WCCB Alumni performs “Canyon” with John Jasperse Company

Note: James McGinn is a WCCB alumni and dancer of the NYC-based John Jasperse Company

The New York Times – November 11, 2011 – “Body and Brain Both Stretched To Their Limits” by GIA KOURLAS - IN 1991 John Jasperse presented his first evening-length show, “Eyes Half-Closed,” at Performance Space 122 with no expectation of where it would take him. Now, as he sits in a Midtown cafe 20 years later, his eyes are wide open as he contemplates the longevity of his career in contemporary dance. “That’s a while,” Mr. Jasperse said, not without a little awe, before letting loose a peel of his trademark laughter. “A document of tenacity.”

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WCCB attends “Get Set, Ready, and Grow”

Yesterday the West Coast Civic Ballet held Court for its Cinderella Ball Welcome at the “Get Set, Ready, and Grow” fair, organized by Sarasota’s Cultural Alliance at the Westfield Southgate Mall from 10:00 AM-2:00PM. Deborah Vinton artistically presided over the Court’s display of WCCB’s organization and 2011-2012 seasonal edicts that Cliff Hoberman had so meticulously prepared. WCCB Faculty Alice Stahlschmidt, Robin Kumm and Mona Baker were in attendance, inviting parents and children into Cinderella’s Court. The children enjoyed coloring Cinderella in her beautiful ball gown, each hoping to become the winner that will be announced on September 1st. They also took delight in becoming Cinderella’s fairies, wearing fairy wings, tutus, crowns, and of course waving the magic wand. The parents were very receptive to learning about WCCB’s individualized instruction, based on its Cecchetti syllabus directed program, and also seemed very interested how this training will enhance their children’s developmental process. Cinderella’s Ball Welcome was very well attended and successfully conducted through the WCCB’s attendant’s flawless teamwork. The next acts will be presented at WCCB’s Fall Registration on Wednesday August 17th and Saturday August 20th. With such interest, WCCB is anticipating an exciting season for all.

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