NYCB principal dancer Daniel Ulbricht to Guest with ODT

 

 

 

 

 

DANIEL ULBRICHT of New York City Ballet

will be a special Guest Artist with ODT for the annual production of

THE NUTCRACKER

 

 

 

 

Daniel Ulbricht was born in St. Petersburg, Florida, and began his dance training at the age of 11 at the Judith Lee Johnson Studio of Dance, studying with Lenny Holmes. He also studied at Les Jeunes Danseurs with Javier Dubraq and attended the Chautauqua Summer Dance Program, training with Jean Pierre Bonnefoux and Patricia McBride. In 1999, Mr. Ulbricht was invited by the School of American Ballet (SAB), the official school of New York City Ballet, to continue his training during their Winter Program. As a student at SAB, Mr. Ulbricht performed with New York City Ballet as a Jester in Peter Martins' The Sleeping Beauty. In December 2000, he became an apprentice with New York City Ballet and in November 2001 he joined the Company as a member of the corps de ballet. In January 2005, Mr. Ulbricht was promoted to the rank of soloist and principal dancer in May 2007.

 

Mr. Ulbricht is also the Artistic Director of Stars of American Ballet, formerly Daniel Ulbricht and Friends, a touring group that brings high-caliber dance to underserved markets in the United States and abroad. Dancers come from New York City Ballet, American Ballet Theatre, Boston Ballet and more.

Ohio Dance Theatre is pleased to have Mr. Ulbricht as a guest artist in our 2013 production of The Nutcracker at Stocker Arts Center, LCCC. Performances are December 20-22. Call Stocker Box office at 440-366-4040 for tickets.

OHIO DANCE THEATRE PRESENTS CINDERELLA

Ohio Dance Theatre, Northeast Ohio's professional ballet company opens its' 2013 season with ODT Artistic Director Denise Gula's adaptation of the classic fairy tale, Cinderella.

 

Full of enchanting moments, vibrant dancing and visual appeal this beautiful, romantic and sometimes comical adaptation will sweep audiences off their feet when it returns to Stocker Arts Center, September 29, 2:00pm. Stocker Arts Center is located on the campus of Lorain County Community College, 1005, N. Abbe Rd., Elyria, OH.

Adapted from the Brothers Grimm fairy tale and performed to Sergei Prokofiev's beautiful score, the ballet tells the story of a young girl who is treated cruelly by her stepmother and ugly stepsisters. With the help of her fairy godmother, she is magically transformed and attends the royal ball where she attracts the attention of the handsome prince.

The company last performed Cinderella in 2003 but audiences will be treated to a freshly updated version according to Ms. Gula. "Often with full length ballets it's good to have some distance." stated Gula. "After all, the choreographer is just another kind of storyteller whose audience is treated to the vision the choreographer sees. There's certainly an intimate relationship between yourself and the dances you put on the stage", reflects Gula. "Like any relationship, it's always evolving, changing and hopefully growing," continued Gula. "A lot of the choreography has been reconstructed. There is more dancing and I think there is a better balance between characters."   Tickets for Ohio Dance Theatre's production of Cinderella can be purchased on line at Stocker Arts Center. Or by calling the Box Office at 440-366-4040 or 800-995-5222. Tickets $20-$30. This performance is made possible in part with public funds from the Ohio Arts Council, The Nord Family Foundation and the Community Foundation of Lorain County.   Currently celebrating its 21th Anniversary season, Ohio Dance Theatre, Northeast Ohio's professional ballet company presents classical and contemporary works with a strong theatrical element. Ohio Dance Theatre's principal artistic goal is to encourage the growth and support of serious dance through the presentation of exceptional performances, instruction and educational programs that enhance the community's quality of life. Ohio Dance Theatre receives operational support from The Ohio Arts Council and the Nord Family Foundation.