Local Burr Ridge dancers featured in Salt Creek Ballet's upcoming "Carnival of the Animals" production at McAninch Arts Center May 17 & 18

Several local Burr Ridge dancers will be performing in Salt Creek Ballet's upcoming Spring production "Carnival of the Animals, Paquita and Additional Repertoire" on May 17 & 18 at the McAninch Arts Center in Glen Ellyn.  Natalie Sprovieri of Burr Ridge is pictured, dancing in Salt Creek Ballet's "Paquita."

Salt Creek Ballet brings to life Camille Saint Saens' grand zoological fantasy, offering a witty musical salute to the animal kingdom. "Carnival of the Animals" entertains through a series of vignettes danced by feathers, fur and fins of all shapes and sizes. Performance includes the World Premiere of “My Best Friend” by internationally recognized choreographer Viktor Plotnikov, who has recent commissions by Boston Ballet and Festival Ballet Providence; World Premiere of “Prelude” by SCB Artistic Director, Sergey Kozadayev; and the 19th century classic “Paquita.”  Perfect for young and old alike, come see the company deemed “impressive” and “thoroughly entertaining” by Chicago Tribune dance critic Laura Molzahn.