Arts & Entertainment
Ballet Theatre of Maryland Presents 'Sleeping Beauty'
From spectacular action, to the breathtaking beauty, to the magical power of love, Sleeping Beauty has something to delight everyone.
Contact:
Alexis Arizzi
410-279-7465
lex@arizzicreative.com
For immediate release
Annapolis, Md. – On February 19, 20, and 21, at Maryland Hall for the Creative Arts in Annapolis, experience the most “classic” fairytale of all time when the Ballet Theatre of Maryland (BTM), Maryland’s premier professional ballet company, presents: The Sleeping Beauty. Breathtaking beauty, magic, tradition - a dazzling premier of a timeless classic.
When an enchanted kingdom and the fairest princess in the land fall prey to the ultimate mistress of evil, the fate of all rests in the hands of a small band of fairies and one courageous young prince. The spirited group battles an evil witch, her minions, demon princes and a fire breathing dragon in an epic quest to free The Sleeping Beauty and her kingdom. With spectacular action, breathtaking beauty of pageantry and the magical power of love, The Sleeping Beauty has something for everyone.
BTM’s exciting new spin on The Sleeping Beauty promises to amalgamate the best of traditional ballet alongside the exciting elements of fairytale magic to bring this beloved tale to life. Nicole Kelsch, BTM Principal Dancer stars at the spirited Princess Aurora-Rose. The role of the Dark Fairy Carabosse is performed by Alyssa Johnson-Taylor; Alexander Collen performs as the Courageous Prince.
“Since its premier in 1890, The Sleeping Beauty ballet has been presented numerous times, yet no two productions have ever been done exactly the same way. Our version will be set in Medieval England spanning the end of the Peasant’s Revolt to the end of the War of the Roses.” - BTM Artistic Director Dianna Cuatto
Performances at Maryland Hall for the Creative Arts are February 19th at 7:30 pm, 20th at 7:00 pm and 21st at 2:00 pm. One hour prior to the matinée performance on the 21st, meet the princesses and her fairy godmothers, sample delectable treats and experience fun fairytale activities at our Princess Tea Party. The Princess Tea Party is free with ticket purchase.
Purchase tickets online at www.marylandhall.org or call the Ballet Box Office at 410-280-5640. For further information, visit www.balletmaryland.org or call the BTM at 410-263-8289. The Sleeping Beauty will also be performed at the Modell Lyric Opera house on March 19th; for tickets and information, visit www.lyricoperahouse.com or call 410-900-1150.
With the premier of Sleeping Beauty, The Ballet Theatre of Maryland will have presented Tchaikovsky’s trilogy of great ballets including Swan Lake and The Nutcracker; BTM is Maryland’s premier professional ballet company and is proud to provide Marylanders with professional ballet of national stature.
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The Ballet Theatre of Maryland (BTM) is located in Annapolis and was designated Maryland’s premier professional ballet company by Governor O’Malley. BTM is the largest professional company in the state supporting 18 full time paid professional dancers, 12 apprentices and 6 trainee level 3s. BTM’s School of Classical and Contemporary dance has a professional facility with teachers current in the field. All teachers are either certified with a top school such as the San Francisco Ballet or have degrees in dance education from top universities. BTM’s school has locations in Annapolis, Brooklyn Park and Easton serving students ages 2 through adult and pre-professional. For more information, visit www.balletmaryland.org or call 410-263-8289.
