6870 E. Fowler Ave., Temple Terrace, Florida 33617
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"OZ: A DANCE FANTASY" - our 2024 Spring production
May 19, 6:30pm - USF Theater I
For our 2024 Spring Production we are creating a dance program based on "The Wizard of Oz". Often, when we present a classical ballet such as "The Nutcracker, "Coppelia" and even "Swan Lake", we have a separate group of dances such as Hip Hop, Tap, and Jazz which do not fit in with the ballet format. This production based on the movie allows us to incorporate all styles of dance and music to tell the story. Powerful music set to a Modern Dance style conveys the power and terror of the twister that carries Dorothy to 'Munchkin Land'. Soft music used for a Modern dance conveys the tenderness of Glinda the Good Witch as she helps Dorothy return to Kansas. Fresh, rap style music used for a Hip Hop dance ideally suits a 'murder of crows' who humiliate a scarecrow and raid his cornfield. Big-Band style jazz music accompanies Tap dancing 'Jitterbugs'.
As we do in our ballet productions, much of our 'story telling' involves the use of pantomime - physical gestures and facial expressions to convey dialogue and emotions. In order to keep the story line clear and moving along, we will also use lip-synching to the movie and Broadway version audio tracks.
Another great aspect to this subject for a dance production is that it gives us an opportunity to give our youngest dancers extended stage time as the farm animals and inhabitants of 'Munchkin Land'. See the video below for a sample of the characters, music and story line for this exciting production!
"Oz: A Dance Fantasy"
Our dancers did a great job taking recital photos. I have assembled some of them as a means of illustrating the roles they will play in telling this wonderful story. Don't miss this show!!
Video
Check out this montage of scenes from our 2024 Spring Production.
About Us
Established Program New Home
Established Program New Home
Established Program New Home
Founded in 1992, Temple Terrace Ballet has long served the community offering superior training in classical ballet.
We have moved to a more accommodating venue where we can 'spread our wings' and offer more forms of dance and other music and theatre arts instruction.
Comprehensive Theatre Arts Curriculum
Established Program New Home
Established Program New Home
We offer a complete dance curriculum for students ages 2 years through adult including classes in classical ballet, pointe, pas de deux and variations; along with acrobatics; hip hop; jazz; modern; musical theatre and tap.
Dancers have the opportunity to perform at the end of the season with performances at the University of South Flori
We offer a complete dance curriculum for students ages 2 years through adult including classes in classical ballet, pointe, pas de deux and variations; along with acrobatics; hip hop; jazz; modern; musical theatre and tap.
Dancers have the opportunity to perform at the end of the season with performances at the University of South Florida Theatre.
Dancers also participate in community events such as Relay For Life.
Future Offerings
Established Program New Home
Future Offerings
We currently offer instruction in many dance styles and are planning to offer many more dance forms along with instruction in music, including instrumental and vocal, along with acting, stage production, and all aspects of the performing arts.
We have produced many full-length ballets and mixed repertory shows. We now plan to stage complet
We currently offer instruction in many dance styles and are planning to offer many more dance forms along with instruction in music, including instrumental and vocal, along with acting, stage production, and all aspects of the performing arts.
We have produced many full-length ballets and mixed repertory shows. We now plan to stage complete musical theatre productions and dramas.
We already have teachers on hand to teach a variety of subjects and are looking for more instructors for additional areas of expertise.
Please click here to see a list of planned classes, and add your name to the waiting list.
New Location
6870 E. Fowler Ave., Temple Terrace, Florida 33617
We are pleased to announce our new studio location upstairs in Chuck's Natural Fields Market health food store and cafe. It is the former home of the Victorian Village gift shop. Its distinctive architectural design lends itself very well to being the home for an eclectic arts community. In addition to a multitude of dance styles, we will also be offering music classes, visual arts classes, birthday parties and much more!
Contact Us
For inquiries about venue availability or our upcoming events, send us a message.
We will get back to you soon!
The Performing Arts Center/Temple Terrace Ballet
6870 E. Fowler Ave., Temple Terrace, FL 33617
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