THE TWINKLE PROJECT 2014
THE TWINKLE PROJECT 2014:
Variations on a Theme by Mozart
An original interdisciplinary studio production created for workshop students.
Directed by Sharon D. Tolczyk (Dance & Art), Dr. Beth Cantrell (Music), and Boomie Pedersen (Theater), and Madhavi Reddi (Bharatanatyam).
Music by Mozart; verse from Lewis Carroll.
June 23 – 27: 9:15 am – 3:15 pm with performance(s) on Friday (times TBA).
For rising Grades 1 – 9: Ballet-Theater-Art-Cello.
Tuition: $270; $189 for sibling.
Tuition includes art supplies & costuming; please bring a lunch and snacks.
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What is The Twinkle Project?
The Twinkle Project is an interdisciplinary collaborative production of dance, theater, music, and art, using selections from Mozart’s 12 variations on, “Ah vous dirai-je, Maman” (familiar to us as, “Twinkle, Twinkle, Little Star”) and verse from Shakespeare. The workshop is open to students (girls and boys) with or without experience or previous training in the arts. Students will learn dance/instrumental/drama scenes based on constellations, the Story of Dhruva (North Star), Shakespeare’s A Midsummer Night’s Dream, and will create props and costume pieces for the production.
Students will concentrate in dance or theater for their performance role(s), or may be involved in both; original choreography and scenes will be created for various small groups based on level of experience & training to build the production. All students will participate in art and various music activities.
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Talent Education @ Crozet Arts cello students will perform selected music and will accompany the dancers and actors, as well.
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During Art, all students will participate in making props/backdrop/costume pieces for the performance.
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On Friday, the workshop will finish with studio performances of the week’s work.
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The Twinkle Project is an original production that will be tailored to those who enroll in the workshop.
Students will work in small groups according to age, interest, and skill level.
Come join us for a creative and fun week!!
CLICK HERE TO SEE PHOTOS FROM The Twinkle Project 2013.
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This year’s production will be directed by Sharon Tolczyk (Artistic Director, Crozet Arts), Boomie Pedersen (Director, Hamner Theater), Dr. Beth Cantrell (Director, Talent Education at Crozet Arts), and Madhavi Reddi (Bharatanatyam classical Indian Dance).
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The Twinkle Project 2013 was generously supported by a grant from the Bama Works fund of Dave Matthews Band in the Charlottesville Area Community Foundation (CACF). The grant provided funds to support the infrastructure of the workshop, which allows us to continue to offer this unique collaborative opportunity in the arts.
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Need-based scholarships are available; email Sharon@CrozetArts.org for information.
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Students who participated in The Twinkle Project 2013 (last summer) are encouraged and welcome to participate again! The production will be built around the participants, allowing for lots of creativity and new opportunities for all.
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Click here to register & enroll.
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What to wear & bring:
– All students should wear cool, comfortable clothes that are easy to move in and suitable for art and easy-on/-off shoes.
– Dance students should wear a solid-color leotard and plain, stretchy shorts; ballet shoes optional;
bare feet okay! Bring a simple change of clothes.
– Everyone should bring an old t-shirt to wear over clothes for art.
– Everyone should bring a water bottle (labeled with name) every day.
– Everyone should bring snacks (for morning & afternoon) and a bag lunch daily.
Questions? Email Sharon@CrozetArts.org.