Summer Intensive
Welcome to the Civic Dance Centre, official dance school of the Scranton Civic Ballet Company. The Scranton Civic Ballet Company was founded in 1978 by Northeast Pennsylvania's most respected dance instructor, Miss Helen M. Gaus. Originally as a regional resident company, the Scranton Civic Ballet Company is at the forefront of ballet and the performing arts in Northeast Pennsylvania.
Our school makes every effort to instill in its students the discipline and knowledge needed to approach learning in a professional way, whether one's intent is to become a professional dancer or to learn the rigorous discipline of dance to carry oneself through life.
At "Civic," we believe that our role is to guide young dancers through increasingly disciplined levels of dance in a friendly, caring atmosphere. Creative energy, gracefulness, a heightened awareness of music and musicality, and a focus on technique are only some of the benefits our programs have to offer. The Scranton Civic Ballet Company is dedicated to bringing quality dance training within reach of young dancers to make dreams a reality.
The Scranton Civic Ballet Company is a non-profit organization focused on dance education and performance. It is the company’s mission to educate our members and the public in the art of dance while bringing the talents of well-known artists, choreographers, and master teachers into northeast Pennsylvania for the benefit of our students as well as our audiences.
Welcome to the Civic Dance Centre, official dance school of the Scranton Civic Ballet Company. The Scranton Civic Ballet Company was founded in 1978 by Northeast Pennsylvania's most respected dance instructor, Miss Helen M. Gaus. Originally as a regional resident company, the Scranton Civic Ballet Company is at the forefront of ballet and the performing arts in Northeast Pennsylvania.
Our school makes every effort to instill in its students the discipline and knowledge needed to approach learning in a professional way, whether one's intent is to become a professional dancer or to learn the rigorous discipline of dance to carry oneself through life.
At "Civic," we believe that our role is to guide young dancers through increasingly disciplined levels of dance in a friendly, caring atmosphere. Creative energy, gracefulness, a heightened awareness of music and musicality, and a focus on technique are only some of the benefits our programs have to offer. The Scranton Civic Ballet Company is dedicated to bringing quality dance training within reach of young dancers to make dreams a reality.
The Scranton Civic Ballet Company is a non-profit organization focused on dance education and performance. It is the company’s mission to educate our members and the public in the art of dance while bringing the talents of well-known artists, choreographers, and master teachers into northeast Pennsylvania for the benefit of our students as well as our audiences.
Romeo and Juliet
Choreography by Kenneth Macmillan
Restaging & Additional Choreography by Helen Gaus, Robert Zaloga
Music by Sergei Prokofiev
Costumes by Jane Rumyantseva, Helen Kasarda
Scranton Civic Ballet Company Premiere
April 16, 2023
The Theater at North
Scranton, Pennsylvania
Cast:
Rachel Stopper (Juliet)
Robert Zaloga (Romeo)
Synopsis
Scene I - The Ballroom of the Capulets
Romeo, son of Montague, arrives at the ball hosted by the Capulets and disguised in a mask. The festivities begin as Juliet, her friend’s, and the court join in a dance. Tybalt, son of Capulet, recognizes Romeo and sees his enchantment with Juliet. Tybalt dances with Juliet to distract her from Romeo, and a fight breaks out. The scene comes to a close as night falls and the guests depart.
Scene II - Juliet’s Balcony
Unable to sleep, Juliet enters onto her balcony with Romeo on her mind. Suddenly, he appears in the garden. She comes down her balcony to dance with Romeo as they confess their love to each other.
