2006
Saint Paul Sommerfest (Excerpts)
 Choreography
by Wilor Bluege and Anna Goodrich
A
gala weekend supporting arts and culture including the Saint
Paul City Ballet. “The Emperor’s Ball and Sommerfest provides
the city an
elegant world class event.”
Mayor Randy Kelly
2005
‘Tis the Season (Mixed Repertory)
 A
Sentimental Tale
Fresh and humorous choreography by Wilor Bluege to music of Claude
Bolling.
Concertina
Lyric and classical choreography by Phillip Carman to music of
Vivaldi’s The Four Seasons.
Sleigh
Ride and Christmas Festival
Spritely and heartwarming choreography by Christa Hill to music
of Leroy Anderson by Christa Hill.
With
Minnesota Youth Symphonies and the adept artists of the Kenwood
Symphony Orchestra, the Minnesota Chorale, Land of Lakes Choirboys,
and pianists Leeza Ali and Colton Peltier.
2004
Romance & the Classics
(Full-length)
 Les
Sylphide
Choreography by Michael Fokine, Staged by Karen Paulson
Rivet with rehearsal assistance from Janet Smith. Music by Frédérick
Chopin, performed by Leeza Ali Costumes by Ann Marie Ethen.
Rhapsody
in Blue
Choreographed by Anna Goodrich and Christa Hill. Music by George
Gershwin, performed by Nora Ali and Minnesota Youth Symphonies.
Conductor, Manuel Laureano. Costumes by Ann Marie Ethen and Rory
Kathleen Jones.
2003
Cornucopia of Dance
(Mixed Repertory)
 Saint
Paul City Ballet with guests: Haley Witthans, singer and the
Singleton Street Blues Band
Pas
de Quatre
Staged by Barbara Christian with assistance from Karen Paulson
Rivet after J. Perrot as staged by Anton Dolin, Music by C. Pugni,
Costumes by Ann Marie Ethen
Saturday
Night Waltz from Rodeo
Choreographed by Anna Goodrich after Agnes de Mille, Music by
Aaron Copeland
Dizzy
Train
Choreographed by Christa Hill, Music from The Majestic
Noontime
Reveries
Choreography by Gabriela Komleva, Rehearsed by Karen Paulson
Rivet and Barbara Christian, Music by Tatyana Dikareva. Costume
design by Gabriela Komleva with execution by Ann Marie Ethen
Coppelia
Mazurka
Choreography by Wilor Bluege after Arthur Saint-Leon. Music by
Leon Delibes.
Pie
Jesu
Choreography by Karen Paulson Rivet, Music by Andrew Lloyd Webber.
Sung by Hayley Witthans and Brianna Rivet.
Simple
Pleasures
Choreographed by Christina Onusko. Staged by Karen Paulson Rivet,
Music by Singleton Street Blues Band. Costumes by Christina Onusko.
Le
Jazz Hot
Choreographed by Christa Hill, from Victor/Victoria sung by Julie
Andrews
Pas
de Dix from Raymonda
Staged by Michelle Lucci after George Balanchine. Rehearsed and
adapted by Wilor Bluege. Music by Alexander Glazunov. Costumes
by Ann Maire Ethen
2000-2003
The Golden Bough
(Full-length)
 Choreography
by WIlor Bluege. Music from Alexander Glazunov, Modest Mussorgsky,
John Lanchberry and The Moiseyev Ballet Costume design by Wilor
Bluege.
This
original fairy tale was written and choreographed by Saint Paul
author, choreographer and teacher, Wilor Bluege.
The
story is a tale of a young girl's lesson about the importance
of compassion, demonstrated in her relationship with a small
golden bird. Wilor wrote the book, The Golden Bough, which was
inspired by her "pep talks" with her younger students
before they went on stage.
The
one-and-one-half hour production features a combination of ballet,
character dance and musical comedy. It features more than 75
dancers, ranging in age from eight to 60.
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