May 7th, 2023 Recital
Peter & the Wolf
BlackBox Studios
May 7, 2023 Recital
1:00pm, 3:00pm, 4:30pm
Little Boxes Theater, San Francisco
Directed by: Theresa Knudson
The mission of the BlackBox Studios is to provide high quality dance training in an inclusive space. Artists of all ages, backgrounds, abilities, gender identities, orientations, races, and body types are welcome!
Students receive instruction from teachers who are both professional dancers and experienced teachers. High quality dance training teaches students how to dance both technically and artistically, and also builds critical thinking skills, team work, dedication, and confidence.
Recitals are a wonderful way for students to share their technical progress and express their artistry. Thank you for being here to support your dancer!
Owned and operated by Theresa Knudson, BlackBox Studios offers dance classes (both in person & Zoom), private lessons, studio rental , and is home to professional dance companies Halcyon Dance Project and Ballet22.
BlackBox Studios opened in the Spring of 2021. This is the studio’s first recital! Thank you for your support!
BlackBox Studios
May 7, 2023 Recital
Peter & the Wolf
Introduction
Scarf Dance
Composed by: Ludwig Minkus
Choreographed by: Theresa Knudson
Danced by:
Thea Nakanishi, Brick Cameron, Ashlyn McCown, Nahla Smith, Maya Moore, Ayana Grove, Akari Dphrepaulezz, Frances Perron-Wallace, Isabel Stroizer, Mylaya Sumaraga-Lindsey
Pre-Ballet Class Demonstration
Composed by: Remina Tanaka, Leo Delibes, Charles Gounod
Danced by:
Anton Spiegel, Journee Cutrer, Anisa Donnelley, Vaughn Hunt, Evangeline Nguyen, Marlie Singh
Basic Ballet Class Demonstration
Composed by: Remina Tanaka, Leo Delibes, Charles Gounod, Felix Mendelssohn
Danced by:
Cara Flannery, Brick Cameron, Ashlyn McCown, Nahla Smith, Maya Moore, Ayana Grove, Thea Nakanishi, Virginia Churchill
Cupid Variation from Don Quixote
Composed by: Ludwig Minkus
Choreography: Marius Petipa
Danced by:
Kara Rothschild
I Feel Good
Composed by: James Brown
Choreographed & Danced by:
Juniper Dorado
Peter & the Wolf
Composted by: Sergei Prokofiev
Choreography: Theresa Knudson
Costumes: Theresa Knudson
Peter and the Wolf is a beloved symphonic fairy tale, intended to help children learn the instruments of the orchestra. The score was composed by Sergei Prokofiev in 1936 in Moscow, Russia. The musical score is accompanied by a narrator who first introduces each character along with the musical instrument they represent. Together the narrator and orchestra tell the tale of Peter and the Wolf. The version performed tonight is a shortened version choreographed by Theresa Knudson, without narration.
Cast
Peter- String Instruments
Yishai Baskin
The Bird- Flute
Mylaya Sumaraga-Lindsey
The Ducks- Oboe
Elisheva Baskin, Frances Perron-Wallace, and Isabel Strozier
The Cats- Clarinet
Tziphorah Baskin and Akari Dphrepaulezz
The Baby Wolves- French Horn
Virginia Churchill, Journee Cutrer, Anisa Donnelly, Vaughn Hunt, Marlie Singh, Anton Spiegel
The Gatherers- Timpani
Thea, Brick , Ashlyn, Nahla Smith, Maya, Ayana Grove
Crew
Little Boxes Theater: Kitty and Aaron
Lighting & Rehearsal Coaching: Ryan Rouland Smith
Class Demonstration Costumes: Paula Van der Zwaan
Stage Manager: Colton Wall
Performance Day Volunteers:
Kyle Nakanishi, Saterell Singh, Doug & Jean Knudson, Khadeaja Carroll, Stephanie Perron, Sanya Sahi, Francisca Hamilton, Helem Baskin, Shola Olatoye, Maryna Spiegel, Gerald Hunt, Ben Hudson Jr.
THANK YOU!
