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Ballet Minnesota dances the impossible dream
in the classic Don Quixote


St. Paul, MN (April 1, 2011) – Ballet Minnesota presents its annual Spring Classic, “Don Quixote” during the 23nd Annual Minnesota Dance Festival at the Fitzgerald Theater in downtown St. Paul, Friday and Saturday, May 6 & 7, 2011 at 7:30 p.m. in addition to a matinee performance at 2 p.m. Saturday, May 7, which will feature excerpts from Don Quixote and a variety of dance from Minnesota Artists.
The classic Don Quixote ballet, created during the classical period of ballet, was choreographed in 1869 in Moscow, Russia. The setting for the heart-thumping action is Barcelona, Spain. Audiences will delight in seeing Basilio attempt to court the baker’s daughter, Kitri, and keep her away from the rich and power Gamache. Witness Don Quixote dream of the ideal love after the dryads cast the spell of Amour on Don Quixote using their weapon of choice, charm. Come into the rousing camp of the gypsies and smile at the adventures in the tavern. This classic ballet story will appeal to all ages.
The principal roles will be performed by Oksana Konobeyeva, formerly with the Bolshoi Theater and American
Ballet Theater in New York City, and Matthew Prescott, a dancer with Suzanne Farrell Ballet Company at
The Kennedy Center, Washington, D.C.

The Festival Director is Andrew Rist, also the Artistic Director for Ballet Minnesota. Cheryl Rist has restaged “Don Quixote” and is the costume designer for the performance. The music for “Don Quixote” was composed by Ludwig Minkus, most noted for ballets he composed while serving as First Ballet Composer to St. Petersburgh Imperial Theater.

The Dance Festival also offers an enriching variety of dance performances that will showcase works from Minnesota’s foremost dance artists, including a special children’s story ballet, “Socerer's Apprentice” (performed by Classical Ballet Academy of Minnesota, original choreography by Andrew Rist). On the preceding Sunday, May 1st, at 3 p.m., the Dance Festival will showcase local dance schools performing various dance styles including ballet, modern, jazz, hip-hop and more!

Purchase your tickets now!! Festival performance schedule and ticket information for each event is below.

Area Dance School Showcase
Sunday, May 1 at 3:00 p.m. Tickets are $7 General Admission
The Minnesota Dance Festival opens the doors of the Fitzgerald to any dance school that would like to perform on the festival. Each year MDF is able to present 12 dance schools. This is always a highlight of the festival when we showcase the great diversity of dance that is being taught in the Twin Cities and outlying areas.

Public Performances:

Friday, May 6th - 7:30 p.m.
· Performance: Ballet Minnesota’s full-length ballet, “Don Quixote” and Classical Ballet Academy’s performance of “Sorcerer’s Apprentice.”

Saturday, May7th - 2:00 p.m.
· Performance: Ballet Minnesota’s will dance excerpts from “Don Quixote” and a variety of dance from Minnesota artists.

Saturday, May 7th - 7:30 p.m.
· Performance: Ballet Minnesota’s full-length ballet, “Don Quixote” and Classical Ballet Academy’s performance of “Sorcerer’s Apprentice.”

Tickets: $13-$26
Fitzgerald Theater Box Office, 651-290-1221
10 E. Exchange, St. Paul, MN, or
TicketMaster 1-800-745-3000

Please note the Fitzgerald Theater adds a $2.50 theater facility fee per ticket.




Special Matinee Performance for School Groups:
Friday, May 6th - 10:00a.m.
· Area schools are invited to come and see a showcase of different dance pieces by a selection of dance companies including:
Ballet Minnesota Don Quixote Excerpts
Keane Sense of Rhythm
Story Ballet 'Sorcerer's Apprentice'
University of Iowa Dance Company
Fargo-Moorhead Dance Company
Beethoven's 6th Symphony, Movement 5
· To make a reservation for school and community groups, email balletmngrouptickets@gmail.com or contact group ticket coordinator, Nancy Haley at 651-222-7919.

Special thanks to our sponsors: TARGET, Saint Paul Cultural STAR Program, National Endowment for the Arts, Minnesota State Arts Board, Saint Paul Hotel, Minnesota Public Radio, Saint Paul Pioneer Press, Minneapolis/St. Paul Magazine, Twin Cities Public Television, Dain Rauscher Wealth Management, Anchor Bank and Grand Jete,

About Ballet Minnesota:
Ballet Minnesota is dedicated to creating and sharing artistry in dance through public presentations and education. The performance season includes: the Fall Concert (October), The Classic Nutcracker (December), the Spring Classic Ballet and the Minnesota Dance Festival (April-May) and the Summer Series (June-September).

For more information on Ballet Minnesota, call 651-222-7919 or visit: www.balletminnesota.org

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