Thursday, March 27th, 2025
Ballet Júnior da Madeira
Jersey Arts Centre, 2 Museum Street, St Helier, JE2 4, Jersey
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Ballet d'Jèrri is proud to present Ballet Júnior da Madeira on tour in Jersey. About Ballet Júnior da Madeira Founded with a commitment to cultivating and celebrating dance on Madeira Island, Ballet Júnior da Madeira is dedicated to promoting local talent, culture, and the name Madeira throughout Portugal and beyond. Emerging from a small project initiated at the Escola de Dança do Funchal in 2014, the company has grown through strategic partnerships, establishing itself as a dynamic junior dance company that continues to shape and inspire young artists in its first two seasons. Our Mission Ballet Júnior da Madeira provides a bridge from the academic realm to a professional dance career, nurturing young dancers between the ages of 14 and 22. Through rigorous technical training and creative development, the company offers these young talents a diverse array of choreographic experiences, guided by prominent choreographers, dance teachers, and professional dancers. This inclusive environment fosters artistic growth, supports equal opportunities for dancers from different training backgrounds, and propels the art of dance on Madeira Island. About the Performance Crisálida (Chrysalis) Choreographed by Inês Pedruco, Crisálida uses the metaphor of a chrysalis to embody transformation, growth, and the journey toward self-discovery. Each movement mirrors a stage in the evolution of a person, highlighting the interplay between adaptation, individuality, and the courage to forge one’s unique path. This compelling piece celebrates the continued development of the human spirit. Choreography: Inês Pedruco Dancers: Eva Silva, Margarida Dória, Constança Louro, Elisa Martins, Madalena Londral, Lara Mata, Maria Francisca Abreu, Angely Abreu Guest Dancers: Luísa Silva, João Santos Music: Works by John Adams, Felix Mendelssohn, Ryuichi Sakamoto, Alva Noto, Bryce Dessner, Len Faki, Maki Namekawa, Jóhann Jóhannsson Musical Editing: Filipe Abreu Lighting Design: Vanessa Fernandes Ballet d'Jèrri is proud to present Ballet Júnior da Madeira in this inspiring work, bringing to our audience a glimpse of the vibrant talent emerging from Madeira Island and the beautiful diversity of the human experience through dance. Tickets available through Jersey Arts Centre. Performance times: Thursday 27th March 2025 at 19:30 Friday 28th March 2025 at 19:30