The Hampton Ballet Theatre School is excited to present their Spring 2026 ballet, Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky’s Sleeping Beauty. The ballet is choreographed by the director of HBTS, Sara Jo Strickland, and includes beautiful costumes designed by Yuka Silvera and Kate McManus and lighting designed by Sebastian Paczynski. The role of Aurora will be danced by Major Bovio and Lauren Rosario, partnered by guest artist James Stevko, dancing the role of Prince Désiré. The role of The Lilac Fairy will be danced by Leila Genender and Jade Mancilla and Twyla Tracy and Olivia Quinn will be dancing the role of The Bluebird. Guest artist Nick Peregrino will be dancing “Puss and Boots” partnered with Violet McManus and Catherine Porter and Isla Moskowitz and Freida Winter will be dancing “Little Red Riding Hood” partnered with guest artist Malik Berry as the wolf. Lila D’Angelo and Summer Lillie will dance Cinderella and Prince Charming will be danced by Vincenzo James Harty. The evil Carabosse is played by Ayla Gaites and Leila Genender. All HBTS female dancers are Pro Student Level 9, the most advanced level at Hampton Ballet Theatre School. Sleeping Beauty will delight those of all ages, as the students of HBTS transport the audience to a magical land filled with fairies, good and evil, Kings, Queens, Princes and Princesses and beloved fairytale characters.
