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Simcha - A Celebration of Life

Presented by Firebird Dance Theatre at Heritage Theatre

December 7, 2008

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Firebird Dance Theatre proudly introduces a beautiful new dance show dedicated to all that is best in life: family, tradition, change, warmth, love, and joy. Inspired by the stories of Shalom Aleichem, Simcha is a touching celebration of the spirit, history, and culture of Judaism.

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  Heritage Theatre
  
  1 W. Campbell Avenue
  Campbell, CA 95008
  
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  Tickets: $15-$30
  
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  Dates:
  December 7, 2008
  
  Times:
  5pm
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  - Event Name: Simcha - A Celebration of Life
    "Hopefully helpful insight."
    Comment posted by: Edwin E from Sunnyvale, CA, Jan 06, 2009
    
    Well, most dance does not have dialog, that would be generally called a musical or lyric (light) opera of which there are several good local companies (like PYT, CMT and SJ Lyric Theatre). Actually,... Expand
    
    Well, most dance does not have dialog, that would be generally called a musical or lyric (light) opera of which there are several good local companies (like PYT, CMT and SJ Lyric Theatre). Actually, this is not a typical Russian dance school, it is an experienced Russian dance company which has toured internationally that has incorporated its next generation talent from its school into a reasonable show. Their previous two shows used less younger talent and were thus more polished. This company has excellent costumes, creative set designs and exciting music. When compared to our wonderfully varied suite of local talant, this is a pretty good high energy dance company. Collapse
  - Event Name: Simcha - A Celebration of Life
    "100% professional!!!"
    Review posted by: Ella K. from San Jose,CA, Jan 06, 2009
    
    Congratulations! Thank you for 2 hours of happiness. It was a great show! Smart, sofisticated, with a good sense of humour! 100% professional!
    
    Congratulations! Thank you for 2 hours of happiness. It was a great show! Smart, sofisticated, with a good sense of humour! 100% professional!
  - Event Name: Simcha - A Celebration of Life
    "Agree with Jason"
    Review posted by: Cindy from Menlo Park, Ca, Jan 05, 2009
    
    Sorry, didn't want to bash, but have to side with Jason. Also, my kids were disappointed about this being just a dance show, we though there will be some dialogues/singing.
    
    Sorry, didn't want to bash, but have to side with Jason. Also, my kids were disappointed about this being just a dance show, we though there will be some dialogues/singing.
  - Event Name: Simcha - A Celebration of Life
    "At least it was cheap..."
    Review posted by: Jason B. from San Jose, CA, Jan 02, 2009
    
    Typical russian dance school recital wanting to be a show. Cute kids though. All the positive reviews are probably written by the lil' dancers' parents.
    
    Typical russian dance school recital wanting to be a show. Cute kids though. All the positive reviews are probably written by the lil' dancers' parents.
  - Event Name: Simcha - A Celebration of Life
    "Great family time!"
    Review posted by: Miriam and family from San Carlos, USA, Dec 31, 2008
    
    What a great idea for the family event! There was so much love in the air. My mother cried happy tears, my daughters danced all the way back to the car. We sang songs on the way home... I just had to... Expand
    
    What a great idea for the family event! There was so much love in the air. My mother cried happy tears, my daughters danced all the way back to the car. We sang songs on the way home... I just had to write about it on the last day of the year! Collapse
  - Event Name: Simcha - A Celebration of Life
    "Breathtaking performance"
    Review posted by: Inna from Palo Alto from Palo Alto, Dec 29, 2008
    
    I watched the show with a bated breath... The the atmosphere of sofisticated New York life in winter of the 50th was geniously performed through silhouette design of black and white movie; the... Expand
    
    I watched the show with a bated breath... The the atmosphere of sofisticated New York life in winter of the 50th was geniously performed through silhouette design of black and white movie; the picturesque scenes of a shtetl life was recreated in literally Chagall's pallete of colors! There is a scene in a show when a BRIDE under her long white veil dances with her groom at the wedding. They stop, look at each other, - the scene is lit with blue light! It looked like a real Chagall's "Bride"! The loving couple dance, and it seems like next moment they will fly into the sky! Collapse
  - Event Name: Simcha - A Celebration of Life
    "What a Wonderful Experience"
    Review posted by: Blue from Sunnyvale, Dec 11, 2008
    
    I loved it! The show is very touching and emotional. Costumes and Sets were superb. Unexpectedly and as a bonus we started feeling the Holidays thanks to the snow theme in the second part. I think... Expand
    
    I loved it! The show is very touching and emotional. Costumes and Sets were superb. Unexpectedly and as a bonus we started feeling the Holidays thanks to the snow theme in the second part. I think every old person in the audience cried happy tears. This show was very personal to me and I could relate to every minute of it. Oh, and it's timed perfectly so that children did not get tired. Collapse
  - Event Name: Simcha - A Celebration of Life
    "Great show!"
    Review posted by: Inna from Sunnyvale, CA, Dec 09, 2008
    
    I cried and laughed and was completely blown away!
    
