La Fille mal Gardee

The Schuylkill Valley Regional Dance Company is celebrating its 40th Anniversary this year by performing "The Best of La Fille mal Gardee� as well as a Class Concert in tradition of the Paris Opera Ballet, the Kirov, and various other world class companies to celebrate. "La Fille mal Gardee� is the oldest classical ballet still being performed and was adapted in 1960 by Sir Frederick Ashton for the Royal Ballet in London. It is a fun, comedic ballet about common people, their trials and tribulations, and the troubles and love associated with country life. International dancer, instructor, and choreographer Michelle Jones Wurtz has staged the work set to the music adapted for Ashton by John Lanchberry. In keeping with tradition, the dancers will also be performing a Class Concert choreographed by former Kirov principal dancers Andrei Ustinov and Elena Martinson. The works showcase the many talents that SVRDC has in both its young dancers and more experienced. Dancers range in age from seven to fifty-plus. This show will be exciting for the entire family!

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