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Rocking the Stage: Two Springfield-Based Ballet Companies Prepare to Thrill Audiences with Rock-Inspired Performances

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Two Springfield-based ballet companies, Copper Coin Ballet Company and Springfield Youth Performance Group Foundation, are gearing up to captivate their audiences with innovative performances set to rock music. "Eras of Rock," a unique blend of dance and music spanning decades of rock and pop history, will be presented by Copper Coin Ballet Company on September 7 at The Muni, while the Springfield Youth Performance Group Foundation will showcase "Rock the Conservatory" on September 13-14 at The Grant Conservatory of Music and Dance.

Key Takeaways:

  • Copper Coin Ballet Company will present "Eras of Rock" at The Muni on September 7, featuring innovative choreography set to eclectic music styles spanning decades of rock and pop history.
  • The performance will be the 30th edition of the company's annual Rockballet, with tickets priced at $15 and $25 available through MetroTix.com.
  • Springfield Youth Performance Group Foundation will offer "Rock the Conservatory" at The Grant Conservatory of Music and Dance on September 13-14, featuring a contemporary fusion of live music and dance under the direction of Tommy Sagins and choreography by dance professionals.
  • Doors will open at 7 p.m. for both performances, with a live-stream of the September 13 show available through cur8.com.
  • Tickets for "Rock the Conservatory" are $25 and can be purchased at sypgfoundation.org.

Statistics:

  • 30 years of Rockballet performances by Copper Coin Ballet Company, with the upcoming "Eras of Rock" being its 30th edition.
  • 2 ballet companies participating in the rock-inspired performances: Copper Coin Ballet Company and Springfield Youth Performance Group Foundation.
  • 2 venues hosting the performances: The Muni (Copper Coin Ballet Company) and The Grant Conservatory of Music and Dance (Springfield Youth Performance Group Foundation).
  • 2 dates for the performances: September 7 (Copper Coin Ballet Company) and September 13-14 (Springfield Youth Performance Group Foundation).
  • $15-$25 ticket prices for Copper Coin Ballet Company's "Eras of Rock" and $25 ticket price for Springfield Youth Performance Group Foundation's "Rock the Conservatory".

Sources:

  • the Jacksonville Journal-Courier (Jacksonville, Ill.)
  • the Grant Conservatory of Music and Dance website

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