The Morgan Hill-based performing arts school and production company South Valley Dance Arts will present the family musical comedy “La Fille Mal Gardee” next weekend at Ann Sobrato High School.
Written in 1960 by Frederick Ashton, the SVDA’s musical rendition of the play will feature 110 student/performers, “ages 2 to 45,” from throughout the South Santa Clara Valley, according to SVDA instructor Juliet Smith.
The tale centers around country beauty Lise, who falls in love with farm boy Colas against the wishes of her mother, Widow Simone. That’s where wealthy vineyard owner Thomas and his son Alain enter the picture, unraveling a string of hilarious results.
The SVDA production features original choreography by Smith, an associate of the Royal Academy of Dance.
The SVDA offers a full annual schedule of ballet and dance classes at the company’s headquarters at the Morgan Hill Grange, on East Fourth Street. They also offer summer dance camps.
Students produce performances throughout the year, including the upcoming Spring Concert, which will feature SVDA’s emerging artists and experienced performers. The concert will also feature a full evening of musical theater as well as contemporary, folk, salsa and Ukrainian dance.
The Spring Concert will take place 7 p.m. May 29 and 1 p.m. and 5 p.m. May 30 at the Morgan Hill Playhouse, 17090 Monterey Road. Tickets cost $15, and proceeds help raise money for outreach and scholarships, according to the SVDA website.
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Presented by South Valley Dance Arts
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7 p.m. May 22; 1 p.m. and 6 p.m. May 23 at Ann Sobrato High School Theater, 410 Burnett Ave.
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Tickets cost $20 at the door, at BookSmart or online at brownpapertickets.com.
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For more info, visit southvalleydance.com.
