Are you looking for a unique performance experience in Colorado Springs? Look no further than the Colorado Youth Ballet, which offers a variety of ethnic ballets from around the world. Curated by Katja Rivera and Ryan Platt, the performances feature 17 to 18 short dance pieces that vary in rhythm and style. The show is supported by Savanah Pennell, curatorial paraprofessional. In July, Eiko Otake and David Harrington of the world-renowned Kronos Quartet will be returning to Colorado Springs for a six-month exhibition at the Colorado College Fine Arts Center.
Eiko is a highly prestigious artist who has performed in many countries as part of the duo Eiko & Koma. He began his professional career at the Metropolitan Classical Ballet, performing both classical Russian ballets and works by Balanchine. The South Colorado June 19 Festival is the largest celebration of inclusion ever held in America the Beautiful Park in Colorado Springs. The Pikes Peak Rodeo or Bust has been a Colorado Springs tradition since 1937, showcasing the best talent and action in the rodeo. Matthew Moulton began his training in Colorado with a full scholarship at the Classical Ballet Academy, where he played lead roles in The Nutcracker, Giselle and Le Corsaire.
He also studied on a scholarship in the summer programs of the American Ballet School, the Classical Ballet School of the American Ballet Theater with Mikhail Baryshnikov, the San Francisco Ballet School and the Bolshoi Ballet Academy in Vail, Colorado. Colton West trained at the Colorado Ballet Society and spent a year abroad studying at L'Academie de Danse Singapore under the direction of Jonathan Guillarme. Sascha Radetsky was born in Santa Cruz, California, and began her ballet studies in the San Francisco Bay Area with Damara Bennett and Ayako Takahashi. Caitlin Hopwood began her dance studies at the Colorado Springs Ballet Society and completed her training at the National Ballet School of Canada. Last season, Colton played Hans in The Nutcracker and Puck in A Midsummer Night's Dream. The Colorado Youth Ballet is an incredible opportunity to explore ethnic ballets from around the world.
From classical Russian ballets to works by Balanchine, there is something for everyone to enjoy. The South Colorado June 19 Festival is also an excellent way to experience inclusion through dance. Additionally, Matthew Moulton, Colton West, Sascha Radetsky and Caitlin Hopwood are all talented dancers who have trained at various ballet schools across America and abroad. If you're looking for an unforgettable performance experience in Colorado Springs, be sure to check out what the Colorado Youth Ballet has to offer. With its variety of ethnic ballets, you're sure to find something that will captivate your senses.
