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Mission
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Many
young dancers today continue to study avidly and develop skills
well into their teens and young twenties. These dancers
reach a high level of skill and ability just as their opportunities
to perform diminish, unless they choose a ballet career and join
a company. Because performing is an integral part of the
ballet experience, New England Civic
Ballet (NECB) seeks to fill
this void. NECB provides children and young adults from
throughout the region a chance to perform in professional ballet
productions based solely on their talent and level of achievement,
regardless of their town or studio affiliation. All roles
for all productions are cast from audition or by invitation. The
high caliber of the director's backgrounds ensures professional
productions as well as a superior learning experience for the
dancers. NECB enhances and expands the greater Merrimack
Valley's cultural scene while supporting and rewarding our
young people's talents and accomplishments.
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Company
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The
New England Civic Ballet (NECB) was formed in the Fall of 1996
to bring professional ballet to the Merrimack Valley. The
company provides opportunities for gifted, local dancers to perform
major and supporting roles in professional ballet productions without
committing themselves to a company or a particular school. A
community arts endeavor, NECB retains no continuous company, but
casts all roles through open autition and invitation. Now in its 13th season , NECB has mounted annual productions of Tchaikovsky's The Nutcracker. Also included in its repertoire, NECB has performed: The Sleeping
Beauty, Cinderella, and an original Celtic Ballet titled The Enchanted Glen. Watch for more information as NECB continues this season with a March, 2009 production.
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Directors |
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Phyllis George
Artistic Director
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Mrs. George began
receiving recognition for her accomplishments in ballet at the age
of 12 when she received a Carnegie scholarship for summer dance education. Highlights
of her career include performing as a member of American Ballet Theatre
in New York City during the 1970s and with the Radio City Music Hall
Rockettes. She has been teaching locally for over twenty years. "Dancers
are a very special breed. Dance kindles a unique spirit, a special
love and joy in our lives. NECB is my way of creating that experience
for others to share."
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Roshni Pecora
Assistant
Artistic Director
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Roshni holds an
Associate's Degree from Dean College in Franklin, MA. Roshni
was a member of the Dean Dance Company where she held leading roles
in ballet and modern choreography. She was on full scholarship
throughout her college career and graduated with high honors. Roshni
has had the opportunity to study with Jill Silverman of American
Ballet Theatre, Andrew Pap at the University of the Arts, Adrienne
Hawkins of Impulse Dance and the legendary Asaf Messer of the Bolshoi
Ballet. Roshni remains active as a teacher and student by participating
in seminars and taking class throughout the region.
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Board
of Directors
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President...............................
Secretary...............................
Treasurer...............................
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Mrs. June Black
Mrs. Pat Fichera
Mr. Christopher Wentworth |
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Mrs. June Black, Mrs. Mary George, Mrs. Phyllis George,
Mrs. Roshni Pecora, Ms. Janet Odenwelder
Mr. Bryan McNeil, Mrs. Robin Sullivan, Ms. Mary Claire Kennedy
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Location |
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New
England Civic Ballet's studio is conveniently located on the
Lawrence/Andover line.
4 Dracut Street
South Lawrence, MA 01843
(978)975-0289
Mailing address: PO Box 2155, Methuen, MA 01844
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