News & Events Archive

November 2008

The Nutcracker

The Eastern Shore Ballet Theater, Inc. will present their 187th annual performance of the Nutcracker on Saturday, December 6th at 2:00 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. and Sunday, December 7th at 2:00 p.m. in the Wicomico High School Auditorium in Salisbury, Maryland.

A beloved holiday classic, “The Nutcracker” has become a Christmas tradition for children and adults of all ages, and is performed thousands of times all over the world every year. The story follows the adventures of Clara, a young girl who is given a Nutcracker as a special Christmas gift from her mysterious Uncle Drosselmeyer. During a fight with her envious brother, the Nutcracker is broken and a heart-broken Clara tries to repair it. After falling asleep on Christmas Eve, Clara is awoken by a now-human Nutcracker. Along with the Toy Soldiers, they do battle with the terrible Mouse King and his Mouse Army. The Clara goes on a magical adventure through the Land of Snow to the Kingdom of the Sweets, where chocolates, candy canes, and gingerbread cookies dance in her honor. Set to the gorgeous music of Tchaikovsky, this ballet never fails to delight everyone who sees it.

Ticket prices are $15.00 for adults and $10.00 for students and seniors. Tickets can be ordered by phone at 410-742-3316, or purchased at PNC Bank and Bank of Delmarva locations, the Salisbury Wicomico Arts Council in downtown Salisbury, and Dance Wear, Etc. in the Court Plaza shopping center.

August 2008

Auditions for ESBT

Salisbury, MD -- Classical, Professional, Local...Dancers from across the Eastern Shore are invited to audition for the Eastern Shore Ballet Theatre 2008-09 company on Sunday, September 21st, at Salisbury University, in the dance studio at Maggs Physical Activities Center, from 1:00-4:00 p.m.

Dancers must be 9 years or older and have at least two years of ballet study for the junior level membership; apprentice members must meet the requirements for junior level dancers and have some pointe experience; dancers must be 12 years or older and have danced at least two years on pointe to audition for the senior level membership.

Audition fee of $10.00 per dancer is required. Female dancers should wear a black leotard, pink tights, hair in bun and bring ballet slippers and pointe shoes, if applicable. Male dancers should wear black tights, white shirt, black ballet slippers. Junior level dancers audition at 1:00 p.m.; apprentice level dancers audition at 2:00 p.m. and senior level dancers audition at 3:00 p.m. Please plan to arrive 20 minutes prior to audition time for sign in, photos, and measurement.

For more information, call 410-742-2858 (Salisbury Studio of Dance, rehearsal home of ESBT) or e-mail us.

March 2008

Snow White Tickets Now on Sale!

Tickets are now on sale for ESBT's production of Snow White, to be presented at Wicomico High Auditorium, Glen Avenue, Salisbury, Maryland, on Saturday, April 12, and Sunday, April 13.

Ticket vouchers are available at PNC Bank locations, Bank of Delmarva locations, the Salisbury Wicomico Arts Council office. Please visit the Arts council's website for a list of locations and their addresses:
http://www.543arts.com/TicketLocations.pdf

Tickets are available at Dance Wear Etc in The Court Plaza Shopping Center in Salisbury (via phone and in-person). Call the store at (410) 742-3316.

Another option for purchasing your tickets is through the My Community Tickets website:
http://www.mycommunitytickets.com/organization_info.asp?orgid=364

Tickets will also be available at the box office at Wi Hi prior to the show(s). The box office opens 1 hour before curtain. Seating is general admission. Doors open a half hour before the show.

February 2008

Snow White 2008

Rehearsals are underway for Eastern Shore Ballet Theatre's 2008 spring performance of Snow White, to be held on Saturday, April 12, at 7:30 p.m., and Sunday, April 13, at 2:00 p.m., at Wicomico High School Auditorium, in Salisbury, Maryland.

Dancers from ages 6 to 18 will bring to life the Brothers Grimm's tale of a jealous Evil Queen, her magic mirror, a beautiful Snow White, the Seven Dwarfs, and delightful creatures of the forest.

Alexander Bojko returns as a special guest, dancing the role of the Prince. Mr. Bojko has appeared with Eastern Shore Ballet Theatre on many occasions, most recently as the Snow Prince in the 2007 Nutcracker.

Tickets are $15 for adults and $10 for children, students, and senior citizens. Information about ticket sales will be forthcoming.

