Dracul: Prince of Fire?
09-Jan-09
Anyone want to go to the show with me next Wednesday (January 14)?
Join us for The Crucible’s Tenth Anniversary when we present another stunning Fire Ballet Fundraiser; Dracul: Prince of Fire, conceived and directed by Crucible founder, Michael Sturtz, with choreography by Viktor Kabaniaev, and stage direction by Mark Streshinsky.
Dracul is performed at The Crucible, where forges roar and sparks fly. “This is probably the most collaborative piece we’ve done so far,” says Michael Sturtz, “It’s our third fire ballet, and we’re working with an incredibly diverse group of performers, trying things that even we have never done before.” Trained in Russia, Mr. Kabaniaev has created over forty works and taught at ballet companies around the world, recently receiving the Grand Award at Dance Under the Stars Choreography Festival for his brilliant pas de deux, “Duet,” performed by Tina Kay Bohnstedt, also of the Diablo Ballet, and Ethan White of Smuin Ballet. With Dracul, Ms. Bohnstedt makes her second appearance in a Crucible fire ballet playing the principal female role; renowned aerialists, Brett Womack and Alyssa Marx join the company, creating dance excitement in every dimension.