Ballet West Student In-Theatre Performances are designed to build on a student's experience with Ballet West for Children program. Here the students have the opportunity to attend an actual ballet performance at the Capitol Theatre. This hour-long program begins with an educational introduction and is followed by a portion of the repertoire currently being performed for the general public.
Download The Nutcracker Study Guide [2]
Download The Sleeping Beauty Study Guide [3]
Schedule:
| Date | Time | Location | Ballet |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wednesday, November 21* |
12:00- 2:00 pm | Val Browning Center, WSU Ogden |
The Nutcracker - Travel with Clara to the Magical Kingdom of the Sugar Plum Fairy and revel in the magical delights of a child’s fantasy come true. *Orchestra Dress for disabled and special needs audience only – special reservations required. Recommended for grades One through Twelve |
| Wednesday, November 28* | 11:30 am-1:30 pm | Capitol Theatre, Salt Lake City |
The Nutcracker - Travel with Clara to the Magical Kingdom of the Sugar Plum Fairy and revel in the magical delights of a child’s fantasy come true. *Orchestra Dress for disabled and special needs audience only – special reservations required. Recommended for grades One through Twelve |
| Thursday, November 29* | 11:30 am-1:30 pm | ||
| Friday, November 30 | 11:30 am-12:30 pm |
Capitol Theatre, Salt Lake City |
The Nutcracker (Act 1 or Act II) - Travel with Clara to the Magical Kingdom of the Sugar Plum Fairy and revel in the magical delights of a child’s fantasy come true. Recommended for grades One through Twelve |
| Friday, December 14 |
11:30 am-12:30 pm | ||
| Tuesday, February 19 | 10:00-11:00 am |
Capitol Theatre, Salt Lake City |
Cinderella - In a world where anything is possible, CInderella comes to life in a lowly maid, with the love of a prince and the magic of a wand. This presentation will provide excellent opportunities for cross studies in multiple disciplines as well as stimulating discussions which can allow teachers to esplore multiple life skills and core-curriculum concepts. Recommended for grades Two through Twelve |
| Tuesday, February 19 | 12:30-1:30 pm |
||
| Wednesday, February 20 |
12:00-1:00 pm | ||
| Thursday, February 21 | 12:00-1:00 pm | ||
| Monday, April 8 |
10:30-11:30 am | Capitol Theatre, Salt Lake City |
Fairy Tale Theatre - A surprise fairy tale premiere! Disney does it, Dreamworks does it, and now Ballet West does it. Join us as the world-famous Ballet West dancers bring one of the most beloved of fairy tales to life through the magic of ballet. This lively and entertaining performance will provide proof that there's more than one way to help our children understand how and why a classic fairy tale becomes a "classic". A brand new production! Don't ask us to name the tale to be told, because we are sworn to secrecy! Recommended for grades One through Twelve |
| Tueasday, April 9 |
12:00-1:00 pm | ||
| Wednesday, April 10 |
12:00-1:00 pm | ||
| Thursday, April 11 |
12:00-1:00 pm | ||
| Monday, May 20 |
10:30-11:30 am |
Rose Wagner Theatre, Salt Lake City |
Innovations features new choreography created by members of Ballet West Artists. This is a special opportunity to look behind the scenes of the choreographic process. Two offerings only with limited seating available Limited seating |
| Tuesday, May 21 |
10:30-11:30 am |
**All performances are subject to change
All attendees may request a student/teacher workshop to supplement their attendance at a Ballet West student in-theater presentation. Availability is limited. For more information or to request to attend a student in-theater presentation, please call 801-869-6911 or email pchristie@balletwest.org [4]