Irvine's Maple Youth Ballet: A Taste of Ballet On March 28 & 29 March 28, 2009

A Delicious & Delightful Look At the Best-Loved Ballets For the Entire Family!

Saturday, March 28 at 2:00 pm
Sunday, March 29 at 2:00 pm
(About 90 minutes long with intermission)
At the beautiful & spacious
Northwood Performing Arts Theatre in Irvine

The Maple Youth Ballet is proud to present its spring production A Taste of Ballet,, designed especially for families and children. Each performance will whet your dance appetite by showing highlights from the world's best-loved ballets:

* Time-honored classics Don Quixote, Raymonda, Swan Lake and Sleeping Beauty
* Ballet Russe's spectacular Gaite Parisienne
* George Balanchine's "fast-and-furious" and neoclassical Valse Fantaisie
* Contemporary works by Maple Youth Ballet's Artistic Director Charles Maple and famed choreographer Warren Conover

A Taste of Ballet is a wonderful opportunity to introduce audiences, young and old alike, to the graceful and athletic art form of ballet and the world's most famous dances in an abbreviated format at affordable ticket prices for the entire family!

Watch as this unique Orange County experience unfolds, showcasing our nationally renowned, pre-professional company, the Maple Youth Ballet and its exceptionally talented & classically trained dancers from across the Southland!

Light refreshments & snacks will be on sale before the performance and during intermission, as well as our special Spring Boutique in time for Easter and other upcoming holidays!

Additional Audience Treat

On-Stage Dance Workshop For Young Audiences Ages 4-8 (Sunday only)
Pili Doheny, Asst. Director, Maple Conservatory's Pre-Ballet Program
Ruth Ziegler, Maple Conservatory Ballet Faculty Member

Come share the magic of ballet with specially designed activities that will introduce children ages 4-8 to some basics of ballet like character study and creative movement led by Pili Doheny and Ruth Ziegler. This 20-minute workshop will be designed to inspire children's enthusiasm for ballet and to encourage families to share the experience together.

Tickets On Sale Now

Buy At Economy-Friendly Prices Before They're Gone!

Tickets are only $22 for adults, children and seniors. Buy early to get the best seat selection — performances feature assigned seating and seat locations are sold on a first-come-first-serve basis.

Official Website: http://mapleconservatory.com/youthballet/tasteofballet.shtml