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Get en pointe!!

Posted in Culture? What the what?!?!, Dance, tagged , , , , , on April 21, 2015| Leave a Comment »

Skyy Lippo, seen here after a performance of "The Nutcracker," will be back on the stage this weekend.

   Skyy Lippo, seen here after a performance of “The Nutcracker,” will be back on the stage this weekend.

The Wolves will be dancing in Falcon territory this weekend.

Coupeville High School freshman Skyy Lippo will be one of the dancers displaying their stellar ballet moves when the Whidbey Island Dance Theatre presents its rendition of “Giselle.”

Giselle is a romantic ballet first performed by the Ballet du Théâtre de l’Académie Royale de Musique at the Salle Le Peletier in Paris in 1841.

It tells the tale of a peasant girl who dies of a broken heart after discovering her lover is gettin’ hitched to someone else.

The cad…

The Wilis, a group of supernatural women who dance men to death, bring Giselle back from her grave with the intention of taking out her former crush.

Spoiler: the plan fails and love wins the day.

Performances are April 24-26 at South Whidbey High School’s Performing Arts Center (5675 Maxwelton Rd in Langley), with showtimes 7 PM Friday, 2 and 7 Saturday and 2 Sunday.

Tickets, which are $15, can be bought at the door or online at http://www.widtonline.org/.

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Ballet fever sweeps the Island!!

Posted in Dance, tagged , , , , , , on December 20, 2014| Leave a Comment »

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CHS students Skyy Lippo (left) and Sylvia Hurlburt are currently dancing in a production of “The Nutcracker.” (John Fisken photos)

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Hurlburt disappears back under the mask of the Rat King.

The dance goes on.

The Whidbey Island Dance Theatre is currently in the middle of putting on its 22nd annual production of The Nutcracker.

Notable for Coupeville fans is the fact two Wolves are dancing in the ballet — CHS freshman Skyy Lippo and junior Sylvia Hurlburt.

You still have three chances left to see the duo on stage, with two performances Saturday (2 PM and 7:30) and one Sunday (2 PM).

The show is being held at South Whidbey High School’s Performing Arts Center (5675 Maxwelton Rd in Langley).

For more info, pop over to:

http://widtonline.org/

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Dance magic, dance!!

Posted in Culture? What the what?!?!, Dance, Not sports? Tough!, tagged , , , , , , on November 26, 2014| Leave a Comment »

Sylvia Hurlburt strikes a pose. (MIchael Stadler photos)

Sylvia Hurlburt strikes a pose and makes my toes hurt. (Michael Stadler photos)

Skyy Lippo elevates.

Skyy Lippo elevates.

Contributed by Joe Lippo

“Oh, you need 10 practices before you can play in your first game? That’s cute.”

Ballet dancers like CHS’ own Sylvia Hurlburt and Skyylynn Lippo can probably do your practice without breaking a sweat.

They have been in full speed rehearsal since September for Whidbey Island Dance Theatre’s 22nd annual production of Tchaikovsky’s Nutcracker.

This is where the whole island comes together for eight shows over two weeks, not counting the rehearsals.

“There were no cuts from your team? Everyone made it? That’s cute.”

Approximately 75 dancers showed up to audition for parts in the performance, and fully three quarters of those were sent home.

Dancers learn to handle rejection at a very early age. It’s a tough gig, and everyone knows it.

Except at the end, there is no trophy, no MVP, no varsity letter.

Just accolades, flowers, and if you’re really lucky, a standing ovation.

“Tape it and give me a Motrin, I’m going back out in 60 seconds.”

How many other sports require you to finish one piece, exit the stage, change an extremely elaborate costume, and get back on stage in under a minute?

Here’s a hint: NONE.

And if you can’t do that with a smile on your face, there is always another dancer that knows your part cold. They are waiting for the chance to show the director that they are better than you.

This is not the kiddie version of the Nutcracker, this is the one that can compete with any other show.

The show starts on December 12th, and closes on the 21st. All shows are on Friday, Saturday, and Sunday, with two shows on Saturday.

For ticket info, pop over to:

http://www.widtonline.org/

To see more of Michael Stadler’s photography, check out:

http://www.stadlerstudio.com/

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