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We will be interviewing: Tuesday, February 10"’ 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. Memorial Student Center Summer Dates l” Term: June 5 - June 19 3 rd Term: July 10 - July 31 2 nd Term: June 19 - July 10 4"' Term: July 31 - Aug. 14 MSC Voices of a Generation ce America remains an open-policy nation of opportunity for anyone who is willing to work hard in pursuit of their vision of the American Dream.” - Ericka Dunlap ♦ _ -¥■ inHMMt 2004 Wednesday, February n, 2004 7:00 PM Rudder Theatre Admission is free Tickets available at MSC Box Office Or call 845-1234 845-1514 http://voices.tamu.edu The Collegiate eadership Program Brought to you by Student Government Association The following newspapers will be available FREE to Texas A&M University students during The Collegiate Readership Program Pilot from February 9 - March 5: '" . ' V ’ ■ yUSA TODAY */ Houston Chronicle y Dallas Morning News y Bryan-College Station Eagle ^ New York Times Newspapers will be available at the following locations: ♦ Memorial Student Center ♦ Commons (Lobby) ♦ Evans Library ♦ Blocker ♦ Bio/Bio Building (By Ag Cafe) ♦ Bush School (41st Club) ♦ Wehner-Mays Business School 10 Tuesday, February 10, 2004 The Moscow Festival Ballet “Cinderella” Presented by MSC OPAS The average college-age audience has probably seen half a dozen versions of “Cinderella” in its lifetime. Skeptics of The Moscow Festival Ballet’s take on Hans Christian Anderson’s classic will find the ballet to be unlike any of these versions. The ballet, which was shown in Aggieland last weekend by MSC OPAS, is without singing mice, special effects or even many props for that matter. The presentation, directed by Sergei Radchenko, carried itself solely on the perform ances of its amazingly talented cast. The play is divided into three acts with 60 dancers gliding through each of their designated roles. The characters are flawless in their maneu vers; they seem to transcend the boundaries of gravity and the restrictions of human flexibility. Each of the dancers has his own enchanting poise, perfect makeup and refined body. These traits combine to make the dancers immaculate in their appearance. Their stunning costumes have the color, sparkle and dynamism that would put an 1980s glam-rock band to shame any day. The splendor and elegance of the performances makes one wonder when classical ballet fell by the way- side and Britney Spears’ “bumpin’ and grindin” became the thing to see. The chemistry between Cinderella and the prince was unlike that found in sticky romantic- comedies that Hollywood makes so readily avail able. The beauty and grace of the couple’s coordi nated movements were so fluid and blossomed so effortlessly on the stage that no modern-day romantic could help but envy them. The ballet also featured the unconventional aspect of humor. The cast is augmented by the presence of a court jester who is the butt of an occasional joke. The evil stepmother and stepsis ters are also graceful in their movements on the stage, but their routine slip-ups and bickering are comedic and light-hearted and add to the appeal of the presentation. The Moscow Festival Ballet’s rendition of “Cinderella” was a charming show that is a per fect getaway from the regular late-night Northgate scene. Having a live orchestra playing along with The prince (above), performed by Mikhail Bessmerl Valeri Shumilov, Vasily Ameryanov and Sergei Kaul« leaps across the stage during the second showngofl play Sunday afternoon in Rudder Auditorium. the ballet would have made the experience! enhanced, because the occasional tapping of dancer’s shoes could be heard. On the whole,l ballet was a perfect thing to see with a loved 1 on the weekend before Valentine’s Day. Rush to tin- »ox office Before tickets sell out! Save your money and stav at home! wie View A&V fe speec tonll!' to a cap higher GRE score guaranteed or your money back Attend all required classes or make-up sessions, complete all scheduled tests, and do your homework. If your score doesn't improve on test day from your Kaplan diagnostic or a prior official test score, you can choose to repeat our program for free or get a full refund of your tuition. It’s that simple. Classes are starting now. Enroll today! 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