Some people are
born to dance – that is so true for Katelyn Chargois aka Princess Aurora! This
16 year old home-schooled junior has recently been accepted to the School
of American Ballet 2012 Summer Course. The opportunity is a dream come true for
dedicated ballerinas across the globe, and the opportunity of a lifetime to get
even better training for our local star. So, I asked her what her goals are.
“Right now I’m looking at college programs. I would love to be a part of a
professional company. I see myself having my own studio and helping other kids
with the art of ballet.”
Or, could it be
that she has a future in costume design? One of the most fascinating things
about Katelyn to me is that she is curious about every single part of a
ballet production. When we visited costume designer Ray Delle Robbins at
Theatre Under the Stars in Houston, Katelyn wasn’t just interested in how her
Aurora costumes were going to fit; she wanted to know all about how tutus are
made and got detailed instructions on how to make her own. She is also known
for the being the best at sewing pointe shoes, “She’s the fastest and you can’t
even see her stitches,” according to Adelaide Saucier.
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| featuring Ashley Eaves as Carabosse |
Perhaps her
future will be in marketing? In her spare time, Katelyn has created most of the
ads you have seen on our social media sites. I may be biased, but I think they
are all beautiful and LCCB could not ask for better work from a “professional!”
Again, she has taken the time to figure out most every aspect of marketing our
organization.
With regards to
the current production of The Sleeping
Beauty, Katelyn and I discussed the role of Princess Aurora and how it is
different from her previous roles with LCCB. “Usually I have a character with
distinct emotion, but with Aurora I am not really sure. Is she flirty or like a
little kid? Or like an adult? She’s majestic, but it’s complicated. In 2012 a
16 year old is definitely different from a 16 year old in the 16th
century. Today you don’t get boys for your 16th birthday,” she says
in reference to the suitors who come to Aurora’s 16th birthday party
in Act I. “In Act I Aurora is young; she is royal but not snooty. In the
finale, she is getting married, and is happy because the love of her life has
found her.” Despite the pressure of having the title role, Katelyn is calm,
relaxed, and very much looking forward to taking the stage next week.
I am quite certain
that no matter what direction this talented young lady pursues, she will be extremely
successful!
Katelyn Chargois is the 16 year old daughter
of Von and Rhonda Chargois . She is a
Home School Junior. Katelyn has trained for 10 years with Lady Leah Lafargue
School of the Dance and Lake Charles Civic Ballet. She attended Houston Ballet Academy's Summer Intensive in 2009 and 2011. She has been accepted to School of American Ballet (SAB) 20 12 Summer Course and Houston Ballet Academy's 2012 Summer
Intensive. Katelyn has been featured in many LCCB productions including The
Flirt and Little Brother in Daguerreotype, Little Sister in Debut, Swiss and
Mary in Rudolph. She will attend the SAB Course in New York City this
summer.
On the lake photo by Cameron Durham / The Sleeping Beauty photo by Romero & Romero Photography
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