Author: Joseph

RUTH, a rich, captivating production showcases the technical strengths of Ballet Magnificat! The elaborate lighting, sets, scenery and colorful costuming highlight a ballet that depicts the human experiences of loss, loneliness, love and ultimately hope.

Set in Spain and America in the early 1900s, choreographer Jiri Sebastian Voborsky puts a contemporary spin on this Biblical story of tragedy and redemption. Naomi and daughter-in-law, Ruth, are bound together by their shared grief. The two women sail for America, Naomi’s home, to begin a new life. Upon arrival, Ruth is denied entrance. Boaz redeems the situation by purchasing Ruth’s citizenship in the New World. This parallels the sacrifice of Jesus Christ, who paid the price for our salvation.

A ballet by Jiri Sebastian Voborsky.

Running time: 1 hr 30 min.

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Intro,

Part 1,

Part 2,

Featuring Kathy Thibodeaux as the Snow Queen, and inspired by the Hans Christian Andersen classic, The Return of Snow Queen fantastically dips into the beauty of storytelling through the art of dance. The audience is taken on a journey with a young girl who fearlessly faces the fury of the Snow Queen with boldness, bravery and love.

This fast moving production stands strong on the cast of 75 professional dancers, enhanced by powerful choreography, creative costuming and bigger-than-life sets and scenery.

A ballet by Jiri Sebastian Voborsky.
Choreography by Kathy Thibodeaux and Jiri Sebastian Voborsky.

Running time: 2 hrs.

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Part 1,

Part 2,

Behind the scence 1,

Behind the scence 2,

Behind the scence 3,

Behind the scence 4,

From a friend.

Ballet Magnificat! is America’s Premier Christian Company, founded in 1986, is comprised of a professional touring company, professional trainee program & School of the Arts.

Prodigal’s Journey: Life in a small town is shaken up when a husband suddenly forsakes his loving wife and daughter and leaves with the desire to be free and find enjoyment and fulfillment in life. Heartbroken, the wife and daughter struggle to forgive him and eagerly await his return. The journey that the husband thought would bring pleasure ends up producing only sorrow and regret. After reaching the “dead-end” of a lifetime, the husband returns home to ask forgiveness from his family- and he is received with open arms. A touching tale of forgiveness and restoration set to a mélange of classical ballet, jazz, modern and even some swing dance! Experience the power of restoration as the Prodigal journeys home.

Ballet Magnificat! has been helping to take Christian dance to new levels each year. By implementing not only classical ballet but also contemporary, modern, and jazz into their shows, Ballet Magnificat has been able to tour internationally for many years and share the gospel through the medium of dance.

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