Former American Ballet Theatre Ballerina Marie-france Levesque Presents "On Pointe At 50, And Beyond
Just turning 50, Marie-France Lévesque returns to the stage and on pointe after a serious car accident stopped her dance career 14 years ago. This inspiring and motivational ballet, contemporary & music performance is sure to surprise, delight and empower people of all ages to believe they can re-invent their lives and careers, overcome adversity and pursue their dreams and passions even after 50
- Los Angeles-Long Beach, CA (1888PressRelease) October 09, 2013 - "On Pointe" at 50 and Beyond! celebrates Marie-France Lévesque, former American Ballet Theater ballerina, as she return to the stage after fourteen years due to a serious car accident. Having just turned fifty years old, she and her new dance company, The Los Angeles Dance Company, will present an exciting evening of dance and music featuring dances choreographed by former American Ballet Theatre dancers, Craig Williams, and herself; Former San Francisco Ballet Principal dancer, Mark Lopez; and Former Paris Opera Principal dancer, Patrick Frantz. The performance is Saturday, November 2, 2013 at 7:30 p.m. at the Scherr Forum Theater, Thousand Oaks Civic Arts Plaza, 2100 East Thousand Oaks Blvd, Thousand Oaks, CA 91362.
Ticket prices are $35 / $47 for General Admission; and VIP Post-Performance Champagne Reception are $55. To order tickets, go to www.TicketMaster.com / 800-745-3000 or www.CivicArtsPlaza.com / 805-449-ARTS (2787). For information about Lévesque and The Los Angeles Dance Company, visit theladc.com.
The evening also features special guest artists including Opera Singer and "Ms. Senior California America 2012" Elisabeth Howard; and Grammy® nominated composer and world-renowned Latin piano virtuoso, Freddie Ravel. The audience will enjoy an inspiring evening of stunning world-class dance and music from sensual pas-de-deux, tango and salsa to neo-classical and contemporary pieces.
This inspiring, motivational ballet, contemporary and music performance is very personal and is sure to surprise, delight and empower people of all ages. From this performance, Lévesque wants individuals to believe they can re-invent their lives and careers; overcome adversity; and pursue their dreams and passions even after 50. Each person can be "on pointe" with themselves throughout their entire life.
"Fifty can be the new thirty! I am directing and producing an inspirational dance performance and launching a new dance company. This production is all about inspiring people to stay young, to take charge of their health; and keep pursuing their dreams and their aspirations even after fifty years old, it's not over!" says Lévesque.
Born in Montreal, Canada, Lévesque began her ballet training at the age seven with teachers from the National Ballet of Canada. In 1982, she joined Les Grands Ballets Canadiens, performing lead roles for three years. She received grants from the Canada Council of the Arts and from the Government of Quebec to study in New York and Bulgaria with illustrious Master Teachers.
In 1985, Lévesque danced the lead role in The Garden of the Heart, which was broadcast live on CBS National TV. That same year, Lévesque was recruited by Mikhail Baryshnikov to join American Ballet Theatre, where she danced for eleven years. Since moving to L.A. in 1996, Lévesque has been providing the highest level of professional instruction at studios such as West Side Academy of Dance, Southland Ballet Academy, and California State University Long Beach. She has been a judge for the Spotlight Awards competition for the Music Center of Los Angeles County every year since 1997 and has judged for the Youth American Grand Prix in 1998.
The Los Angeles Dance Company is a neo-classical and contemporary dance company whose mission is to support, advance and sustain the highest standards of excellence in presenting the highest quality of dance through its performance and education to individuals of all ages. In addition, the Company's mission is to motivate, elevate and inspire people of all ages to keep pursuing their passions and dreams to keep reinventing their lives.
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