NEVADA BALLET THEATRE

NEVADA BALLET THEATRE AND CIRQUE DU SOLEIL PRESENT:

THE 3rd ANNUAL A CHOREOGRAPHERS’ SHOWCASE

Sunday, April 18 and Sunday, April 25



A PROJECT DESIGNED TO STIMULATE AND ENCOURAGE ARTISTIC GROWTH





WHO: Nevada Ballet Theatre and Cirque du Soleil.





WHAT: Nevada Ballet Theatre, the state’s largest professional ballet company, and the internationally renowned Cirque du Soleil are pleased to announce their 3rd annual A Choreographers’ Showcase: A Project Designed to Stimulate and Encourage Artistic Growth. This highly anticipated production will include eleven originally choreographed works by artists from the various resident Cirque du Soleil shows as well as professional dancers from Nevada Ballet Theatre.



Debuting last year to rave reviews and a sold-out house, this dynamic production will support Nevada Ballet Theatre’s endeavors while strengthening the involvement of Cirque du Soleil in the local arts community.



In addition to two public performances, a special school-time matinee will be held on Friday, April 23 for schools from Nevada Ballet Theatre’s Future Dance program as well as students from the Andre Agassi College Preparatory Academy (part of the NBT-Agassi Partnership for Dance) and various other public, private and parochial schools.



Students who attend this special matinee performance will be subsidized through ticket sales from the April 18 and April 25 public performances.



WHEN: Sunday, April 18, 2010 at 1pm

Sunday, April 25, 2010 at 1 pm



WHERE: Mystère™ Theatre, Treasure Island

3300 S. Las Vegas Blvd. Las Vegas , NV 89109



COST: $20 and $40.

Purchasing a $40 ticket will afford one student the opportunity to attend the school matinee on Friday, April 23. Ticket purchaser will also receive preferred seating when available.



SPONSORS: Cirque du Soleil and Treasure Island . All proceeds from the event will go to Nevada Ballet Theatre to support professional company
productions, dance training and education and outreach.



INFO: Tickets are on sale now and can be purchased by calling the Treasure Island Box Office at 1-800-392-1999. For more information on the
Showcase, visit www.nevadaballet.com.