Thirteen local dancers will get to take the stage when a Canadian ballet troupe brings Anne of Green Gables — The Ballet to the Bowlus Fine Arts Center this weekend.
Canada’s Ballet Jörgen has selected 13 local dancers to perform with the company in their performance at 2 p.m. on Sunday at the Bowlus.
The ballet company gives young, local dancers the chance to perform with a professional dance company as part of their production. The local performers will interact with professional dancers and gain invaluable performance experience as they dance with Ballet Jörgen.
The cast is assembled from area students, based on an application and a recommendation by their dance teacher. Those chosen will rehearse with the company, the day before the show and then two hours on the day of the show.
The following students were selected: Ainslee Glasgow, 12, Supernova Dance Authority, Iola; Rory Hamilton, 12, Studio B Dance Center, Chanute; Jenisis Harrison, 15, Miss Chelsea’s Dance Academy, Iola; Aliana Henderson, 17, Studio B Dance Center, Chanute; Eliana Higginbotham, 11, Supernova Dance Authority, Iola; Laney Hull, 13, Miss Chelsea’s Dance Academy, Iola; Lilith King, 9, Miss Chelsea’s Dance Academy, Iola; Kenady Lucke, 9, Studio B Dance Center, Chanute; Honor Robertson, 11, Brenda’s Dance, Chanute; Alyson Splechter, 11, Miss Chelsea’s Dance Academy, Iola; Moira Springer, 9, Miss Chelsea’s Dance Academy, Iola; Rohan Springer, 13, Miss Chelsea’s Dance Academy, Iola; and Emma Washburn, 9, Studio B Dance Center, Chanute.
Tickets are available online at bowluscenter.org or by calling 620-365-4765.
