Sleeping Beauty

May 15th, 2008 through May 18th, 2008 See description

Organization: Carolina Ballet

Location: 2 E. South St. Raleigh, NC 27601

Just one kiss. Be swept away as Carolina Ballet tells the classic fairytale story of Sleeping Beauty, re-imagined by Artistic Director Robert Weiss after original choreography by Marius Petipa and set to one of Tchaikovsky's greatest scores. Beautiful costumes and athletic jumps and turns - there's something for everyone in the family.

Six performance dates and times to choose from. Location: Raleigh Memorial Auditorium at the Progress Energy Center for the Performing Arts at 2 E. South St. Raleigh, NC.

Thursday, May 15th 8:00 pm


Friday, May 16th 8:00 pm


Saturday, May 17th 11:00 


Saturday, May 17th 3:00 pm


Saturday, May 17th 8:00 pm


Sunday, May 18th 2:00 pm

Dress up in princess or prince attire to participate in the costume contest prior to the 11am show on May 17. Contest will be held at 10:30, so arrive early! -- OR -- you can have your photo taken with Miss North Carolina - a real live beauty at the Sunday matinee! And you can shop for goodies at our boutique!

Call (919) 719-0900 for tickets or visit www.ticketmaster.com

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Second Annual New York City Dance Parade

May 17th, 2008 1pm to 4pm

Organization: DanceParade.Org

Location: West 32nd Street between Fifth Avenue and Broadway, just below the Empire State Building New York , NY 10118

On Saturday, May 17th, 2008 nearly 5,000 dancers will converge on the streets of New York City to celebrate dance for the Second Annual New York City Dance Parade.

Last year - the first-ever dance parade in New York - 50 styles of dance were celebrated down Broadway, from ancient forms to contemporary, from world cultures to local. Dance Parade is growing to become a NYC annual staple.

This year experience colorful floats, live bands and DJs creating a safe and exciting atmosphere to dance in the streets. Among the styles already registered for this year's parade: Ballet, Belly Dance, B-boy, Hip-Hop, House, Hustle, Modern, Mambo, Rumba, Salsa, Swing and more.

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Les Sylphides

May 18th, 2008 5:00 to 8:00

Organization: Baltimore Ballet

Location: 1021 Dulaney Valley Road Baltimore, MD 21201

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Art of "E"motion

May 24th, 2008 7PM to 8:45 PM

Organization: Art of Motion Production

Location: Bartlesville Community Center Bartlesville, OK 74003

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Five-0

May 30th, 2008 through May 31st, 2008 7:30 p.m. to 9:45 p.m.

Organization: Foothill College Repertory Dance Company

Location: 12345 El Monte Rd. Los Altos Hills, CA 94022

The Foothill Repertory Dance Company, directed by award-winning Director Bubba Gong, will present FIVE-0, a dance event celebrating Foothill College's 50th anniversary.

Gong will premiere four works: Dancing Mozart--The Marriage of Figaro provides the backdrop for a modern and whimsical celebration. Mississippi Memories, set to the music of Ray Charles, is a tribute to the victims of hurricane Katrina. Confessions of a Dancer: The Apassionata is a contemporary fusion of dance styles and music that explores conflict and the choices one makes on the journey to finding love. Fosse's World features favorite excerpts from the musical Sweet Charity.

The performance will be held at the Smithwick Theatre  at Foothill College. Tickets: $30 Gen/$20 Group/$100 Patron Reserved. Box Office: 650-949-7360.

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Carolina Jamboree

June 5th, 2008 through June 8th, 2008 See description

Organization: Carolina Ballet

Location: 2 E. South St. Raleigh, NC 27601

Part Broadway/Part Hoedown!

They're back together again! Broadway choreographer Lynne Taylor-Corbett and Tony-award winning string band The Red Clay Ramblers blend bluegrass and ballet for a foot-stomping good time.

Featuring works of North Carolina's premier potters in a special exhibit at all shows. Works will be for sale to benefit Carolina Ballet.

Thursday, June 5 at 8:00 pm

Friday, June 6 at 8:00 pm

Saturday, June 7 at 2:00 pm

Saturday, June 7 at 8:00 pm

Sunday, June 8 at 2:00 pm

Call (919) 719-0900 for tickets or visit www.ticketmaster.com.

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