IT’S taken 12 months of preparation, seven weeks of rehearsals, and the combined talents of more than 70 dancers, but this weekend the curtain will open on Ever After.
Based on the 1998 film of the same name, the Cinderella story will be brought to life by Atelier School for Classical Ballet, which has been presenting charity fundraiser productions for the last nine years.
The proceeds from this weekend’s performance will go to the Australian Branch of the Make a Wish Foundation to help critically ill children.
“It’s not just an end of year concert,” director Joanne Neale said.
“It’s entertainment and a way for the kids to support other children who will probably never get to do what they can do.”
“Hopefully, we should raise about $4000 and I’ve requested the money go towards children from this region.”
Neale, the school’s founder, not only directed the ballet, she is also the choreographer, dance teacher, musical director and lighting and sound technician. The school receives no funding grants or sponsorship and, with productions costing between $37,000 and $40,000 to put on, Neale said it was definitely a struggle.
For the full story see the Southern Highland News, Friday, November 28
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