Ballet Theatre Company is holding Girl Scout Dance Workshops on April 7, 2024, their West Hartford studio.

Submitted

Ballet Theatre Company (BTC) is pleased to offer its popular Girl Scout Dance Workshops on April 7, 2024.

Girl Scouts will explore a short ballet class, learn classical ballet choreography, watch performance excerpts, and learn about costuming. They will get a close up look at costumes and might even get to try on one of BTC’s beautifully hand-made tutus worn by its professional dancers! Activities will be tied to BTC’s upcoming production of Snow White.

Girl Scout Dance Workshops at Ballet Theatre Company. Photo credit: Anna Cestone

The beloved fairytale of Snow White originated as a story written by the Brothers Grimm in the early 19th century and has since been retold in styles ranging from a Broadway play to Disney’s first animated feature film. Artistic Director Stephanie Dattellas’ rendition of Snow White blends elements from the traditional tale with her own ballet twists, following Snow White as she experiences hardships, friendships, and unexpected trials with unwavering kindness. Girl Scouts will learn choreography from BTC’s Snow White, as well as watch performance clips from the production!

The workshops will be held in BTC’s Ron and Nancy Compton Studio at 20 Jefferson Ave., West Hartford, CT. These workshops are open to Daisies, Brownies, and Juniors. The workshops will take place from 9 to 10 a.m. for Daisies, 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. for Brownies, and noon to 1 p.m. for Juniors. Girl Scouts will earn their Dance Badge and explore the magic of dance!

Girl Scout Dance Workshops at Ballet Theatre Company. Photo credit: Anna Cestone

Troop leaders can click here to register their troop. For any additional questions, please contact BTC’s Community Enrichment Program Administrator, Abigale Bilodeau at [email protected].

BTC’s Community Enrichment Program (CEP) provides children accessibility and exposure to performing arts and culture. Through its different programs and initiatives, children experience dance education, workshops and professional performances. To learn more about BTC’s other CEP programs visit dancebtc.org/CEP-overview.

Ballet Theatre Company is a 501(c)(3) not for profit organization. Support for Season 25 is provided by: Connecticut Humanities, CT Office of the Arts, The Maximilian E. & Marion O. Hoffman Foundation, The Edward C. and Ann T. Roberts Foundation, The J. Walton Bissell Family Foundation, The Ellen Jeanne Goldfarb Memorial Charitable Trust, The Petit Family Foundation, The John and Kelly Hartman Foundation, Triumph Group, We-Ha.com, Laurel Graphic Design, Cricket Press, Connecticut Public, Massage Envy West Hartford, Homestead Funding, Theatrical Stage Employees Local 84, and Beam & Barre.

Like what you see here? Click here to subscribe to We-Ha’s newsletter so you’ll always be in the know about what’s happening in West Hartford! Click the blue button below to become a supporter of We-Ha.com and our efforts to continue producing quality journalism.