Just for fun, I entered an International photo contest with the Photographic Society of America. I am a member and decided Just for fun, I entered an International photo contest with the Photographic Society of America. I am a member and decided to try photojournalism, a category I practice when I photograph the River Concert Series. I rarely sell any of them, because it would be hard to get written permission, even though the photos are technically at a public event. I entered 4 photos and most of them were accepted, but one actually won 2 prizes. The photos were sent to 4 different regional PSA organizations. This one won in a multiple tie for third place in the Mid-Atlantic region and honorable mention in the Florida Chapters. Three out of 4 of my photos were accepted into the competition. They claimed about 30% of the entries would be accepted into the competition, so I figured the odds were fairly good to at least be in the competition. I liked the photo because it implied a sweet story. The dancers were from Ballet Caliente.
Showing posts with label Ballet Caliente. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Ballet Caliente. Show all posts
Monday, April 8, 2024
Wednesday, July 14, 2021
River Concert Series 3: Summer Dance July 9, 2021
The third concert featured Sheryl-Marie Dunaway's Ballet Caliente at 7 pm on the green at St. Mary's College of Maryland. They performed some music of Bizet, Arvo Part and others. Enjoy some rehearsal photos.
Sheryl-Marie Dunaway
Julius Wirth, viola player
Friday, July 9, 2021
River Concert Series presents Summer Dance tonight at 7 pm
Weather permitting, the Chesapeake Orchestra (music director Jeffrey Silberschlag) and Ballet Caliente (director Sheryl-Marie Dunaway) will perform tonight on the green at St. Mary's College of Maryland as Summer Dance. Be prepared for possible rain and check the page at smcm.edu or smcm.edu/riverconcert for updates or to watch the virtual performance.
I am including some historical photos for your enjoyment.
Concert and performers are subject to change.
Friday, July 10, 2020
River Concert Series “Prayer For Our Planet” on Youtube from July 10th.
Watch the River Concert Series “Prayer For Our Planet” on Youtube from July 10th. Jim had 2 videos Henrik Naimark-Meyers and Ballet Caliente dancing to music by Arvo Part. At one point we were going to use still for the ballet, but then I broke my left foot on Wednesday. I am so glad they came up with a way to use Jim’s video. Wonderful show. Sung hee Park (and her friends) from South Korea has an incredible voice.
https://youtu.be/AXJ3zKaG6IU
Sunday, June 30, 2019
River Concert Series The Art of Dance June 28, 2019
Ballet Caliente dancers
performed "Les Sylphides", music by F. Chopin.
Magical white creatures romantically danced in the moonlight
A young dreamer watched the stage closely
Horn soloist, Nathaniel Silberschlag prepared for his performance.
Jeffrey Silberschlag conductor, José Cueto, Nicholas Currie and the Chesapeake Orchestra performed "Tabula rasa" by Arvo Pärt
Jeffrey Silberschlag
The performance by Ballet Caliente and the Chesapeake Orchestra was shortened due to a sudden thunder storm.
Wednesday, December 19, 2018
Award winning photos from St Marys County Camera Club End of Year Competition
Advanced First Place Ballerinas Ballet Caliente at the River Concert Series
Advanced Second Place Cactus
Advanced Third Place Newfound Gap Great Smoky Ntl Park
Advanced Honorable Mention Abbott Lake Virginia
Advanced Honorable Mention Odd Turtle
Theme First Place (Industrial) Sewing Mabry Mill
Theme Second Place (Wet) Wet Dog B
Theme Third Place (Blue) Blue Curves
Theme Honorable Mention (Blue) Blue Bubbles
Also see page B1 of the December 28th Enterprise Newspaper in St. Mary's County for more details about this year's competition. There were intermediate winners and more honorable mentions.
Tuesday, July 24, 2018
River Concert Series with Ballet Caliente July 20, 2018
The weather was perfect on Friday night, July 20th for Dancing Under the Stars. The performance featured a small ensemble from the Chesapeake Orchestra (led by Jeffrey Silberschlag), and the young dancers from Ballet Caliente lead by artistic director, Sheryl-Marie Dunaway. The performance was held at 7 PM at the Townhouse Green at St. Mary's College of Maryland. The dancers were graceful and lovely, followed by some orchestral selections. It was such a nice evening that the crowd stayed for quite a while following the concert.
Before the concert began, we attended an Arts Alliance party, a volunteer group which helps support the River Concert Series and many other cultural and art activities.
Young Arts Alliance volunteers
Representatives from other concert sponsors with Jeffrey Silberschlag and Deborah Greitzer
Gail Harmon, Board of Trustees, St. Mary's College of Maryland performed introductions
Ballet Caliente Dancers
Sheryl-Marie Dunaway, Ballet Caliente
Robert Hayes, pianist
Chesapeake Orchestra ensemble
Sunset from the back of the crowd
Zachary Silberschlag, trumpeter
Bryan Bourne, Trombonist and Orchestra Personnel Manager
Tuba player
Bows
Coming Soon, Photos from the Clazzical Jazz concert on Sunday July 22nd.
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