Sleeping Beauty: Grand Rapids Ballet to perform cherished classical ballet, host princess birthday celebration

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


By WKTV Staff

deborah@wktv.org


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.

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

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.

Save your seat at the party by signing up now!

Tickets for the Sleeping Beauty ballet can be found here.

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