The Braselton news. (Jefferson, Ga) 2006-current, November 28, 2007, Image 18

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Page 6B The Braselton News Wednesday, November 28, 2007 JACKSON COUNTY ‘ANGELS’ Several Jackson County dancers from Commerce, Jefferson and Braselton will be performing in “The Nutcracker” with the Gainesville Ballet. Shown are: (top row) Annabelle White and Zoe Radford; and (bottom row) Abby Moore and Ansleigh Williams. Wa ayne -N eal j rr Ch@wmB@t RENTAL VEHICLES Wayne Neal now rents vehicles for that special occasion or whatever the event, car in shop, going on vacation, we can help. < N Come See Us At Hwy. 441 in Commerce Or Call Jackson County dancers in ‘The Nutcracker’ When the curtain rises on Gainesville Ballet’s 34th annual performance of “The Nutcracker” performance on Friday, Nov. 30, several young dancers from the Jackson County area will be in this year’s cast. In parts ranging from graceful angels to holiday skaters in fur-lined velveteen, these young dancers will have a weekend to perform in the roles for which they have prepared since mid summer. The Gainesville Ballet — a regional com pany comprised of professionals, select Brenau University dance performance majors, and high school students — offers an opportunity for danc ers as young as seven to audition for supporting cast roles in “The Nutcracker” each season. Several of the youngest Jackson County dancers were chosen from community-wide auditions to appear in roles as “Littlest Angels” and include: Abby Moore, Ansleigh Williams, Zoe Radford and Annabelle White, making their debut appearance with Gainesville Ballet. Also, advanced students who have danced for several years with Gainesville Ballet will make an appearance in a variety of roles. First-year appren tice company member Katelyn Offenhauer is cast in “Sunday Skaters” and “Candy Canes.” First- year junior company member Lianne Killip will appear in “Clara’s Friends” and “Mother Ginger.” The Gainesville Ballet provides performing opportunities for students through varied levels beginning with junior company at age 10, appren tice level at age 12-13, up to company I level, for which advanced students may audition around age 15-16. Those who audition and are accepted into the varied company levels have opportunities to perform in “The Nutcracker” each year, as well as the annual spring show, which this season will be “Snow White,” scheduled for March. Gainesville Ballet’s 34th annual “The Nutcracker” will be performed on Friday, Nov. 30, at 7:30 p.m.; Saturday, Dec. 1, at 2 p.m. and 7:30 p.m.; and Sunday, Dec. 2, at 2 p.m. Tickets may be reserved by telephoning the Gainesville Ballet Box Office at 770-532-4241. Also, tickets may be purchased in 90 minutes prior to performances at the theatre, Peace Auditorium on the campus of Brenau University in Gainesville. For more information, visit gainesvilleballet.org or call 770-532-4241. V 706-335-3196 Ask For Ashley Hours of operation: 8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m., Monday-Friday vvayne Neal AD 7D) AN AMERICAN REVOLUTION Hwy. 441 in Commerce 706-335-3196 800-798-7435 www.wayneneal.com SALES HOURS: Monday-Friday 8:30-8:00, Saturday 9:00-6:00 SERVICE HOURS: M-F 7:30-6:00, Sat. 8:00-4:00