Ballet Academy of St. Petersburg: Clara’s Christmas Dream

TICKETS Reserved: $35, $25 children, students, seniors. Doors open at 6:00 pm for seating. Ballet Academy of St. Petersburg heralds the story of Clara’s Christmas Dream to the Palladium stage. This version of the ballet takes place in the dreams of young Clara, in which she is guided by her Godmother Drosselmeyra to the magic, and by the Snow Queen to the Land of the Sweets. Set to the classical music of Tchaikovsky, Clara’s Christmas Dream begins with a visit from Queen Mouse, Snowflakes, and continues with magical surprises as Clara and her Prince overcome obstacles on their way to the Land of Sweets. The ballet was choreographed by Dr. D. G. Ivanova, after the original Pepita/Ivanov choreography. You will find your heart dancing with Ballet Academy of St. Petersburg performers. It is the perfect holiday entertainment for adults and children alike. ABOUT BALLET ACADEMY OF ST PETERSBURG The Ballet Academy of St. Petersbsurg offers Vaganova Ballet training. We offer a program to further young dancer’s education in classical ballet and performance. We are a not for profit corporation that exists for educational and charitable purposes to promote classical ballet, dance, and artistry. The Ballet Academy of St. Petersburg provides the finest technique and training in the Vaganova style of ballet. We also offer performance opportunities through out the year. Dancers will gain experience in full length productions that include advancing their artistry, creative, original choreography, and unique costuming. The Ballet Academy of St. Petersburg plans and participates in many fund raisers to create reasonable costs for our dancers and their families. Throughout the year, dancers and their families will be asked to participate as needed in performances and fundraisers to raise the needed funds to maintain the quality dance experiences at The Ballet Academy. Families will also be asked to volunteer in different capacities in order to keep production costs down. Presented by Ballet Academy of St. Petersburg. Whether in the main concert hall, Hough Hall with its unsurpassed new sound system, or kicking back in the intimate Side Door Cabaret, the historic Palladium Theater is consistently ranked as one of Tampa Bay’s best, most affordable venues for classical, jazz, blues, theatre, opera, comedy, dance, educational, literary, community events, and more. The Palladium, located in downtown St. Petersburg’s cultural center, is part of what makes Tampa Bay great.