The Western Ballet Project has announced its latest youth ballet production, the Suffragettes.
Featuring talented dance students from 22 schools in Victoria, ranging from Bendigo and Ballarat, to Wyndham Vale and Clayton South, the performance promises to be a celebration of unity, strength, and the journey towards equality.
Rehearsals for the production will be held at Galactic Dance and Events, Melton from January 15-19, with 40 dedicated young dancers honing their skills to bring to life the inspiring story of the Suffragettes.
Artistic director Sophie O’Donnell said it was important that all the dancers learnt and understood the history of the suffragette movement.
“All the dancers have been sent material and podcasts to educate and inspire them for the story and roles they must play,” she said.
“Although this part of history is over 100 years old, the fight for equality is still going on today.”
The culmination of these efforts will be a performance at The Clocktower Centre in Moonee Ponds on Saturday, January 20 at 6.30pm.
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