Portland Ballet Presents "Boy Meets Girl"


  • January 14, 2015

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The American Song Book Springs to Life: Portland Ballet Presents the New Ballet

Boy meets Girl

Portland, Maine… Portland Ballet announced details for its production of Boy Meets Girl: Portland Ballet Dances the American Songbook. Scheduled for February 6, 7, 13, & 14 at PB Studio Theater on Forest Avenue in Portland, the ballet celebrates the artistry of some of our country’s most beloved crooners and composers in a  lighthearted and romantic Valentine’s Day dance celebration.

Frank Sinatra, Ella Fitzgerald, and songs such as "I've Got You Under my Skin", "The Lady is a Tramp" and "Mambo Italiano" create the scene for the Company's Valentine performance. Set in a neighborhood Italian restaurant, this is a night ready for love, loss and lots of fun. Dancers portray the usual characters found out on a Friday night – the happy couple, the flirty waiter, the all-girls table. Individual stories intertwine into a romantic evening where drinks are in hand, love is in the air, and everyone leaves with a song in their heart. Says the Portland Press Herald:

The ballet provides a splash of warmth in midwinter and a charming lead-in to Valentine’s Day. Polished and appealing, “Boy Meets Girl” is a light romance performed to 21 of the most enduring popular songs from the first half of the last century. The choreographers … capture the spirit of each song, from “Beyond the Sea” to “That’s Amore,” using a seamless blend of movements from ballet, modern dance, jazz and the social dancing of the day.”

The performance on Saturday, February 14 includes a post- show Wine, Chocolate, and Cheese reception catered by Aurora Provisions. Mingle with fellow audience members and meet the professional dancers of PBC, as well as choreographers Nell Shipman and Roberto Forleo.

 

EVENT DETAILS

Boy meets Girl: Portland Ballet Dances the American Songbook

Friday, February 6 at 8:00pm

Saturday, February 7 at 8:00pm

Friday, February 13 at 8:00pm

Saturday, February 14 at 8:00pm with Post Show Reception

Portland Ballet Studio Theater

517 Forest Ave. Portland, ME

Tickets: $25 - $40 at portlandballet.org

 

About Portland Ballet: Portland Ballet is Maine’s professional ballet company. This Company performs throughout the year in southern Maine, presenting full-length classics as well as highly regarded contemporary choreography under the direction of Artistic Director Eugenia L. O'Brien and Associate Artistic Director Nell Shipman. For more information about Portland Ballet Company, its school and programs, visit www.portlandballet.org or call 207-772-9671.

 

 

 

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Kailey Partin

517 Forest Avenue
Portland  ME  04101 

207/772-9671
gro.tellabdnaltrop@nitrapk
www.portlandballet.org