Practice Quiz 68 | B1 – Intermediate

You are cordially invited to the opening night of

Dance of the Daffodils

An original ballet written by Michelle Adams

Choreographed by Lucas Pasdar, Music by Amy Lin

Performed by the Fraulein Danza Company New York City

The Gladstone Theater on 473 Broadway Avenue will open its doors for the event on Friday May 9 at 7:30 p.m. The choreographer will say a few words about the performance before the curtains rise at 8 o'clock. Following the performance, lead female dancer Sofia Pinsky and lead male dancer Igor Petrovich will greet guests and sign autographs at a special reception with cocktails and appetizers. Formal clothing is recommended and confirmation of attendance is required (e-mail [email protected]). This invitation is for the holder and a guest and must be presented upon entering the theater.

TO Lena Reid

FROM Shonda Dixon

SUBJECT Re: Ballet

DATE May 2

Hi Lena, 

Thanks so much for the invitation! I would love to go with you to the ballet premiere. Fraulein Danza Company has done amazing work at the shows I've seen before, so I'm sure this performance will be fantastic as well. Besides, I'm a really big fan of Sofia Pinsky. You must have had a lot of fun interviewing her and Igor Petrovich at their studio yesterday. 

I can meet you at the theater at 7:30 on May 9 if you want, or maybe we can get together earlier for dinner. There is a nice place right next to the Gladstone Theater called Carlotta's Bistro. Let me know if you'd like to do that. 

Thanks again. I am really looking forward to it!

Shonda

Prima Ballerina: Sofia Pinsky 

The main dancer of this evening's premiere performance, Dance of the Daffodils, is prima ballerina Sofia Pinsky from Ukraine. Ms. Pinsky plays the title character of Princess Daffodil, leading a troupe of 30 professional dancers. She trained at the prestigious Kiev Classical Dance Academy and went on to study under famed dancer Alexi Petrov in Moscow. Under his instruction, she entered the European National Ballet Competition in St. Petersburg and won second place, which was the first trophy of her career. She has been the lead dancer in performances in cities around the world, including London, New York, and Tokyo. Ms. Pinsky joined the Fraulein Danza Company two years ago and has been performing for them ever since.