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Cinderella Rehearsal Change for February 18th

»Posted on Feb 14, 2012 in Cinderella 2012, Slider

In order to allow dancers to attend the Civic Center Dance Series, the Cinderella Act II rehearsal has been changed to 5:30 – 6:30 on February 18th. You may refer to the Always Up-To-Date Rehearsal Schedule at any time for complete details.

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February Rehearsal Schedule for Cinderella 2012 Revised

»Posted on Jan 9, 2012 in Cinderella 2012

For several reasons it became necessary to switch 2 rehearsals around in February…Please make a note of this on your calendar! FEBRUARY 4 the rehearsal of Dancing Master Scene has been moved to February 12 @ 6:30-8:00pm FEBRUARY 12 the rehearsal of Epilogue (scene VII) Act II has been moved to February 4 @ 2:30-4:00pm THEREFORE (and to re-iterate the above information in another way) on Feb. 4 from 2:30 – 4pm we will rehearse Epilogue (scene VII) Act II which includes: Cinderella, Prince, Godmother, Seasons and Fairies. on Feb. 12 from 6:30-8:00 we will rehearse Dancing Master scene which includes: Cinderella, Dancing Master, and Stepsisters ALL OTHER REHEARSALS ARE CURRENTLY ON TRACK TO STAY AS SCHEDULED! We appreciate your flexibility and hope we...

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Did you know that you can still order Nutcracker DVDs?

»Posted on Dec 29, 2011 in Slider, The Nutcracker 2011

Dave Mattern Video has Nutcracker DVDs available.  For your convenience, you can download the order form, print it, complete it and mail it with a check to the address on the form.

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Final Thanks to Nutcracker Cast, Families and Volunteers

»Posted on Dec 19, 2011 in The Nutcracker 2011

Dear Cast Members and Families: The last 5 days and evenings have been a whirlwind of beauty and magic for our Iowa Dance Theatre audience. Thank you to the more than 150 volunteers who made this year’s Iowa Dance Theatre’s Nutcracker Ballet happen! Our performances are of the highest level of integrity because of all you do!  2011 was my first year of coordinating Nutcracker volunteers.  With this year over, I understand ways we can improve your experiences as volunteers as well as our performers’ experiences, and I Iook forward to 2012! A Few Special Thanks: Maryam Shirazi, our Sugar Plum Tea Party Coordinator, and folks who hosted, including our cast members: The guests who attended the Tea Party smiled from ear to ear, were enthralled with the...

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Cinderella 2012 Ticket Information

»Posted on Dec 10, 2011 in Cinderella 2012, Slider, Upcoming Performances

Iowa Dance Theatre’s all-new production of Cinderella, featuring original choreography by Kennet Oberly, and set to the music of Sergei PRokofiev will be at the Urbandale Performing Arts Center, 7111 Aurora Avenue in Urbandale, Iowa. The performance  times are:  March 10th at 2 p.m. and 7 p.m. March 11th at 2...

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Still a few Cinderella roles available

»Posted on Dec 5, 2011 in Auditions, Cinderella 2012, Slider

Everyone who has already auditioned for Cinderella has a role, and dancers will be given their roles in the coming week or two.  There are still a few of roles which could be filled If you would like to audition for a role, please contact Beth to arrange one.

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