The spring gala season for A.V.A. Ballet Theatre opens with the classic ballet “Beauty and the Beast” on May 5 and 6 at the Pioneer Center for the Performing Arts in Reno, Nev.
A.V.A. Ballet performs “Beauty and the Beast”
Choreographed by Alexander Van Alstyne, “Beauty and the Beast” is the captivating story of the handsome prince who is cursed by an evil witch and transformed into a hideous Beast. He will remain a Beast until someone falls in love with him. That someone is of course, Beauty.
This classic story is filled with mesmerizing dance, intrigue and is fun for the entire family. The Reno Philharmonic Orchestra will perform Tchaikovsky’s exciting score. Outstanding guest principal dancers who have danced with Salt Lake City’s Ballet West will perform with the large cast from A.V.A. Ballet Theatre.
A.V.A. Ballet Theatre is the resident ballet company of the Pioneer Center for the Performing Arts. They are northern Nevada’s largest company under the instruction of a professional faculty with years of performing experience in renowned metropolitan ballet and production companies across the United States and Europe.
The May 5 performance will be held at 8 p.m. and the May 6 performance will be at 2. Ticket prices for adults are $27 to $54. Ticket prices for children 12 and younger and seniors 65 and older are $22 to $49. | Tickets (866) 553-6605 or pioneercenter.com.
