Jannah and I were sad that we werenโt able to attend either performance of the classical ballet โDon Quixote,โ as performed by the Tampa City Ballet, at the New Tampa Performing Arts Center (NTPAC) the weekend of March 21-23.
The good news is that our photographer Charmaine George was able to attend and take the beautiful photos on this page. Charmaine says that Tampa City Ballet artistic director and choreographer Paula Nuรฑez, Ballet Master Osmany Montano, who also portrayed Sancho Panza, the servant of protagonist Don Quixote de La Mancha (portrayed by Wilson de los Santos), Kali Bartasavich (who played Don Quixoteโs โBeloved Fantasyโ Dulcinea and the entire cast of โDon Quixoteโ all did an amazing job of bringing renowned Spanish author Miguel de Cervantesโ 17th century novel to life.
Charmaine also particularly raved about the costumes and sets (which also are hallmarks of all Tampa City Ballet performances) and was hopeful that her pictures could do justice to this amazing spectacle!
For more info about the 501(c)(3) nonprofit Tampa City Ballet (TampaCityBallet.org) or the ballet companyโs incredible school, the Tampa City Dance Center (15365 Amberly Dr.) โ which trains dancers of all skill levels in many different dance genres โ call (813) 558-0800, visit TCDanceCenter.com For more info about Tampa City Balletโs upcoming fund-raising gala โLa Septima Society,โ see the ad above. โ GNย
