A.V.A. Ballet Theatre's The Little Mermaid

A.V.A. Ballet Theatre Goes Under the Sea With

The Little Mermaid at the Pioneer Center

Featuring the Reno Philharmonic Orchestra

Reno, NV - The spring gala season for A.V.A. Ballet Theatre opens with the classic ballet The Little Mermaid on May 3^rd and 4th 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 will perform the exciting score.

Outstanding guest principal dancers who have danced with the San Francisco Ballet, Houston Ballet, and Salt Lake City’s Ballet West will perform with the large cast from A.V.A. Ballet Theatre.

The Saturday May 3rd performance will be held at 8pm and the Sunday May 4th performance will be at 2pm. Ticket prices for adults are $25 to $45. Ticket prices for children 12 and under and seniors 65 and older are $20 to $40. For tickets call the Pioneer Center at 775-686-6600 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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The Little Mermaid Auditions

The Little Mermaid Auditions

Auditions: Saturday February 1, 2014

Conservatory of Movement

73 West Plumb Lane

$10.00 Audition fee per person – For more information call 775-762-5165

Requirements:

• Dancers of all levels of experience are encouraged to audition, however, three years of ballet training is recommended 
• Please arrive at least 30 minutes prior to audition time in order to register

Schedule:

• 3:00pm - 3:45pm Girls and boys 7 to 8 years of age
• 3:45pm - 4:30pm Girls and boys 9 to 11 years of age
• 4:30pm - 5:15pm Girls and boys 12 to 13 years of age
• 5:15pm - 6:00pm Corps de ballet men and ladies (ladies must be en pointe)

A.V.A. Ballet Theatre and the Reno Philharmonic Orchestra present “The Little Mermaid”

Pioneer Center for the Performing Arts

Saturday, May 3rd at 8:00pm
Sunday, May 4th at 2:00pm

A.V.A. Ballet Theatre is the resident ballet company of the Pioneer Center for the Performing Arts. We 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.

Happy New Year From A.V.A. Ballet Theatre!

Happy 2014!