Ballet Quad Cities Takes you Behind the Scenes During a Presentation at Windsor Park, a Covenant Retirement Community

The Public is Invited to Bring Their Questions on September 27 in Carol Stream

Carol Stream, Ill. – September 17, 2013 – Windsor Park, a Covenant Retirement Community in Carol Stream, invites the community to join them as they learn what it takes to produce a ballet and what to look for when you attend a performance.

“Behind the Scenes with Ballet Quad Cities” takes place on Friday, Sept. 27, at 10:30 a.m. in the auditorium of Windsor Park, 124 Windsor Park Drive. The event serves as a prelude to Ballet Quad Cities’ performance at Wheaton College later that evening. The 7:30 p.m. show will be the first of the troupe’s season as well as their inaugural performance in the Chicago area.

The company’s founder, Joedy Cook, and artistic director Courtney Lyon will share the vision that inspired Ballet Quad Cities, explain what this art form is about, and provide tips as to how to understand it.

According to Dave Reifsnyder, promotion manager for the Wheaton College Artist Series, the interactive presentation will combine lecture with demonstration.

“We’re encouraging attendees to come inquisitive,” explained Reifsnyder. “If you want to understand what a plié is, ask. More than likely, Courtney will not only explain, but show you.”

Tickets to the ballet, with scenes that range from “dramatic to winsome,” will be available at Windsor Park following the presentation. According to the ballet company’s description, scenes include Touché Par La Lune (Moonlight Sonata), The Promise of Living, and Newsflash, based on television commercials from the ’50s - ’60s. Tickets can also be purchased online at www2.wheaton.edu/TicketOffice.

The event is free, but seats are limited. Please R.S.V.P. to attend the Windsor Park event at www.RetireAtWindsorPark.com/rsvp or call (877) 816-8397.

Other upcoming events at Windsor Park are listed on the website. Arrange for a personal tour of Windsor Park by calling the sales department at (630)510-4700 or via email at wpmarketing@covenantretirement.org.

Windsor Park is a faith-based, nationally accredited, not-for-profit continuing care retirement community located at 124 Windsor Park Dr., Carol Steam, Ill. It is administered by Covenant Retirement Communities Inc., a ministry of the Evangelical Covenant Church. For more information on Windsor Park, visit www.WindsorParkIllinois.org .
 
About Ballet Quad Cities:
Founded in 1996 by Executive Director Joedy Cook and a dedicated board of directors, Ballet Quad Cities is celebrating its 17th anniversary throughout the 2013/14 Season.  Back in 1996, the company began with one paid dancer and young, talented Artistic Director Johanne Jakhelln.  Before returning to her native country of Norway in 2005, Jakhelln created more than 40 original ballets. Today's versatile company consists of 11 highly trained full-time professional dancers led by Artistic Director Courtney Lyon.

Ballet Quad Cities provides both classical and contemporary dance to the bi-state region through outstanding performances, entertaining lecture-demonstrations and innovative educational outreach programs for people of all ages. Visit their website at www.balletquadcities.com to learn more.

About Wheaton College Artist Series:
The Artist Series at Wheaton College serves the campus family and surrounding communities by presenting some of the world’s most gifted artists for the purpose of exploring, enjoying, and celebrating God’s creative gifts.

After 62 years of bringing great performers, primarily classical, to the western suburbs, the Artist Series has hosted performances from guests such as Grammy award winning soprano Sylvia McNair, Kathleen Battle, Yo Yo Ma, James Galway, Seiji Ozawa, Marvin Hamlisch, the Russian National Ballet, and the Chicago Symphony Orchestra. The Artist Series is accessible to the public and is continually providing the best in performances for affordable prices. For more information on performances and tickets, please visit the Artist Series website at www2.wheaton.edu/TicketOffice or call (630)752-5010.