08-04-2025
Rare ballet ‘Coppelia' at Five Points Washington
PEORIA, Ill. (WMBD) — A rare style of ballet is set to take the stage at Five Points Washington.
Ian Thatcher, the artistic director for the Peoria Ballet Company, stopped by WMBD This Morning to share a brief demonstration of the athletics and artistry that goes into the upcoming Coppelia Ballet.
'It's probably the only comedic ballet that's left, the same author that wrote Nutcracker wrote Coppellia so it has lots of similarities' he said.
Thatcher, who plays Dr. Coppelius in the show, will be joined by fifty other dancers that make up the show.
It all comes together with stunning sets, props and special effects – including a two-story toy shop complete with a balcony overlooking the square.
The crew puts in a large amount of work, as right after the completion of Nutcracker, they began the spring rehearsal for Coppelia, including taking class almost every day, Thatcher said.
Coppelia plays at 2 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. Saturday, April 12, and at 2 p.m. Sunday, April 13.
Tickets can be purchased here.
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