For more information about the show or the school performance on Friday, April 11, at 9:30 a.m., call 410-742-2858 or email info@esbt.org

November 2007

The Nutcracker

The Eastern Shore Ballet Theater, Inc. will present their 17th annual performance of the Nutcracker on Saturday, December 1st at 2:00 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. and Sunday, December 2nd at 2:00 p.m. in the Wicomico High School Auditorium in Salisbury, Maryland. Approximately 55 local dancers will be in this year's production.

A beloved holiday classic, “The Nutcracker” has become a Christmas tradition for children and adults of all ages, and is performed thousands of times all over the world every year. The story follows the adventures of Clara, a young girl who is given a Nutcracker as a special Christmas gift from her mysterious Uncle Drosselmeyer. During a fight with her envious brother, the Nutcracker is broken and a heart-broken Clara tries to repair it. After falling asleep on Christmas Eve, Clara is awoken by a now-human Nutcracker. Along with the Toy Soldiers, they do battle with the terrible Mouse King and his Mouse Army. The Clara goes on a magical adventure through the Land of Snow to the Kingdom of the Sweets, where chocolates, candy canes, and gingerbread cookies dance in her honor. Set to the gorgeous music of Tchaikovsky, this ballet never fails to delight everyone who sees it.

Guest artist, Anya Ivanova, formerly with the Russian Ballet Theater of Delaware, will dance the role of the Sugar Plum Fairy. Ms. Ivanova began her dance studies at the prestigious Perm Ballet Academy in Russia and graduated from the Frunze Ballet Academy. Ms. Ivanova was a finalist in the 1998 International Ballet Competition in Jackson, Mississippi and she is a guest dancer to many companies throughout the United States.

Our second guest artist, Alexei Borovik, was a principal dancer with the Pennsylvania Ballet until his retirement in 2006. Born in Russia, Mr. Borovik began his ballet training at age 10 at the Perm Ballet Academy and subsequently won international awards for his highly recognizable style and artistic ability. In June 1997, Mr. Borovik had the prestigious honor of being invited to return to his homeland of Russia to appear as Principal Guest Artist in The Perm Ballet Theatre's productions of Don Quixote and Giselle in celebration of their 125th Jubilee.

Our final guest artist, Alexander Bojko, formerly with the Russian Ballet Theater of Delaware, will dance the role of the Snow Prince. Mr. Bojko graduated from the Kiev Ballet Academy in the Ukraine.

The Artistic director of The Eastern Shore Ballet Theater, Inc. is Elena Manakhova-Amy, who graduated in 1987 from the Kirov Ballet School and the Vaganova Academy in Russia. This is Ms. Manakhova-Amy's sixth year as the company's Artistic Director.

Ticket prices are $15.00 for adults and $10.00 for students and seniors. Tickets are on sale at all Peninsula Bank and Bank of Delmarva locations, the Salisbury Wicomico Arts Council in downtown Salisbury, the Salisbury Studio of Dance in Fruitland, MD and Dance Wear, Etc. in the Court Plaza shopping center.

September 2007

2007-08 Company Auditions

Dancers from across the Eastern Shore are invited to audition for the Eastern Shore Ballet Theatre 2007-08 Company on Sunday, September 16, at Salisbury University, in the dance studio at Maggs Physical Activities Center, from 1:00-5:00 p.m.

Dancers must be 9 years or older and have at least two years of ballet study for the junior level membership; apprentice members must meet the requirements for junior level dancers and have some pointe experience; dancers must be 12 years or older and have danced at least two years on pointe to audition for the senior level membership. Audition fee of $10.00 per dancer is required.

Female dancers should wear a black leotard, pink tights, hair in bun and bring ballet slippers and pointe shoes, if applicable. Male dancers should wear black tights, white shirt, black ballet slippers.

Junior level dancers audition at 1:00 p.m.; apprentice level dancers audition at 2:00 p.m. and senior level dancers audition at 3:00 p.m. Please plan to arrive 20 minutes prior to audition time for sign in, photos, and measurement. A mandatory meeting for parents of those auditioning will be held at 1 pm. and 3 pm. in room 204 of Maggs Physical Activities Center.

May 2007

Scholarships Awarded

The Salisbury Wicomico Arts Council has announced the recipients of the Herbert D. Brent and Paul S. Hyde scholarships. These two endowed funds were established to assist talented students who were pursuing academic degrees in the arts. ESBT is happy to announce that member Sarah Taylor will receive $1000 on behalf of the Paul S. Hyde scholarship fund. Sarah has been dancing for 15 years and been a member of ESBT for 8. She will attend Butler University in Fall 2007 where she will major in dance performance with a minor in physical therapy.

Former ESBT member April Blem has also received awards from both the Brent and Hyde scholarship funds for 2007.