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Leap Week Schedule March 17-24

Sunday, March 17th  – Leap Week Kick-off

Dance films with Richmond Ballet

When: 2:00pm

Where: Criterion  Cinemas® at Movieland

1331 North Boulevard at Leigh Street

Richmond, Virginia 23230

Why: Richmond Ballet will host an afternoon of 4 dance-themed films, selected by our company dancers and then voted on by our facebook fans.  Tickets are $15, including a small popcorn and soda.  Criterion will donate a portion of every ticket sold to Richmond Ballet.  Screenings will continue through Thursday, March 21st.

 

Monday, March 18th

A Special Evening at Can Can Brasserie

When: 6:30pm

Where: Can Can Brasserie

3120 West Cary St

Richmond, VA 23221

804.358.7274

Why: Can Can will feature Richmond Ballet company dancers to celebrate Leap Week, offering drink specials such as, The White Swan, The Balanchine and more! A portion of the proceeds will benefit Richmond Ballet.  Reservations recommended.

 

Tuesday, March 19th  

Backstage at the Ballet

When: 10:00am – 6:30pm

Where: Richmond Ballet

407 East Canal Street

Richmond, Va 23219

804.344.0906

Why: A special sneak peek of our company dancers and The School of Richmond Ballet while they train and rehearse in the studios at Richmond Ballet’s spectacular home base.  Participants will also be able to take a free Rhythm and Motion Class, a new dance-based workout originating in San Francisco, offered exclusively in Richmond by Richmond Ballet.

*Please visit our website for specific information on class times and descriptions

 

C Street Celebration

When: 7:00pm

Where: C Street

3325 West Cary Street

Richmond, VA 23221

804.354.6099

Why: C Street will continue to help celebrate Leap Week with the company dancers and drink specials.  A portion of the proceeds will benefit Richmond Ballet.  Reservations recommended.

 

Wednesday, March 20th

Assemblé– An exhibition of original art

When: 5:30pm – 8:30pm

Where: Richmond Ballet

407 East Canal Street

Richmond, Va 23219

804.344.0906

Why: Five acclaimed local artists will showcase their original art, which depicts Richmond Ballet dancers. There will also be an exclusive professional company rehearsal viewing. In addition, a reception will be held with the artists and company dancers which is generously sponsored by U.S. Trust. Evening by invitation only.

Assemblé will be on view through April 14th and can be seen by appointment at Richmond Ballet New Works Festival, April 4th – 14th and will be open to the public on March 30th from 1:00pm-4:00pm

For more information for an Assemblé appointment, please visit our website.

Reception at Heritage

When: 8:30pm

Where: Heritage

1627 West Main Street

Richmond, Va 23220

804.353.4060

Why: To celebrate the opening of Assemblé, Heritage will host an after-party at the restaurant, featuring ballet-themed cocktails, with company dancers in attendance.  A portion of the proceeds will benefit Richmond Ballet.

 

Thursday, March 21st

Ballet in the ‘Burbs – Sponsored by Dominion Resources

When: 4:45pm

Where: Tuckahoe Library

1901 Starling Drive

Richmond, Va 23229

804.290.9100

 

When: 5:00pm

Where: Pamunkey Library – Atlee Branch

9161 Atleee Road

Mechanicsville, Va

804.559.0654

 

When: 5:00pm

Where: Twin Hickory Library

5001 Twin Hickory Drive

Glenn Allen, Va 23059

804.290.9100

Why: Minds In Motion, Team XXL, ambassadors for Richmond Ballet’s acclaimed education and outreach program, will perform dances based on different children’s books at these 3 libraries throughout the surrounding counties.

 

Ballet in the ‘Burbs Celebration – Sponsored by Dominion Resources

When: 6pm

Where: Joe’s Inn – Bon Air

2616 Buford Road

Bon Air, Va 23235

804.320.9700

Where: Italian Kitchen

7522 Lee Davis Road

Mechanicsville, Va 23111

804.746.4324

Where: Bertucci’s Italian Restaurant

11721 West Broad Street

Richmond, Va 23233

Why: Our wonderful county restaurant partners will help Minds In Motion celebrate their library performances hosting an evening with Richmond Ballet.  Company dancers will be in attendance and every customer can enter for a chance to win a pair tickets to next season’s performance of The Nutcracker.   Reservations recommended. A portion of the proceeds will benefit Richmond Ballet.

 

Friday, March 22nd

The Royal Ballet School and Richmond Ballet II Performance

When: 6:30pm

Where: Richmond Ballet

407 East Canal Street

Richmond, Va 23219

804.344.0906

Why: The Royal Ballet School, Richmond Ballet II, our touring company, and Richmond Ballet trainees will perform in our Studio Theatre.  A post-performance reception will be held in honor of our guests from London, catered by Feedmore Community Kitchen.  Tickets available online or at the Richmond Ballet Box Office.

*Please visit our website for specific information on class times and descriptions

 

Saturday, March 23rd

Ballet Master Classes with The Royal Ballet School

When: 4:00pm – 5:30pm

Where: Richmond Ballet

407 East Canal Street

Richmond, Va 23219

804.344.0906

 

Why: Master Classes will be taught by teachers from The Royal Ballet School.   Teachers and students from dance schools in the area will be encouraged to participate.

Celebrate Richmond Ballet

Why: A special evening celebrating Richmond Ballet with a raffle drawing and live auction.  Evening by invitation only.  Raffle drawing winner need not be present.

 

Sunday, March 24th

 The Royal Ballet School and Richmond Ballet II Performance

When: 2:00pm

 

Where: Richmond Ballet

407 East Canal Street

Richmond, Va 23219

804.344.0906

 

Why: Final performance with The Royal Ballet School, Richmond Ballet II and Richmond Ballet trainees.  Tickets available online or at Richmond Ballet Box Office.  Master Classes will be taught by teachers from The Royal Ballet School.   Teachers and students from dance schools in the area will be encouraged to participate.

 

*Please visit our website for specific information on class times and descriptions

 

*Please visit, www.richmondballet.com, for the most up-to-date information on Leap Week happenings.  We hope to see you at any of our fabulous events to help support Richmond Ballet!

 

 

Tracy Scott is a self-professed baking addict and foodie who lives in Chesterfield County with her husband and two kids. She managed the calendar and handled social media for RFM before moving on to the corporate world.

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