Sleeping Beauty - WKTV Journal

Sleeping Beauty (Courtesy, Kansas City Ballet / Brett Pruitt & East Market Studios)

By WKTV Staff

Experience the enchanting allure of the classical ballet, Sleeping Beauty. Grand Rapids Ballet will perform the cherished tale at DeVos Performance Hall Feb. 23-25.

A traditional tale come to life

Sleeping Beauty shares the traditional tale of Princess Aurora.

From her birth, a curse by the evil fairy Carabosse foretells Aurora’s demise on her sixteenth birthday. Aurora enters a profound slumber, only to be awakened by true love’s kiss, as orchestrated by the benevolent Lilac Fairy.

(Courtesy, Kansas City Ballet / Brett Pruitt & East Market Studios)

With Devon Carney’s exquisite choreography that pays homage to Marius Petipa, the production will be accompanied by a live Grand Rapids Symphony performance of Tchaikovsky’s exceptional score.

Gorgeous costumes, sumptuous sets, and breathtaking dancing are a hallmark of this family-friendly classical ballet performance.

Come and celebrate!

In addition to the ballet, Sleeping Beauty’s Birthday Party will be held on Feb. 25 at DeVos Performance Hall.

The memorable royal gathering will be held from 12-1 p.m. Party guests can create enchanted crafts to take home, enjoy sweet treats, and meet Grand Rapids Ballet’s Sleeping Beauty.

Party wear, crowns and sparkles are encouraged to help celebrate Princess Aurora’s sweet sixteen.

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Tickets for the Sleeping Beauty ballet can be found here.

The renowned Moscow Festival Ballet company brings two of the most romantic Russian ballets to the stage. Romeo and Juliet is Shakespeare’s classic tale of young star-crossed lovers, featuring the music of Tchaikovsky and the choreography of Marius Petipa (11 March 1818 – 14 July 1910), the French ballet dancer, teacher and choreographer, who is considered to be the most influential ballet master and choreographer in ballet history.

The evening also includes selections from another timeless classic, the fairy tale The Sleeping Beauty, also set to music by Tchaikovsky. Both performances feature exquisite costumes and lush scenery in the grand ballet style.

Founded by legendary dancer Sergei Radchenko, this acclaimed company features leading dancers from across Russia.

See it Friday, January 8, 8-10 pm at the Catherine Herrick Cobb Great Hall, Wharton Center for Performing Arts, 750 E. Shaw Ln., East Lansing, MI 48824. Email whartoncenter@gmail.com for more information or call 517.353.1982. Visit the website here.