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Imagine Ballet Theatre

Imagine Ballet Theatre was created and organized in 2004, under the vision and direction of Raymond Van Mason, former Ballet West Principal Artist and nationally recognized choreographer and teacher. He wanted to create a pre-professional ?youth? ballet company to afford aspiring young dancers professional training and performance experience. The Company may utilize up to sixty dancers, ages nine and up, in a regular season. IBT makes it home and is in residence at Peery?s Egyptian Theater in Ogden, Utah. The young dancers have the opportunity to work with guest instructors, dance and perform with professional guest artists, develop and dance story themed roles, and help create something really special?a family-oriented cultural activity for the greater Ogden community. In addition to the educational and promotional opportunities provided for the ballet art form, IBT hopes to discover and utilize previously untapped talents from young local artists in helping with set designs, lighting, music and more. An example, one of IBT?s company members is also a talented young painter. Her high school art class helped paint the set for our production of ?Pillow Party?, which featured an enlarged version of one of her paintings. We also look for young choreographers and musicians whose work might be introduced and/or featured in our programs. An example, for our production of ?Getting to Know Us? the young dancers each choose a piece of music to choreograph to, wrote and recorded their feelings of dance - the pieces were then weaved together into a ballet. Children with talent, but limited finances, are also targeted for development through IBT?s program.

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    Imagine Ballet Theatre

    PO Box 7
    Bountiful, UT 84011

    Phone: (801) 296-1372

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    09/24/10- 09/25/10

    Utah Dances! Peery's Egyptian Theater Utah Dances! Presented by Imagine Ballet Theatre at Peery's Egyptian Theater September 24-September 25, 2010 This is a repertory performance to benefit Imagine Ballet Theatre. Guest artists from Ballet Idaho, Jared Hunt (formerly of Ogden Utah) and Phyllis Rothwell Affrunti will perform with Imagine Ballet Theatre, dancers from Utah Valley University. This will be an evening of some old favorites to some newly constructed dances that will be premiered.

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    07/30/10	Imagine Ballet Theatre's Summer Intensive 2010 Performance Peery's Egyptian Theater Imagine Ballet Theatre's Summer Intensive 2010 Performance Presented by Imagine Ballet Theatre at Peery's Egyptian Theater July 30, 2010 Avg. Event Rating (5.0 Stars): Come join the dancers as they share with you all the different dance that they have explored for the past month. From Ballet to Bob Fosse style jazz, modern, and Hip-hop.
    04/16/10- 04/17/10	Alice: Adventures in Wonderland Peery's Egyptian Theater Alice: Adventures in Wonderland Presented by Imagine Ballet Theatre at Peery's Egyptian Theater April 16-April 17, 2010 Avg. Event Rating (5.0 Stars): Imagine Ballet Theatre will present Alice's Adventures in Wonderland at Peery's Egyptian Theatre, with Choreography by Raymond Van Mason, IBT's Artistic Director, and the music of Joseph Horovitz played by David Van Alstyne. Sets are designed by Sherry Ferrin and Costumes by Oswaldo Muniz (New York), Cindy Farrimond (Ballet West), Bertha Mason and Nancy Schlagel. Masks by Jane Clugston (Portland, Oregon) and Gregg Tew. It is sure to delight all ages and a is great ballet for young people. Be...
    04/10/10	Alice and the Mad Hatter Tea Party Ogden Union Station Alice and the Mad Hatter Tea Party Presented by Imagine Ballet Theatre at Ogden Union Station April 10, 2010 Come and join Alice and the Mad Hatter for a crazy tea Party and meet other characters from the ballet. Wear your favorite hat or create one to win prizes to the Show.
    12/17/09- 12/21/09	The Nutcracker Peery's Egyptian Theater The Nutcracker Presented by Imagine Ballet Theatre at Peery's Egyptian Theater December 17-December 21, 2009 Avg. Event Rating (5.0 Stars): Come and celebrate the season with Imagine Ballet Theatre's Nutcracker. Bring the whole family and visit the downtown Ogden and take in all the Christmas sights. Then step into the magical Egyptian Theatre and warm up with this beautiful production of The Nutcracker, told through Clara's eyes.
    10/03/09	Calo Flamenco Peery's Egyptian Theater Calo Flamenco Presented by Imagine Ballet Theatre at Peery's Egyptian Theater October 3, 2009 Avg. Event Rating (5.0 Stars): Calo Flamenco a critically acclaimed dance and music spectacular that awakens the 'duende' of the human spirit.
    07/06/09- 07/31/09	Summer Intensive Program Peery's Egyptian Theater Summer Intensive Program Presented by Imagine Ballet Theatre at Peery's Egyptian Theater July 6-July 31, 2009 The Summer Intensive Program at Imagine Ballet Theatre focuses on developing well-rounded dancers by exposing them to a variety of styles and perspectives with an emphasis on classical ballet.  The distinguished staff consists of well-respected professional artists and teachers. Intermediate and advanced students will attend classes five hours a day (M-F) from July 6-31.  Final performance takes place July 31. In addition, the company offers a special mini...
    04/24/09- 04/25/09	Alice's Adventures in Wonderland Peery's Egyptian Theater Alice's Adventures in Wonderland Presented by Imagine Ballet Theatre at Peery's Egyptian Theater April 24-April 25, 2009 Alice's Adventures in Wonderland (1865) is a novel written by English author Charles Lutwidge Dodgson under the pseudonym Lewis Carroll. It tells the story of a girl named Alice who falls down a rabbit-hole into a fantasy world populated by peculiar and anthropomorphic creatures. The tale is filled with allusions to Dodgson's friends (and enemies), and to the lessons that British schoolchildren were expected to memorize. The tale plays with logic in ways that have given the story lasting...
    12/05/08- 12/13/08	The Nutcracker Peery's Egyptian Theater The Nutcracker Presented by Imagine Ballet Theatre at Peery's Egyptian Theater December 5-December 13, 2008 The Nutcracker is a fairy tale-ballet in two acts, three scenes, by Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky, composed in 1891-92. Alexandre Dumas' adaptation of the story by E. T. A. Hoffmann was set to music by Tchaikovsky (written by Marius Petipa and commissioned by the director of the Imperial Theatre's Ivan Vsevolozhsky in 1891). In Western countries, this ballet has become perhaps the most popular ballet performed, primarily around Christmas time. Come enjoy Imagine Ballet Theatre's version of the...
    11/07/08- 11/08/08	Fall Repertoire Peery's Egyptian Theater Fall Repertoire Presented by Imagine Ballet Theatre at Peery's Egyptian Theater November 7-November 8, 2008 Imagine Ballet Theatre presents two chances to see the hard work of their students. Saturday's performance is presented in conjunction with a Gala Dinner. Come and enjoy dinner, dancing, and a performance.
    08/01/08	Summer Dance Intensive Showcase Peery's Egyptian Theater Summer Dance Intensive Showcase Presented by Imagine Ballet Theatre at Peery's Egyptian Theater August 1, 2008 The summer intensive program at Imagine Ballet Theatre focuses on developing well-rounded dancers by exposing them to a variety of styles and perspectives with an emphasis on classical ballet. The distinguished staff consists of well-respected professional artists and teachers. Prestigious faculty for the summer program includes: Raymond Van Mason, IBT's Artistic Director, former Ballet West Principal Artist and International Choreographer; Gary Flannery, on faculty with University of Central...

