Lewis Carroll’s Poems are woven
into the fabric of this beloved
story, which provides a unique
dance experience.”
First published in 1865 by Eng-
lish photographer and math-
ematician Charles Lutwidge
Dodgson, under the pseudonym
Lewis Carroll, “Alice in Wonder-
land” tells the famous story of
the curious little girl in the blue
dress. It explores Alice’s journey
through Wonderland, which be-
gan as a silly tale Dodgson told
the Lidell’s younger daughter Al-
ice and her sibling during a boat
ride. The novel, which recently
celebrated its 150th anniversary,
has been translated into several
languages and has never been
out of print.
This performance includes 10
live musicians, nine professional
dancers, fifteen young actors and
singers, thirty student dancers,
the talents of associate choreog-
rapher Jolene Baldini, set design
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by Fred Sorrentino, and lighting
design by Erik Herskowitz.
The Axelrod Contemporary Bal-
let Theater was established in
the fall of 2017 under the lead-
ership of President Elise Feld-
man and Artistic Director and
Choreographer Gabriel Chajnik.
The mission of the Axelrod Con-
temporary Ballet Theater is to in-
spire an appreciation for dance—
in both dancers and dance
enthusiasts—through artistic
excellence, innovative choreog-
raphy, and exhilarating perfor-
mances. As part of the organi-
zation’s educational mandate,
Chajnik and his team of dance
professionals inspire and teach
young dancers to express their
talent, explore their creative spir-
it, and expand their artistic hori-
zons. This training is designed to
underscore the joy of dance and
prepare young dancers for the
challenges of a career in danc-
ing or a life of loving dance. w
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