North Shore Civic Ballet Selected to Perform in José Mateo Theatre's 11th Annual Dance for World Community Festival

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North Shore Civic Ballet Selected to Perform in José Mateo Theatre's

11th Annual Dance for World Community Festival

(Marblehead, Massachusetts; May 23, 2019) – The North Shore Civic Ballet (NSCB), a nonprofit dance company in Marblehead, Massachusetts, has been selected to perform in the José Mateo Ballet Theatre's 11^th Annual Dance for World Community Festival. The NSCB, based at the Marblehead School of Ballet (MSB), marks its fourth appearance at the festival on Saturday, June 8 at 3:55 p.m. at The Sanctuary Theatre located at 400 Harvard Square in Cambridge, Massachusetts. The performance is free and open to the public.

            "The North Shore Civic Ballet Company is delighted to perform again in this expanding festival that brings the arts together. The José Mateo Ballet Theatre's 11^th Annual Dance for World Community Festival provides the NSCB and its dancers the opportunity to present new work and perform. This festival highlights the vitality and support of the arts in the community," said Artistic Director Paula K. Shiff.

               The NSCB, under the direction of Shiff, presents two original modern dance pieces, Celeste and Zuhandenheit, choreographed by Ivan Korn. Celeste, inspired by Radio Tarifa's music, revolves around a summertime landscape, where time expands due to the length of the day. The impending end triggers a sense of anticipation. Zuhandenheit, a dance piece with a combative edge, is inspired by Astor Piazolla's instrumental tango music.

               The performance features dancers Alex Berg and Nica Miele. Berg, a senior attending Beverly High School, plans to attend Mount Holyoke College in the fall. Mele attends Marblehead Community Charter Public School and will enter Marblehead High School in the new school year.

For more information about the performance, the North Shore Civic Ballet, or the Marblehead School of Ballet, call 781-631-6262 or visit the organization online .

About North Shore Civic Ballet

            The North Shore Civic Ballet, a not-for-profit dance company based at the Marblehead School of Ballet, has provided performances and arts education to the Greater Boston community for 44 years.   Artistic Director Paula K. Shiff and Associate Director Florence C. Whipple founded the company in 1974.
           The NSCB is home to an ever-changing group of talented dancers made up of both seasoned professionals and aspiring young dancers. For 12 years, Ivan Korn, resident choreographer, has created several works for the ballet company.
            For further information about NSCB, call 781-631-6262, send an e-mail or visit the company's website. Follow the organization on Facebook and get updates on Twitter.

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