Season 2011- 2012
Olympia Dance Festival
co-produced with the Washington Center
Sunday March 4, 2012 at 2pm
Top dance groups from the area perform in this cavalcade of dance that celebrates the South Sound’s talent; from Irish Dance to Ballet, Middle Eastern to Swing!
Carnival of the Animals
and other works,
with members of the
Olympia Symphony Orchestra
May 11-13, 2012
Media Sponsor: KUOW
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In this groundbreaking collaboration, Director Huw
Edwards and musicians of the Olympia Symphony Orchestra will
provide BNW dancers with live accompaniment for three world
premiere ballets:
Carnival of the Animals - an exciting ballet for the
whole family choreographed by Artistic Directors Ken and Josie
Johnson to the music of Camille Saint Saens.
Arrakis - a contemporary ballet choreographed to music by
Bach, Ravel, Vivaldi, and others by South African choreographer
Joanne Holbrook.
Eine Kleine Nachtmusik - a neoclassical ballet
choreographed by Artistic Directors Ken and Josie Johnson to
Mozart's dreamy score.

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