The Story of Graduation Ball
During the 1840’s, the Headmistress of a fashionable Viennese girls finishing school, has invited the cadets of the city's military academy to attend a ball, celebrating the graduation of the senior class. The senior and junior girls, long anticipating this event, are greatly excited by the pending arrival of the cadets. Flirtations, exuberant dances, and a secret romance ensue.Enjoy our performance by clicking here. We have also provided a program for this performance in PDF format.
A message from Miss Nancy
I realize not all of the videos were shot under ideal conditions. In fact, most were not. The realities of volunteer videographers, VHS cameras with questionable white balance, shooting over the heads of the live audiences, and the impact of theatrical lighting, did make this a challenge. However, you can still see the artistry of the dancers and choreographers, so please enjoy.
I look forward to your comments and reflections. So, join the conversation on the Metro Dancers Alumni group on Facebook and watch your email for more links to your past.
All my love,
Miss Nancy
Saving our video archives is a huge and costly undertaking, but we must transfer the old VHS tapes into digital formats soon or they will be lost forever. Your donations made during these retrospective virtual concerts will help save our video history. We appreciate any support you can give.
Metro Dancers Retrospective
Episode #1
Episode #2
Episode #3
The piece titled "Encounters" in episode 3 has been muted due to the license having expired.
