A&A Ballet Announces its Spring Performance of The Famous Coppelia and the World Premiere of
Sleepover at the Museum, Introducing Three Young Choreographers, Saturday, May 13, 2023
Experience an afternoon pajama party like no other. Enjoy the magical journey of music, dance and storytelling with A&A Ballet's upcoming performance of the famous Coppélia and the world premiere ballet of Sleepover at the Museum!
Lose yourself in the beauty and comedy of a classical ballet that Arthur Saint-Leon first premiered in 1870. Hailed by Mikhail Baryshnikov as “one of the most beautiful ballet scores”, Coppelia showcases classical ballet in its best form. Entertaining and technically capturing, the ballet is a perfect fit for the entire family and is recommended for ages 4+.
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Then stay for the world premiere ballet, inspired by Karen LeFrak's award-winning children's book, Sleepover at the Museum! With original music composed by LeFrak, children are invited to join Mason and his friends as they embark on an adventure at the natural history museum for his birthday. Envisioned and conceptualized by A & A Ballet's Alexai Kremnev, this ballet features the collaborative choreography and style of three up-and-coming choreographers.
- Ela Olarte - A young Philippine female choreographer
- Braeden Barnes - local choreographer, dancer of Visceral, a former student of Anna Reznick and Alexei Kremnev
- Brielle Tripke - a teenage choreographer and student of A&A Ballet
Performance Dates:
Saturday, May 13, 2023, 2:00 p.m. *Kids are invited to wear their pajamas.
Where: Athenaeum Theater, 2936 N. Southport, Avenue, Chicago, IL
Tickets: $29.00-55.00 available here.
