UMT's Broadway Babies with ballet master Ceyhun Ozsoy during an impromptu performance workshop
Uptown Music Theatre kids were treated to an impromptu clinic by the distinguished ballet master Ceyhun Ozsoy. Born in Istanbul, Turkey, Mr. Ozsoy has performed and worked with the Ankara State Ballet Company, the Royal Ballet in London, the Bolshoi Theatre, the Joffrey Ballet and several others. Since 1992, he has staged and choreographed many ballets for Louisiana Dance Theatre. He was in New Orleans performing The Nutcracker with the Delta Ballet when he happened upon a UMT rehearsal. To help the kids prepare for their performance in the National Junior Theater Festival competition in Atlanta this January, Mr. Ozsoy offered important tips about posture, stage awareness and ensemble coordination. As evidenced by the photos, UMT kids were very excited about the workshop and plan to use Mr. Ozsoy’s advice to their advantage!
