As the popular saying goes, “all good things are worth waiting for,” and En Pointe Indiana Ballet plans not to disappoint theater-goers May 14-16 as the Noblesville-based classical ballet school takes to the stage for the comic ballet Coppélia.
A year in the making, En Pointe will welcome the public back for this first live performance since the pandemic and share the light-hearted full-length ballet with all of Central Indiana.
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“A little over a year ago, we were figuring out how to tackle virtual classes and rehearsals,” said Co-Artistic Director Robert Moore. “It’s exhilarating to think we are finally heading back to the stage in front of a live audiences. Our dancers get so much joy out of being able to perform their craft live, and our entire dance family is thrilled to be able to bring Coppélia to life for audiences.”
Considered one of the great comic ballets of the 19th Century, Coppélia is one of the most loved classical works in ballet repertory. Dr. Coppélius, a toy maker, creates a lifelike Coppélia doll and wishes for nothing more than to bring her to life. He thinks his dream has finally come true, but he has merely been caught up in a lovers’ tiff. Love triumphs over all in this comedy of mistaken identity and the finale is a breathtaking celebration of the lovers’ marriage.
“If you loved our 2019 performance of the romantic comedy of Don Quixote, then you will be sure to fall in love with the character, costumes and charm of this full-length ballet,” Moore said.
Coppélia premieres at 7 p.m. on Friday, May 14 at The Auditorium at The Annex, 300 N. 17th St., Noblesville. Additional performances take place at 1 and 6 p.m. on Saturday, May 15, at 1 p.m. on Sunday, May 16. Tickets start at $12 and are available at enpointe.yapsody.com.
About En Pointe Indiana Ballet
En Pointe Indiana Ballet is a classical ballet school located in Noblesville offering high-quality training to students ages 3-22. As a Central Indiana dance studio, En Pointe serves Noblesville, Fishers, Carmel, Westfield, Geist, Zionsville and the surrounding area dance students. Additionally, En Pointe has pre-professional dancers from the across the globe study with its studio, and prominent guest instructors visit annually. Learn more at enpointeindiana.com.