Ballet Theatre San Luis Obispo

Artistic Director / Choreographer: Theresa Slobodnik

History

Theresa Slobodnik founded Ballet Theatre San Luis Obispo in the spring of 2006, presenting its first full program featuring the works of Gilbert Reed.

Following Ms. Slobodnik’s retirement from professional dancing and the closing of the Gilbert Reed Ballet, the company was formed to give serious ballet dancers ages 12 through adult opportunity to dance meaningful work in real theatres.

In addition to an annual spring performance, each December Ballet Theatre San Luis Obispo presents its original holiday production “The Twelve Days of Christmas” featuring Vivaldi’s “Winter Concerto” and “Les Patineurs (The Skaters)” in association with its studio home American Dance of SLO.

The company’s youth division also performs at community events and benefits throughout the year. Ballet Theatre San Luis Obispo is committed to outreach education, providing abridged performances of its programs through YOPAC (Youth Outreach for the Performing Arts Center) to area schools.

2007-2008 Season

Season Fundraiser

October

• Friday, Oct. 12
  Pismo Beach Veterans Hall
  w/ Pismo Beach Business Involvement Group

Twelve Days of Christmas w/ Winter and Les Patineurs

December

Join us this December 15th & 16th for Ballet Theatre San Luis Obispo’s production of “The 12 Days of Christmas”.

The holiday performance opens with “Winter” set to Vivaldi’s Winter Concerto, flows into the story of a true love couple reunited at Christmas, and frolics in the sheer joy of “Les Patineurs” (The Skaters) by Giacomo Meyerbeer. Perfect for the entire family!

The YOPAC performance on Friday is a special presentation for children from San Luis Obispo County elementary and middle schools, and is offered at greatly reduced rates. It features “Winter” and “Les Patineurs”. Tickets must be bought in advance - call Blair London at 440-1439 for information.

• Friday, Dec. 14th - YOPAC Performance
• Saturday, Dec. 15th - Performances at 2pm and 7pm
• Sunday, Dec. 16th - Matinee Performance at 2pm

Rodeo, Wali Sangara, and 2 other ballets (TBA)

April 2008

• Friday, April 25th - YOPAC performance
• Saturday, April 26th - Evening performance
• Sunday, April 27th - Matinee performance