Coppelia

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When:

Fri 10 Dec ’10, 10:30am	Saving
Fri 10 Dec ’10, 6:30pm	Saving
Sat 11 Dec ’10, 11:00am	Saving
Sat 11 Dec ’10, 6:30pm	Saving

Where: Turner Centre, 43 Cobham Rd, Kerikeri Show map

Restrictions: All Ages

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Coppelia is a ballet which first premiered in 1870 in a theatre in Paris. This romantic ballet has been performed all around the world and is as popular today as it was back then.

Coppelia is the story of young love between Swanilda and Franz who are due to be married. However, their relationship is threatened when Franz becomes infatuated with a life size doll made by the lonely toy maker, Dr Coppelius. Swanilda feeling jilted plays a trick on her betrothed by dressing up as the doll – Coppelia, and in the process The Toy Maker believes he has brought the doll to life. Confusion and mayhem ensue but all works out in the end,

The bright and light-hearted classic story is brought to life in a full length ballet spectacular. Sparkling with sumptuous costumes, brilliant sets and spirited music, Coppelia is a magical masterpiece for dance lovers of all ages.

The Northern Dance Academy’s Elizabeth Russell has choreographed the performance and has involved all of her students into the show. Her students range in age from 4 to 15 and come from as far afield as Kaikohe, Russell and Whangarei. These students have been working very hard over the past 15 months to ensure the show will be of a high standard and enjoyable to watch.

All students are amateur dancers from Northland who share a love of dance. Franz, will be played by Carl Smit, who is a former student and has recently attended the New Zealand School of Dance in Wellington.

Swanilda will be played by Kelsey Stokes and Megan de Klerk. Both of these dancers have achieved outstanding results in both exams and competitions. Dr. Coppelius will be played by Simon Howard who is a member of the local drama group Kerikeri Players.

The Northern Dance Society Incorporated is supporting this performance and is behind the scenes arranging funding, costume making, etc. The society is aiming only to cover costs, but any proceeds (after expenses) will be put towards furthering the experience of dance for the young dancers of Northland.