December 7, 2006

THE “WORLD FAMOUS” LIPIZZANER STALLIONS COME TO

THE FRANK ERWIN CENTER MARCH 23!

Tickets On Sale Now

AUSTIN, Texas –Horse of Battle, Horse of Ballet. From its original breeding and use as a horse of war to a horse of nobility and aristocracy to a living form of equestrian art the Lipizzans performance includes a segment titled the “Airs Above the Ground” which includes spectacular leaps and maneuvers once used by their riders to protect and defend themselves on the battlefield.

The Lipizzaner Stallions are on their 36th Anniversary Tour with over 23 million people world wide having enjoyed this spectacular show over the years. All new music, choreography and routines have been incorporated into this anniversary edition with a major emphasis on the historical background and foundation of the Lipizzaner breed. Seeing the Lipizzans in person is like stepping back four hundred years and viewing one of the greatest equine ballets in history. The current tour features 12 to 14 stallions performing selected maneuvers in an exciting presentation.


The Lipizzaner Stallions conclude with the traditional Grand Quadrille, featuring six to eight Lipizzaner Stallions with their riders performing an intricate, equine ballet, exhibiting maneuvers through the highest level of dressage. The Lipizzans prance, march and intricately weave their way across the floor to the music of the Masters in a spectacular ballet of four-footed white dancers. The grace and majesty of the Lipizzaner Stallions is truly an experience to behold with the whole family. You do not need to be a horse lover to enjoy “The Equestrian Treat of the Century!”

The Lipizzan is a rare and unique breed; its history and culture is known worldwide. The Walt Disney movie The Miracle of the White Stallions, depicting General George S. Patton saving them at the end of World War II from certain extinction, created an even greater world-wide interest in the Lipizzaner breed. Had it not been for Patton, there would be no Lipizzans today.


Tickets for The “World Famous” LIPIZZANER STALLIONS at the Frank Erwin Center, Friday, March 23 at 7:30 PM are $22.50, $24.50 and $29.50 VIP and ARE ON SALE NOW at all Texas Box Office Outlets (includes Central Market and H-E-B stores in Austin, Bastrop, Bee Caves, Cedar Park, Georgetown, Pflugerville, Round Rock, San Marcos, Taylor and Temple; Ft. Hood ITR and Renaissance Records in Killeen), charge-by-phone at 512-477-6060 or 1-800-982-2386 or order online at TexasBoxOffice.com. THE FOLLOWING DISCOUNTS ARE AVAILABLE: $2 off kids 12 and under and seniors 62 and over; $5 off groups of 15 or more! Groups should call the Group Sales Department at 512.232.4343. Convenience charges may apply. All information is subject to change. The Frank Erwin Center is a smoke-free facility. Convenient parking is available within walking distance in nearby state and University lots. For more information, call 512-471-7744 or visit uterwincenter.com.

                         

Contact Michelle Babin @ 512-471-3678
michelle.babin@athletics.utexas.edu

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