    I cried and laughed and was completely blown away!
  - Event Name: Simcha - A Celebration of Life
    "Simcha show"
    Review posted by: Alina from Saratoga, CA, Dec 08, 2008
    
    The show was fantastic; it will help you recall long forgotten memories.
    Do not miss this one!!! Seeing a show live and being so close to the action, I could not help but feel part of it.Expand
    
    The show was fantastic; it will help you recall long forgotten memories. Do not miss this one!!! Seeing a show live and being so close to the action, I could not help but feel part of it. I was deeply touched to see little kids performing with such enthusiasm and dedication. This is a great performance for the entire family. Collapse
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  - Event Name: Simcha - A Celebration of Life
    "Hopefully helpful insight."
    Comment posted by: Edwin E from Sunnyvale, CA, Jan 06, 2009
    
    Well, most dance does not have dialog, that would be generally called a musical or lyric (light) opera of which there are several good local companies (like PYT, CMT and SJ Lyric Theatre). Actually,... Expand
    
    Well, most dance does not have dialog, that would be generally called a musical or lyric (light) opera of which there are several good local companies (like PYT, CMT and SJ Lyric Theatre). Actually, this is not a typical Russian dance school, it is an experienced Russian dance company which has toured internationally that has incorporated its next generation talent from its school into a reasonable show. Their previous two shows used less younger talent and were thus more polished. This company has excellent costumes, creative set designs and exciting music. When compared to our wonderfully varied suite of local talant, this is a pretty good high energy dance company. Collapse
  - Event Name: Simcha - A Celebration of Life
    "100% professional!!!"
    Review posted by: Ella K. from San Jose,CA, Jan 06, 2009
    
    Congratulations! Thank you for 2 hours of happiness. It was a great show! Smart, sofisticated, with a good sense of humour! 100% professional!
    
    Congratulations! Thank you for 2 hours of happiness. It was a great show! Smart, sofisticated, with a good sense of humour! 100% professional!
  - Event Name: Simcha - A Celebration of Life
    "Agree with Jason"
    Review posted by: Cindy from Menlo Park, Ca, Jan 05, 2009
    
    Sorry, didn't want to bash, but have to side with Jason. Also, my kids were disappointed about this being just a dance show, we though there will be some dialogues/singing.
    
    Sorry, didn't want to bash, but have to side with Jason. Also, my kids were disappointed about this being just a dance show, we though there will be some dialogues/singing.
  - Event Name: Simcha - A Celebration of Life
    "At least it was cheap..."
    Review posted by: Jason B. from San Jose, CA, Jan 02, 2009
    
    Typical russian dance school recital wanting to be a show. Cute kids though. All the positive reviews are probably written by the lil' dancers' parents.
    
    Typical russian dance school recital wanting to be a show. Cute kids though. All the positive reviews are probably written by the lil' dancers' parents.
  - Event Name: Simcha - A Celebration of Life
    "Great family time!"
    Review posted by: Miriam and family from San Carlos, USA, Dec 31, 2008
    
    What a great idea for the family event! There was so much love in the air. My mother cried happy tears, my daughters danced all the way back to the car. We sang songs on the way home... I just had to... Expand
    
    What a great idea for the family event! There was so much love in the air. My mother cried happy tears, my daughters danced all the way back to the car. We sang songs on the way home... I just had to write about it on the last day of the year! Collapse
  - Event Name: Simcha - A Celebration of Life
    "Breathtaking performance"
    Review posted by: Inna from Palo Alto from Palo Alto, Dec 29, 2008
    
    I watched the show with a bated breath... The the atmosphere of sofisticated New York life in winter of the 50th was geniously performed through silhouette design of black and white movie; the... Expand
    
    I watched the show with a bated breath... The the atmosphere of sofisticated New York life in winter of the 50th was geniously performed through silhouette design of black and white movie; the picturesque scenes of a shtetl life was recreated in literally Chagall's pallete of colors! There is a scene in a show when a BRIDE under her long white veil dances with her groom at the wedding. They stop, look at each other, - the scene is lit with blue light! It looked like a real Chagall's "Bride"! The loving couple dance, and it seems like next moment they will fly into the sky! Collapse
  - Event Name: Simcha - A Celebration of Life
    "What a Wonderful Experience"
    Review posted by: Blue from Sunnyvale, Dec 11, 2008
    
    I loved it! The show is very touching and emotional. Costumes and Sets were superb. Unexpectedly and as a bonus we started feeling the Holidays thanks to the snow theme in the second part. I think... Expand
    
    I loved it! The show is very touching and emotional. Costumes and Sets were superb. Unexpectedly and as a bonus we started feeling the Holidays thanks to the snow theme in the second part. I think every old person in the audience cried happy tears. This show was very personal to me and I could relate to every minute of it. Oh, and it's timed perfectly so that children did not get tired. Collapse
  - Event Name: Simcha - A Celebration of Life
    "Great show!"
    Review posted by: Inna from Sunnyvale, CA, Dec 09, 2008
    
    I cried and laughed and was completely blown away!
    
    I cried and laughed and was completely blown away!
  - Event Name: Simcha - A Celebration of Life
    "Simcha show"
    Review posted by: Alina from Saratoga, CA, Dec 08, 2008
    
    The show was fantastic; it will help you recall long forgotten memories.
    Do not miss this one!!! Seeing a show live and being so close to the action, I could not help but feel part of it.Expand
    
    The show was fantastic; it will help you recall long forgotten memories. Do not miss this one!!! Seeing a show live and being so close to the action, I could not help but feel part of it. I was deeply touched to see little kids performing with such enthusiasm and dedication. This is a great performance for the entire family. Collapse
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