New York City Ballet has announced its Close-Up programs for the 2009 winter season. There are informative events for both adults and children, designed to give audiences a closer look at New York City Ballet and its repertory. NYCB dancers, choreographers, ballet masters, musicians, artists, and experts share insights and behind-the-scenes stories that help audiences better understand and appreciate all that goes into a performance.
A highlight of this winter’s Close-Up programs is a special seminar in tribute to the School of American Ballet’s 75th Anniversary on Monday, January 26, at 6:00 pm, that will explore the historic partnership between New York City Ballet and the School of American Ballet. The seminar panel will feature Peter Martins, NYCB Ballet Master in Chief and SAB Artistic Director and Chairman of Faculty; Kay Mazzo, SAB Co-Chairman of Faculty; Darci Kistler, NYCB Principal Dancer and SAB faculty member; and Jonathan Stafford, NYCB Principal Dancer and SAB faculty member.
A calendar of events is attached. Tickets for Studio Talks and Children’s Workshops are $8, Seminar tickets are $5, and tickets for Ballet for Young People are $12. Tickets may be purchased at the David H. Koch Theater box office at Lincoln Center or through www.nycballet.com. For more information, please contact the NYCB education department at education@nycballet.com or 212-870-4074.
Close Up Programs Schedule
Monday, January 26, 6:00 pm
Seminar: A Tribute to the School of American Ballet
David H. Koch Theater, Lincoln Center
(Entrance at West 63rd Street and Columbus Avenue)
Ticket Price: $5
Thursday, January 29, 6:45 pm
Studio Talk: Founding Choreographers I
David H. Koch Theater, Lincoln Center
(Entrance at West 63rd Street and Columbus Avenue)
Ticket Price: $8
Saturday, February 7, 11:00 am
Ballet for Young People
David H. Koch Theater, Lincoln Center
(Entrance at West 63rd Street and Columbus Avenue)
Ticket Price: $12
Thursday, February 12, 6:45 pm
Studio Talk: Short Stories
David H. Koch Theater, Lincoln Center
(Entrance at West 63rd Street and Columbus Avenue)
Ticket Price: $8
Saturday, February 14, 12:45 pm
Children’s Workshop: Magical Movers
New York City Ballet Rehearsal Studios, Samuel B. & David Rose Building,
165 West 65th Street (between Broadway and Amsterdam Avenue)
Ticket Price: $8
Thursday, February 19, 6:45 pm
Studio Talk: 21st Century Movement
David H. Koch Theater, Lincoln Center
(Entrance at West 63rd Street and Columbus Avenue)
Ticket Price: $8
Saturday, February 28, 12:45 pm
Children’s Workshop: Modern Day Ballet!
New York City Ballet Rehearsal Studios, Samuel B. & David Rose Building,
165 West 65th Street (between Broadway and Amsterdam Avenue)
Ticket Price: $8
Lead support for New York City Ballet Close Up programs is generously provided by Michael and Sue Steinberg, The Dreitzer Foundation, Rose M. Badgeley Residuary Charitable Trust, Edith Everett, Macy’s Foundation, Naomi O. Seligman, and the Tiger Baron Foundation.
