Dancers from different dance genres are being invited to audition for a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to enhance their skills... on ice!
Local dancers wishing to follow in the foosteps of renowned international dancers will get a shot at stardom courtesy of Standing Ovations, the organisers of Cinderella On Ice by the St Petersburg State Ballet Theatre.
Cinderella On Ice is being held at the Mediterranean Conference Centre in Valletta between January 9 and 10. Standing Ovations shall use over seven tonnes of ice to transform the stage into a grand ice arena especially for this event.
The chosen dancer will be presented with a three-day masterclass session in St Peterburg, at the St Petersburg State Ballet Theatre. The prize includes the masterclass, flights and insurance, transfers and full board accommodation.
The chosen applicant will also be crowned Malta’s official Cinderella 2010 and will be presented on a Maltese TV station.
Local dancers interested in audtioning for this opportunity are being asked to send an e-mail to info@standingovations.com.mt with full details including age and a curriculum vitae with a brief description of their dancing career before January 12.
Applicants will be asked to give a short demonstration in front of a panel of judges comprising dance company instructors and choreographers from various dance genres.
The aim of this competition is to give young local dancers an opportunity to attend this masterclass on ice at one of the world’s most renowned dance schools!
Standing Ovations said: “It’s quite a unique experience because it’s not often that a local dancer has the chance of working with internationaly acclaimed artistes. This opportunity will also serve as a platform for emerging talents to be spotted by professional dance companies.
The St Petersburg State Ballet Theatre On Ice has been seen in over 5,000 performances worldwide. Its 100 medal-winning skaters have also performed in such classics as Beauty and the Beast, The Nutcracker, Sleeping Beauty, Swan Lake and Romeo and Juliet.
Cinderella On Ice is a unique version of the world famous Prokofiev Ballet. It celebrates the romance and beauty of one of the world’s favorite fairytales as gnomes, fairies and beautiful ladies in luxurious ball gowns glide across the ice in a display of grace, agility and emotion.
For online bookings visit: www.mcc.com.mt or e-mail info@mcc.com.mt . For more information call 7955 7988.
Tickets can also be purchased from The Mediterranean Conference Centre. Box office opening hours are from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. and 5 to 7 p.m. Mondays to Fridays, and from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Saturdays. Reservations can also be made on 2559 5750/1 during box office hours.
Gozo Box Office opening hours are from 09:30 a.m. to 16:30 p.m. Mondays to Fridays. For Gozo Box office call 2155 8266 or 7981 5541.
www.cinderellaoniceinmalta.com