adult and professional dancers!

September 23, 2022 by Amy Fortier

Ballet Misha is looking to add more adult and professional ballet and contemporary dancers to our company.  Professional dancers receive competitive stipends for project work and performances, choreography opportunities, photo shoots, free classes and more.

Interested dancers should send resumes to didmanchester@comcast.net and we will be in touch to schedule a class.

The Nutcracker December 17th-18th, 2022

September 14, 2022 by Amy Fortier

Join us for this magical, holiday classic the whole family will love, and see why our Nutcracker was named the “Best Art Event of the Year.”   Performances are Saturday, December 17th at 1pm and 6pm, and on Sunday, December 18th at 11am and 3pm.

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Auditions for The Nutcracker September 24th, 2022

September 1, 2022 by Amy Fortier

Auditions are on Saturday, September 24th
 
Levels 5-7                  9:00am-10:00 am 
 (If you are auditioning for a part on pointe, please wear your pointe shoes to this audition)
 
Levels 3- 4                10:00am-11:00am

Age 5- Level 2   
           11:00am- 11:45am 
 
Please arrive at least ten minutes early to fill out paperwork and get an audition number.
The Audition Fee is $25, payable by cash, or check  made out to Ballet Misha.  

Performance fees are due by October 14th (payable by cash or check made out to Ballet Misha) 
Performance Fee for Ages 5-11 is $150.
Performance Fee for Ages 12-Adult is $180. 
 
Ballet Misha is the non-profit performing company associated with Dimensions in Dance.  Auditions are open to Dimensions in Dance students ages 5 through adult.  Performances are December 17th-18th at the Dana Center at Saint Anselm College.  Dress rehearsal will be Friday, December 16th.    
   
Rehearsals will be on Friday afternoon/evenings between 4:00pm-8:30pm, and on Saturdays between 10:00am-3:00pm.  Rehearsals for almost all parts will begin October 14th-16th.  Rehearsals for some parts for dancers in Primary and Level 1 will not start until Oct. 21st-22nd.  
 
You can expect approximately an hour of rehearsal per week, per role.  This can be a bit longer if your dancer is in a large scene like Battle scene or Party scene.  You can request your dancer only have one role if you wish to keep the commitment to a minimum.  
 
 
More info about participating in the Nutcracker
 
Do I need to take Ballet to be in the Nutcracker?
All dancers in The Nutcracker must be enrolled in at least one class at Dimensions in Dance from October through December in order to participate; this can be a class in any discipline for children under 8. All dancers aged 8+ must be enrolled in a ballet class. We want to produce the most professional performance possible, and as such, we need dancers with ballet training. 

Does it cost money to be in The Nutcracker?
Putting on a production of this magnitude is a lot of work and is very expensive.  Ticket sales alone do not cover the cost of putting on this production.  We ask that all dancers pay a performance fee for the extra training and performance opportunity they get as a participant in this production.  The performance fee helps cover the cost of making, altering, and maintaining costumes and sets.  The performance fee for dancers age 5-11 is $150, and for dancers 12-Adult is $180. We realize this may be financially difficult for some families, so please email the studio asking to set up a time to talk with Amy if paying the performance fee is a hardship. 

When will the rehearsals be and can I miss rehearsals?
Rehearsals will be scheduled on Fridays between the hours of 4:00pm and 8:30pm and on Saturdays between the hours of  9:00am and 3:00pm.  Rehearsals will begin in October.  It is normal to rehearse an hour a week per role.   Attending the first few weeks of rehearsals is imperative so that we do not have to teach the choreography multiple times.  If a dancer cannot be at a rehearsal in October, they should speak with Amy to see if they can still audition.  Please understand that we do our best to be consistent in scheduling, but rehearsing a cast of over 100 dancers is a challenge and rehearsal times, days, and lengths can vary week to week.  

Am I guaranteed to get a role if I audition, and how many roles will I get?
The Nutcracker is a large production with dozens of parts, and we anticipate being able to give all who audition a part in the production.   Please remember that it is normal to repeat the same parts for several years, and that because the costumes are already made, not custom ordered like a recital, sometimes casting comes down to the costume you will fit in. 


Regardless of the role, every part in The Nutcracker is important, and being a piece of this magical production gives everyone a real sense of community and inclusion.  We cast by ability, but size is a huge factor, so please do not come to the audition expecting certain parts.  Also, if a dancer takes pointe, that in no way guarantees they will receive a part on pointe.  Pointe parts are for the strongest candidates each year.  There are only 12 Snowflakes, only 5 Marzipan etc, so the strongest dancers will get those parts. 

Performances of the Nutcracker will be between December 17th-18th at the Dana Center, at St. Anselm College.

 

Manchester Citywide Arts Festival Sept 12-18th

July 2, 2022 by Amy Fortier

Ballet Misha is thrilled to be partnered with The Palace Theatre, The Currier Museum of Art, Studio 550, The Manchester Community Music School, and Bookery of Manchester for this week long arts event in Manchester September 12th-18th.  Ballet Misha and students from Dimensions in Dance will be performing on Saturday, September 17th outside of the Palace and we will have special free classes and offerings throughout the week!  Follow this awesome event!

A Midsummer Night’s Dream August 6-7th

May 4, 2022 by Amy Fortier

Join Ballet Misha for the original ballet of A Midsummer Night’s Dream, based on the Shakespeare play, choreographed by Director Amy Fortier, and set to the gorgeous Mendelssohn score.   This humorous, light-hearted ballet is full of magic, fairies, and mischief, making it a perfect evening for families.
Ballet Misha, the award-winning professional dance company, and its apprentice company will perform the Shakespearean tale of a royal proposal, feuding fairies, and fickle lovers at the beautiful, historic Concord Audi on Saturday, August 6th at 7pm.  Tickets are $25-30.

Tickets for the Concord Performance

Ballet Misha will also perform at The John Hay Estate at The Fells on Sunday, August 7th at 5pm.  This outdoor performance on The Fells scenic grounds will take place under their pavilion, where guests are encouraged to bring a picnic dinner to enjoy as they watch the performance.

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Elements at Alnoba May 13th

April 13, 2022 by Amy Fortier

Ballet Misha explores the ideas of the elements at Alnoba on Friday, May 13th.  Join us for this exhibit of sculpture, film, and photography.

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Ballet Misha to perform at the Fells Estate September 26th, 2020

September 23, 2020 by Amy Fortier

 Ballet Misha will perform an exploratory collaboration between sculpture and dance in the exhibit Stillness and Motion at the John Hay Estate at The Fells in Newbury, NH on Saturday September, 26th from 1-3pm.

Visitors follow a self-guided tour of the grounds where they will see dancers performing improvisational dance inspired by the sculptures.  Dancers will interact with the sculptures, exploring the dynamics of stillness and motion.  Several of the sculptors and gallery artists will be present to discuss their work.  Guests can move through the galleries and outdoor exhibit at their leisure to see the dancers, sculptures and art, and meet the artists.

Bring a picnic to enjoy in the garden, on the veranda, or in the pavilion.

Members: free, Non-Members: included in regular admission fee

Ballet Misha to perform March 14th

January 20, 2020 by Amy Fortier

Danse Nouveau

Saturday, March 14th, 2020

At 2pm and 7pm at The Audi, Concord, NH

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Ballet Misha’s The Nutcracker

December 17th and 18th, 2022 at the Dana Center at Saint Anselm’s College

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