Anastasia and Ballet Jorgen

sets down and still time to chat with admirers

Local dance students were not only part of the ballet Anastasia last evening but also had the opportunity to chat to some of the dancers after the packed house performance. Erin Hawkins from Aspire School of Dance played the young girl to whom the story was told. The tale played out using both traditional and modern ballet techniques is of the Russian Tsar’s youngest, free-spirited daughter, Anastasia and her mysterious disappearance. The part of Anastasia was appropriately and beautifully performed by Saniya Abilmajineva who is originally from Tashkent, Uzbekistan and who told the audience after the performance how she can relate to this part so well because it is part of her history.

This evening was for many, a highlight of the many performances we are privileged to have come to Cranbrook. A touring Company such as this is obviously unable to stun us with the kind of spectacular sets we might see in a large city and so the focus must be on the dancers and they did not disappoint. They were terrific and Anastasia was a treat.

a few of the performers post performance