BEN OLSON

Ben danced with Ballet Minnesota in 2005 dancing in Giselle. After a leave Ben returned to dance with the company in 2010. Since his return Ben has danced the lead role of the Nutcracker in the annual production. He has also performed in Don Quixote, Beethoven's 6th Symphony and Greig's Piano Concerto in A Minor.

Company member 2010-2012.


There is a very special bond that developes between a choreographer and the dancers he or she works with.  The visions of the choreographer rest solely in the ability of the dancer to transform dreams and thoughts into reality, into something an audience can watch, enjoy and appreciate.    - Andrew Rist -

Choreographer:   Andrew Rist
Composer:  George Frederic Handel
Costumes:  Cheryl Rist
Lighting:  Tom Campbell


Music Premiere:
     Dublin, Ireland
             April 17, 1742


Ballet Minnesota Premiere:
     PIFA
          5th Fall Concert
          Fitzgerald Theater, St Paul, MN
              Nov 4-5, 2010

     Sinfony, Comfort Ye, Glory of the Lord,
     And He Shall Purify, The People That      Walked In Darkness, He Shall Feed
     His Flock, Behod A Virgin Shall
     Conceive, Surely He Hath Borne Our      Griefs, Hallelujah Chorus, Oh Death      Where Is Thy Sting
          24th Minnesota Dance Festival
          Fitzgerald Theater, St Paul, MN
              May 4-6, 2012


Dancers:
          May 4-6, 2012
     Erin Warn, Ben Olsen
     Hannah Wagner, Margaret Underwood
     Harper Skulley, Celesta Brainard
     Olivia Verdick, Berea Ames, Anna
     Reimann, Olivia-Rose Awsumb,
     Sophia Pellegrom, Solana Reyes,
     Lily Gray

          November 4-5, 2010
     Julia Heggernes-Morrison
     Clayton Cunningham