Meet the Resident Choreographer!

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Jennifer Henderson, the Resident Choreographer, or Maker of Magic, for City Center Ballet, is the brains behind a lot of the beauty that happens on stage. Jennifer began choreographing with City Center Ballet in 2008 when she choreographed City Center Ballet's production of Cinderella. Since then Jennifer has added Clara's Dream- a nutcracker story and Coppélia to her repertoire.  In 2013 Jennifer also undertook setting Giselle, originally choreographed by Marius Petipa, on the City Center Ballet Company.

Jennifer's choreography is beautiful to watch, it is clear that every phrase is carefully planned to build on the previous phrase.  Dancers move seamlessly from one formation to another.  Larger group pieces are full of "wow"moments.  It is clear that in planning choreography Jennifer has a clear view of the big picture.

In Clara's Dream- a nutcracker story watch for moments in Snow and Waltz of the Flowers where it becomes clear that these classic Corps de Ballet pieces were carefully planned to give the illusion of a swirling snow shower or flower petals blowing through a meadow. All 8-10 dancers suddenly appear on stage in a pattern, which transforms before your eyes into something completely different in a few seamless counts in the music.  In fact, these stunning transitions often yield a round of applause from the audience. To get the best view of this careful pattern planning, pick a seat near the front and center of the balcony.

Tickets for Clara's Dream- a nutcracker story can be purchased on the Lebanon Opera House website  or by calling the Box Office at (603)448-0400.  Read this post for information on group ticket pricing. Get your tickets soon for preferred seating!