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    • Event Name: Imagine Ballet Theatre's Summer Intensive 2010 Performance
      "Great Performance Every Year -Don't Miss This"
      Review posted by: Jeri from Salt Lake City, UT, Jul 25, 2010
      

      This is a wonderful performance every year. It is inspiring and amazing to be part of what these young dancers accomplish in one month. Don't miss this opportunity to be part of the performance and... Expand

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      This is a wonderful performance every year. It is inspiring and amazing to be part of what these young dancers accomplish in one month. Don't miss this opportunity to be part of the performance and support these dancers. Collapse

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    • Event Name: Alice: Adventures in Wonderland
      "Alice's Adventures in Wonderland"
      Review posted by: Garry and Susan Harms from Roy, Utah, Mar 28, 2010
      

      Stunning performances- this show is a spectacular credit to Raymond Van Mason and all that he does to bring professionl ballet, as well as the performing arts alone, to our community. Bravo!

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      Stunning performances- this show is a spectacular credit to Raymond Van Mason and all that he does to bring professionl ballet, as well as the performing arts alone, to our community. Bravo!

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    • Event Name: The Nutcracker
      "What a Show"
      Review posted by: Lynn Tew from Bountiful, UT, Dec 17, 2009
      

      I just have to say these young dancers are great. I forgot I was watching a youth company. They danced like professional dancers. The new set for act two by Sherry Ferrin looks like you could eat it.... Expand

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      I just have to say these young dancers are great. I forgot I was watching a youth company. They danced like professional dancers. The new set for act two by Sherry Ferrin looks like you could eat it. This show will really get you in the mood for the holidays. Collapse

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    • Event Name: Calo Flamenco
      "Bravo!"
      Review posted by: Dance Lover from Salt Lake City, UT, Oct 04, 2009
      

      I attended this performance and it was INCREDIBLE!!! The dancing, original music, musicians, choreography and audience participation was full of energy. Thank you Imagine Ballet Theatre for bringing... Expand

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      I attended this performance and it was INCREDIBLE!!! The dancing, original music, musicians, choreography and audience participation was full of energy. Thank you Imagine Ballet Theatre for bringing this dance group to our community. We hope to see them again! Imagine Ballet Theatre is a wonderful dance group that provides quality dance performances...more people should support them and keep this group alive and growing. Collapse

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    • Event Name: Alice's Adventures in Wonderland
      "colorful and fun"
      Comment posted by: Lynn from Bountiful, Apr 24, 2009
      

      This production of Alice is bright full of energy and brings out some of the strange things that are in the book not in the Disney movie. It will keep the kids attention and will entertain the adults.... Expand

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      This production of Alice is bright full of energy and brings out some of the strange things that are in the book not in the Disney movie. It will keep the kids attention and will entertain the adults. The sets and costumes are a delight. The big mushroom the catepillar sits on is a must see. I saw the dress rehersal and loved it. Collapse

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    • Event Name: The Nutcracker
      "Ride Front Runner to Ogden"
      Comment posted by: Arts supporter from Bountiful, UT USA, Nov 19, 2008
      

      Come and join Imagine Ballet Theatre for the Nutcracker and stroll down Historic 25th Street and then visit the Christmas Village. Ride Front Runner and connect to the trolley for service to the... Expand

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      Come and join Imagine Ballet Theatre for the Nutcracker and stroll down Historic 25th Street and then visit the Christmas Village. Ride Front Runner and connect to the trolley for service to the Theatre on performance days. Collapse

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    • Event Name: The Nutcracker
      "New sets for Nutcracker"
      Comment posted by: Ballet Lover from Bountiful, Ut USA, Nov 19, 2008
      

      Imagine Ballet Theatre will have new backdrops for their production of the Nutcracker. Sherry Ferrin has painted truly magical backdrops. Come and see for yourself.

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      Imagine Ballet Theatre will have new backdrops for their production of the Nutcracker. Sherry Ferrin has painted truly magical backdrops. Come and see for yourself.

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