The CCBallet Experience
The CCBallet Experience
California Contemporary Ballet (CCBallet) provides a magical experience for its audiences with innovative, original productions. Initiated by Artistic Director Erin Holt, whose choreography and vision create a unique brand of classical and contemporary dance works, CCBallet is a non-profit company that provide its members the opportunity to perform an exciting repertory of original dance projects. The company is resident of the California DanceArts Academy located in the foothills of Los Angeles. The school and company share one goal, "to nurture and encourage students professionally and to develop artists and audiences in the creativity, imagination and joy of dance."
CCBallet performs in concerts, theatre and festivals throughout Southern California. CCBallet dancers have occasionally been featured artists performing Ms. Holt’s choreography in Europe. Most recently the company performed her ballet titled, “Blind Journey”, as a feature presentation for the Prague International Ballet.
As with any other property company, CCBallet members are selected through an audition process or handpicked by the Artistic Director per project. CCB performances feature career dancers, innovative choreography and music, embellished by beautiful costumes, sets and lighting design. The company often features renowned guest choreographers, accomplished alumni and distinguished visiting artists. Whether performing on a grand stage or in their own intimate studio theatre, the entire company delivers a passionate, moving experience to their audiences.
In an effort to encourage young dancers in their pursuits toward a career in dance, California Contemporary Ballet (CCBallet) continues to provide a youth division within its organization called California Contemporary Youth Ballet (CCYBallet).
The company’s annual signature ballet titled, “The Snow Queen-ballet redefined”, is a delightful winter production starring the career members of California Contemporary Ballet (CCBallet), accompanied by the California Contemporary Youth Ballet (CCYBallet) and select dancers from the community, resulting in a cast of 60-70 dancers. Adapted for ballet from the classic children’s story written by Hans Christian Andersen, featuring the dramatic choreography of Erin Holt and performed to the beautiful original musical score composed by Randall Michael Tobin. “The Snow Queen” is a beautiful story demonstrating that friendship, hope, integrity, persistence toward one’s goals and determination can enable anyone to overcome life’s obstacles.
The company has been fortunate to establish Glendale Community college as its current home for the ballet which celebrated its 10th season in 2007. “The Snow Queen” has become a community favorite for the holidays by offering the public a pleasant alternative to the numerous Nutcracker productions at reasonable ticket rates.
In addition to the company’s annual season of traditional theatrical performances, CCB currently has plans to increase the number of productions it offers to our community each year with a series of short ballets for children. CCBallet has also been selected to participate in a number of modern dance festivals during the 2008-2010 seasons.
CCBallet operates entirely upon the generous funding from community business, private patrons and ticket sales. By infusing our community with high quality performances, CCBallet artists are doing their part to inspire and enhance our community with the joy of dance. However, it literally takes hundreds of creative hours to invent new choreographic works or to keep our current repertory well rehearsed. Our artists require monetary remuneration to maintain the quality of our offerings. Please consider encouraging and supporting the accomplished artists of California Contemporary Ballet today by becoming a sponsor.
