Reno, NV - The spring gala season
for A.V.A. Ballet Theatre opens with the classic ballet The Little Mermaid on April
18th and 19th at the Pioneer Center for the Performing Arts. Choreographed
by Alexander Van Alstyne, The Little Mermaid is the captivating story of the
beautiful mermaid and her dreams of becoming a human. A dashing prince, a sea
witch, crabs, and jovial eels have starring roles in this fantasy adventure. This
classic story is filled with mesmerizing dance, intrigue, and is fun for the
entire family. The Reno Philharmonic Orchestra with Laura Jackson will perform
the exciting score.
Outstanding guest principal
dancers who have danced with the Idaho Ballet and Salt Lake City’s Utah Ballet
will perform with the large cast from A.V.A. Ballet Theatre.
The Saturday April 18th performance
will be held at 8pm and the Sunday April 19th performance will be at
2pm. Ticket prices for adults are $30 to $57. Ticket prices for children 12 and
under and seniors 65 and older are $25 to $52. For tickets call the Pioneer
Center at 775-434-1050 or on-line at pioneercenter.com. Box office hours are
Monday through Friday 11am to 6pm.
A.V.A. Ballet Theatre is the
resident ballet company of the Pioneer Center for the Performing Arts. They are
northern Nevada's largest company under the instruction of a professional
faculty with years of performing experience in renowned metropolitan ballet and
production companies across the United States and Europe.
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