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 Since 1955, the Central Pennsylvania Youth Ballet has achieved international renown as a classical ballet School and Performing Company. Under the guidance of Artistic Director Marcia Dale Weary, CPYB continues to provide exceptional dance training for beginning to pre-professional dancers, with many alumni going on to perform with top companies throughout the world!
 Saturday, May 1, 2010: 1:00 & 3:00 p.m.
Sunday, May 2, 2010: 2:00 p.m.
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Whitaker Center for Science and the Arts, Harrisburg
Tickets: 717-214-ARTS (2787)
Have you ever wondered what REALLY happened at Cinderella’s Ball? Come and see this comedic take on fairy tales’ most famous event, sure to bring laughs to the whole family from beginning to end!
Relive the magic of childhood fantasy with Central Pennsylvania Youth Ballet’s presentation of Cinderella’s Ball. Sponsored by M&T Bank and Capital BlueCross, Cinderella’s Ball is a comedic take on the antics surrounding Cinderella’s rags-to-riches transformation, all at the hands of a benevolent fairy godmother. Created by CPYB Resident Choreographer Alan Hineline for CPYB’s Storybook Ballet Series, this charming one act adaptation is set to a delightful score by J.S. Strauss. Complete with a dashing prince, self-absorbed step-mother, two klutzy step-sisters and an unforgettable ball, the splendid staging, music and costumes make this production a treat for all ages.
 Wednesday, June 23 – Friday, June 25, 2010: 7:00 p.m.
Saturday, June 26, 2010: 1:00 & 6:00 p.m.
Whitaker Center for Science and the Arts, Harrisburg
Tickets: 717-214-ARTS (2787)
 Last chance of the season to see the stars of tomorrow, world premieres, and renowned choreographers!
 Saturday, October 24, 2009: 1:00 & 3:00 p.m.
Sunday, October 25, 2009: 2:00 p.m.
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Whitaker Center for Science and the Arts, Harrisburg
Tickets: 717-214-ARTS
Relive this magical tale of pirates, lost children and pixie dust as Neverland comes to life on stage! This storybook ballet is perfect for the whole family!
 George Balanchine’s The Nutcrackerâ„¢Saturday, December 12, 2009: 1:00 & 5:00 p.m.
Sunday, December 13, 2009: 2:00 p.m.
Whitaker Center for Science and the Arts, Harrisburg
Tickets: 717-214-ARTS
Saturday, December 19, 2009: 1:00 & 5:00 p.m.
Sunday, December 20, 2009: 2:00 p.m.
Hershey Theatre with the Lancaster Symphony Orchestra
Tickets: 717-534-3405
From the moment the curtain rises, you’ll enter a land of toy soldiers, a Sugar Plum Fairy and snowflakes that come to life. Whether it’s your first ballet or a family tradition, this holiday classic is sure to warm your family’s hearts this season!
Tickets for all Whitaker Center for Science and the Arts performances may be purchased by calling theWhitaker Center Box Office at 717-214-ARTS (2787).
Tickets for the Hershey Theatre performances may be purchased by calling 717-534-3405.
School Day Performance tickets are available through CPYB only. Please contact 717-245-1183 for more information.
For more information, contact CPYB: 717-245-1190 or info@cpyb.org.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                           It is with profound sadness that CPYB announces the passing of Richard Cook.Â
Richard received his early training in California and at the Royal Conservatory of Music and Dance in the Netherlands. After performing with the San Francisco Opera and the Pennsylvania Ballet, Richard began his career as a teacher and choreographer.
Richard served as former Associate Artistic Director of CPYB. He premiered his first ballet, Classical Symphony, at CPYB in 1982. Since then he has choreographed many other ballets, including Offenbach Waltz, A Midsummer Night’s Dream, Souvenirs, Dance of the Hours and Light of Day, as well as assisted in the rehearsals of many CPYB repertoires.  In addition to choreographing and rehearsals, Richard continued to teach partnering at CPYB and was a permanent guest faculty member.
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A frequent guest teacher for professional and pre-professional ballet companies throughout the United States, Richard’s works have been performed by the Atlanta Ballet and the Dayton Ballet as well as being featured in three of the Carlisle Projects annual summer showcases. A three time recipient of Choreographic Fellowships from the Pennsylvania Council on the Arts, Richard also served on peer review panels for the P.C.A. and other organizations.
He will be greatly missed at CPYB. Our thoughts and prayers go out to Richard’s family and friends during this difficult time.
If you would like to share a special memory of Richard with us, please e-mail Melinda Howe at howe@cpyb.org to share your story or photos.
It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Maurinda Wingard, CPYB Executive Director.
 
Maurinda found her passion for the arts at the young age of six, when she began her dance training with Marcia Dale Weary at Central Pennsylvania Youth Ballet.
With her strong background as a dancer and as an arts and education administrator, Maurinda was appointed the Executive Director of CPYB in May 1997. During her tenure, CPYB’s physical plant with new state-of-the-art studios has more than tripled, along with its annual operating budget. CPYB has also been appointed Resident Ballet Company at Whitaker Center for Science and Arts, Harrisburg, has greatly increased state and federal funding and has more than doubled its educational outreach efforts into the community.
Maurinda’s dedication to CPYB, the students and the art form itself will be dearly missed. The impact she has made on the lives of all who knew her has been tremendous and will continue to play a role in our lives for many years to come.
Memorial contributions may be made to Central Pennsylvania Youth Ballet, Maurinda C. Wingard New Hope Scholarship Fund, 5 N. Orange St., Carlisle PA 17013.
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