Behind the Curtain of UBallet's Spartacus

This past weekend, University Ballet, the University of Chicago's student ballet company, performed  their classical and original student choreography of Spartacus. We went behind the curtain to get a glimpse of their full experience. 

A group of ballerinas waiting onstage to rehearse.

Dancers start gathering in the audience as tech rehearsal begins.

Several of UBallet's directors sitting on the stage before rehearsal.

The stage beginning to fill with dancers.

First year Laurel plays Aegina. Aside from ballet, she is also interested in entrepreneurship and is in EnvisionDo.

A dancer waiting in the wings.

A group of Roman soldiers waiting for their cast photo to be taken.

Harry, a first year Med student, plays Spartacus. He started ballet at the age of 9, but only picked it up again in college. 

Gaby, a Roman soldier, putting on stage makeup.

Alexandra, a member of the Patrician Corps, getting ready.

Emily, who plays a Thracian women lead, has been doing ballet for 15 years. 

The dancers in the Patrician Corps waiting onstage to rehearse.

Adia, a Courtesan, has been practicing for her role once a week.

Dancers preparing in the dressing room.

Alexandra fixing her costume

Neeti, a Patrician, just started ballet this past quarter. She is also in RBIM and ArtShould. 

The names of everyone in the UBallet cast adorning the wall of the green room.

As the performance starts, dancers wait backstage in the dressing room.

After 4 months of hard work, the dancers were ready to perform for an audience.